San Jose Quiche Recipe

Name: San Jose Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 medium green bell pepper, diced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 cup green chili salsa; 6 corn tortillas, 6 inch size, cut into 1 inch pieces; 2 (4 ounce) cans whole green chilies, drained and cut lengthwise into 1 inch strips; 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded or 2 cups monterey jack cheese, blend shredded; 6 large eggs, beaten; 1 1/2 cups milk

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup green chili salsa
6 corn tortillas, 6 inch size, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 (4 ounce) cans whole green chilies, drained and cut lengthwise into 1 inch strips
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded or 2 cups monterey jack cheese, blend shredded
6 large eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups milk

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
Combine the first 8 ingredients in a skillet. Cook until meat is browned, stirring until it crumbles. Drain the grease from the skillet. Stir in salsa. Set aside.
3
Place half the tortillas in the bottome of an ungreased 11 x 7 x 2 inch baking dish. Spread half the meat mixture over the tortillas. Place half the green chile strips over the meat mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese. Repeat the layers once.
4
Combine eggs and milk. Pour egg mixture over the baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or until eggs are set and lightly browned. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
5
Garnish with salsa and avocado.

974

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 1 medium onion, diced, 1 medium green bell pepper, diced, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, San Jose Quiche falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

San Jose Quiche

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