Taco Quiche Recipe

Name: Taco Quiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (9 1/2-inch) pastry shell; 1 Tbsp. oil; 1/4 c. chopped onion; 1 large clove garlic, minced; 1/2 lb. lean ground beef; 1 to 2 tsp. chili powder; 1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. cayenne; 1 Tbsp. catsup; few dashes of red pepper sauce; 3 eggs; 1 1/2 c. half and half; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 Tbsp. canned, diced green chilies; 1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese; 1 c. shredded Jack cheese

Servings: persons

1 (9 1/2-inch) pastry shell
1 Tbsp. oil
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 large clove garlic, minced
1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 to 2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cayenne
1 Tbsp. catsup
few dashes of red pepper sauce
3 eggs
1 1/2 c. half and half
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. canned, diced green chilies
1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 c. shredded Jack cheese

1
Bake pastry shell at 400u00b0 for 7 minutes.
2
Heat oil in skillet. Saute onion and garlic until soft.
3
Stir in ground beef, chili powder, oregano, salt, cayenne, catsup and red pepper sauce. Brown meat; break up into crumbly mixture.
4
Drain off any liquid. Spoon into baked pie shell.
5
Beat eggs.
6
Mix in half and half, salt, chilies and cheese.
7
Pour mixture over meat.
8
Bake at 400u00b0 for 40 to 45 minutes until center is set and a knife comes out clean.
9
Let rest 15 minutes before serving.

1049

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* 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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (9 1/2-inch) pastry shell, 1 Tbsp. oil, 1/4 c. chopped onion, 1 large clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Taco 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!

Taco Quiche

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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