MEXICAN QUICHE 
1/8 to 1/4 lb. chorizo
1/2 to 1 lb. ground beef
1/2 to 1 sm. onion, diced
1 (4 oz.) can Ortega chilies, diced
2 eggs
1 c. half and half
2 tbsp. flour
Salt and pepper
1 (9 inch) deep dish frozen pie shell
8 to 10 oz. Jack cheese, thinly sliced
Cilantro for garnish

In medium size frying pan, saute chorizo breaking it up as it cooks. Add beef and onion. Saute the mixture until the onions are golden. Add chilies and simmer about 2 minutes. Beat eggs lightly and add half and half, flour, salt and pepper to taste, and beat together until well mixed.

Layer pie shell with half of the sliced cheese and half of the beef mixture, then add the remaining cheese and finally the beef mixture. Slowly pour the half and half mixture over the meat. Bake uncovered in a 400 degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro. Serves 6 to 8.

 

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