Description
This Ground Beef Taco Quiche is a savory and flavorful dish combining a buttery homemade pie crust with spicy ground beef taco filling topped with melted cheese and a creamy egg custard. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner, this quiche offers the comforting tastes of a taco in a classic quiche form, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Pie Crust
- 180 g All-purpose flour (1.25 cups)
- 100 g Butter or margarine (3.5 oz)
- 2 tbsp Water (cold)
- 1 pinch Salt
Filling
- 500 g Ground beef (1 pound)
- 2 tbsp Taco seasoning
- 100 ml Water (½ cup)
Custard
- 4 Eggs
- 200 ml Milk (0.85 cups)
- 200 ml Whipping cream (0.85 cups)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Topping
- 150 g Cheese (Gouda or Cheddar), diced (5.3 oz)
Instructions
- Prepare the pie crust: Cut the butter into small pieces. Combine flour and salt, then pinch together the flour and butter by hand or pulse in a food processor until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the cold water quickly and mix to form a dough. Press the dough evenly into a pie tin about 25-28 cm (9.5-11 inch) in diameter and notch the bottom with a fork.
- Protect the crust edges: Tear a narrow strip of aluminum foil and cover the edges of the crust to prevent overbaking during the pre-bake.
- Pre-bake the crust: Bake the prepared crust in a preheated oven at 200°C (392°F) for 10 minutes at the center rack. Remove from oven and set aside.
- Cook the ground beef taco filling: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no pink remains. Stir in the taco seasoning, mixing thoroughly. Add 100 ml (½ cup) water and let the mixture simmer for several minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Prepare the custard: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and whipping cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the quiche: Dice the cheese and evenly spread it over the pre-baked pie crust. Layer the taco-seasoned ground beef on top of the cheese, then carefully pour the egg and cream mixture over the filling.
- Bake the quiche: Place the assembled pie back into the oven and bake at 200°C (392°F) for 30 minutes until the custard is set and the top is golden.
Notes
- Use cold butter and water when making the pie crust to ensure a flaky pastry.
- Covering the pie crust edges with foil during pre-baking prevents burning and over-browning.
- Feel free to adjust taco seasoning to your preferred spice level.
- Allow the quiche to cool slightly before slicing for better shape retention.
- Use Gouda or Cheddar cheese for best melting and flavor combination.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American fusion
Keywords: ground beef quiche, taco quiche, savory pie, Mexican quiche, baked quiche, taco seasoning, homemade pie crust
