Grits Fiesta Pie

Submitted by Mr. Bill in TN

"Great Brunch Entree"

 

• Ready In: 54mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 cup quick-cooking grits
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3⁄4 lb sirloin, ground
• 1⁄3 cup tomatoes, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup black olives, sliced
• 3 tablespoons green peppers, minced
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 1⁄2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 package taco seasoning mix
• 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons milk

directions

1. Bring water and garlic powder to boil in a large saucepan, stir in grits.
2. Return to a boil and reduce heat, cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove from heat.
4. Combine flour and cheddar cheese; stir into grits.
5. Stir 1 egg into mixture until well blended.
6. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 9" pie plate; press with back of a spoon to form a shell.
7. Cook beef and taco seasoning mix in a large skillet until meat browns, drain.
8. Spread meat mixture into pie shell.
9. Top with 3/4 c Monterey Jack cheese, tomato, olives, and green pepper; set aside.
10. Combine 2 eggs and milk.
11. pour over pie.
12. Bake at 375F degrees.
13. for 25 minutes.
14. Remove from oven, sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese, and let stand 5 minutes before slicing.

Reviews

[LonghornMama]

I was searching to post and found this recipe unreviewed! We love this quick dish for dinner with a green salad. I usually use a little less extra lean ground beef than what's called for. Thanks, Brawny, for posting!