Taco Pie

This was one of the first recipes I learned to make when I was cleared to go ahead and try any foods. It uses a baking mix in it which I was weary of at first because of the carbs but it is only a half of a cup for the whole thing. In the future I want to try a lower carb baking mix like Carbquick.

Taco Pie

Servings: 8

Total Cooking/Baking Time: 30-35 minutes

This recipe is modified from the original found here.

Ingredients:

1 Pound Extra Lean Ground Beef
2 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning
1 Cup Milk (I used 2%)
1/2 Cup Egg Substitute (Equivalent Of 2 Large Eggs)
1/2 Cup Baking Mix (For this recipe I used a store brand)
1 Cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese

Special Ingredient Reminder/Tip:
When it comes to shredded cheeses I prefer to buy a block of cheese and grate/shred it myself. Yes those pre-cut bags may be time savers but they also come with extra preservatives to make them last longer and part of this new life for me is about putting better things in my body. Also if you compare the price per volume you'll be pleasantly surprised to learn its actually cheaper to buy the cheese as a block.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400° F.
Spray a 9-inch glass pie plate with non-stick cooking spray.
Brown the ground beef over medium high heat and then drain off as much fat as you can.
Stir in the Taco Seasoning.
Spoon mixture into a 9 inch pie plate making sure to spread as evenly as possible.
Whisk the milk, eggs, and baking mix in a small bowl.
Stir in the cheese. At this point it will kind of have the consistency of a custard or oatmeal.
Pour over the beef mixture in the pie plate.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown knife inserted near center comes out clean.
Allow to cool for approximately 5 minutes and then cut into 8 equal wedges.