Gramma’s Taco Pie

This is my absolute favorite dinner. I make it a different way each time based on what I have on hand, but tonight’s was exceptionally tasty. Here is about what I used! Feel free to eyeball and make substitutions, and tell me if you get something especially tasty!

Gramma’s Taco Pie

1 lb ground meat, drained
1/2 can (4oz) refried beans
1 cup salsa
1/4 cup jalapeños
1/3 can green chiles
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp ground red pepper
1 tbsp paprika
2 tsp garlic, minced
2 tsp onion powder OR 1/3 cup minced onion
1 package taco seasoning
Cilantro, chipotle to taste
1 package flaky layers biscuits
1 1/2 cups cheese
8-10 olives, sliced
Sour cream to serve

Brown meat & drain. Spray & line 13×9 pan with biscuits – they will not reach edge to edge, which is ok! Bake until barely golden at recommended temp (350).

Dice or use food processor to mix salsa and peppers. Mix all ingredients into meat and let simmer until most liquid is cooked off. Put shredded cheese on top of biscuits, then add meat, more cheese and sliced olives. Bake until cheese is brown.

Serve with sour cream, and then tell your Grandmother you love her. ❤

Goodwill haul

Had a super successful trip to Goodwill yesterday! I came home with this gem.

It has great structure and aside from a few deep scratches looks fab. We need to fill those, make a small adjustment to the doors and paint it!

What color? Bright pink, purple (think vivid jewel tones), high gloss white or satin black with a gloss stencil? A la this pin.

Sentimental with spray paint

It’s truly amazing the things that can bring you together when you move around a lot.  You learn how to make friends quickly, keep you heart close, and how to say goodbye.  I picked up a pair of end tables for $5 each when someone was moving, and we wound up becoming best friends!  They have sat in my house for 8 months, being used but never re-styled.     When it warmed up today I took on several projects after lunch, and I finally decided I’d paint the first one.  It’s still not dry but I wanted to share anyway! I guess distance makes the heart grow fonder – miss you T!