*Courtesy of Kraft Food & Family Winter 2008 edition
Prep time: 5 minutes
Total: 50 minutes
1 lb. ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 C. green peppers, chopped
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (14 1/2 oz) whole tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Brown meat in large skillet on medium heat; drain. Add onions and peppers; cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender.
Add beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce and chili powder; mix well. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Sprinkle 3 Tbsp. cheese onto bottom of each of 6 soup bowls; top with chili and remaining cheese.
Makes 6 servings, 1 cup each.
Substitute: Try using 1 pkg. (16 oz) frozen ground turkey, thawed, instead of the ground beef.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Slice of Pie In A Mug
1. Always use cold, fresh, clean water when brewing any coffee; bad water makes bad coffee
2. 2 level tbsp. coffee for each 6 oz. of water
3. Always remove the filter and grounds immediately after brewing to keep coffee fresh
AS coffee is brewing:
1/2 C. light brown sugar
3/4 tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice
3 C. coffee
1/2 C. Half n' Half
Whipped Cream & Nutmeg for garnish
In small bowl, mix brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice until thoroughly combined. In a small pot, over low heat, combine spice mixture, coffee, and Half n' Half together. Heat, stiffing occasionally until steaming, but DO NOT BOIL. Reduce heat to maintain warmth. Fill a 5 oz mug 3/4 of the way with mixture and garnish with whipped cream & nutmeg.
2. 2 level tbsp. coffee for each 6 oz. of water
3. Always remove the filter and grounds immediately after brewing to keep coffee fresh
AS coffee is brewing:
1/2 C. light brown sugar
3/4 tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice
3 C. coffee
1/2 C. Half n' Half
Whipped Cream & Nutmeg for garnish
In small bowl, mix brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice until thoroughly combined. In a small pot, over low heat, combine spice mixture, coffee, and Half n' Half together. Heat, stiffing occasionally until steaming, but DO NOT BOIL. Reduce heat to maintain warmth. Fill a 5 oz mug 3/4 of the way with mixture and garnish with whipped cream & nutmeg.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Poor Man's Dinner
**Adapted from MIL's recipe. She didn't give me any measurements...so this is a guesstamite. I'll tweak as needed after making it...
1 lb. ground beef
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. minced onion
6-7 potatoes, peeeled and cubed
1 small can of stewed tomatoes
1 can sweet corn
refried beans
flour tortillas
Brown beef with minced garlic and onion. Drain fat. In a stockpot, mix cooked beef and can of stewed tomatos, undrained. Add cubed potatoes. Bring to a boil, adding a little bit of water, if necessary. Once potatoes are soft, add can of corn. Cook until heated through. Serve with refried beans and flour tortillas.
1 lb. ground beef
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. minced onion
6-7 potatoes, peeeled and cubed
1 small can of stewed tomatoes
1 can sweet corn
refried beans
flour tortillas
Brown beef with minced garlic and onion. Drain fat. In a stockpot, mix cooked beef and can of stewed tomatos, undrained. Add cubed potatoes. Bring to a boil, adding a little bit of water, if necessary. Once potatoes are soft, add can of corn. Cook until heated through. Serve with refried beans and flour tortillas.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Mexican Lasagna
*I got this recipe from my boss who entertains about 10-15 teenagers each weekend. This is one of their favorties:
1 lb. ground beef
1 (16 oz) can refried beans
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
12 uncooked lasagna noodles
2 cups water
2 cups picante sauce
2 cups sour cream
2 cups shredded cheese
Combine beef (raw), beans and seasonings. Place layer of uncooked noodles in bottom of 9 x 13" pan. Spread half of meat mixture over noodles. Top with noodles then other 1/2 of mixture, then noodles again.
In bowl mix together water and picante. Pour evenly over layers. Cover tightly with foil. Bake 1 1/2 hours at 350*. Spoon sour cream over lasagna, and top with cheese. Bake uncovered until cheese melts; about 5-10 minutes.
1 lb. ground beef
1 (16 oz) can refried beans
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
12 uncooked lasagna noodles
2 cups water
2 cups picante sauce
2 cups sour cream
2 cups shredded cheese
Combine beef (raw), beans and seasonings. Place layer of uncooked noodles in bottom of 9 x 13" pan. Spread half of meat mixture over noodles. Top with noodles then other 1/2 of mixture, then noodles again.
In bowl mix together water and picante. Pour evenly over layers. Cover tightly with foil. Bake 1 1/2 hours at 350*. Spoon sour cream over lasagna, and top with cheese. Bake uncovered until cheese melts; about 5-10 minutes.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Crockpot Creamy Scalloped Potatoes
Approx. 6 medium potatoes
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 c. flour
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 Tbsp. butter
1 can cream of celery or cream of mushroom soup, whichever you prefer
2 slices American cheese or 1 C. grated cheddar cheese
Pare and thinly slice potatoes. Toss slices in 1 C. water and 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar. (This is so the potatoes don't turn brown). Drain. Put half of the sliced potatoes in a greased crockpot. Top with 1/2 the onion slices, 1/2 the flour, and 1/2 of the salt and pepper. Add remaining sliced potatoes and onions. Sprinkle with the remaining flour, salt and pepper. Add butter and undiluted soup. Cover and cook on low 7-9 hours, or high for 3-4 hours. Add cheese the last 30 minutes before serving. If desired in between layers add a few slices of ham, or a small package of cubed ham.
*This recipe can be adjusted as desired. I use a package of cubed ham and omit the onion slices for my family.
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 c. flour
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 Tbsp. butter
1 can cream of celery or cream of mushroom soup, whichever you prefer
2 slices American cheese or 1 C. grated cheddar cheese
Pare and thinly slice potatoes. Toss slices in 1 C. water and 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar. (This is so the potatoes don't turn brown). Drain. Put half of the sliced potatoes in a greased crockpot. Top with 1/2 the onion slices, 1/2 the flour, and 1/2 of the salt and pepper. Add remaining sliced potatoes and onions. Sprinkle with the remaining flour, salt and pepper. Add butter and undiluted soup. Cover and cook on low 7-9 hours, or high for 3-4 hours. Add cheese the last 30 minutes before serving. If desired in between layers add a few slices of ham, or a small package of cubed ham.
*This recipe can be adjusted as desired. I use a package of cubed ham and omit the onion slices for my family.
Southwest White Chili
1 Tbsp olive oil
3/4 lb. boneless, skinless, chicken breast, cubed
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 C. chicken broth
4 oz. can chopped green chilies
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp oregano leaves
1/2 tsp cilantro
1/8-1/4 tsp ground red pepper
19 oz. can White Kidney Beans or Cannellini, undrained (can use Great Northern Beans)
Shredded Monterey Jack cheese for garnish
Sliced green onions for garnish
Heat olive oil in a 3 qt. saucepan over med-high heat. Add chicken; cook 4-5 minutes, stirring often. Remove chicken with a slotted spoon, cover and keep warm. Add chopped onion to saucepan; cook 2 minutes. Stir in broth, green chilies, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, cilantro and red pepper; simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in cooked chicken and kidney beans. Simmer 10 minutes. garnish. Serve with tortilla chips.
Makes 4 servings, 35 g. protein, 37 carbs.
3/4 lb. boneless, skinless, chicken breast, cubed
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 C. chicken broth
4 oz. can chopped green chilies
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp oregano leaves
1/2 tsp cilantro
1/8-1/4 tsp ground red pepper
19 oz. can White Kidney Beans or Cannellini, undrained (can use Great Northern Beans)
Shredded Monterey Jack cheese for garnish
Sliced green onions for garnish
Heat olive oil in a 3 qt. saucepan over med-high heat. Add chicken; cook 4-5 minutes, stirring often. Remove chicken with a slotted spoon, cover and keep warm. Add chopped onion to saucepan; cook 2 minutes. Stir in broth, green chilies, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, cilantro and red pepper; simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in cooked chicken and kidney beans. Simmer 10 minutes. garnish. Serve with tortilla chips.
Makes 4 servings, 35 g. protein, 37 carbs.
Mom's Spaghetti Sauce
Once you eat this sauce...you'll never go back to jarred sauce again!
In heavy 2 qt. saucepan, combine:
1 lb. hamburger w/onion (I use a Tbsp of dried minced onion)
3 (8 oz) cans of tomato sauce
1 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
I tsp basil
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
Simmer for 20 minutes.
If you like meatballs:
1 lb. ground beef
3/4 C. bread crumbs
1 egg
1/3 C. chopped onion
salt & pepper
1 clove minced garlic
1/2 c. milk
Brown meatballs and add to sauce
In heavy 2 qt. saucepan, combine:
1 lb. hamburger w/onion (I use a Tbsp of dried minced onion)
3 (8 oz) cans of tomato sauce
1 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
I tsp basil
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
Simmer for 20 minutes.
If you like meatballs:
1 lb. ground beef
3/4 C. bread crumbs
1 egg
1/3 C. chopped onion
salt & pepper
1 clove minced garlic
1/2 c. milk
Brown meatballs and add to sauce
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