Taco Soup

This is great for those cold days when you would like something to warm you up. I use my crock pot that I got through Home and Garden Party. It can go into the oven, microwave & dishwasher. You can also make it on the stove top, but not in this container.

1 lb ground beef, browned and drained

1 packet taco seasoning

1 can whole corn

1 can diced, italian style tomatoes

1 can red kidney beans (drained)

1 can black beans (drained)

1 can pinto beans (drained)

After draining beef, pour into the crock pot. Then add seasoning, corn & tomatoes. At this point I stir it to get the seasoning mixed in well. Then after draining the beans, add each or them and stir one more time befor you put on the lid. Cook in the micowave for 15 miutes. Be careful when you pull it out, it is realy hot.

I serve this with cheese and Fritos. Love it!

Slow Cooker Roast

This one is not fast, but it is super easy. My favorite day to make this is on a Sunday, because I can start it before church and when we get home the house smells great and a great meal isn't too far off.

Slow Cooker Roast

about 4 lb. roast.

1 - 2 cans beef brooth

potatoes (Can be diced for roast or mashed seperately.)

baby carrots - sliced

onions - diced

tomatoes - diced

celery - sliced

salt & pepper - to taste

McCormick Montreal Steak seasoning - to taste

(Anything else that suits your fancy.)

Heat a shallow pan to high. Quickly seer the roast on all sides until brown. This seals in moisture and gives the meat good color. Place the roast in your slow cooker and place the vegggies in around it. Sprinkle with seasonings. Pour beef brooth in over everything until it is almost covered. Set the temp to high and cook for 6 - 8 hours. I like to make it with home made bread and mashed potatoes.

Pork chops, baked potatoes & stuffing.

This quick, but your family will think you spent a lot of time on it.

First get your potatoes prepped and into the oven. They will take the longest. Then put your pork chops into a deep pan. I like to cook mine on the stove top rather than the oven or grill. They stay moist this way. With the chops in the bottom of your pan, add about 1/2 c of water. Into that I add 1/2 cube butter, Worcestershire Sauce & Kikkoman Teriyaki sauce. I put the lid on and let it simmer until my potatoes are done. Turn the chops several times so that the chops brown nicely. The stuffing is Stove Top. I like it because it is easy and I like the way it tastes. Gather up the toppings you want on your potatoes and you are ready to eat. ENJOY!

Tatar Tot Casserole

This is one my kids like, quick prep, and while it bakes in the oven, you can get other things done.

Pre-heat oven to 400*.

1 lb ground beef, browned and drained

1 pkg Tatar Tots

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 can creamed corn

grated cheese

In a casserole dish add the ingredients in layers.

1/2 Tatar tots, 1/2 beef, 1/2 soup, 1/2 corn; repeat. Then add cheese on top to your taste. Bake it at 400* for 45 minutes. I don't cover it. ENJOY!

Spaghetti & Garlic Bread

Another easy one!!

Spaghetti prepared as package directs.

1 lb lean ground beef, drained

1 can diced Italian style tomatoes

1 can tomato sauce

1 pkg spaghetti seasoning

Parmesan. cheese (shredded)

salt & pepper to taste

1 loaf french bread

butter

garlic powder

dried basil

onion salt

While your spaghetti is cooking, brown your beef and drain. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce & seasoning. Simmer while you get your bread ready. Heat up your broiler. Slice the bread open length wise. Spread with butter on both halves. Sprinkle with garlic powder, onion salt, basil & Parmesan. cheese. Broil until it starts to brown around the edges. Drain your spaghetti and you are ready to eat.

ENJOY!

Taco Salad

This is a small plate, kids variation.

I promised you fast and easy. This definitely is:

Taco Salad

1 lb lean ground beef (drained)

1 pkg taco seasoning

1 can kidney beans (drained)

about 3 Tbsp water

Brown beef, drain it. Add seasoning, kidney beans & water. Let it simmer while you get your toppings ready.

Toppings:

lettuce (chopped)

tomato (chopped)

cheese (grated)

1 bag Doritos

olives (sliced)

sour cream

ketchup/salsa

(other toppings to taste)

Put a handful of Doritos on your plate, Then some lettuce over that. Next the meat mixture. Then whatever toppings you like. The kids can fix their own the way they like.

ENJOY!

Here it goes...

I've started a recipe blog. I am by no means a great cook. I cook realistic food for a family on the go. Nothing complicated about it. I will try to get a photo with each recipe I post. Hope it comes in handy for you. Please feel free to leave your comments on the recipes you like and dis-like. Thanks!