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Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Beef and Bean Burritos

Leftover Beef and Bean Taco meat stretched with rice and rolled in a flour tortilla.

Burritos are an easy handheld meal. You can get all of your food groups in one delicious bundle. They are very filling (you usually only need one) and inexpensive. The only drawback is that they can be a little difficult to roll. Luckily for me, my husband is pretty good at it so he is the Official Burrito Roller of the house (he's also the Oficial Crescent Roll Roller and the Official Broken Cookie Eater...he has many titles).

BeefandBean #Burritos are easy #handheldmeals [Tweet this]

These burritos were a great use for leftover Beef and Bean Taco meat. We had tacos for 2 nights but on the 3rd night, there wasn't quite enough leftover for two meals. So, I added rice, tomatoes, and more spices making the leftovers last for another four meals. I love being able to reuse leftovers and get even more bang for my buck. I really only had to cook once for 2 different dinners that lasted all week.

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Beef and Bean Burritos

Cook time: 20-30 minutes
Servings: 4-6

Ingredients:

1 cup dry rice
1 1/2 cups water
1 13.5oz can of diced tomatoes
1 pinch of salt
2-3 cups leftover Beef and Bean Taco meat (or any taco meat)
Paprika (optional)
Cayenne (optional)

Place dry rice in rice cooker. Mix in the water, tomatoes, and salt. Turn on the cooker and cook until done.

Meanwhile, reheat the leftover taco meat in a large skillet over low to medium heat. Mix in the cooked rice and season as desired. Remove from heat.

Heat 12-inch flour tortillas, covered with a damp paper towel, in the microwave for about 15-30 seconds until warm and pliable.

Place about 1-2 cups of the meat mixture on a tortilla. Add cheese, lettuce, and any other desired toppings but try not to over fill the tortilla. Then roll up the burrito and wrap in foil. There are many instructions on how to roll a burrito online.

Makes about 4-6 burritos.

Enjoy.

For more burritos try these taco/taco salad fillings:

Chorizo and Black Bean Taco Salad: Taco salad made with black beans, chorizo and spices.

Chorizo & Black Bean

Pulled Pork

Slow Cooker Chicken

Check out the recipes that gave my husband his titles (Official Crescent Roll Roller and Official Broken Cookie Eater):

Easy Crescent Rolls

Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Beef and Bean Tacos

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A slightly spicy taco filling made with ground beef and black beans.

As you all probably know by now I love taco salad. I make taco salad at least once a month (if not more) but I thought y'all might be tired of seeing taco salad. So this time, I made tacos instead. Tacos are convenient handheld fun meals and the variations are endless. This is one of many possible fillings and it was delicious. Crunchy tacos are my preference but this would be fine in soft shells too.

Beef&Bean #Tacos are are convenient handheld food [Tweet this]

Taco filling is great because it's so versatile. I always make a big batch so there are plenty of leftovers. I've used leftovers in breakfast tacos, burritos, cheese dip, taco salad, and I think of new uses all the time. Even when I'm not feeling creative I can eat the same meal every night if it's tacos.

#Leftover BeefandBean #Taco meat has many uses [Tweet this]

Beef and Bean Tacos

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1 very large red bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno, diced
1 Tbsp oil
2 cups black beans (or one can, rinsed and drained)
2 tbsp paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

In a large skillet, over medium heat, cook the ground beef (seasoned with salt and pepper) until browned and cooked through. Remove the meat, drain the grease, and set aside.

You can chop, dice, and mince the following 5 ingredients, or (like I did) blitz it all in a food processor until finely chopped (like salsa).

In the same skillet, heat the oil and then add the garlic, onion, tomatoes, and peppers (season with a little salt and pepper). Cook, over medium heat, until softened and fragrant. Add the beef back to the mixture, and the beans, paprika, and cayenne. Stir well and allow mixture to boil (if there isn't enough liquid from the vegetables add about 1/4 cup of water). Then lower the heat.

Simmer (uncovered) for at least 15 minutes or until much of the excess moisture cooks off and flavors meld. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Makes about 6 servings. Serve in taco shells or as taco salad with lettuce, cheese, and tomatoes.

Enjoy.

For more taco ideas check out:

Bean and Rice Taco Salad: A vegetarian meal of tortilla chips and lettuce, topped with spicy rice and beans, and finished with avocado sour cream and cilantro.

Bean & Rice Taco Salad

Fish Sticks Tacos -

Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Meat

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Monday, November 30, 2015

Best of the Month October 2015

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A recap of my most popular recipes from last month (October 2015).

I took some time off this month so not only are these recipes the most viewed of October 2015, but they are also my only recipes from this month. I hope you enjoy(ed) them.

Check out my #bestrecipes of Oct | #BestoftheMonth Oct 2015 [Tweet this]

First let's look back at 2013's best of October:

Slow Cooker Roast Beef Sandwiches

Beef roast slow cooked in broth and beer until tender then placed on a baguette and topped with melted cheese. The cooking liquid can be used as a dipping sauce. Now has 1766 views, 48 +1s, 388 pins, and 37 'yums'. This is one of the most popular recipes on my blog.

#BestoftheMonth Oct: #SlowCooker RoastBeefSandwiches from 2013 [Tweet this]

and 2014's best of October:

Loco Moco

White rice, smothered in brown gravy and a beef patty, topped with a fried egg. The Hawaiian breakfast of champions. Now has 896 views, 47 +1s, 56 pins, and 39 'yums'.

#BestoftheMonth October: #LocoMoco from 2014 [Tweet this]

Now this years best of October:

Slow Cooker Shredded Barbecue Chicken

A very simple and delicious recipe with only 2 ingredients, cooked in a slow cooker. Great for parties, gameday, or weeknight dinners. This is a re-post from September of 2013. It was one of my best of the month recipes then and now. Now it has 1189 views, 51 +1s, 73 pins, and 47 'yums'.

#SlowCooker ShreddedBBQChicken | #BestoftheMonth Oct2015 [Tweet this]

Easy Marinara Sauce

A quick and simple marinara sauce made with tomato paste and spices. Great for pizzas and dipping. 314 views, 33 +1s, 31 pins, and 40 'yums'.

Easy #Marinara Sauce | #BestoftheMonth Oct2015 [Tweet this]

Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Meat

A simple slow cooker recipe of chicken cooked in salsa and spices. Great for tacos, taco salad, burritos, or even over rice. 233 views, 41 +1s, 13 pins, and 8 'yums'.

#SlowCooker ChickenTacoMeat | #BestoftheMonth Oct2015 [Tweet this]

Spanakopita Quesadilla

A fusion of Mexican and Greek cuisines. Spinach, feta, and mozzarella packed into a whole wheat tortilla and fried. 214 views, 73 +1s, 21 pins, and 8 'yums'.

#Spanakopita Quesadilla | #BestoftheMonth Oct2015 [Tweet this]

Crispy Pizza Sticks

Crispy cheesy bread sticks with garlic and salami dipped in marinara sauce. A great finger food for gameday or a snack any day. 163 views, 35 +1s, 22 pins, and 1 'yum'.

Crispy #Pizza Sticks | #BestoftheMonth Oct2015 [Tweet this]

Check out my bests of October from previous years:

Best of the Month October 2013

Best of the Month October 2014

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Monday, October 19, 2015

Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Meat

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A simple slow cooker recipe of chicken cooked in salsa and spices. Great for tacos, taco salad, burritos, or even over rice.

This is a great multi-purpose recipe. It's a simple chicken recipe that can be cooked all day, in a slow cooker, while you are out of the house. Best of all it can be used for so many meals. Don't feel like tacos? Try taco salad, burritos, taquitos, or just serve over rice. You could even make a soup just add some frozen veggies, maybe beans, and chicken broth. I only made enough for about 4 servings, but I'd suggest doubling or tripling the recipe so you can cook once and eat all week. You can use the chicken as the base for a different meal every night. I love multi-use recipes.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Meat

Servings: 4
Cook time: 5-8 hours in slow cooker

Ingredients:

1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
Salt & pepper
1/2 cup salsa
1 Tbsp garlic powder
1/2 Tbsp onion powder
1 Tbsp paprika
1/2 tsp cumin
1/8 tsp cinnamon (optional)
*or 2 Tbsp taco seasoning
Juice of 1 lime
Habanero flakes or hot peppers to taste (optional)

Place thawed chicken thighs in the bowl of a slow cooker (you can use frozen it just takes a little longer to cook).

Season with salt and pepper then add the salsa, spices(*use individual spices or your favorite taco seasoning blend), and lime juice. Stir until well combined and chicken is thoroughly covered.

Cook on low for 5-8 hours (or high for around 3) until chicken is tender and shreds easily.

Stir the shredded chicken and any leftover cooking liquid well. Then remove chicken with a slotted spoon.

Add the chicken to whatever meal you like. I made taco salad because, as you all (I really want to use my native NC colloquialism "all y'all"...usually accompanied by an all-encompassing hand motion) should know by now, it's my favorite.

Enjoy.

For more slow cooker recipes check out:

Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken

Slow Cooker Roast Beef Sandwiches

Slow Cooker Shredded Barbecue Chicken

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Monday, August 10, 2015

Birthday Taco Salad Round-up

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Crunchy tortilla chips, spicy meat or non-meat filling, cool lettuce, and toppings galore all combine to make my favorite meal. 5 different versions of a classic.

Birthday Taco Salad Round-up: Crunchy tortilla chips, spicy meat or non-meat filling, cool lettuce, and toppings galore all combine to make my favorite meal. 5 different versions of a classic.

For as long as I can remember taco salad has been my favorite meal. In my family, the birthday girl always got her favorite dinner on her birthday. Yep, you guessed it I always asked for taco salad.

The birthday girl always gets her favorite meal for dinner. [Tweet this]

As I've gotten older one thing remains the same. Taco salad is still my favorite dinner. A few things about it have changed, though. Now I add more lettuce and veggies to my salad and I try different kinds of taco salad not just the traditional (for me) made with ground beef. In celebration of my birthday (which is, Friday) I've compiled a round-up of my taco salad recipes. I hope this inspires you to try taco salad and not be afraid to experiment with new flavors.