Lion House Taco Salad

2 lbs. ground beef

1 c. chopped onions

1 can (30 oz.) refried beans

1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce

1 package taco seasoning

1/8 tsp. Tabasco seasoning

salt and pepper to taste

1 head of lettuce, shredded

1 bag of corn chips

4 tomatoes, diced

1 bunch green onions, chopped

8 oz. sour cream

1 cup guacamole

Brown beef in heavy skillet. Drain off fat. Add onions and cook until tender. Add refried beans, tomato sauce, taco seasoning, Tabasco sauce, salt and pepper.

Simmer until flavors are blended. To serve: Place a bed of shredded lettuce on each plate. Circle with corn chips. Spoon on 3 or 4 tablespoons of meat mixture. Top with grated cheese, diced tomatoes, chopped green onions, and a spoonful of sour cream and guacamole (optional). Serves 12

Oh my, this is good! Hope you all love it!

Crockpot Taco Soup

1 (16oz.) can pinto beans
1 (16oz.) can white or kidney beans
1 (11oz.) can Niblet corn
1 (11oz.) can Rotel Tomatoes and Chilies
1 (28oz.) can diced green chilies
1 envelope taco seasoning mix
1 envelope hidden valley ranch dressing mix
1 lb. shredded chicken or ground beef

1. Cook meat and drain.
2. Shred if needed.
3. All all ingredients to crock pot.
4. Do not drain cans.
5. Stir.
6. Cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours.
7. Garnish with sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped green onions, and/or tortilla chips.

I think all three of my sisters have claimed original ownership of this recipe. I give credit to all three. All I know is that it is super easy and super good. :)

Individual Garlic Meat Loaves

Cooking spray
1 large egg
3/4 cup ketchup, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin
1/3 cup quick-cooking oats

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Line the bottom of a broiler pan with foil; coat rack with cooking spray. Place egg in a large bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Add 1/2 cup ketchup and next 3 ingredients, stirring with a whisk until blended. Add beef and oats. Using hands, gently mix just until blended. Shape meat mixture evenly into 6 small laves; place loaves on the rack of prepared pan. Spread remaining 1/4 cup ketchup over loaves.
3. Bake at 350 degrees for 39 minutes.

Variation: Use barbecue sauce instead of ketchup for a more tangy taste.

I have made this a few times and it is so easy that my girls like to make it. Anything that comes in individual servings are fun for my kids to make and eat. I like it because it is yummy and only 6 points per loaf.

I serve this with mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli. Yummy comfort food!

Chicken Pot Pie

2 TBS. butter
1 med. onion, chopped
4 med. carrots, sliced into 1/4 inch coins
2 ribs of celery, sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/ 2 tsp. salt
1/ 2 tsp pepper
2 TBS. flour
3 TBS. heavy cream
2 cups chicken broth
4 cups shredded cooked chicken (I used a Rottiserie chicken)
1 cup frozen peas
1 1/2 TBS. chopped fresh dill
1 ( 9 inch) store -bought pie crust pillsbury
1 egg beaten

1. Preheat oven to 400. Heat butter in 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic and cook until carrots begin to soften, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in flour. Cook 1 minute. Stir in heavy cream and broth, using a whisk, until combined. Stir in chicken, peas, and dill and bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
3. Gently roll out store-bought pie crust until it reaches 12 inches in diameter. Place dough atop chicken mixture and brush with egg; cut vents in pastry. Transfer skillet to oven; bake until crust is browned and flaky, about 35 minutes. Delicious!!!!

Italian Roast Beef (Crock Pot)

4-5 lb. beef roast
1 pkg. dry Italian seasoning
2 pkgs au jus
2 cups water

Place roast in crock pot. Mix Italian seasoning, au jus and water. Pour over roast. Cook on low 8-10 hours.

Optional: Add chopped onion, small bag of baby carrots, 5-6 peeled, chopped potatoes.

I have done a roast half this size with half the au jus. Also I've cooked it on high for 4-5 hours. I love how you can get away with that when using the crock pot.

Super Filling Fajitas

These are good for all of you who are trying to lose weight. They have lots of fiber and you can eat a lot of food! I usually make a double batch and eat the leftovers for the rest of the week. If your kids don't like the peppers or onion, just cut them big, so that it is easier to pick out the chicken. Put a little cheese on top, and the kids are happy.

Buy a packet of McCormick's Fajita Seasoning Mix and follow the directions.

Ingredients required:

1 lb.Chicken

Olive Oil

1 onion

1 green pepper

8 flour tortillas (get the whole wheat or carb friendly)

I also add the following when it is time to add the water and seasoning:

1 can red kidney beans (rinsed and drained)

1 can corn (drained)

1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)

Put in warm tortillas and add Salsa or Pico (recipe below) and low fat sour cream on top. YUM!

PICO

8 roma tomatoes- chopped- get rid of watery seeds

1 white onion- finely chopped

3 or 4 limes - use the juice to taste

1/2 bunch of cilantro - de-stemmed and chopped, to taste

Salt-to taste

Cut the tomatoes first and then add as much onion as you can handle. Then add cilantro, salt and lime juice to taste. It is some good stuff!

Little Sodor Island Patties

Ingredients

1 pound of lean ground beef

1/4 yellow onion (food processor)

1/4 C carrot (food processer)

Salt  & Pepper

1/4 C. Stove stop stuffing

2 eggs

Salt & Pepper

Olive Oil

Toppings for sandwiches

 Tomatoes ( how do you REALLY sp tomatos?) Ask Dan Quail

Lettuce leaves

Ripe Avacado

A little bit of REAL grated parmesean (beleive me nothing else compares)

To make:

Mix all ingredients together to make mini patties & fry them on the stove top

You may add toasted buns and anything else you like on your hamburgers such as lettuce, tomatoes, & a little mashed up avacodo. Sprinkle with salt & pepper and YUM- dinner is SERVED:)

At our house we call them little Sodor Island patties so our boy will eat them. He eats them with a little smidge of ketchup.