Taco Soup

I got this recipe from my sister the other day who got it from a friend of hers... I changed a few things and you can too. Add whatever you want to make it your own.

1.5lbs lean ground beef, browned and drained

2 14oz cans diced tomatoes, undrained

1 14oz can whole kernel corn, drained (I only add once in awhile)

1 pkg taco seasoning mix, dry

1 pkg ranch dip mix, dry

Combine all ingredients in a crock pot and simmer on low for 6 hours
OR heat thoroughly to blend flavors and simmer until serving. Place
crumbled tortilla chips, bite size corn chips, or soft flour tortillas.
In individual bowls. Cover w/meat mixture.

Top w/: sour cream, shredded cheese, sliced black olives, chopped
green onions.

** I added about 2 cups of water, some salsa, and some chili beans or kidney beans.  When I ate it, I added some sour cream and it was delish!

Bacon and cheese Waffles~ Major Yumm!

1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c. milk
1/4 c. butter, melted
2 eggs, beaten to blend
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
8 crisply cooked bacon slices, crumbled
2/3 c. grated Cheddar cheese

Preheat waffle iron. Whisk flour, milk, melted butter, eggs, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl. Stir in bacon and cheese. Bake batter in waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions. Serve immediately with butter and maple syrup.

Wish I woulda taken a pic last night before the savages in my house devoured them waaay faster than I made them!  Try em out! They may become a new fave!

German Style Salisbury Steak

For the steak:

4 strips thick sliced bacon
1 1/4 cup ground chuck
1/4 cup minced onion
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Sauce:
2 medium onions-sliced
1 pkg button mushrooms
2 tbsp flour
1 can dark beer (12 oz) or 1 1/2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup beef broth
2 tsp sugar
2 tsp tomato paste
1/2 tsp caraway seed
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp salt

Cook bacon in large saute pan until crisp. Remove bacon reserving 1 tbsp drippings.  Crumble bacon and set aside.

Combine hamburger, onion, parsley, salt and pepper. Shape into 3/4 inch thick patties.

Brown patties in bacon drippings in pan over medium high heat. About 4 minutes a side. Remove from pan. Add onions and mushrooms;saute until onions are tender. Stir in flour; cook 1 minute.

Remove pan from heat; add beer,broth sugar, tomato paste,caraway seed, garlic, and salt. Return pan to heat. Bring to a boil for a minute to thicken. Return patties to pan; cover and simmer until meat is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Top steaks with onion/mushroom sauce and bacon.


Serve with mashed potatoes or spaetzle.

*Lesson learned if doing potatoes start them before the steaks.

Hungarian Goulash

I was prompted by a follower to get posting some new recipes so I'll start with tonight's dinner.



Dredge in salt and pepper and flour:
3 lbs chuck roast~ I use petite tenderloins--whatever cut that is.  I just know its tender and always good.

Saute:
2 cups diced onion
3 tbsp garlic
3 tbsp sweet hungarian paprika ~ I used regular on hand paprika

Deglaze:
3 cups beef broth

Stir in:
 1/4 cup tomato paste

Off heat:
3/4 cup sour cream
2 tbsp red wine vinegar (I used red wine)


Dredge beef in flour, shaking off excess, then sear in oil in batches in a large pot over medium high heat, adding more oil if necessary. Remove beef from pot and set aside.

Saute onion,garlic and paprika in pot for 30 seconds, then deglaze with broth, scraping to loosen any brown bits.

Stir in tomato paste and reserved beef, bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to medium low and simmer, covered until meat is fork tender, 1-1 1/2 hours.  Off heat finish with sour cream, wine/vinegar and salt.

Serve with buttered egg noodles and a green salad.