mexican
Tortilla Soup
Michie111 — Thu, 01/13/2011 - 11:32pm
1 − 2 1/2−3lb. chicken, cut−up and skin removed
2 ribs celery, cut into chunks
1 med. onion, quartered
1 large carrot, quartered
2 sprigs parsley
2 tbls. chicken soup base
1 teas. lemon−pepper seasoniong
1 large clove garlic or granulated garlic to taste
Combine all the above in a large stockpot and cover with water by about 2 inches.
Bring to a rapid boil; lower heat to a simmer and cook for about 1 hour until chicken is tender and falling off the bone.
Strain and reserve the broth. Tear pieces of chicken into small pieces.
Set aside.

Impossible Mexican Hamburger Pie
Michie111 — Mon, 07/26/2010 - 10:47am
1-2 lbs. ground beef, browned and seasoned to taste
1 can whole kernel corn
1 can diced tomatoes (with seasoning or not), drained
Onions
1 or 2 cans refried beans
1 large bag of shredded "4 cheeses"
Sour cream
1 or 2 boxes of Jiffy corn bread mix
Sliced or diced black olives, optional
Small diced potatoes
Salsa
Hot sauce
After browning the hamburger and draining well, place it in the bottom of a baking dish. Then layer the other ingredients however you prefer (EXCEPT for the sour cream and cornbread mix.)

Fast Taco Pie-Mr. Food
Michie111 — Sat, 07/17/2010 - 10:34pm
1 pound lean ground beef
1 can (16-ounces) refried beans
1 cup salsa
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 cup (4-ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
In a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef over medium-high heat for 6 to 7 minutes, or until browned, stirring frequently; drain off excess liquid.
Stir in the refried beans and salsa, breaking up the mixture with the back
of a spoon. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes, or until well combined and heated through, stirring frequently.

Taco Salad
Michie111 — Wed, 05/05/2010 - 11:16am
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 bottle (8 ounces) Ortega Taco Sauce
3/4 cup water
1 can (4 ounces) Ortega Fire-Roasted Diced Green Chiles
1 packet (1.25 ounces) Ortega 40% Less Sodium Taco Seasoning Mix
1 package (12-count) Ortega Whole Grain Corn Taco shells, broken, divided
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Chopped tomatoes, chopped green bell pepper, sour cream
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease 11-by-7-inch baking dish.

