Taco Soup

Servings

Ingredients

1/2 sm onion diced
1 lb ground beef
2 garlic cloves minced
1 15 oz tomato sauce
1 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 15 oz black beans drained and rinsed
1 15.25 oz whole kernel corn
1 3.8 oz. sliced olives
2 Tbsp chili powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
3/4 tsp salt
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp garlic powder
2 cups beef broth

Servings

Ingredients

1/2 sm onion diced
1 lb ground beef
2 garlic cloves minced
1 15 oz tomato sauce
1 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 15 oz black beans drained and rinsed
1 15.25 oz whole kernel corn
1 3.8 oz. sliced olives
2 Tbsp chili powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
3/4 tsp salt
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp garlic powder
2 cups beef broth

Instructions

Add the ground beef to a large pot, cook the meat over medium heat until mostly browned, add the diced onion and continue cooking, stirring occasionally until the meat is browned. Add in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Drain the grease and return the pot to the stovetop. Pour in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, and olives. Stir to combine. Add in the chili powder, pepper, salt, cumin, oregano, and garlic powder. Stir until mixed. Pour in the beef stock.
Allow the soup to come to a boil, then reduce the heat and allow to simmer for about 10 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Recipe adapted from House of Yumm

Fish Fajitas

Servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
2 onions 1/2 chopped, 1 1/2 thickly sliced
1 15 oz pinto beans drained and rinsed
1/2 cup medium salsa
salt
2 bell pepper (red, yellow) thickly sliced
11/2 tsp cumin
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1 lb skinless halibut cut into 2 in. chunks
1 cup fresh cilantro coarsley chopped
8 corn tortillas warmed
guacamole, and lime wedges for serving

Servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
2 onions 1/2 chopped, 1 1/2 thickly sliced
1 15 oz pinto beans drained and rinsed
1/2 cup medium salsa
salt
2 bell pepper (red, yellow) thickly sliced
11/2 tsp cumin
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1 lb skinless halibut cut into 2 in. chunks
1 cup fresh cilantro coarsley chopped
8 corn tortillas warmed
guacamole, and lime wedges for serving

Instructions

Preheat the broiler. Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, 3 minutes. Add the beans, salsa, and 1/2 cup water. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 8 minutes, season with salt.
Meanwhile, toss the bell peppers and sliced onions with 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, and 1/2 tsp salt on a rimmed baking sheet. Broil, without stirring, until the vegetables are browned around the edges, 4-6 minutes.
Toss the fish with the remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1/2 tsp cumin and chili powder, season generously with salt. Scatter over the roasted vegetables and broil until the fish is just cooked through, 3-4 minutes.
Stir the cilantro into the beans and divide among the plates. Serve with the fish, roasted vegetables, tortillas, guacamole, and lime wedges. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Turkey Chili

Servings

Ingredients

1 tsp olive oil
1 lg onion chopped
1 med. red pepper chopped
1 med. yellow pepper chopped
1 lb. lean ground turkey
28 oz can diced tomatoes
2 (15) oz cans kidney beans drained, and rinsed
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp salt
crushed red pepper to taste
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley chopped

Servings

Ingredients

1 tsp olive oil
1 lg onion chopped
1 med. red pepper chopped
1 med. yellow pepper chopped
1 lb. lean ground turkey
28 oz can diced tomatoes
2 (15) oz cans kidney beans drained, and rinsed
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp salt
crushed red pepper to taste
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley chopped

Instructions

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and peppers; cook stirring frequently, for 4-5 minutes, or until onion is soft. Add turkey; cook for 4-5 minutes, or until turkey is browned. Add tomatoes, beans, chili powder, salt, and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring frequently, for 10 to 15 minutes. Add parsley and serve. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Recipe adapted from Lead a Happy Life

Huevos Rancheros

Servings

Ingredients

1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup onion chopped
3 garlic cloves chopped
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
1/2 cup chicken broth or water
8 small 6 in. corn tortillas
2 Tbsp butter
8 eggs
1/2 cup monterey jack cheese shredded
sliced avocado, salsa, and cilantro optional

Servings

Ingredients

1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup onion chopped
3 garlic cloves chopped
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
1/2 cup chicken broth or water
8 small 6 in. corn tortillas
2 Tbsp butter
8 eggs
1/2 cup monterey jack cheese shredded
sliced avocado, salsa, and cilantro optional

Instructions

Heat oven to 200F. In a a skillet heat oil over medium heat. Stir in onion, cook 3 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, and 1/4 tsp. of the salt, cook another 2 minutes. Stir in beans and broth, bring to a simmer and cook 3 minutes. Smash half the beans with the back of a fork and stir. Place tortillas on a baking sheet and spread 2 Tbsp. of the beans on each tortilla. Place in the oven.
Wipe out skillet, then add 1 Tbsp of the butter. Fry 4 of the eggs 2 minutes, until cooked. Transfer to tortillas in oven. Add remaining 1 Tbsp butter and repeat with remaining 4 eggs.
Remove tortillas from oven, season with remaining 1/4 tsp salt and top each with 1 Tbsp Monterey Jack. Garnish with avocado, salsa, and cilantro, if using. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Recipe adapted from Family Circle

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Steak Rub

This was a quick and easy rub that add a punch of flavor to the steak. Original recipe found on the Cozy Cook.

Copycat Texas Roadhouse Steak Rub

A beautiful rub for you steaks

Course

Rub

Servings

serving

Ingredients

1.5 tbsp salt
2 tsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 ts[p black pepper

Course

Rub

Servings

serving

Ingredients

1.5 tbsp salt
2 tsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 ts[p black pepper

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in ziploc. Place steaks in, I did 2 and shake on. Cover each side of steak and let rest 40 minutes. To cook, I used a cast iron to sear both sides and then cooked in oven until done to medium rare.