taco casserole

I love Mexican food. I love finding new recipes to try out that includes Mexican food :)

Ingredients:

~ 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef

~ 1 can (14.5 oz) can of diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained

~ 1 can (10.75) condensed cream of onion soup

~ 1 envelope taco seasoning envelope

~ 1/2 cup water

~ 6 corn tortilla strips, cut into 1/2 inch strips

~ 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

~ Cook beef until brown. Drain.

~ Mix beef, tomatoes, soup, and taco seasoning in slow cooker.

~ Stir in tortilla strips

~ Cover and cook on low for 8 hours

~ Sprinkle cheese over casserole

Verdict:

~ The onion soup really made a strong, yet yummy taste to this casserole. It wasnt overbearing, just added a nice touch to the meal. Def. will add to the rotation.

Menu:

~ taco casserole

~ salad

Pizza Chicken

Found this on the Betty Crocker website....had a good sounding name..so went for it :)

Ingredients:

~ 1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken

~ 1/2 teaspoon salt

~ 1/4 teaspoon pepper

~ 1 small onion, sliced

~ 2 medium bell pepper sliced (I omitted, I dont like the taste of cooked peppers)

~ 2 cups tomato pasta sauce

~ 1 package (16 oz.) rotini pasta

~ 1 cup shredded mozerella cheese

Directions:

~ Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place into the slow cooker. Top with onion and the bell pepper. Add the pasta sauce.

~ I cooked mine on low for 8 hours

~ Cook and drain pasta. Place pasta on a platter. Place chicken and sauce. Sprinkle cheese.

Verdict:

~ Delicious taste...the cheese was a nice touch as it melted.

Menu:

~ Pizza chicken

~ Green beans

~ salad