Taco Soup

This was tonight’s dinner.  Very flavorful and filling.  The only changes I made were to use Velveeta (I mixed it right in at the end, stirring until it melted) and topped it with a spoonful of sour cream and some tortilla strips.

 

Taco Soup

Prep Time: 5 min

Total Time: 25 min

Makes: 12 servings, 1 cup each

What You Need!

1 lb. Extra lean ground beef

1   onion, chopped

3 cans (15.5 oz. Each) mild chili beans, undrained

1 can  (14.5 oz.) whole tomatoes, undrained

1 can (14.25 oz.) corn, undrained

1 can  (8 oz.) tomato sauce

1 pkg. (1-1/4 oz.) TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Taco Seasoning Mix

1-1/2 cups  water

1-1/2 cups KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Make It!

BROWN meat with onions in large saucepan; drain.

ADD all remaining ingredients except cheese; stir, breaking up tomatoes. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 5 min., stirring occasionally.

SERVE topped with the cheese.

Recipe courtesy of Kraft Foods.

Beef Noodle Dinner Mix

Beef Noodle Dinner Mix

1 cup dry non-fat milk
1 TBS onion powder
1 TBS garlic powder
1 tsp Black pepper
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp basil
1/4 tsp oregano
1 tsp Paprika
1/8 tsp Cayenne
4 Tablespoons Brown Gravy Mix
1/4 tsp ground celery seed
2 TBS Cornstarch

Measure all ingredients into a large Ziploc bag, seal and shake until well combined.  Makes approx 26 Tablespoons.

Beef Noodle Dinner

1- 12 oz package of egg noodles
1- 1/2 lb of lean ground beef
7-1/2 TBS of Beef Noodle Seasoning Mix
1 can mushroom stem and pieces, drained
6 1/2 cups water

Brown hamburger & Drain. Add mushrooms & hot water. Stir in the seasoning mix. Add the noodles and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, cover, cook 15-17 minutes.

Remove lid and let gently simmer until sauce has thickened, stirring occasionally.

Almost Hamburger Helper

Almost Hamburger Helper
2 cups nonfat dry milk
1 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup beef bouillon powder
2 tablespoons onion flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 tablespoon garlic powder
Mix the ingredients together and store in an air-tight container.

Use mix as a base for the following dinners.

Chili Mac:
1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
1 c water
1/2 c macaroni noodles (uncooked)
2 cans chopped tomatoes
1 T chili powder
1/2 cup mix
Combine all and simmer 20 minutes or until macaroni is cooked

Stroganoff:
1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
2 c water
1/2 c mix
2 c uncooked egg noodles
1/2 cup sour cream
Combine all except sour cream.

Simmer 20 minutes or until noodles are tender.

Stir in sour cream and serve.

Potato Beef Casserole:
1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
3/4 c water
6 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 c frozen mixed veggies
1/2 cup mix
Combine all and simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender,

about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove cover

and cook until excess water is evaporated.

Quick Lasagna:
1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
1/2 c mix
1 onion, chopped
2 c water
16 oz tomato sauce
3 c lasagna noodles, uncooked, broken in bits
1/4 c parmesan cheese
2 c mozzarella cheese, shredded
Combine all except mozzarella in large skillet.

Bring to a boil, let simmer for 15 minutes or until

noodles are cooked. Top with mozzarella.

Turn off heat and let cheese melt.