Tag: ground beef

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Thanks to Tasty for lots of good recipe ideas. Here’s their Stuffed Bell Peppers recipe, with some modifications of my own.

Ingredients:
6-8 Medium/Large Bell Peppers – ensure they have a flat base so they will stand up when cooking
1 lb Ground Beef (or 2 cups cooked quinoa)
1 Medium Yellow Onion – Diced
1 Can Black Beans – Drained
1 Cup Cooked Brown Rice
1 Cup Frozen Corn
1 Jar Medium Chunky Salsa
1 Packet (about 2 Tbsp.) of Taco Seasoning Mix*
1 1/2 – 2 Cups Grated Cheddar/Mexican Blend Cheese

Optional: Guacamole and Sour Cream to finish

*To make your own Taco Seasoning at home: (note: makes more than needed for this recipe)
1 Tbsp. Chili Powder
1 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Black Pepper
1 tsp Corn Starch
1/2 tsp Paprika
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Onion Powder
1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
1/4 tsp Oregano

Directions:
Cut off the top and remove the seeds from each pepper. Place in a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes in a preheated oven at 350˚F (175˚C).

While the Peppers are roasting – heat oil in a large skillet over medium/high heat. Add ground beef and season with entire taco seasoning packet. Allow beef to brown on all sides. Add diced onion – continuing to cook until softened. Reduce heat to Medium. Mix in the black beans, brown rice, corn, and salsa. Add in 1 cup of cheese and stir until incorporated and the cheese has melted. Remove from heat.

Remove peppers from oven and fill each with the taco mixture. Top with additional cheese and return to the oven for 15 minutes until the cheese has melted. Top each pepper with a generous scoop of guacamole and sour cream. Enjoy!

Chad’s Favorite Sloppy Joe Recipe

You know when you have a recipe that your husband loves… the recipe where other recipes pale in comparison to their taste buds? Well, this Sloppy Joe recipe is my husband’s favorite. I tried making another recipe – and got “the look” coupled with “the comments” about how it wasn’t as good as his favorite Sloppy Joe recipe.

Ingredients:
Servings 4 Units

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon French’s yellow mustard
  • 1⁄2 cup ketchup
  • 1⁄4 cup barbeque sauce
  • 3 teaspoons brown sugar
  • Salt and black  pepperto taste
  • Dash of cayenne pepper (Jen’s Note: Add more if you want a lot of spice)
  • 1⁄2 cup shredded cheese (Jen’s Note: I use the Mexican blend from Costco)

Directions

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion and garlic; drain off liquids.
  2. Stir in the mustard, ketchup, BBQ sauce, and brown sugar; mix thoroughly.
  3. Season with salt, pepper & cayenne pepper to taste.
  4. Reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Serve on buns and top with shredded cheese.

Serve with:

  1. Potato chips (we love Salt and Vinegar because the tart flavor goes well with the bold flavor of the Sloppy Joe’s)
  2. Fresh carrot sticks for a little bite of sweet
  3. Fresh fruit – like pineapple or watermelon

I’ll see you at the table!