Southwest Salad

6 cups torn romaine lettuce
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (11 oz.) whole kernel corn, drained
1/2 cup TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick 'N Chunky Salsa
1/2 cup KRAFT Natural Three Cheese Crumbles
1/2 cup KRAFT Ranch Dressing
1 cup broken tortilla chips
make it!

PLACE lettuce on serving platter or in bottom of glass serving bowl.

COVER with layers of beans, corn, salsa and cheese.

DRIZZLE with dressing; sprinkle with chips.

Easy Cheesy lasagna

1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Sharp Cheddar Cheese Sauce
1 lb. ground beef
1 jar (14 oz.) spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese


HEAT oven to 375
PREPARE Macaroni and cheese as directed on package. Meanwhile, brown meat in large skillet; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce.

LAYER half each of the meat mixture and Dinner in 1-1/2-qt. casserole. Repeat layers. Top with mozzarella.

BAKE 15 min. or until heated through.

I am not a fan of Mac-N-Cheese but again I thought HMMMM the kids will LOVE THIS!! and I was right again!! HUGE hit with the kids!!!! I was not a HUGE fan but I liked it and will be making it again!!!

Burger & Fries Combo Casserole

2lbs ground beef
can of mushroom soup
can of cheddar cheese soup
20oz pkg frozen French Fried crinkle cut potatoes
1 tspoon seasoned salt

Preheat over to three fifty cook half of the beef drain off grease... transfer meat to a 3 quart rectangular baking dish repeat w/remaining beef

In a med bowl combine mushroom and cheese soups and spread over beef town with frozen potatoes and sprinkle w/ seasoned salt bake for forty five minutes or until potatoes are golden....

---> Ok so I thought for sure I would hate this meal.. I am not a fan of the cream of XX meals... but figured this would be a meal the kids would love... I made it for dinner last night sooooo quick and easy!!!!! and it turned out great!!! I will definitely be making again!!!! it was very yummy!!!!

Cincinnati Style Chili

12oz dried spaghetti
1lb beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 tbl spoon chili powder
1 can kidney bean, rinsed and drained
1 14oz jar marinara pasta sauce
1/2 cup water
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions, drain, return spaghetti to hot pan, cover and keep warm, In a large skillet, cook beef and onion, drain off fat, stir in chili powder, and cinnamon, then stir in beans, marinara, and water bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.. Serve Meat Sauce over noodles, w/cheese

Foot Long Pizza

Loaf of unsliced French bread
1 lb ground beef
8oz can pizza sauce
1/2cup finely chopped onion
1/2 tspoon salt
1/8tspoon ground pepper
1 med tomato thinly sliced
3/4 cup chopped green sweet pepper
1 cup. shredded mozzarella cheese

Preheat boiler Cut bread in half horizontally.. Hollow out the bread halves leaving 1/2 in shells, Place bread about 4 inches from the heat about 1 minute or until lightly toasted... Set aside
Set oven at three fifty...
In large skillet cook ground beef over med. hig heat until brown breaking up meat as it cooks, drain off fat, stir in pizza sauce onion salt and pepper cook and til heated through...
Spoon meat mixture over bread halves, top with sauce mix, top w/ tomato and peppers sprinkle w/cheese... bake for 10minutes, or until cheese is melted...

Taco Soup

Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef
2 cups diced onions
2 (15 1/2-ounce) cans pinto beans
1 (15 1/2-ounce) can pink kidney beans
1 (15 1/4-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can tomatoes with chiles
2 (4 1/2-ounce) cans diced green chiles
1 (4.6-ounce) can black olives, drained and sliced, optional
1/2 cup green olives, sliced, optional
1 (1 1/4-ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (1-ounce) package ranch salad dressing mix
Corn chips, for serving
Sour cream, for garnish
Grated cheese, for garnish
Chopped green onions, for garnish
Pickled jalapenos, for garnish
Directions
Brown the ground beef and onions in a large skillet; drain the excess fat, then transfer the browned beef and onions to a large slow cooker or a stockpot. Add the beans, corn, tomatoes, green chiles, black olives, green olives, taco seasoning, and ranch dressing mix, and cook in a slow cooker on low for 6 to 8 hours or simmer over low heat for about 1 hour in a pot on the stove. To serve, place a few corn chips in each bowl and ladle soup over them. Top with sour cream, cheese, green onions and jal

WW Meatloaf

Ingredients
3/4 c Ketchup

1/4 c Minced onion

2 tbsp. Chopped fresh parsley (dried)

1 tbsp. Brown sugar

1/4 tsp. Salt

1/4 tsp. Pepper

2 Large egg whites (1 egg white and 1 egg, to bind better)

1 1/2 lb. Ground round

1/2 c Quick-cooking oats

Cooking spray
Preparation
Combine 1/2 cup ketchup, onion, and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl; stir well. Add meat and oats; stir just until blended. Shape mixture into a 8x4-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray.


Brush remaining 1/4 cup ketchup over meat loaf


Bake at 350 for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until done. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.


Cut into 12 slices

2 slices = 5 Weight Watchers points

Asian Beef Noodles

1 lb. ground beef
2 packages Oriental-flavor instant ramen noodles (3 oz. packages)
2 c. water
2 c. frozen Oriental vegetable mixture
1/8 tsp. ground ginger
2 TBS. green onion, thinly sliced

In large nonstick skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up into 3/4-inch crumbles. Remove with slotted spoon; pour off drippings. Season beef with one seasoning packet from noodles; set aside. In same skillet, combine water, vegetables, noodles (broken into several pieces), ginger and remaining seasoning packet. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover, simmer 3 minutes or until noodles are tender, stirring occasionally. Return beef to skillet; heat through. Stir in green onion before serving.

Makes 4 servings 9 pts per serving




--> This dinner was absolutely wonderful!!!! It was a huge hit!!!

Taco Meatball Ring

2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 tablespoons water
2 to 4 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/2 pound ground beef
2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
1/2 medium head iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 medium tomato, chopped
4 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup ripe olives
sour cream
2 small jalapeno peppers, seeded and sliced
salsa (optional)

In a large bowl, combine 1 cup cheese, water, and taco seasoning. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 16 balls.

Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake meatballs, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 12 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink. Drain meatballs on paper towels. Reduce heat to 375 degrees.

Arrange crescent rolls on a greased 15 -inch pizza pan, forming a ring with pointed ends facing the outer edge of the pan and wide ends overlapping.

Place a meatball on each roll; fold point over meatball and tuck under wide end of roll (meatball wit be visible). Repeat. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until rolls are golden brown.

Fill the center of ring with lettuce, tomato, onions, olives, remaining cheese, sour cream, jalapenos and salsa if desired.

Jalapeno Cheeseburger

Spicy Ranch Sauce
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
4 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced seeded jalapeño chile
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Burgers
2 pounds ground beef
1 small onion, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon chopped seeded jalapeño chile
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Worcestershire-Coffee Glaze
1/3 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon instant coffee crystals
2 teaspoons (packed) golden brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter

16 bacon slices

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
8 hamburger buns or 3- to 4-inch square focaccia rolls, split horizontally
8 lettuce leaves
2 cups coarsely shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
Assorted additional toppings (such as tomato and grilled onion slices)

Sweat & Sour Meatballs

1 pound cooked and frozen meatballs, thawed
2 (8-ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drained, juice reserved
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1 diced red or white onion
1/2 cup chopped green onion
6 cloves chopped garlic

Sweet and Sour Sauce:
4 cups ketchup
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
Black pepper (about 2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons pineapple juice

In a saucepot, mix all sweet and sour sauce ingredients together. Cook on high heat. Keep your eye on it. Do not walk away.. Cook for 2 minutes and stir. After 3 to 4 minutes, take it off the eat and mix for 2 minutes...

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In deep non-greased baking pan, add the thawed meatballs. Top the meatballs with the pineapple chunks. In a medium bowl add the mustard, red and green onion, and garlic. Mix well. Top the meatballs and pineapple with the mustard sauce. Add the Sweet and Sour Sauce...


Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven; add the remaining pineapple juice, stir to combine, and place back in the oven for the remaining 30 minutes. Serve while hot.

Chili

1/2 lb of turkey/hamburger
1 chopped onion
1 can chili beans
1 can kidney beans
1 can tomato soup (2 cans if you like it not so thick)
about 2 tbl of mustard (if i am in the mood)
1 tbl chili seasoning (again mood thing)
1/2 tbl crushed red pepper flakes (again mood thing)

Brown hamburger, add onion... When onion is tender add in the flakes and seasoning if you desire.. Then add the beans, soup, and mustard... Let simmer for about 30 minutes....

MeatLoaf Burgers

1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 egg, beaten (I used 1/4 cup egg beaters)
1/4 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
20 ounces 90% lean ground beef

Caramelized Onions
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cup yellow onions, sliced thin
1 1/2 cup red onions, sliced thin
pinch of sugar

Smokey Ketchup
3/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook another 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.At the same time heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat in a small saute pan. Add onions and cover pan. Cook until onions are translucent, about 8 minutes. Add sugar and continue to cook for about 10 more minutes, until the onions are golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.In a large bowl, mix ingredients from egg through bread. Stir in cooked onions and garlic. Add meat to bowl and mix well with hands. Mixture will be much wetter than a typical burger mixture. Shape meat into 6 equal patties. Grill or broil to desired level of doneness.Mix ketchup and Worcestershire sauce together. Serve on a light hamburger bun with smokey ketchup and carmelized onions.

---> this was found at THE FOODIE FASHIONISTA's blog... I cant wait to try it!!! looks soo good!!

Baked Ziti

1/2 pound dry ziti pasta
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
3 ounces provolone cheese, sliced
3/4 cup sour cream
3 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese


Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes; drain.
In a large skillet, brown onion and ground beef over medium heat. Add spaghetti sauce, and simmer 15 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer as follows: 1/2 of the ziti, Provolone cheese, sour cream, 1/2 sauce mixture, remaining ziti, mozzarella cheese and remaining sauce mixture. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheeses are melted

-->My daughter is 17mon old as this is her new favorite meal!! ate 3 plates full tonight!!!! this is so easy!!! I didnt have Provolone cheese or mozzarella cheese in the house So I used the 4 cheese mexican blend in place of both of them... also I used Rotoni pasta instead of ziti... So I guess I made a baked rotoni..

Layered Taco Pie

1 lb hamburger (I use ground turkey)
1 pkg taco seasoning
1/2 cup water
4 flour tortillas cut into quarters
1 cup Salsa
1 cup mexican style shredded cheese
2 cups shredded lettuce
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup sour cream

Brown hamburger meat, stir in taco seasoning and water, bring to boil... Remove half of the meat mixture and place in the bottom of glass baking dish.. Place 8 quarters of tortilla shells then top with remaining meat and then top meat with remaining tortillas quarters.. Top with salsa and cheese... cook for 1o minutes remove and top with lettuce, green onions, and sour cream just before serving...

MeatLoaf

1 lb of hamburger ( I use ground turkey)
1 can tomato soup
1 pkg of stuffing
1 egg
1 onion chopped
1/4 cup chili sauce

Set aside 1/2 can of tomato soup & all chili sauce... Mix all remaining ingredients and place in the center of a baking dish, cook for 50min at 350F remove add remain soup & sauce on top of meatloaf and cook for 5-10 more minutes.. Enjoy...

--> I am not a meatloaf fan at ALL, but my husband loves it so after lots of looking I found one I like too!!

Hamburger Pie

1 lb of Hamburger
1 onion
2 cans of french cut green beans
2 cans of tomato soup
1 1/2 lbs of red potatoes (made into mashed potatoes)
1 cup shredded cheese

Brown hamburger adding onion half way... Add tomato soup and green beans mixing together well.. In a baking dish pour meat mixture, topping with the mashed potatoes and sprinkle with cheese.. Place in the oven at 350F until the cheese is melted..

Taco Soup

1 lb Hamburger (I use ground Turkey)
1 pkg taco seasoning
1 can Corn drained
1 can Pinto beans drained
1 chopped onion
1 pkg Ranch Mix
1 small can green Chilies
3 can stew tomatoes

Cook Hamburger, mix in all ingredients.. Serve..

--> We serve ours with Tortilla Chips to scoop the food up with.. Such a great easy meal on a yuckie winter night.. and the left overs are the BEST lunch!!!!