Sunday, July 26, 2009

2 new recipes that David and the kids both liked!

Vegetable Beef Skillet:

1 lb ground beef
1 Cup chopped onion
1 can beef broth
1 1/2 cups of bow tie pasta
1/2 Cup water
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 Cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
1 Cup chopped zucchini
2 Cups chopped tomatoes
1 Cup shredded cheddar cheese

- In a large skillet, cook beef and onion until meet is no longer pink; drain. Stir in broth, pasta, water, and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

-Add yellow pepper and zucchini; cover and cook 2-4 minutes longer or until pasta and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes; sprinkle with cheese.


Zippy BLT Wraps

3 Tbsp mayonnaise
4 tsp. salsa
4 tortillas, room temperature
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
dash each salt and pepper
12 slices of bacon
4 lettuce leaves
1 large tomato
1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced

-Cook bacon. Spread mayonnaise and salsa down the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Top with bacon strips, lettuce, tomato, and avocado. Roll up tightly.