Taco Soup

Makes a whole crock pot full. Serve with corn chips and cheese (we also like sour cream and guacamole on it as well).

1 lb ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
1/2 onion diced
2 cans diced tomatoes
1 can black beans (drain and then fill can with water while beans are still in it)
1 can kidney beans (drain and then fill can with water while beans are still in it)
1 cup corn

1. Brown ground beef with taco seasoning and diced onion. Drain well.
2. Add ground beef and onion to crock pot. Add diced tomatoes, black beans, kidney beans and corn. If it is too thick add more water.
3. Cook on high heat until heated through. (You can also set your crockpot on low and cook it all day).

Sloppy Joes

1 pound ground beef
1/2 large onion chopped
2 garlic cloves minced
1 can tomato sauce
1 can tomato paste
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
6 hamburger buns

1. In a skillet, cook beef, onion, and garlic, until beef is no longer pink. Drain well. Stir in tomato sauce and paste, ketchup, brown sugar and soy sauce; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon onto buns.
(Taken from allrecipes.com, Simple Sloppy Joes by Ona Allen).

Quesadilla Casserole

This recipe was actually from the McCormick seasoning packets. Super easy and super delicious! I will put

2 tsp Chili Powder
1 tsp Ground Cumin
1 tsp dried Minced Garlic
1/2 tsp dried Oregano Leaves
1/2 tsp Crushed red pepper (optional)
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup salsa
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen corn
6 flour tortillas
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1. Brown beef and onion in large skillet on medium-high heat; drain. Add diced tomatoes, salsa, beans, and corn. Mix well. Stir in all of the spices except red pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes. Add red pepper to taste if desired. (I don't add it since the salsa is usually spicy enough and I have little kids).
2. Spread 1/2 cup of the beef mixture on bottom of 13x9x2- inch baking dish sprayed with no-stick cooking spray. Top with 3 of the tortillas, overlapping as needed. Layer with 1/2 of the remaining beef mixture and 1/2 of the cheese. Repeat with remaining tortillas, beef mixture and cheese.
3. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 15 minutes or until heated through. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.