Showing posts with label southwest. Show all posts
Showing posts with label southwest. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Taco Poop Soup (Looks gross, tastes delicious!)

1 - 2 lbs ground beef
1 can chili
1 big can crushed tomatoes
1 pkg taco seasoning
1 medium can tomato sauce
1 can corn undrained
1 can water

Simmer

Fiesta Ranch Burgers

2 egg whites, lightly beaten
1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 small onion, chopped
1 T. lime juice
1 to 2 T. chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 garlic clove (minced)
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/4 lbs. lean ground turkey
1/3 cup prepared fat-free ranch salad dressing
1 T. minced fresh cilantro
5 lettuce leaves
5 hamburger buns

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients.
Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well.
Shape into 5 burgers.

Broil 4 inches from the heat for 7-9 minutes on each side.
In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing and cilantro.
Serve burgers with dressing on lettuce-lined buns.

Taco Barbecue Chicken

2 T. taco seasoning mix (from 1.25 oz envelope)
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 lb)
1 T. olive or vegetable oil
1/2 barbecue sauce
1/4 cup chili sauce
1 tsp. ground cumin

Heat closed medium-size grill for 5 minutes.
In shallow bowl, mix taco seasoning mix and oregano.
Brush chicken with oil; coat with taco seasoning mix.
Place chicken on grill. Close grill.
Grill 4 to 6 minutes or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.

Meanwhile, in 1 quart saucepan, heat barbecue sauce, chili sauce and cumin to boiling over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
Serve sauce with chicken.

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Southwest Turkey Burgers

Ground turkey (and mix chicken)
Garlic
Jalapeno
Onion (shallot)
Cilantro
Thyme
Cumin
Red bell pepper
Salt
Turkey bacon
Pepper jack cheese
Romaine lettuce
Cool buns
Ortega chillies