Easy Chef Recipes

12 ounces lean ground beef1/2 cup chopped onion1 (11 ounce) can condensed fiesta nacho cheese soup1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers1/2 cup milk1 (20 ounce) package refrigerated sliced potatoesSour cream (optional)Salsa (optional)Sliced green onions (optional) In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion until meat is brown. Drain fat. In a medium [...]

1 pound pinto beans, dried 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes or Ro-Tel1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced6 cups water 1/4 cup parmesan or Romano cheese 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shreddedSalt and pepper to tasteRinse and pick through the beans. Soak overnight.Discard soaking water and place beans in [...]

1 pound dry pinto beansChicken stock 1 small onion, chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 1/2 teaspoons pure chile powder (not blended) 1/2 pound smoked ham or sausage, diced (or thick-sliced bacon,    fried and diced, with 1 tablespoon bacon drippings added to pot)Salt to taste Pick over and rinse beans several times. Put beans [...]

This spicy rice/sausage dish cooks in a crockpot, so by the end of the day your house will smell mouth-wateringly wonderful. All you need is a big bowl of salad and plenty of cold drinks. Serves 4. 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice1/2 cup olive oil4 cups V-8 vegetable juice1 large onion, chopped1/2 green bell pepper, [...]

Yield: 6 servings 2 cups dried pinto beans, washed 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 bay leaf 1/2 pound smoked ham, chopped 2 cups diced canned tomatoes1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper2 teaspoons chili powder 2 teaspoons brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon oregano Cover beans with water and let soak [...]