Pop's Taco Soup

Pop is not my grandpa, but he is someone's grandpa. He and his wife (affectionately called Nan) let everyone call them by their nicknames, whether you are related or not. I work with Nan and she brought this taco soup for a spread that we had one time at work. After trying it, I immediately asked for the recipe. She told me that Pop is the one that makes it, but it's so easy to make. She was right. This is the best soup I've had and you pretty much just dump everything together.

Here are the ingredients:

Chop a bell pepper and onion and brown it with 1 lb. of ground beef. I do this in a skillet and then transfer to a dutch oven. Or you can just do everything in the dutch oven.

Add 1 packet of taco seasoning and 1/2 packet of dry ranch mix to the meat. Mix well.

Now, you're going to dump the rest of ingredients: 1 can of rotel, 1 can of diced tomatoes, 1 can of corn, and 1 can of pinto beans. Do not drain any of the cans. Stir together. Add salt and pepper if needed. Cook for 15-20 minutes.

It is ready to serve.

Add your favorite toppings to the soup: shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado slices, tortilla strips, cilantro, etc.

This makes plenty for my family of 4 with a little leftover. You can easily double the recipe if you're making it for a bunch of people. It can also be made in a slow cooker. It is the greatest soup ever and you won't be disappointed. There is a little kick to it, but it is delicious!

Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff

I found this recipe on Pinterest. It is so easy, delicious, and creamy. This is not a healthy dish. I don't even want to know the calorie count. But, it is something we have every so often with some steamed veggies.


Pour 2 cans of golden cream of mushroom soup into a crock pot. Add one diced onion, 1/2 cup of water, and 2-3 Tbsp. of Worcestershire sauce. Mix well.

Add 2 lbs. of cubed stew meat and mix to coat.

Cook on low for 8 hours.

Cut up one 8 oz. block of cream cheese. Add to the crock pot and turn it on high for 30 minutes. Stir to help get the lumps out.

Serve the meat mixture over noodles and enjoy the yumminess!

Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff


2 lbs. cubed stew meat


2 cans of golden cream of mushroom soup


1 diced onion


2-3 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce


1/2 cup water


8 oz. cream cheese


egg noodles


In crock pot, add soup, onion, Worcestershire sauce, and water. Mix well. Add meat and cook on low for 8 hours. Cube the cream cheese and add to the crock pot. Turn setting to high and cook for 30 more minutes. Stir to get the lumps out. Serve over egg noodles.

Roast Burritos

I recently found a roast on a Manager's Special when I went to my grocery store. Of course, I snatched it up! Anytime you can find a good roast marked down is a steal of a deal! However, I didn't want to make just a traditional roast with veggies, mashed potatoes, etc. So, I searched the internet and found some recipes for burritos. I combined the recipes and used my own creativeness to come up with my own recipe. It's so simple and so good!


Put a roast in a crockpot and pour green chiles and tomato sauce over the top. Then, I seasoned it. Anytime I make Mexican food, I use the same seasonings: salt, pepper, season salt, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin powder. It may seem like a lot of seasonings, but I only use a little of each. You can also just buy a packet of taco seasoning.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. The longer it cooks, the more tender it will be.

When it's done cooking, I transfered the roast to a smaller dish and shredded with forks. It smells so delicious!!!

Then, you're ready to fix your burrito. Heat up your tortilla. Our grocery store has a tortilleria and those are the only tortillas I buy. I have not attempted homemade tortillas yet, but I do remember watching my mom and grandma make them all the time. Some day I'll try it.

Fill your tortilla with the shredded roast and whatever toppings you like. My daughter likes her burrito very simple with some shredded cheese and salsa. Don't be jealous of my fancy dishes!

Roll, and enjoy!!! My picky 5 year old son asked for seconds so I knew dinner was a success.

Roast Burritos

2-3 lb. chuck roast

7 oz. can of green chiles, drained

8 oz. can of tomato sauce

salt, pepper, season salt, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin powder to taste

tortillas

Optional Toppings:

cheese, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, sauteed onions and peppers, lettuce

Place roast in crockpot and cover with green chiles and tomato sauce. Season to taste. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours. When done cooking, move roast to smaller dish and shred with forks. Place roast in heated tortillas and add your toppings of choice.


This concludes my 5 days of recipes. I'd love to hear your feedback. Did you try any? How did you like it? Would you like to see more recipes? If so, what kind? Coming up: Valentine's crafts, recipes, and ideas.