One Pot Mexican Rice Casserole

1 Pound Ground Beef
1 Small Onion, Diced
Salt & Pepper, To Taste
2 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Cup Long Grain White Rice
1 1/2 Cups Beef Broth
1 15 Ounce Can Corn, Drained
8 Ounces Tomato Sauce
1/2 Cup Salsa
1 Cup Shredded Cheese

Directions

Cook the ground beef and onion together with salt and pepper to taste in a large skillet over medium high heat until beef is no longer pink. Drain grease if necessary.
Return the pan to the stove and sprinkle the beef with the garlic powder and taco seasoning.
Stir in the rice, broth, corn, tomato sauce, and salsa.
Bring mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender.
Top with cheese and return the lid to the pan for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted.

Cracked Crab Cheese Bread

1 – 8oz Cream Cheese, softened                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             1-8oz Can of Crab Meat                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1 C Shredded Colby Jack Cheese                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   1 C Shredded Mozzarella Cheese                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   2 tbsp old bay seasoning                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1 Loaf of French Bread, sliced in the middle then the middle of the bread hulled

Directions                                                                                                           Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper

• Using a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, Colby  jack cheese, and mozzarella until combined
• Mix the crab meat with the cream cheese mixture
• Place French loaf bread onto the cookie sheet
• Fill the bread with the with the crab mixture and top with some more cheese
• Place into the oven and bake for about 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the bread has toasted
• Remove and top with fresh parsley

Garlic Steak & Potato Foil Packets

• 2 pounds of trimmed and divided into 2-inch slices lean sirloin steak
• 1 pound of baby yellow potatoes, cut into quarters or halves as desired.
• 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, tasted, etc.
• Italian seasoning, 2 teaspoons (or a combination of dried oregano, thyme, and parsley),
• 1 teaspoon of powdered onion
• Olive oil, 3 tablespoons
• To taste, add salt and freshly ground pepper.

How To Make Garlic Steak & Potato Foil Packets

To guarantee even cooking, preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) before baking these delicious foil packets.

Lean sirloin steak chunks, baby yellow potatoes, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and freshly ground pepper should all be combined in a sizable mixing dish. Toss the contents gently until they are thoroughly covered in the savory seasonings.
Prepare the packets by dividing the steak and potato mixture equally among four 12 x 12 inch sheets of aluminum foil. Make neat, secure foil packets by carefully sealing the contents. By doing this, you can be sure that the flavors are sealed inside and will only get stronger while the food cooks.

Cooking Options:

Grilling: Place the foil packets on the grill over high heat for about 10 minutes on each side. To get the steak and potatoes to the desired doneness, keep a tight eye on them.
Oven: If you decide to bake the food, lay the foil packets on a baking sheet and preheat the oven. The steak and potatoes should be baked for about 20 minutes, or until they are as tender as you prefer.
Once your foil packets are perfectly cooked, carefully open them (be careful of the steam!). Fresh parsley can be used as a garnish to add even more flavour. The dish can be served straight from the foil or plated for an attractive display.

Baked Taco Braid

1 pound ground beef

1 onion chopped until meat is no longer pink

add pk taco seasoning mix and 1/2 cup water and cook for 5-7 minutes.

You need dough ( i make my own) to roll out to 10x15 on parchment paper, Cut dough on both sides in strips about 1 inch wide and cut in toward center about 3 inches . Put ground beef mixture in the center. Top with grated cheddar cheese and diced tomatoes. overlap the dough strips from both sides to form a braid. Brush over with melted butter . Place the parchment paper on a cookie sheet . Bake at 375 for 25 minutes. When baked, top with more cheese, diced tomatoes and shredded lettuce. Serve with sour cream and taco sauce.