Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes

Yesterday, I told my mom I would fix her dinner - I gave her a couple good options to choose from and she chose the Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes ... Probably because I raved about them the first time I made them.  I like sloppy joes, but they have never been a favorite, or a "go-to" dinner, of mine.  I came across this recipe though and was intrigued.  I love tex-mex food and flavors!  I think it will become a "go-to" dinner in our house.  My mom was impressed by it and Chris enjoyed it, as well, the first time I made it.  Also, it makes great leftovers! 

Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes
{Original Recipe: Kitchen Meets Girl}

1 lbs ground turkey {or ground beef}

4 slices of bacon, cooked and chopped

1 onion, chopped

2 jalapeno peppers, chopped

3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 Tbsp chili powder

1 1/2 tsp ground cumin

1 1/2 tsp ground coriander

1 cup beef broth

1 cup tomato sauce

1 Tbsp brown sugar

2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 Tbsp hot sauce 

Optional to add: Fritos, pico de gallo, corn salsa

Cook bacon according to package, then chop, or break up, into small pieces.

Brown ground turkey over medium-high heat in a large skillet pan.  Once cooked, add in bacon, onion, jalapeno, garlic, and spices.  Cook until onion is softened, approx 5 minutes.

Combine remaining ingredients together in separate bowl: beef broth, tomato sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, and hot sauce.  Pour over ground turkey mixture and simmer until the liquid slightly reduces, approx 5-10 minutes.  If after 10 minutes, sauce is still runny, bring to a slight boil and continue to let it reduce.

Spoon mixture onto hamburger buns and top with any additional toppings you may like!  

{I always like to add fritos}.

Enjoy!!!

Slow Cooker Pot Roast Sandwich

Chris & I got back from the lake late Saturday night.  On Sunday, we spent the day getting unpacked and settled.  We had both been off of work for the last week.  Sunday afternoon I wanted to make something quick and easy for dinner.  I didn't want to spend my day in the kitchen and the temperature outside has been getting hotter and hotter.  I found this easy recipe on one of my "go- to" blogs - Six Sisters Stuff. 

This recipe is delicious!  I was a bit unsure of how it would turn out, but Chris & I were both very impressed.  I think I was even more excited to have it as leftovers for a meal!  

Slow Cooker Pot Roast Sandwich
{Original Recipe: Six Sisters Stuff}

1 3-4 lb beef roast {I used a 3lbs, "bottom" roast}

1 cup water

1 cup salsa

1 envelope onion soup mix

1 envelope Italian dressing mix

1 envelope Au Jus mix

Spicy Sauce {See below}

Swiss cheese slices

Buns

Whisk together water and salsa, then add in the 3 mixes - whisk together until well mixed. 

Place roast in slow cooker.  Pour seasoning mixture on top of roast.

Cook on low 6-8 hours, or high 3-5 hours {time may vary depending on each slow cooker}.

While the roast is cooking, you can make a spicy sauce to spread on your sandwich for added flavor. 

Spicy Sauce

1/4 cup sour cream

2 Tbsp chili sauce

2 tsp horseradish sauce

Mix together.  Chill in refrigerator. 

Once your roast has finished cooking, take out of crock pot and slice up/shred to pieces.  

Turn your broiler on - place Swiss cheese one half of the bun and broil until melted.

Top the other half of bun with spicy sauce and then add your beef in between.

Enjoy!!! 

Dinner Tonight: Oven Baked Fajitas

This recipe was found off of Pinterest (surprise, surprise).  They turned out really good and had lots of flavor!! Not to mention, they are easy to prepare.

 Oven-Baked Fajitas
source: Eatin on the Cheap

1 lb. chicken breast, cut into strips

1 can (15 oz.) diced tomatoes 

1 can (4 oz.) green chilies

1 medium white onion, sliced

1 medium red pepper, sliced

1 medium red pepper, sliced

2 Tbsp. vegetable oil

2 tsp. chili powder

2 tsp. cumin

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1 package of tortillas (I used low-carb, wheat)

Preheat oven to 400ºF.  Spray 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray.

Mix together: chicken, tomatoes, green chilies, onion, & peppers in baking dish.

In a small bowl, mix together oil, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder - mix until well blended.

Pour over the chicken, onions, and peppers - mix together well, until evenly coated. 

 Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes - or until chicken is fully cooked.

Dish up onto tortillas and serve! Enjoy!

You will be amazed with all the flavor this dish has - especially considering with how easy it is to prepare!!  We will definitely be keeping this recipe around for the future! 

Enjoy!!!