Chili Rice

Recipe courtesy of Guy Fieri, 2007

Posted by Lisa

This recipe is one of my kids favorites.  What I love about it is how simple

it is to make.  All these ingredients are usually on hand and when the

weather is chilly and you are short on time, this is a great option!

Ingredients

3 tablespoons canola oil
1 red onion, minced
1 jalapeno, seeded, minced
1 green bell pepper, minced
1 red bell pepper, minced
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 cup Roma tomatoes, diced
3/4 pound ground beef or turkey
2 cups long-grain rice
8 ounces kidney beans
2 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons green onion, sliced, for garnish

Directions

In medium stock pot over medium heat, add oil, onions and peppers and saute until translucent. Add the garlic, tomatoes and ground beef. Cook until meat is browned.

Add rice to mixture and cook over low heat for 3 minutes, coating rice with the oils from the pan. Add beans, chicken stock, water and seasonings, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on low for 20 minutes.

Fluff with fork and garnish with green onions.

Meaty Cheesy Manicoti

Source:  Not Sure

Posted by Lisa

My husband hates pasta...I like it.  So, in an effort to find one he will eat and do so happily, I tried this recipe.  He loved it!  I think it is because it is not tomato based.  It is cream based...so beware.

The next time I make it though, I will probably use large shells instead of manicoti noodles.  It just takes too long to fill the tubes.  

1 (8-ounce) package uncooked manicotti shells

1/2 pound hot Italian sausage

1/2 pound ground round $

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1 medium onion, chopped

1/2 cup dry white wine (I used chicken stock)

2 cups whipping cream

1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, drained

2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese

3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse in cold water. Drain. Place in a single layer on a wire rack; set aside.

Remove casings from sausage, and discard. Cook sausage, ground round, and onion in a large skillet, stirring until meat crumbles and is no longer pink. Drain and set aside.


Add wine to skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits; bring to a boil. Add whipping cream and next 3 ingredients; reduce heat, and simmer, stirring often, 15 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; cover and set aside.

Combine meat mixture, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese.

Spoon mixture evenly into 12 manicotti shells; arrange shells in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.

Bake, covered, at 350° for 20 minutes.

Uncover and pour cream mixture evenly over shells; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10 more minutes.

Broil, 5 1/2 inches from heat, 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned.

Bacon wrapped tator tot bombs

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pOSTED BY lISA

wOW, THESE ARE SOOO GOOD!  tHEY SEEM FUSSY TO MAKE, BUT THEY REALLY AREN'T.  jUST SIT DOWN AND RELAX AND ENJOY THE QUIET TIME IN THE MORNING!  wHEN YOU HAVE THESE BAKING AND THE FAMILY STARTS TO WAKE UP AND SMELL IT...WATCH OUT!  

rEALLY, REALLY GOOD.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups frozen tater tots, at room temperature
• 1 ounce sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 1/4-inch squares
• 4 slices bacon, quartered
• 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat; set aside.
• Working one at a time, wrap each tater tot and cheese square in a piece of bacon. Repeat with remaining tater tots, cheese squares and bacon pieces. 

• Dredge each tater tot in the brown sugar, pressing to coat.

• Place tater tots seam side down onto the prepared baking sheet. Place into oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, using metal tongs to turn at halftime.  (I DID NOT TURN)

• Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

NOTES