Crispy Southwest Chicken Wraps

1 rotisserie chicken, shredded to bite sizes

1 can black beans

1 bunch of fresh cilantro chopped

1/2 t. garlic powder

1 lime (about 1 T.) , Juice

1/2 T chili powder

1 t. ground cumin

2 c. cheese, shredded

1 c. sour cream

1 1/2 c. rice cooked

burrito sized tortillas

Cook Rice and set aside. Shred chicken, add to rice along with black beans, cilantro, garlic powder, lime juice, chili powder and cumin. Stir well together. Next add cheese and sour cream to the rice and chicken mixture. Stir well again. 

Spoon mixture into tortillas and fold. Heat a griddle to medium heat. Spray with some olive oil spray, and place burritos on griddle. once lightly golden brown, turn to other side and cook to desired golden brown.

Serve with Salsa, sour cream and /or favorite hot sauces. 

Stir-Fried Pork Burritos

1 lb lean boneless pork loin

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 t. oregano crumbled

1 t. ground cumin

1 t. seasoned salt

2 T. orange juice

1/2 t. hot pepper sauce, or to taste

1 T. vegetable oil

1 medium onion peeled and sliced

1 sweet green bell pepper, seeded and sliced

4 flour tortillas

Slice pork across grain into 1/4" strips. Mix together garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, orange juice, Vinegar and hot pepper sauce. Marinate pork strips in mixture for 10 min. Heat oil in heavy skillet or on griddle until hot. Stir-fry pork strips, onion and bell peppers until pork is no longer pink, about 3-5 minutes. Serve with flour tortillas and accompany with sliced green onion, shredded lettuce and salsa if desired.

Prep time 20 min.

Mom's Mexican Casserole

My mom makes this for us, and my kiddos love it! We haven't had leftovers...ever.

1 lb ground and browned hamburger(drained and rinsed)
2 cans of black beans(drained partially)
2 cans of diced tomatoes
1/2 an onion chopped
1 pkg. Taco seasoning
2 c. Cheese grated and separated
*rice

Brown meat and onion together. Add beans and tomatoes and taco seasoning. Simmer. Stir in 1/2 c. Cheese. Add rice, mix well. Pour mixture into a casserole dish, top with remaining cheese. Place in oven @ 350° for twenty minutes or until cheese is melted.

*1 c. Of rice to 1 1/2 c. Water. It will cook some more while in the oven and it taste great!

Creamy Tomitilla Salad Dressing

1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch Buttermilk Dressing
1 c. butter milk*
1 c. sour cream or mayo
2-3 tomatillas (peel off outer leaves)
1 t. crushed garlic
1 bunch fresh cilantro
1 t. red pepper
2 t. lime juice
salt and pepper to flavor


Blend all ingredients in blender and refrigerate. This is great served over taco salad and burritos.

Santa Fe Casserole

1 lb. hamburger
1 pkg taco seasoning
2 c. chicken broth
1/4 c. flour
1 c. sour cream
1 7oz. can diced green chillis
1 11oz. pkg tortilla chips
2 c. grated cheese

In medium skillet, brown and break up hamburger. Drain and rinse. Add taco seasoning and stir well.

In small bowl combine broth and flour. Add to meat. Bring to boil to slightly thicken. Stir in sour cream and chillis. Blend well.

In 9"x13" pan place a layer of 1/2 chips. Top with 1/2 meat mixture, then 1/2 cheese, then repeat these layers.

Bake uncovered @ 375 for 20 min.

Let stand 5 minutes, then enjoy.

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Beef Burrito Skillet

1 lb hamburger
1 pkg taco seasoning
1 an beans drained
1 c, chunky salsa
4 tortillas cut into squares
1 c. shredded cheese
sour cream

Brown meat in large skillet on medium high. Drain and rinse.

Add taco seasoning, beans , salsa; stir bring to boil. simmer on medium low 5 min.

Stir in tortillas; top with cheese and cover. Let stand 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

Top with:   lettuce, sour cream, green onions, olives, diced tomatoes, etc. whatever floats your boat.

Taco Cassereole

1 lb hamburger
1 can corn, drained
1 can of beans, drained and rinsed(once again, if I use black beans I like to leave some of the juice for flavor.)
1 can tomato soup
taco seasoning
shredded cheese
Crushed cheese Doritos

Brown hamburger, drain and rinse. Add corn, beans, soup and sauce. Season with taco seasoning. Bring to simmer. Pour into 9x13" pan. Sprinkle with cheese and chips. Bake at 350 for 10-15 min. Enjoy. (When our second boy is home we have to double this...*grin*).

South Wester Stir-fry

1 lb hamburger
1/2-2 c. salsa
1 can corn
1 can black beans
1 T cornstarch

Brown hamburger. Drain, drain corn and beans(I love to leave some of the juice in the beans for flavor), add to meat.

Add corn starch to salsa, stir well and pour into burger mixture. Stir until thickened.

Eat with warm tortillas burrito like or as a dip with tortilla chips. Our family likes it either way.

Baked Burrito Pizza

This is my version of something I found in a Pampered Chef recipe book, so I can't take any credit for it, but my family enjoys it all the same.

2 plum tomatoes thinly sliced
3 c. diced and cooked chicken
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 T lemon juice
3/4 c. chunky salsa
1 T taco seasoning
1 clove of garlic pressed
1 1/2- 2 c. colby cheese grated
4 11-11 1/2" tortillas
1 can refried beans

Pre heat oven to 425. Slice tomatoes and set aside. Dice and cook chicken. While your chicken is cooking chop the onion and mix with salsa and lime juice. When the chicken is done add salsa mix, and taco seasoning and garlic. Cook until simmering, remove from heat, stir in 1/2 c. cheese.

Arrange tortillas on a round stone overlapping. Spread refried beans forming a 10" square. Spread chicken mix over that and then fold tortillas into square(envelope like).

Arrange tomatoes on top, sprinkle remaining cheese. Bake 18-20 min. or until edges are slightly browned.

Enchilada Soup

This is my husbands specialty, and a family favorite!

1 lb chicken breast cubed
1 T. oil
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic minced

Saute together

Add:
1 qt chicken broth
1 c. mesa hernia
3c. water
1 can enchilada sauce
2 c. shredded cheddar
1 t. salt
1 t. chili powder
1/2 t. cumin

Allow to simmer then serve with the following or whatever you choose:
tortilla chips
pico de gallo
shredded cheese
sour cream
diced tomatoes
cilantro
chopped olives
etc.

Santa De Casserole

1 lb lean ground beef
1 pkg taco seasoning
2 c. chicken broth
1/4 c. flour
1 c. sour cream
1 can (7 oz) diced green chilis
1 pkg (11 oz.) corn or tortillia chips
2 c. grated cheese
1/2 c. sliced green onions with tops

In med. skillet brown meat and stir until crumbly; drain fat. Add taco spices and seasonings; blend well.

In small bowl comb. broth and flour. Add meat mixture; bring to boil just to thicken liquid. Stir in sour cream and chilis; blend well.

in 9x13 lightly greased glass baking dish, place 1/2 of the chips. Top with half the beef, half the cheese, 1/2 the green onions, then repeat the layering process.

Bake uncovered at 375 in oven for 20 min. Let stand 5 min. Then serve.