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Taco Tomatoes
By cindygwest
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 lb. ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 (1-oz.) packet taco seasoning
- 4 large, ripe beefsteak tomatoes
- 1/2 c. shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1/2 c. shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1/4 c. sour cream
Candied Bacons
By cindygwest
Do not use dark brown sugar here
- 12 ounces center cut bacon
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 t pepper
Buffalo Chicken Fries
By cindygwest
Whisk together hot sauce, butter, and honey in a large bowl
- 1/3 cup hot sauce (such as Frank's)
- 4 T. butter, melted
- 1 T. honey
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced lengthwise intoi 1/2 inch wide strips, seasoned with salt and black pepper
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil, divided
Candied Sweet Potatoes
By cindygwest
1.Preheat oven to 450˚. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray
- 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
Hot Beef and Bean Dip
By cindygwest
Need an appetizer perfect for watching that sporting event or for a family get-together? This Hot Beef and Bean Dip...
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (8-ounce) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 package (1-ounce) Old El Paso™ Taco Seasoning
- 2 cans (16-ounces each) Old El Paso™ Traditional Refried Beans
- 2 cans (4.5-ounces each) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 ounces pepper jack cheese, shredded
- cilantro
Drunken Steak
By cindygwest
We tried several drunken steak recipes, but the flavor was all over the place—some steaks were barely tipsy whi...
- 1 cup light rum
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 scallion, minced
- 1 flank steak (about 1 1/2 pounds), scored on both sides at 1 1/2-inch intervals
Sweet Teriyaki Beef Skewers
By cindygwest
Strips of steak are marinaded in a delicious teriyaki sauce and then grilled to perfection on bamboo skewers
- 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice, optional
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large garlic cloves, chopped
- 4 pounds boneless round steak, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- bamboo skewers, soaked in water
Grilled Corn with Mayonnaise
By cindygwest
Boil ears of corn. Drain and make sure they are dry
- 6 ears of corn
- mayonnaise
- parmesan cheese
Party Potatoes
By cindygwest
Preheat oven to 350°
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (in block form), shredded and divided
- 4 ounces Monterrey Jack cheese (in block form), shredded
- 3 pounds medium russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
- Minced chives, optional
Slow Cooker Creamed Corn with Bacon
By cindygwest
n a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first eight ingredients
- 10 cups frozen corn (about 50 ounces), thawed
- 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup 2% milk
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
- Chopped green onions