Texas Trash Bean Dip

 

Texas Trash Dip is rich, cheesy, and packed with flavor—a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Texas Trash Bean Dip

Ingredients:

1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened

1 cup sour cream

1 (16 oz) can refried beans

1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning mix

2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided

1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese

1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies, drained

Optional toppings: sliced green onions, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, jalapeño slices

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking dish (8x8 inch or similar size).

Mix the dip: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, refried beans, taco seasoning, 1 cup of the Mexican blend cheese, and the Pepper Jack cheese. Mix in the diced green chilies until everything is well combined.

Spread in the baking dish: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Top with cheese: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of Mexican blend cheese over the top.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly, and the cheese on top is melted.

Garnish and serve: Add optional toppings like sliced green onions, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, or jalapeño slices. Serve warm with tortilla chips.

Making taco soup in slow cooker. I will say it smells yummy!!

 Making taco soup in slow cooker. I will say it smells yummy!! 

I feed my family of 6 so I used:

3 pounds ground beef

Onion

1 can pinto beans

1 can black beans

1 can chopped tomatoes with green chili

1 can of just green chilis 

1 packet taco seasoning. 

3 pounds of ground beef (brown in skillet with onion)

Add the browned ground beef and onion to slow cooker

Add all remaining ingredients to slow cooker and stir to combine. 

Cook on low for 3-4 hours.

Shrimp, Corn, Potatoes, and Smoked Sausage Foil Pack

 

Shrimp, Corn, Potatoes, and Smoked Sausage Foil Pack

   Ingredients:  

- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 small red potatoes, quartered
- 2 ears corn, cut into thirds
- 1/2 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil 
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste 
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)

✅   Directions:  

1️⃣ Preheat Oven or Grill:  
-  Oven Method:  Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). 
-  Grill Method:  Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. 

2️⃣ Prepare the Ingredients:  
- In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, quartered potatoes, corn pieces, and sliced sausage. 
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Toss until everything is evenly coated. 

3️⃣ Assemble the Foil Packs:  
- Tear 4 large pieces of aluminum foil. 
- Divide the shrimp, potato, corn, and sausage mixture evenly among the foil pieces. 
- Fold the foil over the ingredients and seal the edges tightly to form secure packets. 

4️⃣ Cook the Foil Packs:  
-  Oven Method:  Place the foil packs on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the shrimp are cooked through. 
-  Grill Method:  Place the foil packs directly on the grill grates and cook for 20-25 minutes, turning once halfway through. 

5️⃣ Serve:  
- Carefully open the foil packs (be cautious of the hot steam). 
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges for a burst of freshness. 
Enjoy.

Gordon Ramsay Steak Marinade ​

  

Gordon Ramsay Steak Marinade 

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Detailed Recipe & Step By Step Instruction Here 

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 Ingredients:

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12 oz Steak

⅓ cup Balsamic Vinegar

 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce

 3 tablespoons Olive Oil

 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)

 2 sprigs Rosemary (Minced)

 ⅔ cup Dark Brown Sugar

½ teaspoon Kosher Salt

 ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

⅓ teaspoon Red Pepper

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Instructions:

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1️⃣ Take two cloves of garlic and two rosemary sprigs, and mince them to make the marinade.

2️⃣ Now in a bowl, mix together ⅓ cup of balsamic vinegar, two tablespoons of soy sauce, ⅔ cup of brown sugar, and two tablespoons of olive oil.

3️⃣ Add minced rosemary sprigs, garlic, kosher salt, ground black pepper, and red pepper into the bowl of soy sauce mixture and mix well.

4️⃣ Pour the mixture into the zip-lock bag and shake well until well combined.

5️⃣ Now add the steak to the bag and toss it to coat the steak. Put the steak marinade in the refrigerator for six hours.

6️⃣ Once refrigerated, take the steak out, pat it dry with a paper towel, and keep it aside to cook.

7️⃣ In a skillet, add a tablespoon of olive oil. Once heated, put the steak in the skillet and fry it until crispy and releases flavors.

Wendy's Chili - Don't LOSE this Recipe

 

Wendy's Chili - Don't LOSE this Recipe 

Ingredients

2 pounds, fresh ground beef

1 quart tomato juice

1 (29-ounce) can tomato purée

1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained

1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained

1 medium-large onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)

1/2 cup diced celery

1/4 cup diced green bell pepper

1/4 cup chili powder (use less for milder chili)

1 teaspoon ground cumin (use more for real flavor)

1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

In a large skillet, brown the ground beef. Drain off the fat. Put the beef and the remaining ingredients in a 6-quart pot. Cover the pot and let the chili simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes. You can also cook this in a slow cooker on low for 3 to 4 hours.

A healthy breakfast or could be a great lunch .Spinach and Egg Stir-Fry😋

 

A healthy breakfast or could be a great lunch .Spinach and Egg Stir-Fry😋

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 pound fresh spinach, washed and drained

2 eggs, beaten

1 teaspoon soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant (about 30 seconds).

Add the spinach to the pan and stir-fry until wilted (about 2 minutes).

Push the spinach to one side of the pan, add the beaten eggs to the open side, and scramble them lightly.

Once the eggs are set, mix them with the spinach.

Season with soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.

Serve hot with rice or noodles.

Steak Fajitas Recipe

 

Steak Fajitas Recipe

 

 Ingredients:  

 - 1/4 cup olive oil  

 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice  

 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce  

 - 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce  

 - 3 cloves garlic, minced  

 - 1 pound flank steak, sliced  

 - 1 bell pepper, sliced  

 - 1 onion, sliced  

 - Salt and pepper to taste  

 - Tortillas for serving  

 

 Directions:  

 Start by mixing together the olive oil, lime juice, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and minced garlic in a bowl. Then, add the sliced flank steak to this marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes to soak up the flavors. Once marinated, heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the steak for 4 to 5 minutes until it's nicely browned. Next, toss in the sliced bell pepper and onion, cooking them until they are tender. Finish by seasoning everything with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the delicious steak and veggie mixture in warm tortillas, and enjoy your meal!