On Jun 19, 3:42 pm, "Joe Cilinceon" > wrote:
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> >> All that Tex Mex talk got me craving this, so I got a couple of pounds of
> >> ground sirloin, browned it with a large chopped onion, tossed in three
> >> fat garlic cloves, then chili powder and red pepper flakes. After the
> >> chili had cooked for a minute or two I added a couple cups of water and a
> >> little chunky salsa, just for the bits of tomato and green peppers.
> >> Brought it to a boil, lowered it to a simmer, simmered it uncovered for
> >> about 15 minutes to reduce it, tasted it, and found it lacked "tang" so I
> >> added a dash of Texas Pete.
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> > I forgot a few things: I crushed then diced the garlic, added a ton of
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> > cracked black pepper, and for the last simmer, dumped in a whole bunch
> > of frozen corn, a Pictsweet brand that has both white and yellow kernels.
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> I've never added corn but do something similar.
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> Taco Hamburger Helper
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> 1 pound ground beef
> 1 can rotel tomatoes
> 1 onion diced
> 4 cloves of garlic crush and diced
> 2 Jalapeno peppers diced (optional to taste)
> 1 lb of elbow macaroni (other styles can be used as well)
> 1 package of Old El Paso Taco seasoning (brand optional or home made)
> 1 tbl spoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
> 1 cup low salt beef broth (chicken can also be used or water)
> 1 to 2 tbl spoons of Salsa (your favorite brand)
> 1 tbl spoon of crushed red peppers (or to taste)
> salt and pepper to taste
> olive oil
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> In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the onions and jalapenos in olive
> oil until onions are translucent, about 5 to 10 minutes. Now add ground beef
> to the skillet and brown with onions and peppers. Salt and pepper to taste.
> Once meat is browned add garlic, rotel tomatoes, cayenne pepper, crushed red
> peppers and broth. Bring to a boil the turn down to a simmer. Allow to
> reduce. You can now add your pasta to a boiling pot of water. Once pasta is
> cooked to your taste add pasta to skillet and mix completely. You can add
> cheese to the top of this when serving and it is better the next day
> reheated.
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Wow, a tablespoon of cayenne? Duh, now I see "to taste". You must like
your stuff spicy!