BEEF TACOS AND SEASONING

1 lb ground beef
1 TBS chili powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp paprika
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp sea salt

Brown ground beef and drain off fat. Combine seasonings in a small bowl. Add 3 TBS of the taco seasoning to the beef along with 2/3 cup of water. Heat on medium heat for 5 - 8 minutes.

Serve with your favorite taco fixins

Best Ever Sausage & Tortellini Soup

Ingredients:
3 cups cooked Italian sausage ( have made this using ground beef as well) 
3 cups uncooked tortellini
4 cups water
1 can evaporated milk
6 chicken boullion cubes
1 tbsp. oregano
1 tbsp. parsley
1 tbsp. chives
salt & pepper to taste
parmesan cheese

Put all ingredients except tortellini in medium size sauce pan and bring to boil.  Allow to simmer about 15 minutes.  Add tortellini and allow to boil according to pasta pkg. instructions.  Sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese and serve.

Best Ever Sausage & Tortellini Soup

Sloppy Joes

Ingredients

3 lbs ground beef

2 minced garlic cloves

1 1/2 cups ketchup

1/2 cup water

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup mustard

4 tablespoons vinegar

4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

3 teaspoons chili power

Cook ground beef and drain. Combine remaining ingredients in crock pot and stir in meat. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low 6-8 hours.

Meatloaf: Yes, Virginia There Is a Great Meatloaf

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs ground beef

1 slice bread (chopped finely or broken)

1 egg

1 small sweet onion, finely chopped

1 teaspoon table salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

4 tablespoons ketchup

1/2 - 2/3 cup whole milk or half-and-half

Sauce:

4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

2-4 tablespoons brown sugar (I use 2 or less)

1/2 cup ketchup

Combine meat loaf ingredients and place into baking dish. Smooth out top. Combine sauce ingredients and pour on top and sides of meatloaf. Bake at 350* for about 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes or until done.

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