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| Tue, 07-27-2004 - 12:55pm |
Two family favorites! :)
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Lean ground sirloin
Tomato sauce
Italian Seasoning
Sage, tarragon, oregano, or whatever you like
Garlic Powder
minced or dehydrated onion
Salt and pepper
One egg
Reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese
To meat, add Italian seasoning, spices, garlic powder, onion, salt, pepper and one egg. Mix well. Shape into large patties. Thoroughly cook meat on both sides. Spoon some thick tomato sauce or tomato paste on top of each patty, sprinkle lightly with oregano (or other fave Italian herb). Sprinkle top generously with shredded mozzarella cheese and melt. Optional: top with sautéed green bell pepper and onion, add before cheese.
Taco Junk (all phases; with pita/tortilla, for Phase 2)
You can use it on top of salad, or as burritos in a whole wheat tortilla or pita. It's sooooo good and freezes well, too!
1 pound ground turkey breast (or extra-lean ground beef)14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes -- canned
14 1/2 ounces black beans – canned, drained
14 ½ ounces garbanzo beans (chick peas) – canned, drained
Taco seasoning
1 package ranch-style dressing mix
2 cups salsa or picante sauce
Brown meat and drain fat. Put all ingredients in crockpot and cook on high for 4 hours.
You can simmer on the stove for about the same time.

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Maggie I don't remember you trying my friend's taco junk recipe!
Susan :)