Mmmm Meatloaf

Gonna try this Meatloaf.

Basic Meatloaf

Easy Meatloaf Recipe

She enjoys helping, but it's squishy.

Use the Leftovers Crockpot Chili

This is my own made up recipe that began as a way to use some leftovers and make a delicious hearty chili at the same time. I did a lot of improvising and experimenting. I added 12 oz. chicken broth to mine, but replaced it in the recipe below with 1 cup of salsa instead because mine turned out a little too soupy. I just simmered it to cook off the extra liquid, though.

We had this with some chili cheese cornbread. YUM!

1 pound stew meat
Leftover shredded pork roast (about 2 cups)
Leftover seasoned, browned ground beef (taco meat, about 1 and 1/2 cups)
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 TBS olive oil
1 cup salsa
1 cup marinara sauce
3 15 oz cans of pinto beans (not drained)
2 TBS chili powder
1 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 dash of hot sauce

In a mixing bowl, combine beef and flour; toss to coat meat evenly. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot; brown beef. Put browned meat and all other ingredients in the crock pot and cook on low 7 to 9 hours. (could also add green chilies, sauteed onions, corn, etc.)

Taco Pasta Casserole

I found this recipe when I was looking for a home-cooked version of Taco Hamburger Helper. A freezer full of beef and a pantry full of noodles made this a yummy but cheap way to stretch my food budget to the next payday.

I used tomato soup instead of cream of mushroom when I made it.

I was surprised how tasty it was.

Taco Pasta Casserole