Taco Soup

1 lb extra-lean ground beef ( I used ground turkey)

1 onion, chopped

3 cans (15.5 oz each) mild chili beans, undrained

1 can (14.5 oz) whole tomatoes undrained

1 can (14.25 oz ) corn, undrained

1 can (8oz) tomato sauce

1 pkg Taco Seasoning

1 1/2 cups water

1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Brown meat and drain. Add onions and salt and pepper to taste and heat for a few minutes. Add all remaining ingredients except cheese; stir, breaking up tomatoes with spoon. Bring to boil; simmer on medium low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Top with cheese, sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips.

A few modifications: I used ground turkey instead of beef. For the corn I used mexicorn and the beans I used some cans hot and some mild. What really made this yummy....I used mexican four cheese with a touch of philadelphia.

Kraft foods recipe

Unstuffed Pepper Soup

1 1/2 lb. ground beef ( I use ground turkey)

3 Large bell pepper ( I like to use the colored peppers)

1 onion

2- 14 oz cans of beef broth

2- 10 oz cans of tomato soup ( I used Progresso Tomato Basil)

1- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes

1 1/2 cups cooked rice ( I used brown rice )

salt, pepper, minced garlic (I used minced in jar and fresh that I pressed),

red pepper flakes to taste

In stockpot ground meat and drain. Add all seasonings to taste, bell peppers, and onion over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Stir in broth, soup, and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes (stirring occasionally). Add rice and heat through.

**received this recipe from my shower, but added some seasonings I use in my stuffed peppers.**

I also used Trader Joe's frozen colored bell peppers that are already cut into strips. I just thawed them and cut them into smaller pieces. Also from Trader Joe's I used their frozen already cooked brown rice. Heats in three minutes in the microwave...so easy and very tasty. I actually used a lot of organic ingredients, but I'm sure the taste is the same, just a little healthier.

The meal is delicious and a hit with my husband! For kids, you might want to limit the amount of the red pepper flakes.

Beer Soup

Mmm, Mmm, good!

I made this today for my Internship Class Party. Very tasty!

2 cans cream of mushroom soup
1 lb shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 Cup beer
1 Cup milk
1 tsp Worchestershire Sauce
1 tsp Paprika
Popcorn as a topper

Combine all ingredients (except popcorn) and add to a crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours. Serve in bowl or bread bowl and top with popcorn, and green onion. It's SO tasty!

Oh-and the alcohol cooks out--so it is safe for those expecting and for children.

Beef Stew

1 1/2 lbs stew meat

2 beef bullion cubes

1 tsp salt

3 Tbs Heinz 57 sauce

2 onions

2 potatoes

baby carrots

Season meat with salt and pepper. In a stockpot brown meat in a little oil. Dissolve bullion cubes in 2 cups of hot water and add to meat. Cover and simmer 1 hour. Cut vegetables to desired size and add to meat. Stir in Heinz 57, cover, and simmer an additional hour or until vegetables are very tender. Thicken with a small amount of cornstarch and water mixture.

**cornstarch mixture: mix cornstarch and water until it is paste like. Pour it into stew and stir. Continue to add this mixture until it is to your desired thickness**

We like to serve it on top of a slice of buttered bread.