Fajita Seasoning Mix Recipe

February 20, 2012

Fajita Seasoning Mix Recipe

One of our staple meals in Fajitas. They are a really simple meal – and most times we used left over meat for our fajitas. We have used chicken, steak and even turkey for our fajitas. For me, the secret to the fajita is in the seasoning. I use a simple mixture of spices, adapted from a recipe I found on food.com.

The next time you are thinking about making fajitas, try making your own seasoning. I promise you won’t go back to the prepackaged. Remember, it is incredibly forgiving- so try adding your own twist.

Fajita Seasoning Mix

1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon cumin

Mix all ingredients together.

To use:

Coat your meat and vegetables lightly with olive oil - then coat with the dry mix to prepare for cooking. Tip: for your fajitas shells - dip them in water before you place them in the hot pan or grill, it acts like a steamer and keeps the shells soft. (don’t use this tip if you microwave, use the oven etc).

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Recipe: Slow Cooked Flank Steak

February 9, 2012

As many of you already know, I love to use my slow cooker. I love when I can find a recipe that is easy, quick and well, cheaper than most steaks. Flank steak is a relatively inexpensive cut of meat for the quality. If you cook it right, it can be amazingly tender and juicy.

This recipe adds some kicked up flavor buy using green chilies or you can even use jalapeños to give it a nice zesty flavor.

I hope you are enjoying the recipe series!

You can check out the directions for the delicious Flank Steak here.

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One Dish Meal: Cheesy Beans & Rice Recipe

February 5, 2012

Here is another one of my favorite Weeknight Recipes!

There are some weeknights when dinners are an after thought. I try to meal plan, but it doesn’t always happen. I have some items that I always keep in the house – for the nights when I don’t have a plan. This recipe includes these stockpile items and is super quick to make. I have a rice maker, which makes it even easier to make.

Did I mention that this is one dish meal?

This beans and rice recipe is so easy and versatile – you can make it as a side dish or as a main dish. It is perfect for a cold winter day. It has just enough kick to please your taste buds!

So here is what you need to make this one:

4oz of VELVEETA®
3 Cups of cooked white or brown rice
2 10 oz Can Ro*Tel® Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies
1 small Can of Red Kidney Beans (drain)
1 small Can of Black Beans (drained)
1 teaspoon cumin
salt and pepper to taste
1 small Can of Pinto Beans (drained)
optional – ground beef or grilled chicken

Combine all ingredients in pot. Do not drain Ro*Tel® Diced Tomatoes, include all contents of the can. Mix all ingredients and cook on med heat for 20 minutes and VELVEETA® is fully melted. Stir frequently. Optional – add beef or chicken to make a one dish meal. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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Recipe: Easy Beef, Rice & Beans

February 23, 2011

Welcome to my weekly recipe series. I hope these recipes will inspire you to try new meals. I am by no means a gourmet cook — heck, most of the time I don’t use a measuring tools. I just enjoying cooking for my boys and trying new recipes. Remember, substitute items you dislike — this is just a baseline to give you ideas. You cannot mess it up!

Ingredients:

3/4 -1 lb of ground beef
1 can Red Beans ( I prefer Goya)
1 can Black Beans
1 can Kidney Beans
4-5 cups of cooked rice
1/2 cup beef broth
1 large can of diced tomatoes including juices(i like to use the ones with peppers/onions already mixed in)
1 diced green pepper
1 diced small onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
pinch of cayenne pepper
fresh cilantro
shredded cheddar if desired

Brown Ground Beef and drain. Add all items except rice into crockpot. Stir. Cook on low for 4-6 hours. Stir every few hours {if you can}. Add precooked rice to crockpot after cooking for 4 -6 hours on low. Simmer for an hour or so. Add season to taste. Serve Garnished with cheddar cheese and cilantro (if you would like).

It was recipe was inspired by an idea from Saving & Giving.

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