this is for you carly :)
i got this recipe out of a ladies church cookbook from my church back home. i made my own changes here and there, either because i didn't have the item or because i thought it would make it better :) this stew seriously is the easiest thing ever and the cost to make it is under $10 (depending on the price of your hamburger). i don't know about you but any meal that is cheap and good is a winner in my book. and living on a budget it helps when you can pull something together that doesn't break the bank to make. it feeds michael and i for dinner (two bowls each) and a bowl each for lunch. I would say it would feed a family of four for one meal, depending on how much each of you eat. if you add tortillas or a sandwich you could probably feed more. so here is the recipe with my notes...let me know what you think!
1 lb of ground beef (brown and drain) *i usually use a package that is slightly over a lb just to have more meat
onion-cooked with beef *it calls for 1/4 cup but i just put in as much as i feel like that day, i also add a green bell pepper if i have one on hand
1small can of green chilies
1pkg. hidden valley ranch mix
1 pkg. taco seasoning
1 can of corn with juice *i like the canned sweet corn just because it gives a great flavor...but really use whatever is cheapest :)
1 can of chopped tomatoes *if you like things a little more spicy i use rotell or diced tomatoes with green chilies. i also use the liquid from the tomatoes as part of my 1/2 cup of water
1 can of kidney beans *if you don't have kidney beans in your cupboard use any bean really
1/2 cup water
i also add: palm full of lemon pepper and about a half to a palm full of tony's seasoning to give it more flavor.
In a large pot , mix all the ingredients, boil and simmer for 30-45 minutes.
how awesome is that? a one pot dinner that is cheap and delicious!
Yummyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!
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