Sante Fe Stew

Gound beef (about a lb or so)
Onion (chopped)
1 packet taco seasoning
1lb Velveeta Cheese cut into large chunks
2 cans Rotel drained
2 cans Pinto Beans drained
1 can Chili Beans drained (can also use 1 chili starter can but do not drain)
1 can kernal corn drained
2 cans tomato sauce (15oz cans)

Brown meat and onions in skillet. While meat is browning put all other ingredients (except taco seasoning) in large pot. Cook on medium heat allowing to heat through and cheese to melt. Once meat is browned add taco seasoning and mix well. Add meat, onion mixture to pot and mix well. Allow to finish heating through. Great served with tortilla chips!

Comments:
This was loved by my family. I only used 1 can of Rotel so it wouldn't be too spicy and it still had a ton of flavor. My medium pot almost wasn't big enough.

Po Man's Steaks

Ingredients:

1lb ground beef
6 red potatos
4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
1 small onion, sliced
1 package onion dip mix
6 pieces aluminum foil
Any additional spices you think sound good!

Directions:
Wash red potato's to clean, do not peel. Slice each individually and place 1 sliced potato on each piece of aluminum foil. Mix ground beef and half of onion mix in a bowl. Once mixed make 6 even sized patties and place 1 pattie on top of potato's. Place a couple onion slices on top of each pattie. Evenly distribute carrot slices on top of onions. Sprinkle remaining onion dip mix on top of each. Close aluminum foil creating a pocket. Easiest is to pull 2 sides up and fold over top creating seam in middle. then fold ends toward center. Bake in oven at 350 for 30-45 minutes, until juices run clear and vegetables are tender.

Comments:
This was a big hit in our house. The only additional seasoning I added was a little bit of creole but it wasn't much. i couldn't even tell it was there. The meat had a great flavor and it was really moist.