Jalapeno Chili Melts :: 2 minute meal

To be quite honest, I'm not even sure if I should be calling this a recipe!? It's really more of a really quick meal idea, and by quick, I mean... QUICK! I have this a lot when it's just me at home and I really don't feel like cooking. And it only ha 3 ingredients! Can't beat that!

 

Hamburger buns -- the cheap, squishy kind.

Nalley Jalapeno Chili

Shredded cheese

 

Layer and heat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds.

Tot's & Gravy

Since, I started this blog, I've noticed I to a lot of " ______ & gravy" recipes! Like my buckeye biscuits and gravy and Chicken Pot Pie Biscuits and gravy. Well, I do have a reason! I can't stand soggy/doughy food. I am not a fan of regular chicken pot pie, because the topping always seems doughy, chicken and dumplings make me gag... and don't even get me started on under-cooked pizza! So when it came to Tater Tot Casserole, (which I love) I knew there had to be a way to keep those tot's crisp all around! And... Whalla! Here's your answer! the tot's stay crisp and crunchy, while you are free to add as much or as little 'gravy' as you like! It's really the perfect scenario!

 

1 lb ground beef- seasoned to your liking and cooked

2 cans cream of mushroom soup

1 can short cut green beans

1 T worsh. sauce

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

3/4 cup (give or take) milk

1 bag tater tots

 

Preheat your oven, and begin to cook your tater tots.

In a large sauce pan, add you mushroom soup, worsh. sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer. Add in your cooked ground beef and green beans. Slowly add milk until your reach the consistency you like. I used about 3/4 cup. Heat through and pour over hot tots. Top with cheese (optional)

10 Minute Enchiladas

You want a quick and easy but reeealy yummy dinner? Well look no further! This is literally as easy as it gets! This meal is a staple at our house. I make it quite often when I dont feel like making a mess, or we are in a big hurry to get out the door. Plus, you can customize it any ways you like!

10 Minute Enchiladas 

Feeds 2

4 frozen burritos (see below) OR homemade frozen burritos

1 can enchilada sauce (red/green, mild/spicy just whatever you have)

Shredded cheese

These are the burritos I use, but you can use the ones with meat, or chicken, or whatever you want. You can also use homemade frozen burritos, but to be honest, I think the store bought ones hold up a little better.

 

-On a plate arrange burritos in a single layer (2 per adult-1 per child) Microwave burritos for about 5 minutes, or until thawed and hot.

-Once burritos are hot, pour a small amount of enchilada sauce into the bottom of a casserole dish (so they don't stick) and then arrange your burritos in the dish.

-Cover with Enchilada sauce and cheese.

-Place under the broiler or back in the microwave for about 4-5 minutes until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly.

-Serve with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, etc.



10 Minute Navajo Tacos

Navajo Tacos are one of my guilty pleasures. If you aren't from Utah, or just aren't sure what in the blazes I am talking about, a Navajo taco is a scone, with chili, and all the taco fixin's. And OH boy they are good! Usually they are made with roll/bread dough, (like rhodes) but I don't usually have time to let the dough thaw, then rise. So I use an alternative that makes it SO much quicker!

10 Minute Navajo Tacos

makes 4 Navajo Tacos

1 package pizza crust mix (Great Value is my favorite)

vegetable oil

1 can Nalley Chili

Shredded cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato, olives, sour cream, and taco sauce/salsa.

Prepare your pizza mix according to the directions, divide into 4 equal portions and flatten into rounds slightly larger than your hand.

In a large, shallow pan, heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil on med-high heat until bubbles form when you insert the end of a wooden spoon.  Fry your dough until golden brown, remove and drain on paper towels.

Top with heated chili and whatever toppings you like!

Cran-Apple Chicken Salad

1 1/2 cups shredded chicken

4-5 TBS miracle whip

1/4 of an apple-diced

2 TBS craisins-chpooed

S&P to taste

Mix all ingredients together and serve on bread.

Spaghetti and Chili

I had always just assumed that everyone's family ate this dinner! It was one of my very favorites growing up, and it still is now! But when I started dating my husband, he wasn't familiar with it! I was shocked! We have it for dinner quite often, since it's so quick and I ALWAYS have the ingredients!

1/2 box spaghetti noodles

1 can Nalley canned Chili (it's the only kind I buy, I'm a canned chili snob)

shredded cheese

Kind of self explanitory, isn't it!? You just cook your spaghetti, heat the chili, spoon the chili on the noodles and top with cheese! SOO good!