Mexi For The Week!!

OK, first off, sorry there are no pics and sorry it's been a while since I've posted. My main computer is kaput. My laptop is dead as a door nail and if I can post from my phone I have no clue how so it's down to the old and very slow that rapidly dies netbook. Not complaining about it, but by the time I surf facebook, pinterest and check my email, well, there isn't time to blog because the battery is dead =P and so for that same reason you'll have to go picture-less for this (except for the little guy at the bottom, I found him fast so I could have a picture on here so I would be able to link it to pinterest!). So that gives you an excuse to go make it and take your own pictures!!

OKAY! So this recipe is going to give you enough meat for 4-7 meals depending on how many in your family and how much meat you use at one meal. It's tasty, not super unhealthy and a great base for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, chili, tamales, the list goes on and on.

You will need:
2 - 2 1/2 pounds ground beef/chuck/sirloin around 85/15. PLEASE don't go all lean because a lot of the flavor comes from the fat and you will drain it off.
2 - 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken or turkey (again, if you can buy the 85/15)
1 TBSP chili powder
2 tsp salt (I prefer kosher or sea salt)
7 ounce can chopped green chilies (any flavor, any heat)
10 ounce can Rotel tomatoes (any heat and feel free to use 2 cans if you prefer things extra tomatoey, my hubby isn't a tomato fan so I only use one)
19-20 ounce can black beans (or pintos or kidneys or whatever, the bean police won't come get you, I promise! And again, if you like more beans, add them!)

With the pan on medium to medium high brown all of your meat with the salt and chili powder. Once it's almost fully cooked drain off the fat and add every thing else. When the meat is fully cooked portion it out, let it cool and then freeze. Taco night? Grab a container and heat it up! Want some yummy filling for your quesadillas? No problem! Running tight before payday? Mix some with rice for a yummy cheap dinner!

This really is one of my "go-to" meats but for so long I used all beef, I actually really prefer the texture with a half and half mix with ground poultry. So, go make some up and make dinner easier on yourself this week. Your family will thank me. If not, tell them the recipe came from someone else.

=D
Happy cooking from the ADHD cook!
Jo