Seven Layer Tex Mex Dip --
.INGREDIENTS
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
1 cup guacamole
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tomato, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup black olives, drained
..DIRECTIONS
1.In a large serving dish, spread the refried beans. Layer the guacamole on top of the beans.
2.In a medium bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sour cream and taco seasoning mix. Spread over the layer of guacamole.
3.Sprinkle a layer of Cheddar cheese over the mayonnaise mixture layer. Sprinkle tomato, green onions and black olives over the cheese.
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Tex-Mex Beef and Cheese Enchiladas --
.INGREDIENTS
2 pounds ground beef
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
4 cups water
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons cooking oil
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
4 cups shredded American cheese
..DIRECTIONS
1.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.Heat the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring to crumble, until no longer pink. Drain off grease and season with chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Mix in the tomato sauce and 2 cups of the water. Simmer over low heat. Mix the remaining water with the flour and sugar until flour is dissolved; stir into the simmering meat sauce. Simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes.
3.While the sauce is cooking, heat oil in another skillet over medium-high heat. Warm tortillas in the hot oil until pliable. Fill each tortilla with a little bit of cheese, and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish, reserving some of the cheese to sprinkle on top. Pour the meat sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas. Top with remaining cheese.
4.Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese is melted and lightly browned.
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Tex-Mex Rice --
.INGREDIENTS
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups boiling water
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
..DIRECTIONS
1.In a skillet, saute rice and onion in oil until rice is browned and onion is tender. Stir in the water, green pepper, chili powder and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in tomatoes; heat through.
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Tex-Mex Corn Chowder --
.INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
2 tablespoons margarine
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (16 ounce) package frozen corn kernels, thawed
2 cups medium salsa
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup milk
..DIRECTIONS
1.In a large saucepan, saute onions in margarine. Stir in flour, chili powder, and cumin. Add corn, picante sauce, and broth. Bring to boil; remove from heat.
2.Gradually add 1/4 cup hot mixture to cream cheese in a small bowl. Stir until blended.
3.Add cream cheese mixture and milk to saucepan, stirring until well blended. Heat through but do not boil. Serve immediately.