I live off of ground beef. It is one thing I cannot live without. Sometimes I will substitute it for a healthier alternative like ground turkey, but it’s something I always have. Well, one day I some beef out of the freezer and blanked on what I could make for dinner. I looked around the house and saw I had canned pinto beans, canned corn, Knorr rice sides Spanish rice, and in my fridge I had three bell peppers. Then, I had the idea to make stuffed bell peppers.
Here is what you will need: 1lb of ground beef Your favorite beef seasonings (I used onion powder and garlic powder) 2 Bell peppers (Washed, cleaned out, and cut in half; I used one yellow and one orange) 1 can of pinto beans (drained and rinsed) 1 can of corn (drained) 1 package of Knorr Rice Sides Spanish Rice As much Shredded cheese as you like Directions: I start by seasoning my beef and cooking it in a frying pan on medium heat until fully cooked. Once cooked, I drain excess fat and add more seasonings to the meat and mix thoroughly. I then cook my rice sides. I followed the instructions on the package. I believe it took 2 cups of water, pour contents of package into a saucepan, cook on high until boiling, then lower heat to simmer and cook for 7 minutes or until rice is soft. I’m winging it on the instructions for that I can’t remember so just follow the instructions on the package. I then preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. While the oven is heating up I mixed the beans, corn and ground beef. Next, I get a cookie sheet and cover it with aluminum foil. I place the bell pepper halves onto the sheet then stuff them with the rice, meat mixture and top them with cheese. Bake for 15 minutes. I just put my bell peppers into the oven raw, some people boil them or do something to make the pepper softer. This is completely up to you. Since I did this on a whim I didn't want to waste more time. Serve onto a plate and enjoy! This was my wing it meal of the week. Half of the time I don’t know what to make for dinner. What do you do when you don’t know what to make for dinner? Do you make dinner on a whim too? Let me know in the comments!
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I meant to write this and post it before the New Mexico State Fair ended, but I was lazy. Well, here are my favorite State Fair foods! My must-haves when I go to the fair are simple but if I don’t eat each of these I am not happy. Let’s start with something to drink. I absolutely have to have freshly squeezed Lemonade! It’s my favorite beverage that isn’t water. I don’t know what it is about freshly squeezed lemon juice, sugar, and water that has me hooked. I refuse to drink anything else at the fair (apart from water) because everything is so expensive and I can get it cheaper somewhere else. I know what you’re thinking, I can make fresh lemonade at home. No, it’s not the same!
Next, I always eat a footlong Corn Dog and Ribbon Fries. It’s not every day I can get a fresh dipped corn dog and fried spiralized potatoes. I enjoy my corn dog with mustard and ketchup and enjoy my fries with either ketchup or cheese and green chile. (drool!) Once again, I know what you’re thinking, I can get a fresh corn dog from Hot Dog on a Stick and I can just buy a spiralizer and make my own ribbon fries. I am too lazy to repeat my previous exclamation. You know what I am thinking. Let’s finish with dessert! I like way too many sweets from the Fair but here are my top 3. If it’s available, I love eating dole whip pineapple ice cream. The only other place I can get that yummy tart concoction is at Disneyland. So I will take advantage of it if it’s at the NM State Fair. Second, a funnel cake. I can be basic and just get it with powdered sugar or go all out and get ice cream, fruit, and maybe chocolate. Funnel cakes are so yummy it’s not the same if I don’t eat one. Lastly, I am obsessed with mini donuts! Once again, I could be basic and just eat them with sugar sprinkled on them or get a dipping sauce. Unfortunately for me, I didn’t get half of the food I just named. This year, Anthony and I shared a turkey leg, corn on the cob, a churro, and lemonade. We also shared curly cheese fries with his brother, Kris. I did, however, get my dole whip so I think that made up for the foods I didn’t eat. What are your favorite foods to eat at the fair? Let me know in the comments! |
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