Happy Thursday
I promised yesterday on Facebook that I would share a couple of recipes with you today– so, as promised here is my recipe for Taco Soup and a new recipe I tried for Apple Rings (think Onion Rings, but with Apples– you could also make them like fries!)
Taco Soup
- 2 pounds ground beef or ground turkey ( I use 1 of each)
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 regular sized cans pinto beans
- 1 regular sized can pink black beans
- 1 regular sized can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 regular sized can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
- 1 Big can diced tomatoes
- Diced jalepenos to taste
- 1 (1 1/4-ounce) package taco seasoning mix (I mix together my own taco seasoning)
- 1 (1-ounce) package ranch dressing mix (comes in a packet)
- Corn chips, sour cream and cheese for garnish
Directions
Brown the ground meat and onions in a large skillet; drain the excess fat, then transfer the browned beef and onions to a large slow cooker.
Add the beans, corn, tomatoes, jalapeños,
Why, yes…I do have a pink handled santoku knife 
Add taco seasoning, and ranch dressing mix, and cook in a slow cooker on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3-5 hours.
To serve, ladle soup and sprinkle cheese and chips on top.
Ps. If you would like my homemade taco seasoning recipe, here it is
Taco Seasoning – can be multiplied and adjusted according to tastes.
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon and 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon sea salt or salt to taste if you are on a low sodium diet
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
Yum!!
Apple Rings
- 1 large egg white
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons of sugar
- 3-5 large apples, peeled
- Canola oil for frying
- Cinnamon and sugar
First- beat egg white until frothy/fluffy– I usually walk around the kitchen, while beating the egg white, it kind of helps I think 
Using 3-5 apples, slice, and cut into rings using various sizes of biscuit cutters. oops- I left one of the peels on!
Dip in batter, and fry in canola oil- in a frying pan or in a fryer, til golden brown.
Remeove from oil, and sprinkle w/ cinnamon and sugar.
Use your favorite cream cheese or vanilla frosting recipe to use as dipping or drizzle over apple rings.
I hope you like the recipes–and for those of you who HAVE to HAVE a crafting fix– here is a quick Gypsy tip in less than a minute It’s been awhile since I’ve done one of these-because my Gypsy was sick, but I found this one that I never published!! LOL
Thanks for stopping by!! See ya tomorrow!
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i AM SO MAKING THIS THIS sUNDAY….THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!!!!!!!
These recipes sound so yummy! I will have to try the taco soup! Love gypsy tips too!
This sounds awesome!
My family loves Mexican food. Will definitely have to try the soup.
OMG I GOTTA TRY THE APPLE RINGS….THEY LOOK SOOOO DELICIOUS!!!
MICKEY
Mmmmm….this sounds yummy. It is going to be cool here in Nj for the next couple of days so I am going to make this. Thanks.
Can’t get enough good food ideas or Gypsy instructions! Thanks a bunch.
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pink black beans?!?!? making the soup today! Thinking the apple rings will be awesome after we go to the orchard and bring home some yummy apples next month! Thanks for the gypsy tip…..im still learning to use mine! this is a super great tip!!!! TY!
lisa