COWBOY CHOW

COWBOY CHOW!

The kids love this meal especially when they get to use the giant Fritos to use as spoons =).

9 whole Chicken Tenders, Or 4-5 Chicken Breasts

1 cup Barbeque Sauce

1 cup Salsa

1 can (15.25 Oz. Size) Corn, Drained

1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Rinsed And Drained

1 can (15 Oz. Size) Pork And Beans

Put all ingredients in a crock pot on low. Cook on low all day. Stir and cut up chicken after it has cooked. I cook up rice and put it on top of the rice. The kids really like to use the large Fritos. Sprinkle with cheese, sour cream, olives, tomatoes, green onions etc.


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Three cheese "No Bake" Ziti

I have been trying to learn how to use my electric pressure cooker. I found this recipe on Beth's blog and loved it! Super easy to make!! Enjoy!

Three Cheese "No Bake" Ziti


HIGH PRESSURE 5 MINUTES/ QUICK RELEASE

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Italian Sausage, casing removed
• 1/2 onion - chopped
• 2-3 cloves garlic - minced, chopped, left whole, however you want....
• 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes with liquid
• 12 oz Ziti noodles
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1-2 TBS Italian Seasoning
• 1 cup Ricotta (may use skim)
• 1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella

DIRECTIONS:
Select the Brown setting on your PC and when hot add your sausage and onions. Cook until sausage is browned. Using a spoon or baster, remove any excess fat. Add your water and onions and bring to a boil. Once boiling, stir in your noodles. Now pour in your tomatoes and garlic but DO NOT STIR. The tomatoes can burn on the bottom so you want to make sure they sit on top. Lock lid in place and select HIGH PRESSURE for 5 minutes. When done use the QUICK RELEASE method. Add the Italian Seasoning and stir to break up any noodles stuck together and mix the tomatoes. Stir in the Ricotta and Parmesan until the Ricotta is completely blended and noodles take on a creamy texture. Now sprinkle half the Mozzarella onto the Ziti. Using a large spoon or spatula, gently fold the bottom noodles over the top layer of Mozzarella. Sprinkle the remaining Mozzarella over the top. Replace lid for a few minutes only to melt the top layer of cheese.
Variation: Add 1-2 cans of drained mushrooms with your tomatoes or if using fresh, add when your meat is browned a few minutes before adding water. When using fresh mushrooms, reduce your water to 1 1/4 cups.
For a lighter version omit the Ricotta. I have not tried this as it is just too darn good with it. =)

Sloppy Sandwiches

Sloppy Sandwiches

8 oz ground beef
1 packet sloppy joe seasoning mix
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
1 large egg
1 tbs water
All-purpose flour
1 can 16.3 oz pillsbury biscuits
1/2 c shredded mozzarella cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, set aside.

In a medium saucepan combine ground beef and sloop joes seasoning mix. Cook and stir over medium high heat about 10 min or until meat is browned. Drain off fat. Stir in tomato paste; set aside.

In a small bowl, beat together egg and water; set aside.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out each biscuit to a 4 inch circle, turing biscuit with each roll so it doesn't stick.

For sandwiches, spoon 2 tbs meat mixutre and 1 tbs cheese on one side of each biscuit circle. Using a pastry brush, brush a thin layer of the egg mixture around the edge of each dough circle. Fold dough over meat meixure  to for a half-circle. Pinch edges together to seal. Place on prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush the top of each sandwich with more of the egg mixture.

Bake for 13 to 15 minutes. Transfer sandwiches to a wire rack. Serve warm.


~Sandra Lee, Semi-Homemade. Fast Fix Family Favorites.