Classic Beef Tacos – Best Ground Beef Taco Recipe

These Classic Beef Tacos are wonderful for Taco Tuesday. This is the best ground beef taco recipe! A step back to the traditional taco.

 

No fish or pineapple in these tacos. Just good ground beef and seasonings.

The meat has a good tex/mex flavor. I like the way the spices go together. They blend well.

The mixture is a little dry when the tomato paste and spices are added but that’s intentional. When the taco is assembled everything is perfect!

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Classic Beef Tacos
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Classic Beef Tacos - Best Ground Beef Taco Recipe
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 

I love tacos and this Classic Beef Taco recipe is my favorite.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Classic Beef Tacos
Servings: 6
Calories: 295 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons mild chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cilantro
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 tomato chopped
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • taco sauce
  • oil for frying
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oil on medium-hi. (Choose the pan for frying the shells carefully. It should be just a little bigger than the taco shells in diameter, and have straight sides so the minimum amount of oil can be used. It's easier to handle the shells if the pan is fairly shallow - no more than 3 inches deep.).
  2. In a separate pan, brown the onion with the meat and drain the grease.
  3. Add the tomato paste and spices. Continue to simmer meat while frying shells.
  4. Fry each tortilla quickly, less than a minute each, folding in the middle while frying. Drain on paper towels. Add more oil if needed. Shells should still be fairly soft.
  5. Fill the taco shells with ground beef mixture and serve.
  6. Cheese, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and taco sauce should be served with the tacos so that everyone can fix their own.

 

Enjoy!

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Texas Roadhouse Green Beans – Southern Style

This Copycat Texas Roadhouse Green Beans is a great recipe. It’s just like the real Texas Roadhouse green beans. Southern-style green beans with bacon!

 

When a friend of mine started working at Texas Road House, I asked if this is how they prepare their green beans and she shook her head yes, but said no with a smile.

I have included both variations for this recipe; choose the one to your liking.

Cook/simmer time is approximate.

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Texas Roadhouse Green Beans
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Texas Roadhouse Green Beans
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 

Lip-smacking good Texas Roadhouse Green Beans!

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Texas Roadhouse Green Beans
Servings: 6
Calories: 245 kcal
Ingredients
  • 2 16 ounce cans green beans, drained
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 ounces bacon diced (raw) or 4 ounces ham (cooked)
  • 4 ounces diced onions
Instructions
  1. Using a colander, thoroughly drain green beans. Set aside.
  2. Mix the water, sugar and pepper until well incorporated. Set aside.
  3. Preheat your cooking pan to Medium High heat.
Raw Bacon Method.
  1. Using a cutting board and a knife, dice the raw bacon into equal size pieces. Place the diced bacon into the preheated cooking pan. Continually stir the bacon with a large spoon to keep the bacon from burning.
  2. Once the bacon is cooked add the onions and cook until they are tender and light brown.
Diced, Cooked Ham Method.
  1. Using a cutting board and a knife, dice the cooked ham into equal size pieces. Place the diced ham and onions into the preheated cooking pan.
  2. Using the large spoon, continue to stir the ham and onions until the ham is lightly brown and the onions are tender.
  3. Now that the onions are tender add the liquid mixture and the beans.
  4. Using the rubber spatula stir the mixture until incorporated.
  5. Bring mixture to a boil and turn heat to simmer. Serve beans as soon as you are ready.

 

Enjoy!

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats

You’ll love these Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats if you like Butterfingers, or any other chocolate & peanut butter combo candy bar!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats

Oh where has this magnificent treat been hiding all my life? This is over the top great.

Though good warm, the consistency is much better after being refrigerated for a couple hours, so I recommend making them ahead and chilling for a bit.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats
Ingredients
  • 1 cup corn syrup
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies
  • 2 cups mini chocolate chips divided
Instructions
  1. Line a 13 x 9 inch baking pan with foil. Lightly spray the foil with vegetable spray.
  2. Mix the sugar and corn syrup in 3 quart sauce pan until mixture boils. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter; mix well until melted. Add the Rice Krispies, stirring until all are coated.
  3. Add 1 cup of mini chocolate chips and stir to distribute throughout. (Don't worry if they melt).
  4. Press into pan. Sprinkle remaining cup of chocolate chips over the top and press down slightly.
  5. Cool. Lift foil out of pan and cut into squares.
  6. I have found a pizza cutter works great for cutting them.

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Texas Hash Casserole Poor Man’s Style

This Poor Man’s Texas Hash is a simple, easy, quick dinner for a family on a budget.

With ground beef, onions, peppers, rice and more, this is one delicious meal that’s packed with flavor and hearty enough to feed the whole family.

With the addition of a salad and some crusty bread or Texas Toast you have a complete meal.

The only complaint you’re likely to get from serving this dish is that there wasn’t enough!

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Texas Hash
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Poor Man's Texas Hash Casserole
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
 

This is one delicious meal that's packed with flavor.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Texas Hash
Servings: 6
Calories: 325 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 1 celery chopped
  • 15 ounces canned tomatoes diced
  • 1/2 green pepper chopped
  • 1/2 cup uncooked rice
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons parsley
Instructions
  1. Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with a cooking spray (Pam, or similar); set aside. Preheat oven to 375º.
  2. Sauté the beef, onion and celery in a large skillet over medium heat until no pink remains in the beef and the onions are clear. Place the meat mixture in a colander to let the excess grease drain.
  3. Return the meat mixture to the skillet. Add the tomatoes, green pepper, rice, garlic and all remaining ingredients (spices/herbs) to the skillet. Stir well.
  4. Pour the meat/rice mixture into the prepared 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover the baking dish, and bake in a 375º oven for 30 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and soft.

Enjoy!

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Olive Garden Pollo Limone (Lemon Chicken)

This Olive Garden Pollo Limone recipe has a delicious and delicate lemony flavor. Given the healthy way it is prepared, I will definitely make it again.

 

This recipe originally came from the Olive Garden website but has a few changed steps after trial and error in my kitchen.

We have a thing for lemony chicken in my house and this is one of the favorites.

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Olive Garden Pollo Limone
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Olive Garden Pollo Limone
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 

Olive Garden Pollo Limone is my favorite lemon chicken and this recipe nails it.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Olive Garden Pollo Limone
Servings: 4
Calories: 365 kcal
Ingredients
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley plus more to garnish
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
  • salt
  • pepper
Instructions
  1. Pound chicken to 1/4 inch thickness. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil over high heat.
  3. Lightly coat chicken with flour shaking off excess. Cook in skillet until brown and nearly cooked through. Remove chicken and reserve on the side.
  4. Add 1/2 tsp oil to the skillet reducing heat to low. Saute green onions and garlic until tender. Deglaze the pan with broth and wine (scraping browned bits from pan).
  5. Add lemon juice and parsley. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat (3 min). Add lemon peel and salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Return chicken to skillet and coat with sauce. Cover skillet for 5 minutes over medium-low heat turning chicken once.
  7. Plate the chicken and top with sauce and parsley for garnish.

 

Enjoy!

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Parmesan Chips – Low Carb and Delicious

Parmesan Chips are a great low-carb snack that is just sooo very easy to make. I like them on a Caesar salad, or just to nibble on their own. Great football watching snacks!

 

I’ve made these with Parmesan and Asiago cheese both equally good.

I haven’t tried it yet but I think it would be nice to add some chili powder or cumin to these. Next time I make them I’ll try that.

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Parmesan Chips
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Low Carb and Delicious Parmesan Chips
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Cooling
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 

A quick and easy cheese snack that's great for TV time or any time!

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Parmesan Chips
Servings: 4
Calories: 195 kcal
Ingredients
  • 12 -24 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • cooking spray
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Spray a cookie sheet and with a paper towel and wipe most off, leaving only a very thin film.
  3. Place 1-2 tablespoons of grated cheese on cookie sheet and pat down to a circle. Place chips 2" apart.
  4. Bake 4-5 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning. Remove from the oven when the edges just barely start to brown.
  5. Cool on cookie sheet 5 minutes.
Recipe Notes

These will stay fresh for days in plastic bags.

 

Enjoy!

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Balsamic Chicken Mushrooms

This Balsamic Chicken Mushrooms is such an easy meal. It has become a regular staple for me. I almost always have the ingredients on hand.

Balsamic Chicken Mushrooms

It’s a quick, easy, and elegant WW recipe that is suitable for entertaining. (4 Points)

Amazingly good and yet so simple to make! The worst thing about this recipe is that there are rarely any leftovers!!!

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Balsamic Chicken Mushrooms Recipe
Ingredients
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced (or more!)
  • 4 4 ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
  • 2 cups small mushrooms halved,or quartered if using larger mushrooms
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth or 1⁄3 cup white wine
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves crumbled
Instructions
  1. In a nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil.
  2. In a bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of the vinegar, the mustard and garlic. Add the chicken and coat both sides with the mixture.
  3. Transfer the chicken and mixture to the skillet; saute until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
  4. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
  5. In the skillet, heat the remaining teaspoon of oil. Saute the mushrooms about a minute; add the broth/wine, thyme and remaining tablespoon of vinegar. Cook stirring until the mushrooms are deep brown, about 2 minutes longer.
  6. Serve the chicken, topped with the mushrooms.

Enjoy!

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Outback Steakhouse Steak – Copycat Recipe

I’ve never had an Outback Steakhouse Steak; so I cannot truly tell you if this recipe is close to it, but what I can say.. who would want to go out for steak when you can have this delicious recipe right at home…

You gotta try this rub… its very good!! The combination of spices is unique and delicious..

Once you have the spices out, make a double batch — you’ll be glad you did! I keep it on the shelf and also use it on pork chops and chicken.

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Outback Steakhouse Steak
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Outback Steakhouse Steak
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 

It's the seasoning that makes this steak so outstanding!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Outback Steakhouse Steak
Servings: 4
Calories: 395 kcal
Ingredients
  • 4 pieces top sirloin steaks or 4 pieces rib eye steaks
Seasoning
  • 4 -6 teaspoons salt depending on taste
  • 4 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Instructions
  1. Mix together the seasoning ingredients and rub into each side of steak.
  2. Grill the steaks on a large cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat; press down on steak with spatula or tongs to sear the edges.

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Delicious Low-Carb Pizza

The crust on this Low-Carb Pizza is nice and golden — nobody would believe that there was no dough! If you’re low-carbing for weight loss this may become your regular Friday night pizza!

Low-Carb Pizza

If the lack of pizza in your low carb diet has left a huge void in your life you must try this recipe!

This is THE low carb pizza recipe that best approximates actual pizza.

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Delicious Low-Carb Pizza
Ingredients
Crust
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon chives
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning or 1⁄2 teaspoon pizza seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon wet garlic or 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
Toppings
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce the lowest carb you can find or 1⁄2 cup tomato sauce (the lowest carb you can find)
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • pizza toppings of choice
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Beat together the cream cheese and eggs until smooth. Add the cream, Parmesan, chives, Italian seasoning and garlic.
  3. Spray a 9X13 pan with cooking spray or oil.
  4. Place 2 cups mozzarella cheese in the bottom of the pan. Pour the egg mixture over the cheese. Bake for 30 minutes.
  5. Remove from the oven and spread sauce over the baked mixture. Add toppings of choice. Cover with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
  6. Bake until bubbly and brown.
  7. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  8. Slice and enjoy!

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IHOP Buttermilk Pancakes Copycat Recipe

These Copycat IHOP Buttermilk Pancakes are fantastic! Not only great for breakfast but lunch and dinner also. Really easy to make too.

So I’m not buying pancake mix anymore.

I usually make a double or triple batch and then freeze them. Take them out and microwave them for a few seconds on each side.

These are my favorite pancakes…so light and fluffy.

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IHOP Buttermilk Pancakes
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IHOP Buttermilk Pancakes
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 

IHOP Buttermilk Pancakes can be made just as well, if not better, with this great recipe!

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: IHOP Buttermilk Pancakes
Servings: 4
Calories: 295 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup cooking oil
  • 1 pinch salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Mix all of the ingredients til combined.
  3. Melt a little bit of butter in the pan.
  4. Pour the batter by spoonfuls into the hot pan, forming 5-inch circles. When the edges appear to harden, flip the pancakes. They should be golden brown.
  5. Cook the pancakes on the other side until they are also golden brown.

Enjoy IHOP Buttermilk Pancakes!

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