Beef Stroganoff

Beef Stroganoff in the crockpot, sounds pretty yummy. This recipe is pretty good. I know that sometimes crockpot recipes don't always look all that appealing. Some are bland looking, some are chunky and some of the sauces just are not smooth. This sauce is not smooth, which bothered me. I could not get the cream cheese to dissolve all the way into the sauce. It made me mad. However, the little specks of cream cheese did not affect the taste.

Serves 6-8

3 pounds cubed stew meat
2 cans Condensed Golden Mushroom Soup
1 largish onion diced
2-3 tabls of Worcestershire
1/2 cup water
8 oz of cream cheese
1 tsp Garlic Salt (I used granulated garlic)
couple dashes of Hot Paprika

In the slow cooker stir in all the ingredients, except the meat AND the Cream Cheese, together. Once combined add the meat and mix together.

Cook on Low for 8 hours. Cut up the cream cheese into cubes just before serving and turn crockpot on high. Stir the cream cheese in until all combined. You might have to put the lid back on and leave for 10 minutes.

Serve over egg noodles, or mashed potatoes & don't forget the bread to mop up the sauce.

Bacon Cheeseburger Taco's

Now, the name of the recipe is what caught my attention. Something a little different on this particular dinner night. Now, while this recipe is good, and I suggest you give it a try. I honestly think this is a better dip recipe, than a dinner recipe. But, that is just my opinion.

Servings 6-7 Taco's

1 pound lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso® 40% less-sodium taco seasoning mix
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup Old El Paso® Cheese 'n Salsa dip (from 15-oz jar)
1 box (7.4 oz) Old El Paso® hard and soft taco shells (6 hard corn shells and 6 soft flour tortillas)
1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped (1 cup)
6 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled

In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix and water. Reduce heat to medium; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Stir in dip until well mixed.
Heat taco shells and tortillas as directed on box.
Fill heated taco shells and tortillas with warm beef mixture, lettuce, tomato and bacon.

Note- Can't find the Cheese 'n Salsa dip (in the chip isle)? Try 4 oz Mexican prepared cheese product, cubed, or another soft cheese that melts easily. If you prefer less spice, use regular prepared cheese product.