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Mexican Hot Dogs with Nacho Cheese

Mexican Hot Dogs with Nacho Cheese

This post is sponsored by Ricos Products. All opinions are mine alone. #RicosCheesePlease

Mexican Hot Dogs are made with Ricos Gourmet Nacho cheddar cheese sauce, fresh Pico de Gallo and avocado all loaded on a grilled bratwurst and nestled in a soft bun.

A few weeks back, I made a really delicious family recipe for Cheesy Taco Pasta and the nacho cheese love isn’t stopping there. The baseball season officially begins March 29th and I am feeling the inspiration! I couldn’t think of a food more baseball than a hot dog but of course, we had to put a little twist on it with these Mexican Hot Dogs.

I feel as though the beginning of baseball season is the true sign that spring is here and after this incredibly long winter, I am more than ready for it. Nothing sounds better at the moment than some grilled food, a cold beverage and just sitting back to watch a bit of baseball. Bring it on!

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Mexican Hot Dogs with Nacho Cheese

Mexican Hot Dogs with Nacho Cheese are a great baseball game day food because they are simple, really tasty and don’t really need to abide by a strict recipe. You just need to visit your local Walmart to grab some soft buns, your favorite bratwurst or beef franks, a fresh Pico de Gallo, avocado and the Ricos Nacho cheddar cheese sauce to make this hot dog complete. A few minutes of prep to heat up the Ricos Cheese Sauce, dice some produce and grill up those hot dogs and you are all set to watch the game.

Mexican Hot Dogs with Nacho Cheese

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Mexican Hot Dogs are made with Ricos Gourmet Nacho cheddar cheese sauce, fresh Pico de Gallo and avocado all loaded on a grilled bratwurst and soft bun.

Yields: 6 servings

  • 15 ounce can Ricos Gourmet Nacho cheddar cheese sauce
  • 6 hot dog buns
  • 6 Bratwurst (any type of sausage/beef frank your family loves will work)
  • Pico de Gallo
  • 1 avocado
  1. Prep the Pico de Gallo.
  2. Dice the avocado.
  3. Let your grill heat up and toss the Bratwurst on. Cook on a medium heat according to package directions which is typically 10-12 minutes or 15-20 minutes.
  4. While the hot dogs are grilling, heat your Ricos Gourmet Nacho cheddar cheese sauce on the stovetop on a medium heat for 10 minutes stirring often.
  5. Assemble your hot dogs with a layer of Ricos Gourmet Nacho cheddar cheese sauce, a spoonful of Pico de Gallo and a few avocado slices.
  • Preparation time: 7 minutes
  • Cook time: 12 minutes

Ricos Cheese varities can be found at a store near you! Ricos is trans Fat FREE and made with no hydrogenated oils. Plus, preparation is a cinch with heat and serve instructions. Ricos offer the perfect line of cheese sauces for entertaining, game day, barbeques, birthdays and even concession stands to save time and money. Look for the Ricos  Condensed Cheddar Cheese has 50% more product when mixed correctly for feeding a crowd.

Click HERE to see the full line of Ricos Cheese Sauces including my favorite Ricos Queso Blanco.

32 Simple and Delicious Stir-Fry Recipes

32 Simple and Delicious Stir-Fry Recipes

Stir-fry is a great weeknight go-to for family dinner with endless possibilities! Shrimp, salmon, steak, chicken, tofu, vegetable, pork…. whatever you are in the mood for, there is an amazing stir-fry recipe to hit the spot. I am bringing you 32 Simple and Delicious Stir-Fry Recipes from around the web today starting with chicken stir-fry ideas!

Shrimp Stir-fry

Chicken

Teriyaki Chicken Stir-fry from Dinner at the Zoo. “This chicken teriyaki tastes like it came from a restaurant but is so easy to make at home. It’s healthy, quick and kid friendly!”

Teriyaki Chicken Stir-fry

Healthy Chicken and Vegetable Stir-fry with Peanut Sauce from Carmy.

Chicken with Easy Stir-fry Sauce from You Brew My Tea.

General Tso’s Chicken and Broccoli from Dude That Cookz.

Spicy Chicken Stir-fry Recipes with Onions and Peppers from Melanie Cooks. 

Asian Chicken Thighs with Vegetables from My Life Cookbook.

Beef

Best and Easiest Mongolian Beef from Savory Tooth.  “Mongolian beef is a fast and easy 15-minute stir-fry recipe with tender beef slices and a bold sticky sauce with a hint of spiciness.”

Mongolian Beef

Lomo Saltado Peruvian Stir-fry from My Gluten-Free Miami.

Marinated Beef Stir-fry with Rainbow Vegetables from Slow the Cook Down.

Zucchini Stir-fry with Beef and Pesto from Wholesome Yum.

Spicy Beef with Longevity Noodles from Healthy World Cuisine.

Gluten-free Beef and Broccoli Stir-fry from here at Simply Made Recipes.

Pork

Hoisin Pork Stir-fry from One Clever Chef. “This recipe was created with a roast pork tenderloin leftover, some green onions, and common vegetables. It is very adaptable as you can swap the meat or veggies with whatever is left in the fridge.”

Hoisin Pork Stir-fry

Glass Noodles Pork Stir-fry from Berry & Maple.

Easy Pork Shiitake Mushroom Stir-fry from Healthy World Cuisine.

Easy Garlic Pork Stir-fry from The Salty Marshmallow.

Quick and Easy Caramelized Pork Stir-fry from The Cook Report.

Seafood

Tilapia Rice Noodles Stir-fry from Berry & Maple. “Tender tilapia, cooked with your favorite vegetables over rice noodles- easy and delicious weekday dinner meal!”

Tilapia Rice Noodles Stir-fry

Ramen Noodle Stir-fry with shrimp from Pinch and Swirl.

Korean BBQ Salmon Stir-fry from Strength and Sunshine. 

Healthy Shrimp Stir-fry Recipe with Snow Peas from Curry Trail. 

Coconut Curry Shrimp Stir-fry Bake from Messy Cutting Board.

Albacore Tuna Stir-fry from Big Bear’s Wife.

Delicious Paleo Shrimp and Veggies from DIY Candy. This recipe is our featured photograph at the top of the page!

Vegetarian

Delicious and Nutritious Stir-fry Veggies from Watch What You Eat. “This stir-fry veggies get ready in no time. Serve as a side to pasta or rice dishes for a complete wholesome meal.”

Stir-fry veggies

Vegetarian Tofu Stir-fry from Mama Likes to Cook.

Vegetarian Red Curry Stir-fry from Happy Kitchen Rocks.

Peanut Tofu Stir-fry from Rhian’s Recipe.

Broccoli Tofu Stir-fry with Basmati Eice from My Gorgeous Recipes.

Vegetable Noodle Stir-fry from Diabetes Strong. 

Easy Shrimp and Broccoli Bowls from Salt and Lavender.

The Easiest Vegan Pad Thai from The Petite Cook.

Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry {gluten-free/keto-friendly}

Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

gluten-free/keto-friendly

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Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry is a gluten-free and keto-friendly dinner made with sirloin steak, loads of fresh broccoli, garlic, ginger and sautéed in Armour Premium All-Natural Lard.

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Let’s be honest- lard isn’t the prettiest word! However, considering lard is one of the healthiest cooking fats and incredibly versatile in the kitchen, lard should be viewed as a beautiful thing. Armour Premium All-Natural Lard has heart healthy monounsaturated fats which may lower LDL cholesterol, less saturated fat than butter and no trans fat. Bonus that Armour Premium All-Natural Lard is natural, sustainable and so simple to use. Perfect for baking, sautéing or frying! It is time we change our view on lard and bring Armour Premium All-Natural Lard into our healthy eating plans.

I found my Armour Premium All-Natural Lard in the baking aisle at my local Walmart during my weekly grocery trip where I also picked up all the ingredients needed for the beef and broccoli stir-fry.

Make sure to Visit Armour Lard to find out more information on how Armour Premium All-Natural Lard is one of the healthiest cooking fats and get more healthy recipe ideas!

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Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry is quick and simple to make. You can have this meal on the table in less than 30 minutes and that includes the marinade time! Stir-fry is one of my favorite meals to make for the family because it never gets complaints from the children and fills everyone up. Normally with stir-fry, the steak would be dunked into cornstarch and flour before it gets sautéed but we are doing things a little different today to keep it gluten-free and keto-friendly. Forget the cornstarch step! We will be using almond flour in later steps to thicken up our sauce.

Begin by cutting your sirloin into 1/4 inch thick slices and prepare the marinade. Thin slices that follow the grain of the meat are ideal for a stir-fry.

Your marinade consists of low-sodium soy sauce, minced garlic and lot’s of grated ginger. Whisk the ingredients together and add in the sliced steak. Make sure to mix everything together well so the marinade covers all the steak and let it sit for about 15 minutes to soak in those flavors.

While the steak is marinating, chop your broccoli. I buy two bunches and chop about six cups worth- that seems like a lot but it is going to be just the right amount. Broccoli is one of the best foods you can put in your body supplying you with vitamin K, vitamin C, potassium, fiber folate and so much more.

Also, begin your side dish. Rice is gluten-free and filling so that is always a great option for stir-fry. If you are really watching those carbs on the keto diet, make some cauliflower rice.

Prepare your sauce. Combine almond flour, a bit of soy sauce and beef broth. Stir and set to the side. Almond flour is a good option for this stir-fry because it is gluten-free, easily accessible and high in protein. Plus, the almond flour is going to help thicken up our dish.

Get your pan warmed up on a high heat. Drop in a tablespoon of Armour Premium All-Natural Lard and drop in each slice of steak. Careful to watch out for any splatter in this step because it is HOT. Let the steak cook for 1 minute, 30 seconds each side and then put on a plate for a moment while the broccoli cooks.

Don’t worry about wiping the pan clean before placing back on the heat. Add in another .5 tablespoon Armour Premium All-Natural Lard. Drop your broccoli in and flip often. Add in some beef broth and turn the heat down slightly. Let the broccoli cook 3-4 minutes. I don’t recommend cooking your broccoli more than 5 minutes because it will reduce the nutrients it provides.

Once the broccoli has cooked 3-4 minutes, add the steak back in followed by your almond flour and beef broth mixture. Give a quick stir and serve immediately.

Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

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Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry is a gluten-free and keto-friendly dinner made with sirloin steak, loads of fresh broccoli, garlic, ginger and sautéed in Armour Premium All-Natural Lard.

  • 1-1.5 pounds sirloin ( my steak was 1.3 pounds)
  • 2 bunches broccoli (6 cups chopped)
  • 1.5 tablespoons Armour Premium All-Natural Lard
  • 1/4 cup beef broth, gluten-free
  • Sauce
  • 1/2 cup beef broth, gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons almond flour
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce, gluten-free, low sodium
  • Marinade
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger root, grated
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce, gluten-free, low-sodium
  • pepper
  1. Chop the steak into 1/4 inch slices or slightly thinner.
  2. Mix your marinade ingredients: mince 2 garlic cloves, grate 1 tablespoon ginger root, 2 tablespoons soy sauce and a dash of pepper.
  3. Place your steak slices into marinade and thoroughly mix. Let sit for 15 minutes.
  4. While the steak is marinating, chop your broccoli.
  5. Heat up your pan on a high heat.
  6. In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup beef broth with 2 tablespoons almond flour and 2 teaspoons soy sauce. Set to the side.
  7. Add 1 tablespoon of Armour All Premium All-Natural Lard to pan. Drop your steak slices into pan and cook 3 minutes flipping halfway through. Place the steak on a plate to the side.
  8. Return the pan to the heat and add another 1/2 tablespoon of Armour Premium All-Natural Lard, followed by your broccoli. Flip broccoli often and add 1/4 cup beef broth after a minute of cooking. Continue cooking and flipping for 3-4 minutes.
  9. Return the steak to the pan, followed by the flour mixture and stir.
  10. Remove from heat and serve over rice or cauliflower rice.

How do you use Armour Premium All-Natural Lard as part of your healthy diet plan?

Cheesy Taco Pasta

Cheesy Taco Pasta

This post is sponsored by Ricos Products. All opinions are mine alone. #RicosCheesePlease 

Cheesy Taco Pasta is a quick weeknight meal for the family made with Ricos Gourmet Nacho Cheddar Cheese Sauce, spiral pasta, ground beef, taco seasoning and topped with olives, avocado, tortilla strips, serrano pepper and fresh tomato.

I love meals that can be on the table in less than 20 minutes. As a busy mom raising two young children, I just need recipes that are really quick with simple ingredients and easy instructions. This recipe was just something I threw together on a whim and it just works.

You are going to want to add this recipe to the dinner lineup this week because it has become one of our go-to dinners and I think your family will enjoy it as well!

Ricos Cheese Sauce is an important ingredient in this Cheesy Taco Pasta because let’s face it- cheese is life!

Why Ricos?

Ricos is trans Fat FREE and made with no hydrogenated oils. Plus, preparation is a cinch with heat and serve instructions. Find Ricos Cheese Sauces at participating Walmart stores near you.

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Winning a 2018 Ford F-150 is easy-peasy, nacho cheesy. Buy a 15oz can of Ricos Cheese Sauce and get an entry. Buy a 6lb 10 oz can and increase your chances with 5 entries! Enter every day with each purchase.

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Cheesy Taco Pasta

Cheesy Taco Pasta is an absolutely delicious switch up from your regular taco night. Start by boiling a pot of water for your pasta and cook according to package directions. As the pasta is cooking, brown some ground beef in a separate pan with some taco seasoning and add in some drained petite tomatoes.

We are seriously almost done with this dish- I told you it was easy!

Place the cooked meat on a plate to the side for a moment.

Put the pan back onto the stovetop and warm up the Ricos Gourmet Nacho Cheddar Cheese Sauce with a bit of milk stirring often.

Time to toss the meat back in with the cheese and add the drained pasta. Stir ingredients together and add all the toppings!

As dinner cooks, prep the toppings. We used tortilla chips, black olives, sliced serrano pepper, fresh diced tomato, chopped cilantro and an avocado. Dinner is on the table!

Cheesy Taco Pasta

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Cheesy Taco Pasta is a quick weeknight meal for the family made with Ricos Gourmet Nacho Cheddar Cheese Sauce, spiral pasta, ground beef, taco seasoning and topped with olives, avocado, tortilla strips, serrano pepper and fresh tomato.

  • Cheesy Taco Pasta
  • 1 pound box rotini pasta
  • 15 ounce can Ricos Gourmet Nacho Cheddar Cheese Sauce
  • 14.5 ounce can petite diced tomatoes, drained
  • .5 cup milk
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • Toppings-pick your favorites
  • 3.8 ounce can sliced black olives, drained
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 4.5 ounce bag tortilla strips
  • cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 serrano, sliced
  • other optional topping ideas include: shredded lettuce, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, hot sauce, sliced jalapeno, diced onion, and black beans.
  1. Cook pasta according to box directions in a medium pot and drain.
  2. As the pasta cooks, brown ground beef in a large saute pan on a medium-high heat. Add the taco seasoning and finish cooking ground beef according to packaged seasoning directions. Add in the drained canned tomatoes and stir until begins to simmer. Move the meat to a plate.
  3. Return saute pan to stove, turn down the heat slightly, and add your Ricos Gourmet Nacho Cheddar Cheese Sauce and half cup of milk. Stir frequently to avoid cheese burning or sticking until sauce is creamy.
  4. Remove from heat. Add the meat back into pan and add the cooked pasta. Stir all ingredients together.
  5. Add your favorite taco toppings. We used a diced avocado, tortilla strips, black olives, serrano pepper, a fresh diced tomato and some freshly chopped cilantro.
  6. Serve.

Ricos Cheese Sauces have a full line of cheese sauce that make entertaining or family dinner quick and easy! Besides this Cheesy Taco Pasta, here is how my family loves their Ricos:

  • Chili cheese dogs with Ricos Premium Cheddar for game day.
  • Bean dip with warm refried beans on the bottom and topped with Ricos Queso Blanco.
  • Feed a crowd with Ricos Condensed Cheddar Cheese which has 50% more product once mixed correctly for a nacho bar that is perfect for parties or concession stands.

What are your personal favorite recipes or ideas for using Ricos Cheese Sauces? Let me know in the comments below!

Creamy Avocado Pasta

Creamy Avocado Pasta

Creamy Avocado Pasta with fresh avocado, basil, lemon, garlic and Romano cheese with cherry tomatoes and linguine.

Creamy Avocado Pasta I, like many other people, start the New Year with the goal of eating healthier! This Creamy Avocado Pasta helps with that goal. I never participate in those “low carb” or “fat free” or trending diets. Instead, I stick to foods that make me feel good inside and out. This dish is one of those that gives you energy, feeds your body good fats and nutrients and also is wholesome keeping the tummy full.

Creamy Avocado Pasta Creamy Avocado Pasta

Avocados make a really great base for a pasta sauce. Its flavorful, creamy and a really simple ingredient to utilize. I have been getting lucky with my avocado picking lately. I have been grabbing ones that are really firm and letting them sit out a couple days before use. Avoid any soft/ “squishy” avocados because it will be too ripe.

Creamy Avocado Pasta also has a lot of garlic, just the right about of cheese, and juicy cherry tomatoes.

Garlic. Avocado. Pasta. Cheese. What else do you need in life?

Creamy Avocado Pasta

Creamy Avocado Pasta

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Creamy Avocado Pasta

Creamy Avocado Pasta with fresh avocado, basil, lemon, garlic and Romano cheese with cherry tomatoes and linguine.

  • 2 avocados
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 pound linguine
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup Romano cheese, plus more for garnish
  • .5 cup fresh basil
  1. Cook linguine according to box directions.
  2. While the pasta cooks, add the avocados, juice from 1 lemon, 4 garlic cloves, soy sauce, olive oil, basil and 1/3 cup Romano cheese to food processor. Blend until creamy.
  3. Chop your cherry tomatoes into halves.
  4. Once the pasta is drained, add into a large bowl with the avocado sauce and cherry tomatoes. Mix together and serve.
  5. Garnish with some more Romano cheese if you like.

Creamy Avocado Pasta Is your New Years resolution to also eat healthier? What steps do you take to start the New Year right? I want to hear your secrets! Comment below.

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Mongolian Shrimp Tacos

Mongolian Shrimp Tacos

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and Conagra Brands. All opinions are mine alone. P.F. Chang‘s and P.F. Chang’s Home Menu® are registered trademarks owned by P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Inc. and are used with permission. #AuthenticMadeEasy #CollectiveBias

Mongolian Shrimp Tacos made with a quick broccoli slaw and tasty shrimp marinated in new P.F. Chang’s® Home Menu Sauces topped with fresh avocado all wrapped up in a flour tortilla.

These Mongolian Shrimp Tacos are perfect for any day of the week. Quick, easy, convenient and packed full of flavor. Exactly the type of recipe that moms, like myself, survive off of. These tacos can be on the table in 35 minutes and that includes marinating time. I also recommend trying this recipe out sometime utilizing the P.F. Chang’s Home Menu Sauces in the Kung Pao flavor. Delicious!

New P.F. Chang’s Home Menu Sauces in Mongolian and Soy can be found at Walmart on the Asian food aisle. You will also find the three existing flavors – Teriyaki, Kung Pao, and Sesame. Dinner doesn’t have to be complicated! Try P.F. Chang’s® Home Menu sauces to bring an authentic cuisine to your family in a snap.

Find more ways to marinade with P.F. Chang’s Home Menu Sauces:

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Mongolian Shrimp Tacos

Bring on taco night! Tacos are frequently on the meal plan in this house because it’s easy to toss together and just so darn tasty. These Mongolian Shrimp Tacos are a nice switch up from the basic taco night. What makes these tacos amazing? Marinating the shrimp in the P.F. Chang’s Home Menu Sauce Mongolian flavor. It adds all the awesome flavor in these tacos without any complicated steps. Just marinate and cook for a few minutes on the stove.

#ad, #AuthenticMadeEasy, Mongolian Shrimp Tacos, quick dinner recipeTime to get cooking! I bought my shrimp peeled and deveined to save time and effort.  Toss the shrimp into a sealable bag or container with 1 cup P.F. Chang’s Home Menu Sauce- Mongolian. Let the shrimp marinate for 30 minutes and prepare the Cole slaw.

This Cole slaw takes only a minute to whip up. Purchase the premade broccoli slaw,  add diced jalapeno, minced garlic clove, lime juice, mayonnaise, honey, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly and done. You can julienne some broccoli stalk and carrot to make your own broccoli slaw but the premade just makes life so much easier.

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Once the shrimp has marinated a bit, heat up a pan on the stove on a medium-high heat. Add some olive oil and then drop each shrimp into the pan to cook for 2 minutes each side. Once cooked, add 1/4 cup of P.F. Chang’s Home Menu Sauce- Mongolian. Give the shrimp a toss in the pan and chow down some Mongolian Shrimp Tacos.

If you want an extra kick of spice with these tacos, add a simple taco sauce using 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon hot sauce and a pinch of lime juice. Drizzle on top. Oh yeah, taco night is in full swing!

Mongolian Shrimp Tacos

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Yields: 10 tacos

  • Cole Slaw
  • 10 ounce bag broccoli cole slaw
  • 1 jalapeno, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Dash of salt
  • Dash of pepper
  • Mongolian Shrimp Tacos
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1.25 cups NEW P.F. Chang's® Home Menu Sauce - Mongolian
  • Cole slaw
  • 1 avocado
  • 10 tortillas, fajita size
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  1. Place 1 pound of shrimp into a sealable bag with 1 cup NEW P.F. Chang's® Home Menu Sauce - Mongolian. Let marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the cole slaw. Add your 10 ounce cole slaw bag contents into a bowl with 1 clove minced garlic, 1 finely chopped jalapeno (remove seeds before chopping if you do not want too much heat), 1 tablespoon lime juice, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon honey and a dash of salt and pepper. Mix ingredients together and let soak while the shrimp marinates. Stir again before serving.
  3. On a medium high heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a pan and add shrimp. Cook for 2 minutes, flip shrimp and cook another 2 minutes. Add in .25 cup NEW P.F. Chang's® Home Menu Sauce - Mongolian to shrimp and give a good toss to distribute sauce evenly. Remove from heat.
  4. Dice your avocado.
  5. Build your tacos. Place the cole slaw on the bottom of each tortilla, place 5-6 shrimps on top, and add a few avocado pieces.
  • Preparation time: 30 minutes
  • Cook time: 5 minutes

 

Have you tried any of the P.F. Chang’s Home Menu Sauces yet? Find some more recipe inspiration HERE.

 

Crockpot Cincinnati Style Chili

Cincinnati Style Chili

Cincinnati Style Chili slow cooked in the crockpot with ground beef and spices topped with red beans, onion and a pile of cheese on a bed of spaghetti.

Cincinnati Style Chili

When I first moved to Cincinnati a few years back everyone raved about the chili here. It took me awhile to get the courage to try out a Cincinnati Style Chili because it is different than what us West Coast people are used to but it is delicious.

There are a few things that make Cincinnati Style Chili special. The first thing you will notice is the obvious serving over spaghetti with a huge pile of shredded cheddar cheese on top. The next is the chili itself. You get a lot of cinnamon and cocoa flavors and the chili, although very meaty, has more of a sauce consistency in comparison to a chunky Texas style chili.

Cincinnati Style ChiliTo get the consistency correct, you do not want to brown the meat before placing into the crockpot. Chop the onion and place in crockpot and break up the meat inside your slow cooker. Add the rest of your ingredients and let cook on low all day.

We are creating a “5 way” today. This is how a popular chili joint here in Cincinnati does it and you can opt out on any step to build it the way you like. I am not a raw onion fan so I leave the onion off.

Start with a heaping portion of cooked spaghetti. Place a couple ladles worth of chili on top. Sprinkle with chopped raw onion, then drained canned kidney beans.

Cincinnati Style ChiliNow for the cheese! Cincinnati Style Chili is not complete without the shredded cheddar cheese. Place a large portion on cheese on top and you are ready to eat. Hot sauce and oyster crackers are also a nice addition and traditionally served with chili here in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Style Chili

Crockpot Cincinnati Style Chili

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Cincinnati Style Chili

Cincinnati Style Chili slow cooked in the crockpot with ground beef and spices topped with red beans, onion and a pile of cheese on a bed of spaghetti.

Yields: feeds 6

  • Cincinnati Style Chili
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 white onion
  • 16 ounces tomato sauce
  • .5 teaspoon red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1 bay leaf
  • .5 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1.5 teaspoon salt
  • Serve with
  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 1 onion
  • 15 ounce can kidney beans
  • 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • oyster cracker (optional)
  • hot sauce (optional)
  1. Chop one onion and place into crockpot with the ground beef.
  2. Break up the ground beef and add tomato sauce, red pepper, cumin, chili powder, cocoa powder, minced garlic cloves, vinegar, salt, cinnamon and a bay leaf.
  3. Slow cook on low 6-8 hours and remove bay leaf.
  4. Cook spaghetti according to box instructions.
  5. Chop the other onion and drain your kidney beans.
  6. Stack your "5 way" with spaghetti, chili, onion, kidney beans and a pile of cheese.
  7. Serve with oyster crackers and a dash of hot sauce.
  • Preparation time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: 6-8 hours

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30 Simple Dinners with 5 Ingredients or Less

30 Simple Dinners with 5 Ingredients or Less

The fall season is always a crazy busy time of year for us. Making dinner simple and quick is a must! I rounded up 30 Simple Dinners with 5 Ingredients or Less to help life these crazy days a little but easier.

Paleo Low Carb Chicken Nuggets from Wholesome Yum.

[Click HERE for recipe]

5 Ingredient Crock Pot French Dips from here at Simply Made Recipes.

5 Ingredient Crock Pot French Dips

[Click HERE for recipe]

 

Simple Parmesan Chili Pasta from Happy Foods Tube for something quick and easy to toss together.

 [Click HERE or recipe]

 

5 Ingredient Pesto Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner from Avocado Pesto. 

[Click HERE for recipe]

 

Fig Pizza with Caramelized Onion from My Wife Can Cook. If this tastes as good as it looks, we are in business.

[Click HERE for recipe]

 

5 Ingredient Black Bean Enchiladas from I Heart Vegetables. Simple, quick and delicious.

[Click HERE for recipe]

 

Easy Grilled Chicken from Cook Eat Paleo. Only 2 ingredients needed! No wonder why my mom always made this.

[Click HERE for recipe]

 

More Simple Dinners with 5 Ingredients or Less

Purple Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Tahini Parsley Sauce from Strength and Sunshine. 

Marinated Flank Steak Dinner from Living Sweet Moments.

Crockpot Mexican Chicken Soup from Low Carb Yum. 

Lazy Weeknight Turkey and Spinach Meatballs from The Crazy Craft Lady. 

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes from here at Simply Made Recipes. 

Gnocchi with fresh Basil Pesto from The Urben Life. 

4 Ingredient Crockpot Ranch Chicken from Wanna Bite. 

Easy Dorito Chicken Tenders from Dancing Through the Rain. 

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Easy Sausage Pasta Bake from Two Kids and a Coupon. 

Slow Cooker Sausage, Green Beans and Potato Dinner from 6 Dollar Family. 

Copy-cat Kraft Macaroni & Cheese from This Old Gal. 

One Skillet Chicken and Broccoli from Blogghetti. 

Smoky Chipotle Slaw Burgers from Geeks Who Eat. 

Really Quick Homemade Nacho Recipe from Organized Island. 

Best Ever Chicken Bake Recipe from Yummy Inspirations. 

Meatball Sub Casserole from Newlywed Survival. 

5 Ingredient Crockpot Mexican Chicken from Joyfully Thriving. 

Slow Cooker Pineapple BBQ Meatballs from The Handy Foodie. 

Creamy Sausage Tortellini Skillet from Soulfully Made. 

Southern Baked BBQ Chicken from Julia’s Simply Southern. 

Easy Crockpot Pork Salsa Verde from Keeping Life Sane. 

Grilled Chicken and Steak Kabobs

Grilled Chicken and Steak Kabobs

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Grilled Chicken and Steak Kabobs marinated with Modelo Negra and Modelo Especial, garlic, soy sauce, onion, brown sugar, and cilantro with fresh bell pepper, zucchini and cherry tomatoes.  We are having friends over tonight to grill out, drink some cold beers and play a little soccer. I am looking forward to these beer marinated kabobs that are tender with a pinch of sweetness and garlic.

The secret ingredient for these Grilled Chicken and Steak Kabobs is Modelo.  Chicken kabobs are paired with the Modelo Especial and steak kabobs are paired with the Modelo Negra. The Modelo Especial is a light beer that is well balanced and crisp, which pairs very nicely with chicken. The Modelo Negra is a full flavored dark brew with a smooth taste that adds depth to the steak kabobs. Modelo is brewed with a fighting spirit with high quality and distinctive styles of beer that are perfect for our kabobs today!

Why marinate meat with beer? The most important reason is beer tenderizes the meat. Secondly, you can bring in another dimension of flavor that is more rich and earthy. There is also research out there that supports that beer used in meat marinades can reduce carcinogens, which means reduce your cancer risk. Those are 3 pretty darn good reasons to crack open a beer when marinating meat.

Modelo Especial and Modelo Negra are eaily found on the beer asile in the fridge section. Look for Modelo 12 ounce bottles and cans. Don’t forget the fresh limes!

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The husband and I both played soccer when we were younger and are excited for Modelo to have such a big part in the soccer world.

While writing this, I’m reminded of an experience I had vacationing down in Mexico a few years back. USA and Mexico soccer teams were playing a big game against each other so we ventured out to a local bar to drink some cold cervezas while eating great food and watching the game. We had such a great time with the locals cheering on our teams. I can only imagine what it would be like to actually be at a big game like that. Such a blast!

 

The meat will marinate for 2 hours prior to grilling. You may also marinate overnight if you wish. In two separate bags, add your minced garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, cilantro, onion and of course, the Modelo. Chop your steak and chicken into large bite sized pieces and add to the bags. Match the chicken with Modelo Especial and steak with the Modelo Negra. However, you can switch around the beer used for the marinades. Use Modelo Especial for both possibly. You are the boss. Do whatever your heart desires.

Vegetables used for these Grilled Chicken and Steak Kabobs are also up to you. I used green bell pepper, red bell pepper, zucchini and cherry tomatoes today. Onions or mushrooms would be great swaps. Whichever vegetables you pick, chop into large bite size pieces and assemble onto the skewers with the meat.

 

Grilled Chicken and Steak Kabobs are pretty simple to make and you can use various vegetables. I have a few tips to making great kabobs.

  1. Use your Modelo marinade for flavor and tenderness.
  2. Soak the wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before using…. unless you want the skewers on fire (if using wooden skewers).
  3. Place the chicken kabobs on the grill 5 minutes before the steak kabobs. We want to make sure the chicken is cooked thoroughly and juices are running clear. The steak can have a pinch of pink.

Grilled Chicken and Steak Kabobs

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  • 1 pound chicken breast, thin cut
  • 1 pound sirloin
  • 1 small white onion
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce, low sodium
  • 6 ounces Modelo Especial
  • 6 ounces Modelo Negra
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 10 cherry tomatoes
  • 1 zucchini
  1. Wash vegetables and cilantro well.
  2. Dice garlic cloves and chop cilantro and onion.
  3. Grab 2 large Ziploc bags. In each bag, add 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 diced garlic, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/2 chopped onion, and 1/4 cup cilantro.
  4. Chop your chicken and steak into large bite size cubes. Add chicken into one bag and the steak in the other bag.
  5. Pour 6 ounces of Modelo Especial into the chicken bag.
  6. Pour 6 ounces Modelo Negra into the steak bag.
  7. Place bags in fridge and let marinate for 2 hours.
  8. Place the wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. (if using the wooden type)
  9. Chop your red and green bell pepper into large bite sizes pieces.
  10. Slice the zucchini.
  11. Assemble the skewers placing the vegetables between meat layers. Keep the steak and chicken on separate skewers because they have different cook times.
  12. Heat grill to a medium-high heat.
  13. Place the chicken skewers on the grill.
  14. Place the steak skewers on the grill 5 minutes after the chicken.
  15. Rotate every few minutes until chicken is fully cooked and juices run clear. Chicken will have a total cook time of 15 minutes. Steak will have a total cook time of 10 minutes.
  16. Serve with an ice cold Modelo on the side.

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The Fried Pickle Burger

Fried Pickle Burger

Fried Pickle Burgers with cornmeal fried pickles, a delicious burger sauce and a super moist burger patty. Add cheese and lettuce to complete the burger! While there may be a lot of ingredients that go into completing this amazing burger, it is easy to make and utilizes simple ingredients. Father’s Day is just a few days away and you know what dad wants? A monster sized, juicy burger with an awesome sauce and fried pickles for extra flavor.

Fried Pickle Burger

The Fried Pickle Burger is a collaboration from my husband and myself. I created the fried pickles and the hubby created the burger patties and they came together beautifully for the perfect burger. This recipe is easier to cook with two people helping out. One person to do the patties and one person making the fried pickles so everything comes out nice and hot at the same time.

The patty, sauce and fried pickles have so much great flavor that cheese and lettuce is really optional. I just feel better adding lettuce. Like eating a pinch of lettuce makes any difference in my health? I know there is no nutritional value. It is in my head.

Fried Pickle Burger

How about these fried pickles? The cornmeal might be something you are iffy about trying but it is absolutely delicious. The cornmeal coats the pickles fantastically and leaves the perfect crunch. The big trick for fried pickles is making sure your oil is right at 375 degrees. There is no guessing, use a thermometer to ensure you have the correct temperature. They will cook very quickly so keep an eye on them and remove the pickles right when you see they are getting golden brown. These pickles make a great appetizer and you can use our burger sauce recipe as a dip.

The burger sauce is something the uses ingredients you probably already have in your fridge and pantry. Just whisk it all together and makes a fantastic burger sauce, dip, sandwich spread and more. Really versatile and a must have recipe.

Fried Pickle BurgerMy husband pretty much does all the grilling these days so he was in charge of the burger patties and they turned out really good. Super moist! He says that the trick of these burgers is cooking on a high heat. Cook for 20 minutes and flip every 5 minutes. You can reduce the cook time since it is ground sirloin to make a medium to medium-well done burger patty and it will turn it out great.

Fried Pickle Burger

Fried Pickle Burger

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Fried Pickle Burger

Yields: 6 burgers

  • Fried Pickles
  • .5 cup buttermilk
  • 1 jar dill pickle chips
  • 1.5 cups cornmeal
  • .5 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • oil for frying
  • Burger Patties
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 2 pounds ground sirloin
  • 2 tablespoons A1
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • Burger Sauce
  • .5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Other
  • lettuce
  • 6 hamburger buns
  • cheese of choice
  1. Make your burger patties to begin. In a large mixing bowl, add sirloin and the rest of the burger patty ingredients together.
  2. Form into 6 large patties and place on a lined cookie sheet. You can even spread it out to make 8 patties because these are large.
  3. Let burger patties chill in fridge while your prepare everything else.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together all the burger sauce ingredients and place in fridge.
  5. On the stove top, add about 1 inch of oil to a large pan. You can use oil of choice. I have used vegetable and peanut oil and both work well. You will need a thermometer to make sure the oil is at 375 degrees.
  6. Drain the pickle slices. Pat dry.
  7. Grab 2 bowls. Add the buttermilk in bowl #1. Add cornmeal, cayenne, pepper and flour in bowl #2.
  8. Each pickle needs to be dipped in bowl #1 and then coated in bowl #2. Set coated pickles on a large plate. Repeat process until all the pickles are coated.
  9. In small batches, add the coated pickles to the pan with oil at 375 degrees. Cook around 2 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oil and place on paper towels. Repeat until pickles are all fried.
  10. Preheat the grill on a high heat, around 550 degrees. Trust me with the high heat. It will keep the burgers moist. Flip every 5 minutes for a total cook time of 20 minutes.
  11. Assemble your burgers. Add lettuce, a burger patty, cheese, burger sauce and fried pickles.
  12. Enjoy!