Taco Soup

Prep:5 min.
Cooking Time:10-15 min.

1 lb. Ground Beef, browned and drained
1  46oz. Can Tomato Juice
1 can Corn, drained
1 pkg. Taco Seasoning Mix
1 can Kidney Beans, optional
1 can Olives, chopped, optional

Fritos
Grated Cheese
Sour Cream

Mix together all ingredients and heat through.  Put Fritos in the bottom of bowl, add soup, then put grated cheese and sour cream on top.

Enjoy!!

My Note:  I really enjoy this recipe, it has been in our family for as long as I can remember and I have great memories of eating it with my family growing up.  It is fun for the kids and still a great taste for the adults.  I also like to put a little hot sauce in mine to spice it up a bit.

I forgot to take a picture of this when I made it for dinner, so sorry and next time I make it I will repost this recipe with a picture. 

Best Sloppy Joes

My mom sent me this recipe and said it was the best Sloppy Joes she has ever had.  The person that gave her the recipe took it to a church function which is where my mom tried it and said it was definitely worth trying.  So... These are on my menu this week.  I will let you know what I think about them.

2 lbs. lean ground beef
1 T olive oil
1 large onion finely chopped
1 green or red bell pepper finely chopped
2 garlic cloves pressed
1 small can tomato paste
1 can Chicken Gumbo Soup adding one can water
1/2 cup ketchup
1 T. prepared mustard
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 T. worchestershire sauce
splash red wine vinegar
seasoning to taste (San Francisco's Chili Mix, garlic and onion powder, ground pepper and Lawry salt.

In a large skillet over medium high heat, add oil and meat to pan and begin to break it up. When almost browned, add seasonings and brown sugar. When browned, add vegetables and reduce heat to medium adding the Worchestershire sauce, vinegar, ketchup and cook for 5 minutes.
Add tomato paste, soup and water - stir to combine. Reduce heat to low, simmer and cook mixture for 30 minutes longer or until desired consistency.