Beef Enchilada Soup

 

 


 

 

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)
  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth
  • 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can (19 ounces) mild enchilada sauce
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 ounces) sweet corn, drained
  • 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
  • 2 packets (1 ounce each) taco seasoning mix
  • 8 sliced flour tortillas (1/4-inch strips.
  • Shredded cheese, sliced avocado, sour cream, taco seasoning (optional)

 

 

Directions:

Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. 
 
Add Ground Beef; cook 12 to 15 minutes, breaking into 1/2-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally.
 
Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.Transfer beef into 4-1/2 to 5-1/2-quart slow cooker; add all other ingredients. 
 
Cover and cook on HIGH 2 hours or LOW 4 hours until flavors are blended. Garnish soup with tortillas, cheese, avocado, sour cream and taco seasoning, as desired.

Ground Beef & Asparagus Pasta

 


 

 

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)
  • 3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup minced shallots (about 2 large)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

 

Cook pasta in salted boiling water 10 minutes or until tender. 

Add asparagus; continue cooking 3 to 4 minutes or until pasta and asparagus are tender. 

Drain well. 

Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot.

Add Ground Beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. 

Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; pour off drippings

Heat oil in same skillet over medium heat until hot. 

Add shallots and garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. 

Remove from heat. Add beef; toss to mix. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.

Combine beef mixture with pasta and asparagus in large bowl; toss well. 

Sprinkle with cheese.

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