Fritoes and Rice

I have certain recipes that I call "poor man meals" because they are inexpensive to make. This is one of those. Don't let that name deceive you, this is pretty darn good and has impressed many people.

What you will need:

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes
brown rice
1 bag fritoes
salt
pepper
onion powder
garlic powder
cheddar cheese

Cook rice according to package directions. Brown ground beef. Add diced tomatoes and seasonings to taste. Let simmer until tomatoes have broken down and sauce has thickened.

To serve:

Place a handful of fritoes in bottom of a bowl, top with rice (this is a protective coating so fritoes don't get soggy too fast), add beef/tomato mixture and then top with grated cheese.

This is my attempt to show you the layers. I used a glass bowl so you could see, but I didn't take into account that the heat from the sauce would cause so much condensation on the side of the bowl. Just realize that you don't add water to the dish. :)

Taco Soup

This recipe is super easy. Just open and dump in a pot.

Here is what you will need:

1 can corn w/ liquid
1 can chili
1/2 onion, chopped
1 pkg. taco seasoning
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 can tomato sauce
1 can sliced olives, drained


Dump all ingredients in a sauce pan. Heat until onions are tender. Serve with tortilla chips, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and french bread.