Sweet Salsa Dump Chicken

Ingredients
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
8 ounces apricot jam
12 ounces salsa

1 1/2 lbs chicken breats

Directions

• For immediate cooking: Pre-heat oven to 350°F Place all ingredients into a large baking dish, turn chicken to coat.


• Bake until chicken juices run clear (45-60 minutes for chicken pieces, or 20-30 minutes for chicken breasts).


• For freezing: Place all ingredients into a 1 Gallon freezer bag.

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• Take the bag out of the freezer the night before


• Preheat the oven to 350°F Empty the contents of the bag into a large baking dish and bake until the juices run clear (45-60 minutes for chicken pieces, or 20-30 minutes for chicken breasts).

Pork Burritos

2 lbs Pork Tenderloin

1 Can Coke

1 Bottle LaVictoria Taco Sauce

1/2 Cup Brown Sugar

Combine all ingredients in Crock Pot. Cook on High for 4-5 hours.

Combine Pork, Lettuce and Cheese in Tortillas. Enjoy.

Veggie-Loaded Meatballs

1 lb Lean or Extra-Lean Hamburger
1 1/2 lbs Lean Ground turkey
2 eggs
4 large carrots, finely shredded
1 large potato, finely shredded
1 large onion, very finely chopped
1 rounded cup bread crumbs
1/2 C Worcestershire Sauce
1/3 C ketchup or chili sauce
1 T. seasoning salt
1 t. black pepper
1 T. parsley flakes
1 T. minced garlic
1 t. red pepper flakes (optional)

400 degree oven, appr. 30 mins.

(Put on sterile rubber gloves if you don't like getting your hands yucky)
Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl, squishing between your fingers, until everything is well incorporated. Meat mixture will be quite moist, but should still hold together. Form 1-1/2 to 2" diameter balls by rolling in the palms of your hands. Place close together on foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for approximately 30 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted into meatball in the center of the pan registers safe for fresh turkey (180 degrees.)

Label: To thaw or warm, place in foil packet in warm oven (300 - 350 degrees) while you fix the rest of your dinner. If you're in a hurry, place freezer bag in microwave on medium power, turning frequently, until heated through. Remember to unzip one edge of the bag so it won't explode. [NOTE: not good in crock pots for extended periods. They dissolve.]

These meatballs are great served alone, (put toothpicks into the center to make it fun for your little ones to eat), or with marinara sauce over pasta, or with stroganoff sauce (1 can Campbells cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 C milk, 1/2 C sour cream) over egg noodles or mashed potatoes.

Note: To lower fat content, use 4 egg whites instead of two whole eggs. Use oatmeal instead of bread crumbs. Increase the amount of ground turkey and decrease the amount of beef. Use low or no-fat sour cream.

Beef Broccoli Pie

BEEF BROCCOLI PIE

2 lbs ground beef
1 chopped onion (med)
3 Tbls flour
1 beaten egg
8 oz softened cream cheese
1 1/2 tsp salt
pepper to taste
1/2 tsp garlic salt
2 pkgs Crescent rolls
10 oz. Pkg frozen broccoli
6-8 oz shredded Monterey Jack, Mozzarella or Cheddar Cheese

Brown ground beef with onions; drain off fat. Stir in flour, salt, garlic salt and pepper. Add milk and cream cheese; cook and stir till mixture is thickened and smooth. Add a moderate amount of hot mixture to beaten egg; return to mixture in skillet. Cook and stir over medium-heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until thick. Stir in well-drained, cooked broccoli.

Unroll one package of crescent rolls. On floured surface, lay dough down forming a 12 x 7-in rectangle. Seal edges and perforations together. Roll to a 12 inch square and fit into a 9 inch pie dish; trim the edges. Spoon meat mixture into shell.

Layer shredded cheese or sliced cheese so that it covers the meat mixture. Roll second package of crescent rolls into 12 inch square as before. Place over filling. Trim and seal edges with fork; cut slits for escape of steam. Brush top of pie with a little extra milk.

Bake in 350 degree oven for 40 minute If pastry browns too quickly, cover with foil for the last 20 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Sloppy Joes

8 portions lean ground turkey/hamburger
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 red onion, chopped
2 can (8 oz) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
2 tsp chili powder
Dash of hot pepper sauce
8 buns

DIRECTIONS 1. in a large skillet, combine ground meat, black pepper and onion. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the meat is no longer pink.2. Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, barbecue sauce, chili powder and hot pepper sauce. Simmer for about 10 min over low heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture has thickened.3. Serve on a bun.

This is one of my family's favorites. Hope you enjoy!
Heather G.

Label: Thaw and warm. Lettuce makes a great addition to your Joe if you'd like.