Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Re-fried Beans (Crockpot)


















I LOVE re-fried beans. It has taken me a few tries....but I have finally figured out how to make them just the way I like them:-) They are delicious!!!!!!

I didn't use measurements....so bare with me on this. You might have to just play with the seasoning until you get it just the way you like it.

Ingredients:
Dried pinto beans (about 2 cups)
1/2 tbsp garlic powder
1/2 tbsp dried onion
1 tbsp chili powder
1/2 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp chopped jalapeno
2-3 cups of water

Directions:
Put beans into crockpot. Cover them with water. You want the water about 1/2 inch about the beans. Add all of your seasonings and stir. Cover and turn on high for 5-6 hours or until beans are tender. You might have to add water as they cook if they look like they are getting a little dry. Once the beans are tender, get a spoon and spoon out extra moisture(keep on the side in a bowl). Mash the beans with a fork...or potato masher...or heck, you could probably use a blender..lol. I used a fork which I am sure is the hardest way...but it worked! Once you have them all mashed up you can add back in the sauce that you took out...as need to get the right texture of the beans.

These are really yummy!!!! I am not sure my hispanic friends would approve...lol. I might be doing em' all wrong:-) But they ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!





Sloppy Joes

Who doesn't love sloppy joes??? YUM!!! I have always bought the can stuff....but tonight decided I would make my own. It's so easy...and is SOOOO much better than the can stuff. Try this...and you will never eat the can stuff again. Not to mention it's much healthier for you when not used from the can. The more processed the worse it is for you:-(

Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef (or turkey)
1 small yellow onion (chopped)
3/4 cup ketchup
pepper
1 1/2 tbsp mustard
1 1/2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
1 tsp garlic (dried)
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp BBQ sauce
1 tbsp vinegar (any kind will do)

Directions:
Saute onion for a few minutes in pan (with a bit of olive oil) and then add the beef. Cook until done...then drain grease and return beef to pan. Add in all remaining ingredients...stir...taste (you might need to tweek it a little to your liking). Simmer for about 15 minutes...serve open face on buns. Toast in oven with cheese on top. YUMMY!!!!!

I added a little BBQ sauce for flavor...but if you leave out the BBQ sauce it's more like the regular sloppy joe flavor.

Kids will eat these bad boys up! Hope your family enjoys these as much as we do!!!