Sunday, September 11, 2011

Tex-Mex Lasagna

Tex-Mex Lasagna - Serves 8
Quick Fixes with Mixes

1 1/2 lb. ground round
1 tsp. jarred minced garlic
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed & drained
1 (8 oz) pkg. shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
2 Tbsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 (10 oz) can Ro-tel, drained
1 (8 oz) container sour cream
1 (16 oz) bottle chunky salsa
6 (10-inch) flour tortillas

1. Preheat oven to 425. Cook beef and garlic in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until beef crumbles and is no longer pink; drain.
2. Combine beef mixture, black beans, 1 cup cheese, and next 5 ingredients. Line a lightly greased 9x13 dish with 2 tortillas. Spoon 1/3 of beef mixture over tortillas. Repeat layers twice. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
3. Bake at 425 for 15 minutes or until cheese melts.

Ranch - Remoulade Dip

Ranch - Remoulade Dip - Makes about 1 1/2 cups
Quick Fixes with Mixes

1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Ranch dressing
1 large dill pickle, diced (about 1/2 cup)
1 Tbsp. country-style Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp. dill pickle juice

1. Stir together all ingredients until blended. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Serve with assorted precut vegetables. Store in refrigerator in airtight contained up to one week.