Yucatano Deliciosa

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This was a favorite on the mission.  Sister Chapman would sometimes make it when she and President would have the missionaries over to the mission home for some good home-cooking.  It is so easy and you can multiply it to make loads!  I had forgotten about this recipe until recently and was so excited when I happened upon it again!  I made a few variations, but this one is another Sister Chapman winner.  It looks intimidating with the list of ingredients, but most of them are ones you'd already have around the house.

{What you need}

2 pounds lean ground beef

1 15oz. can crushed tomatoes

4 cups water

4 teaspoons sugar

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 large onion, diced

3 teaspoons garlic powder

2 teaspoons oregano

1 1/2 teaspoon cumin

1 1/2 cups uncooked rice

1 can black beans

1 can kidney beans

1 can garbanzo beans

Fritos

sour cream

shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Combine all of the ingredients in a pot except the beef, onion, and 3 cans of beans.  Simmer with lid on for 20 minutes.  While that is cooking, brown the ground beef and onions.  Add the beans the last five minutes of simmer time.  When the rice is cooked add the beef and onion to the pot.  Serve hot on chips with sour cream and cheese.

Other topping ideas:

lettuce

chopped tomatoes

chopped green onions

chopped black olives

Ranch dressing

Spinach Mushroom Omelette

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Fast. Healthy. Delicious! John was sick one night and didn't have a huge appetite so we thought we'd go with a lighter dinner and this hit the spot for both of us. We LOVE mushrooms and spinach so we put in more than this recipe calls for. I thought I'd leave it basic for those of you who aren't major cravers like us. If you are then by all means, heap it on! We served this with grapes and english muffins. Sooo nummy.

{What you need}

6 eggs (or egg whites if you're going light)

10 mushrooms sliced

1/2 cup frozen spinach

1/4 cup milk (or water if you're going light)

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 cup grated mozzarella cheese (or swiss if you're going heavy)

salt and pepper to taste

Drizzle a little olive oil in a non-stick frying pan and heat. Place sliced mushrooms in one layer in the pan, do not crowd. Saute for about 7 minutes or until golden brown. Add frozen spinach, crumbled around the pan. Saute for an additional 5 minutes or so. In a separate bowl whisk together eggs, milk, nutmeg and onion powder. Pour egg mixture into frying pan and fold until almost fully cooked. Add cheese very last. Season to taste with salt and pepper.