Friday, July 31, 2009

Beefy Mexican Soup (EDITED)**

This one is originally a Hamburger Helper recipe. But it could be altered if you didn't want to use Helper. It would take a little time to get the spices right and of course you would have to add pasta. Have fun!

Beefy Mexican Soup

1 Pound Ground Beef or Turkey
1 Medium Onion, chopped (about ½ Cup)
¼ Cup Chopped Green (Bell) Pepper
1 Package Hamburger Helper mix for Chili Tomato or similar flavor because Chili Tomato is hard to find.  Chili Mac will work.
5 Cups Water
1 Teaspoon Chili Powder (or more to taste) **I use a tablespoon but that's just me.
½ Teaspoon Garlic Salt (or more to taste)
¼ Teaspoon Salt
1 16 oz. Can Whole Tomatoes (or can use chopped)
1 8 oz. Can Whole Kernel Corn
2 Tablespoons Sliced Pitted Ripe (Black) Olives

Cook and stir ground beef, onion and green pepper in Dutch Oven (large sauce pan) until beef is brown, drain well. Stir in Sauce Mix, water, chili powder, garlic salt, salt and tomatoes (with liquid). If using whole tomatoes, break up with fork. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Stir in macaroni (from boxed mix), corn (with liquid) and olives. Cover and cook 10 minutes longer. Garnish with corn chips, etc., if desired. Makes about 9 cups.

2 comments:

  1. Did you get this recipe from Mom? She used to make one from Hamburger Helper that my kids loved. She made it many times when they were at her house.
    I don't know where whe got it from.
    Froggy

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  2. Froggy, did you read the recipe? It calls for Hamburger Helper! :) Yes, I got it from Mom. She made it quite a bit. Bill loves it, so I make it sometimes.

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