hosted by Laverne Diede & Rhonda Fitterer
Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet
- 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 15-oz. can fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 1/2 cups corn, frozen or canned
- 1 4 oz. can green chilis
- 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder
- Salt
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and cook for 2 minutes, then add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, about 6 minutes, breaking up into small pieces; drain fat. Move beef to one side of skillet and add rice to the other side. Cook 2 minutes then add tomatoes, beans, corn, green chilis, cumin and chili powder. Season with salt and stir to combine, then pour chicken broth over mixture. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Top with cheese and cover to melt, about 2-3 minutes.
Million Dollar Cake
- 1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, undrained
- 1 package yellow cake mix
- 1 1/4 cups cold milk
- 1 package (3.4 oz.) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple, well drained
- 2 cups whipped topping
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Drain oranges and reserve liquid. Add reserved liquid to a liquid measuring cup and fill with water to measure 1 cup. Prepare cake mix according to package directions, using the juice and water mixture in place of the water called for on the box. Bake in two greased 9-inch round baking pans according to package directions. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire rack to cool completely. In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Stir in pineapple. Spread 1 cup between cake layers. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Beat in 1 cup whipped topping. Fold in the remaining topping. Spread on top and sides of cake. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight. Decorate with mandarin oranges prior to serving.
