Brisket Sliders

INGREDIENTS:
2 lbs. beef roast {chuck roast}

1 onion, chopped (I only used half)
2 cans Rotel
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 tsp. cumin

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place all ingredients in a crockpot and cook on low for about 6-8 hours.
2. Shred the beef and serve!

I usually serve it on buttered, toasted sliders, topped with BBQ sauce... so yummy! It's also good on flour (or corn!) tortillas with a little guacamole and shredded cheese.

Upside Down Taco Pizza

INGREDIENTS:
1 lb ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
1 1/2 cups of shredded cheese (I just used the whole bag of Mexican blend, 2 cups)
1 box JIFFY corn muffin mix
Optional: jalapenos, black beans, corn

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Brown meat in pan; drain fat
3. Stir in taco seasoning and 3/4 cup water; let simmer 5 minutes
4. In a separate bowl, mix the corn muffin mix according to package
5. Remove meat from stove and pour into an 8x8 baking dish
6. Cover with cheese
7. Layer any optional  toppings
8. Take the corn muffin mixture and layer over cheese
9. Cook for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.

*Recipe from Pearls, Handcuffs, and Happy Hour

Spaghetti Pie

INGREDIENTS:
8 oz Spaghetti, cooked (about 1/2 a package)
2 Large Eggs, whisked
1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese, divided
1 Lb Ground Beef
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
1/2 Tsp Salt
1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 Tsp Onion Powder
1 16 Oz Jar Marinara Sauce
1 Cup Ricotta Cheese
1/2 Tsp Italian Herbs
1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese, grated

DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Place the cooked spaghetti in a bowl and coat with 1 tbsp of olive oil.
3. Combine the eggs and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese in a bowl. Add mixture to the spaghetti and mix.
4. Place the spaghetti mixture into a greased deep-dish pie plate and spread to make a “pie crust”.
5. Heat 1 Tbsp of oil in a sauté pan over medium heat and cook the ground turkey, salt, garlic and onion powder for 5 minutes or until the meat is cooked through.
6. Pour the marinara sauce over the meat and stir to combine.
7. In a bowl stir the Ricotta cheese, the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese and Italian herbs to combine.
8. Spread the Ricotta/Parmesan cheese mixture over the pasta, then layer the marinara mixture and finally, top with 1 cup of mozzarella.
9. Place dish on a sheet pan and bake for 30 minutes.
10. Cool, cut into wedges and serve.

**recipe from Weelicious

Fiesta Pie

INGREDIENTS:
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 cup quick-cooking grits
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 large eggs, lightly beaten, divided
3/4 lb lean ground beef
1 package taco seasoning mix
1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese, divided
2 Tbsp milk
Optional Toppings: tomatoes, bell peppers, jalapeños

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Cook grits according to package, add garlic powder
3. Combine flour and cheddar cheese; stir into grits.
4. Stir 1 egg into mixture until well blended
5. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 9-inch pie plate; press with back of spoon to form a shell; set aside.
6. Cook ground beef and taco mix in a large skillet until meat browns; drain.
7. Spread meat mixture into pie shell
8. Top with 3/4 cup Monterrey Jack cheese
9. Combine 2 eggs and milk; pour over pie
10. Add toppings of your choice, optional
11. Bake at 375 for 25 minutes
12. Remove from oven; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Monterrey Jack cheese
13. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing

Beef and Cheese Foldover

INGREDIENTS:
1 lb ground beef
1 onion, chopped (I only use half)
garlic powder, to taste
salt & pepper
1 cup frozen corn
1/4 cup ketchup
2/3 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce
1 pie crust
cooking spray
1 cup Mexican style shredded cheese
1/2 tsp parsley flakes
Optional Toppings: salsa, sour cream

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 375. Grease a cookie sheet with cooking spray and carefully unroll the dough in the center.
2. Chop the onion.
3. Season the beef with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, to taste
4. Add the onions and cook until no longer pink.
5. Meanwhile, combine the barbecue sauce, ketchup, and corn in a large bowl.
6. Drain the ground beef and stir into the bowl.
7. Spread the beef mixture into the center of the dough, allowing room for you to fold the edges up around the sides.
8. Bake for 20 minutes, spread with cheese, and bake for 5 more minutes.
9. Sprinkle with parsley flakes.