Tater Tot Casserole

I got this one from a friend and it has since become a family favorite!  It's so simple to make and tastes yummy!!

1 package ground beef or turkey (about 1.5 pounds) season if you want , we use ground black pepper.  

1 can green beans
1 can whole kernel corn
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup shredded cheese (whatever is in the fridge..which for us, is usually Colby Jack)
1/2 cup French's french fried onions (original or cheddar flavor)
Tater tots

Cook meat and drain.
In a bowl mix meat, green beans, corn, cream of mushroom soup, french fried onions, and 1/2 cup shredded cheese. Spread evenly in a greased 8x8 pan.
Sprinkle remainder of cheese evenly over the top.
Cover entire casserole with tater tots.
Cook according to tater tot instructions.

My family likes a lot of tots, so sometimes I do duel layers.  It just depends on how many I have!

Spaghetti Sauce

I'm a sucker for Spaghetti.  My mom has alway's made a mean sauce.  She doesn''t really work off a recipe, but I asked for one and she gave me the basics.  She still likes her's with ground beef, I prefer ground turkey.  The turkey does give it a bit of a different taste, but it doesn't bother me.

What you need:
1 LB Ground Beef
1 Large Can Tomato Sauce
1 packet of spaghetti seasoning
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
2 tsp onion powder or onion salt

Brown beef in pan until no pink, drain.  Add Salt, pepper, onion powder, tomato sauce & Packet seasoning.  Simmer 30 minutes.

I think it's best the next day, but that's just me!

Everyone loves Goulash!!

To serve 6

1 lb-or a bit more ground beef

1/4 cup chopped onion

1/4 cup chopped green pepper or mushrooms or both

Salt and pepper to taste

1 large can tomato sauce, sometimes if I use too much macaroni, I need another medium can or medium can diced tomato

Elbow macaroni-use amount suggested on package for the number of servings you want - cook before adding

Brown the beef and the onion- seasoned with s/p

Add tomato sauce and green pepper

Add cooked macaroni-if you plan to bake it only cook macaroni about half of the time suggested

Either continue to cook on stove until ready to serve or freeze foe later.

If you plan to bake it, bake 350 degrees for about 30-45 minutes or until baked down.  If you do this, be sure not to cook it dry or you will have to add more tomato sauce.