Wet Beef Burritos

I think this recipe does a great job of mimicking El Charrito's wet burritos. It goes great with my spanish rice recipe, which is also similar to El Charrito's. Enjoy!

Serves 4

1 serving shredded beef taco recipe

1 can refried beans

8 flour taco or 4 flour burrito shells

2 cups beef gravy (jar or homemade)

2 tablespoons ground cumin

1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar

Preheat oven to 350. Combine meat and refried beans. Spoon meat mixture onto each shell and roll up. Place in a 13x9 baking dish in a single layer. Heat gravy and cumin on medium heat in a saucepan, until heated through. Pour gravy over burritos and top with cheese. Bake for 15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly.

Italian Pepper Beef over Rice

This is a very easy meal to put together. Feel free to add more vegetables to this dish. I usually do. Enjoy!

Serves 4
1 pound beef chuck steak or roast
1 can petite diced tomatoes
1/2 cup diced onion
1 cup diced bell peppers (I used red, orange and yellow)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dry basil
1 teaspoon dry oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Salt and pepper, to taste
3/4 cup beef broth
4 servings white or brown rice, cooked

Preheat oven to 295. Place meat in a roasting pan. Add vegetables and spices. Poor broth overtop. Cover and cook for 3 hours. Remove meat from sauce and increase temperature to 350. Shred with a fork, removing fat. Place back in sauce and cook, uncovered, for an additional 30 minutes. Serve over rice.

Stove Top Pot Roast

This is a very quick and easy recipe. Create a meal that tastes like you spent the whole day in the kitchen.

Serves 4

1 1/2 pound beef chuck steak - a chuck roast cut in half length wise, making it half as thick
Seasoned salt
Black Pepper
1 tablepsoon olive oil
4 cans beef broth or stock
3 tablespoons dehydrated minced onion
4 large carrots, cut into bite size chunks (I usually do more)
Salt and pepper
4 large potatoes

In a large pot, heat oil on medium-high heat. Rub seasoned salt and black pepper into meat. Place meat in pot and sear both sides until brown. Add broth, onion, carrots, salt and pepper to pot. Cover, bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 1/2 hours. Stir in potatoes and cook for an additional 30 minutes. Broth will naturally thicken. Enjoy!

"Bavarian Inn" Buttered Noodles

I love this dish. Now you can make it at home. If you want a more authentic recipe, buy Bavarian Inn Chicken Seasoning the next time you are in Frankenmuth. Enjoy!

Serves 4

1  16 oz package Reames Homestyle Egg Noodles - available in your grocery freezer section
10 chicken bouillon
1 tablespoon Bavarian Inn chicken seasoning, if available
dash black pepper
2 cups crushed saltine crackers
1/4 cup butter

In a large pot, bring 10 cups water, bouillon, seasoning and black pepper to a boil. Add noodles and cook uncovered for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally (ignore directions on package). In a frying pan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in cracker crumbs and cook until they are golden brown. Remove from heat. Drain most liquid from noodles. Top with cracker crumbs and serve immediately.

Oven Baked Ribs

This recipe is perfect for putting in your oven and leaving for hours. They will fall apart when you eat them. Delicious!

Serves 4
1 pound western style pork ribs
1/4 cup rib rub
favorite barbecue sauce

Preheat oven to 250. Place ribs in a roasting pan and massage in rib rub. Cover and cook for 3 1/2 to 5 1/2 hours. Remove from oven, drain off fat and slather with barbecue sauce. Place in oven, uncovered, for 30 more minutes. Enjoy!