Day 29: Mexico Joes

It has taco seasoning in it which right off the bat gets a, "yes please" from Paul. It also according to the directions is finished in like 10 minutes, so it gets my vote as well.

We decided to go to GG Bette's birthday party tonight and therefore were not home for dinner. I hadn't gone to the store for the ingredients yet, but I refused to give up this late in the game. We put the kids to bed, and I went to the store at 8pm. When I came home, Paul and I made Mexico Joes together.

We both tasted it, but clearly did not eat a sandwich as we had stuffed ourselves silly on party food. So, I'm not sure if tonight counts or not, but I did cook. I will either freeze it for a later time or make a dip out of it(see below). We cannot have them for lunch or dinner tomorrow because we are going up to the lake for the day :).

Mexico Joes(Serves 6)
1 lb ground round
1/2 cup frozen onion
4oz can chopped green chiles, undrained
8oz can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
hamburger buns

Step 1: Brown meat and onion until cooked(about 5 minutes).

Step 2: Add green chiles, tomato sauce, and taco seasoning. Stir constantly on med-high heat for 3-5 minutes.

Step 3: Serve on buns

Calories: 284 WW: 6 points

Kitchen Play by Play: Peyton(9months) could make this recipe. It is that easy, and it really was done in less than 10 minutes. It's my kinda recipe: no chopping, mincing, cutting, etc. Just opening cans and browning meat. I just realized though as I was typing the ingredients that I did screw up this easy as pie recipe. I used a 12oz can of tomato sauce which explains why both Paul and I commented on the thinness of the joe mixture. When I do eat it for real, I will top it with some pepper jack cheese and maybe a dollop of sour cream.

The finished product

The Verdict:
Nicole: A little runny for me, but to be expected since I added too much sauce. I thought it lacked the taco flavor, but that too could be a result of too much sauce. I think I would also simmer it for longer than 3-5 minutes to help the flavors meld. It was certainly edible, but it didn't knock my socks off. I give it a 3.

Paul- gives it a 3.25. " I'm typically a sucker for taco seasoning, but I couldn't really taste it. It comes up short as a sloppy joe substitute. Though, I would like it with a brick of melted Velveeta in it to be served as a dip with chips."