197 with optional black beans for Recipes

extra lean ground beef (or ground turkey breast, or ground pork), onion, chopped (optional, if desired), taco seasoning, cooked rice (or 1 8.8-oz package 90 second microwaveable rice), sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (or pepper jack cheese), salsa, black beans (rinsed and drained , if desired) (optional), pickled jalapeno chili, chopped (optional, if desired), avocado, sliced (optional, for garnish ), cilantro (optional, for garnish ), sour cream (optional, for garnish ), tortillas (optional, for garnish )

beef shoulder top boneless blade steaks (i use top sirloin) or 1 1/2 lbs flat iron steaks (i use top sirloin), canola oil, chopped onions, chopped green sweet pepper, garlic cloves, minced, kidney beans (i mixed kidney and pintos) or 2 (15 oz) cans pinto beans (i mixed kidney and pintos) or 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained (i mixed kidney and pintos), chopped chipotle chile in adobo, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, undrained, water, drained (ha! fooled ya! don tsp drain. ,o), chili powder, dried basil, crushed, black pepper, shredded cheddar cheese (optional), sour cream (optional), chopped onions (optional) or scallion (optional), avocado , slices (optional)

ground beef, onion, finely chopped, fresh minced garlic, jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional or to taste), dried chili pepper flakes (optional or to taste), red kidney beans, undrained, corn niblets, drained, stewed tomatoes, undrained, diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained, spicy taco sauce (optional, i like to add it in!), beer, water (more if needed to thin) or 1 cup tomato juice (more if needed to thin), taco seasoning mix (try my kittencal s !), ranch-style dry salad dressing mix, black pepper, seasoning salt (optional) or white salt (optional), corn tortillas (cut into 1/4-inch strips, can use more ), sour cream, grated cheddar cheese

leftover vegetables (black beans, kidney beans, navy beans, baby lima beans, edamame, corn, hominy, etc), olive oil, onion (diced ), garlic (minced ), russet potatoes (diced ) or 2 sweet potatoes (diced), water, salt, beef bouillon granules or 4 tsp chicken bouillon granules, fresh ground black pepper, italian tomatoes (basil, garlic, and oregano with juice), worcestershire sauce (optional), whole kernel corn (optional), leftover cooked beef (optional) or cooked chicken (optional), cilantro (to garnish ) or italian parsley (to garnish)

tostadas (flat and crispy corn tortilla shells), cooked chicken (the frozen chicken breast strips work well here too), lettuce , from a bagged salad, tomatoes or 1 cup tomato, chopped, ranch salad dressing (or your favorite dressing), mexican blend cheese, shredded, avocado, peeled and cubed (optional), red onions or 1/2 cup sweet onion, chopped, refried beans (optional) or 1 cup black beans, drained (optional), black olives (optional)

red sweet bell peppers , roasted and skinned or 1 (7 oz) jar roasted sweet red peppers, drained, cooked garbanzo beans (about 1 1/2 cups dry or equivalent canned beans, rinsed well and drained) or 2 cups cooked garbanzo beans and 2 cups kidney beans, sliced green onion, chopped celery, capers, drained, garlic clove, minced, chopped fresh mint, not dried, olive oil (no substitution), lemon juice (or 3 tbsp combination of and vinegar) or 3 tbsp white wine vinegar (or 3 tbsp combination of and vinegar), salt, fresh ground black pepper, lettuce leaves (optional) or baby spinach leaves (optional)

fresh tomatoes, peeled & blended, olive oil, garlic cloves, ground chicken (optional) or 1 -2 lb pork (optional) or 1 -2 lb sausage (optional), red onion, diced, green peppers, diced, jalapeno, diced, black beans, drained and rinsed, corn, chicken stock, white rice, cooked, cilantro, roughly cut , some reserved for topping, green onions, diced, fat free sour cream

ground beef (or chuck or sirloin), dried cilantro (or a handful of fresh chopped cilantro), minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, ginger paste, fresh ground pepper (peppercorn medley), buns (1 for each patty), fresh minced onions (optional) or dried parsley (optional), salt (optional), canned black beans (small can, drained and rinsed ) (optional), prepared spaghetti sauce (optional) or pizza sauce (optional)

fresh lime juice (or more ), olive oil, apple cider vinegar or 1 tbsp any other kind vinegar, garlic powder, ground cumin, salsa, nonfat yogurt (optional) or 2 tbsp nonfat sour cream (optional), kidney beans, drained and rinsed (you can also use black or any other type of beans), avocado, diced, tomatoes, halved, cilantro, coarsely chopped, romaine lettuce or 5 oz butter lettuce, carrots, sliced, baked corn tortilla chips, very lean ground turkey, cooked with taco seasoning, basil, green onions or chives, chopped, toasted pepitas, black olives, low-fat cheese, shredded, jalapeno, seeded and minced

onion, chopped, bell pepper, diced, garlic cloves, minced, spicy hot v8, tomato puree, diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans with lime juice, drained, morningstar farms meal starters grillers recipe crumbles, ground pepper, soy sauce (optional) or 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce (optional), cumin (optional) or chili powder, as desired (optional), shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional), cooked elbow macaroni (optional)

bulk italian sausage, ground beef, green pepper, diced, onion, diced, garlic cloves, minced, chili peppers, seeded & diced (optional extra heat ), beef bouillon cubes, salt, ground black pepper, ground cumin, dry mustard, chili powder, curry powder, dried bay leaves, tomato paste, diced tomatoes , include liquid, ale (optional), kidney beans, drained & rinsed, black beans, drained & rinsed, diced green chilies

boneless skinless chicken breast, water, garlic powder, dried parsley, onion powder, black pepper, onion, chopped fine, garlic cloves, minced, olive oil, salsa, tomato soup, diced tomatoes with green chilies, with juice (or 1 can with chilis and 1 can without), black beans, drained and rinsed, chili beans, frozen corn (can substitute with canned corn), chili powder, cumin, sour cream (optional), shredded monterey jack cheese (optional) or cheddar cheese (optional)

red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, garlic clove, lemon juice (to taste), salt (or to taste), smoked paprika, cumin, black pepper, apricot preserves, olive oil, grated parmesan cheese (optional, leave out to make the dish vegan and lactose free) or 1 tbsp cotija cheese (optional, leave out to make the dish vegan and lactose free)

improvisational cooking - according to personal preference, adjust bean and or tomatoe amount to whatever degree, along with spices. make your food taste just the way you want it to taste, canned tomatoes, diced, black beans (or around 3/4 a small can), red beans (or around half a small can), garbanzo beans, loosely chopped swiss chard or kale (not packed), onion - diced, garlic clove - minced, water, corn (optionally frozen), salt, dried dill, black pepper, red pepper flakes, parsley flakes, chili powder, fresh time leaves, dried basil, cumin

ground beef, browned and drained, whole kernel corn, drained, whole stewed tomatoes with basil, dark red kidney beans, black beans, drained and rinsed, red beans, drained, mild velveeta mexican cheese, chili powder, hot mexican chili powder, yellow curry powder, red curry powder, garlic powder, ground black pepper, onion powder, cinnamon, seasoning salt (optional) or 1/8 tsp hickory bacon salt (optional)

olive oil, ham, cubed, onion, diced, garlic cloves (roughly chopped ), fresh parsley (roughly chopped ), green serrano pepper, red serrano peppers, catsup, pinto beans (with juices), white beans (with juices), black beans (with juices), redpack diced tomatoes (petite ), fire roasted diced tomatoes with garlic (optional), chicken stock (optional) or 14 oz beef stock (optional), red wine or 1 cup lager beer, two tsp olive salad or two tsp sliced pimento olive, i chili seasoning mix, black pepper, unsweetened cocoa powder, skinless chicken thighs, chili powder

fajita seasoning for chicken (recipe below), boneless skinless chicken breast , cut into thin strips, vegetable cooking spray, fresh lime juice, salt & fresh ground pepper, chopped fresh cilantro, shredded romaine lettuce, sliced green bell pepper, sliced red bell pepper, red onion, sliced into rings, shredded monterrey jack cheddar cheese or 1/2 cup mexican blend cheese, pinto beans (optional) or 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained (optional), roma tomato, diced, black olives, avocado, sliced, salad dressing (creamy cilantro lime dressing recipe below), chili powder (i love ancho or chipotle), ground cumin, mexican oregano, salt, chopped cilantro, sour cream, lime juice, granulated sugar, ground cumin, chili powder

oil, green onions (small) or 1 small white onion, chopped, jalapenos or 2 serrano peppers, minced, green bell peppers or 1 small red bell pepper, chopped, stalks celery, finely chopped, zucchini, finely chopped, carrot, finely chopped, black beans, drained and rinsed (reserve 1/4 cup of the beans), pinto beans or 1 (14 1/2 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed, diced tomatoes with green chilies, tomato sauce, frozen corn kernels, thawed, water, chili powder (use less if hot style ), garlic powder, cumin powder, salt, water, cilantro, finely chopped, lime , juice of, fat free sour cream (optional), guacamole (optional) or avocado, diced (optional), baked corn tortilla chips (optional)