Skinny{er} Pork Burritos with Green Sauce

This recipe came from my sister in law.
It is highly addictive!
My husband, who hates Mexican food, even Cafe Rio {Gasp!}, had seconds!
{Could be made Gluten-Free if eaten as a lettuce wrap!}
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3-4 lb pork roast

1 can Pepsi {diet works great and lowers calories considerably}

1 Tbsp onion soup mix 

Large can green enchilada sauce {Las Palmas brand has 25 calories per 1/4 cup}

1 tsp salt

1/8 tsp pepper

2 tbsp taco seasoning 

1 can low sodium black beans, lightly drained

Cilantro, washed and chopped

Cooked brown rice, optional 

Whole wheat tortillas 

Shredded cheese {i used low fat mozzarella} 

Low fat sour cream {plain Greek yogurt works great!}

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Put roast in crockpot with 1 can Pepsi and 1Tbs. onion soup mix. Cook on high till done and easy to shred, about 4-6 hours. 

Remove most liquid from crockpot and shred pork.
Add 1 cup of green chili enchilada sauce, salt, pepper, taco seasoning and black beans.
Mix together and cook for 30 minutes longer.
Add cilantro and make in to burritos using cooked rice, shredded cheese, sour cream, extra enchilada sauce, or anything else you like!

Chicken Chop Salad

Romaine lettuce, rinsed and cut in to bit sized pieces
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken, seasoned and grilled {i marinate my chicken in fat free Italian dressing for 2 hours prior to grilling}
1 bunch of cilantro, washed and chopped
3-4 green onion stalks, washed and diced
1 green pepper, washed, de-seeded and diced
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
3-4 roma tomatoes, washed and diced
1 cup frozen corn {rinse in hot water to defrost}
Shredded cheese
Ranch
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You can either let everyone put what they like on their own salad, or mix it all together in a large bowl!

Easy Bean Dip

3 cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 white onion, diced small {purple onion can be used}
1 medium green pepper, diced small
1 large can of diced tomatoes with green chilies {I used Ro Tel} {6 fresh tomatoes may be used}
7-8 oz Catalina dressing
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Mix all prepared ingredients in a medium size serving bowl.
Serve with tortilla chips

Knock-off Wendy's Chili

2 lbs extra lean hamburger
3 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced {green pepper is a must!}
2 cans kidney beans, drained
2 cans petite diced tomatoes
1 small can tomato sauce
1/2 tsp basil
1/8 tsp garlic salt
1/8 tsp onion salt
2-3 dashes of cumin {optional}
1 tsp cinnamon
4 tbsp brown sugar
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In a large pot, cook onion and green pepper in oil for 2-3 minutes.
Add hamburger and cook till almost done.
Add beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce and all spices except cinnamon and brown sugar.
Simmer for 10 minutes with lid on.
Add cinnamon and brown sugar.
Mix well.
Continue to simmer with lid on for another 10 minutes.
Serve with cheese and sour cream.
{great on baked potatoes!}

The Ultimate Thanksgiving Green Beans

I didn't grow up with green bean casserole and I have never learned to like it as an adult. 
I grew up with sauteed onion and bacon in my green beans! 
As Racheal Ray would say, "Yum-O!"

1/4 cup butter
1 small onion, diced
1 lb. bacon, cut up into small pieces
4-6 small cans green beans, drained
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Melt butter in a lrg. pot.
Add bacon and cook till browned and crispy.
Add onion and cook till clear.
Once onions are clear, add in the green beans.
Simmer covered 10-15 minutes.

Brown Sugar Baked Beans

This recipe came from my sister in law as well...
They take some time, but it's cooking time, and they are SOOO worth it.

One extra large can baked beans {i use vandecamps}{take pork out}

1 cup ketchup

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 Tbsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. dry mustard

1 large onion, diced very small {if you have a food processor, use it}

1/2 pkg. bacon, cooked

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Add first five ingredients to a 9X13 baking dish and mix well.

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Dice onion as small as you can get it, almost till it's minced.

Fry bacon and dice as small as you can get it.

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Add onion and bacon to the bean mixure and mix well.

Cover in tin foil and bake at 200 for 3-4 hours.

{this could be done in a crockpot, as well, cooked on low for 6 hours.}

Shredded Beef Tacos

2.5 lbs. Beef Roast
1-14.5 oz. can tomatoes
1 cup beef broth
2 clove garlic, minced
1 Sm. onion, diced
1 Sm. can diced green chilies
1/2 bunch cilantro
1-14.5 oz. can green enchilada sauce
1/2 tsp.salt
1/4 tsp pepper {more salt and pepper to taste if needed}
1 can pinto beans drained
1 can corn drained

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Put all ingredients in crock pot.

Let simmer all day.

When complete remove beef and shred.

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Serve on tortillas with salsa, sour cream, lettuce, cheese, and avocados.