Caitlin and Carson spent Christmas and the following week in Rocky Mount with Carson's family, so we celebrated Christmas with them on Christmas Eve. We had a Nelson favorite---Tacoritos-- for dinner. David's family used to eat these at a restaurant they frequented when they lived in Colorado and Barbara asked to have the recipe. It has become an "always" food when the family gets together. I've included the recipe below with my own little twist.
This will be a post full of pictures of THIS sweet
girl---so sorry in advance.
Shannon and Bill gave Eve this wonderful Pottery Barn chair---she looks
SO cute in it, don't ya think?
My
parents gave Carson this pistol--this was one of our favorite memories
from the holiday! My Dad had owned this for years, but had only fired it
once or twice. He wanted to give it to Carson, but was worried it may
be loaded or something----so he took it up into his attic and fired
it---just to see what would happen. IT WENT OFF---IN HIS ATTIC!!! When
he told us this, we all just cracked up.
Josh never wants to smile in pictures anymore---but I LOVE this photo---
a captured moment!
When
Joshua and I went to the Panther's game in October, he bought this
shirt for Eve--neither of her parents care a bit about the Panthers, but
her Uncle Josh does, so she can wear it for him!
Shannon and her family were here for Christmas this year---and my sister Jennifer, too.
My nephew, Nathan with Eve.
My mom with Eve
My daddy with Eve
Caitlin wanted a macro lens for her camera----which is just like my camera, so it would fit if I ever needed it......very nice!
Here are the Tacoritos and the recipe(s). Mmmmmmmm, cheeeesy!
Nelson Family Tacoritos
meat mixture:
1 lb. ground beef (or you could use turkey)
1 T. chili powder
1/2 t. garlic powder
salt & pepper to taste
1 chopped onion
(I don't measure the spices---but these are the measurements from the original recipe)
sauce mixture:
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 can water
1/2 t. oregano, sage, cumin each
2 - 4 T. chopped chili or jalapenos
filling:
shredded lettuce
grated cheese
diced tomatoes
refried beans
Burrito sized flour tortillas
Brown onion and meat with spices until meat is tender. Simmer 30 minutes.
While the meat is simmering, mix soup, water and spices in a sauce pan. Simmer until meat is finished. Place a layer of beans & 1/2 c. meat mixture in the center of a flour tortilla. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and a bit of sauce. Close tortilla and place seam down in a casserole dish. Pour sauce over tacoritos and bake on 350 for 15-20 minutes. Top with remaining grated cheese and bake until melted.
Serve with guacamole and sour cream.
Lately, I've been changing the meat to this recipe below. I make this recipe and use it in several recipes. It's a great starter to all things Tex-Mex.
Crockpot Spicy Beef (or Chicken)
2 lb. Boneless Beef Chuck (or chicken)
1/4 c. Salsa verde
2 cloves minced garlic
1 bunch chopped cilantro
1 medium onion, chopped
1-2 fresh jalapenos, seeded & chopped
2 t. chili powder
1/2 t. cumin
1/2 t. salt
Place the meat in the crockpot. Mix all other ingredients together. Pour the mixture over the meat and toss until well coated. Cook on low 6-8 hours or high 4 hours.
I always have extra meat, so I'll make tacos one night---or put it in the freezer for another meal in the future.
YES---the kids STILL get pajamas on Christmas Eve---this is the only gift they get to open.
And then, the obligatory picture with Santa's cookies---and yes, we give him a bottled Coke---we are THOSE people. I think he must be tired of milk by the time he gets down South....and he likely needs the caffeine.
AND, of course, the silly picture---I love that my 20 year old isn't too old for this!
Thanks for checking in--I have another post in the que---I'm just going crazy! ;D Have a great day!!
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