Pocket Tacos

 

Pocket Tacos

1 packet Taco Seasoning

1 lb. ground beef

1/2 cup salsa

8 oz. cream cheese, softened

2 T. melted butter

1 cup shredded cheese

12- six inch tortillas

Heat oven to 350 degrees

Heat skillet and cook the ground beef.  Add taco seasoning.

In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer.  Add the salsa and blend until fluffy.

Lay each tortilla flat.  Spread 1/6 of the cream cheese mixture in the center.  Add a spoonful of seasoned beef then top with cheese.

Fold each tortilla burrito style over the filling to create a secure pocket.

Put on a baking tray and brush with the melted butter.  Bake for 15 minutes until golden and crisp.

Serve with more salsa or sour cream.

Surinam Beans and Rice

 Our son-in-law served his mission in the Caribbean, on a Dutch-owned island called Surinam.  They love spicy foods there and Brian learned to love spice.  This was one of their staple dishes.  Brian taught me how to make it.  You can make it as mild or hot as you wish. He is nice.  When he makes it for us, he tones down the heat.

Surinam Rice and Beans

Oil in large fry pan, heat and add:

1 onion, cut up

1 green pepper, cut up

Cook until softened. Add:

2-3 chicken breasts, cut up

2-3 hot dogs, cut up

Saute until the chicken is done.  Add:

Minced Garlic  Saute' all together.  Add Cayenne pepper to taste and soy sauce.  Cook.  Add:

2 cans undrained pinto beans

Cook all together.

Serve over hot rice.