Week One: Mexican Stackups

I have had enough requests for recipes that I think the easiest way to do that is to post the ones that I have used for each week.  Here goes:

Week one : Mexican Stackups

Mexican Bean Stackups

(Servings: 6-8)

• 1 ½ pound ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• salt & pepper
• 2 cans small red beans, drained
• 1 can black beans, drained, opt.
• 2 cans Mexican style tomatoes
• 1 can tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 package taco seasoning mix, preferably Lawry's
• assorted toppings

1.  Fry ground beef and onion together. Salt and pepper to taste. Drain excess grease. Add beans, tomatoes (cut up large pieces of tomato), sauce and spices. Cook together for at least 20-30 minutes.  (I usually cook 2 hours or more)

2.  Serve over tortilla chips with a choice of toppings: grated cheese, chopped green onion, shredded lettuce, sliced olives, sour cream, guacamole, diced tomatoes & cucumbers, etc.