BEEF-STUFFED SOPAIPILLAS

This recipe came from Taste of Home Contest Winning 2006 pg. 124
https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/beef-stuffed-sopaipillas

We all loved!

We put the sauce on top instead of inside.  Had enough left over for about 2-3 more.  We thought this mixture would make good nachos as well.

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup evaporated milk
• 1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
• Additional oil for frying
• FILLING:
• 1 pound ground beef
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

• SAUCE:
• 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt and baking powder. Stir in water milk and oil with a fork until a ball forms. On a lightly floured surface, knead dough gently for 2-3 minutes. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes. Divide into four portions; roll each into a 6-1/2-in. circle.

In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry circles, one at a time, for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the salt, garlic powder and pepper. In a large saucepan, combine the soup, broth, chilies and onion powder; cook for 10 minutes or until heated through.

Cut a slit on one side of each sopaipilla; fill with 1/2 cup of meat mixture. Top with cheese. Serve with sauce. Yield: 4 servings.

HOW TO COOK A CHICKEN IN A CROCK POT

It is best if you cook chicken breast from fresh rather than frozen (according to Kate Penhallegan).  Put 1/2 cup stock to every pound of chicken.  Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder.  Garlic salt is good as well.  Cook for 6-8 hours.  Take out breasts and either shred or cut into chunks.

https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/slow-cooker-chicken-recipe/

PUT-IT-ON-ALLTHETHINGS CILANTRO RANCH DRESSING

https://www.blessthismessplease.com/put-it-on-allthethings-cilantro-ranch-dressing-and-sauce/

Jenn made this dressing when we were in Washington.  It was so delish!  We were dipping it with Taquitos.  Would be good on salad, burritos, quesidallas, burgers etc.

Put-It-On-Allthethings Cilantro Ranch Dressing And Sauce

Makes 2 cups

• 1 cup bottled salsa verde
• 1 (0.4 oz) packet buttermilk ranch dressing mix (or the homemade equivalent)
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic, about a clove
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons sugar or honey
• Few shakes of your favorite hot sauce (optional)

1. Add all the ingredients to the jar of your blender and blend until smooth. Store in a covered air-tight container in the fridge for up to a week (a mason jar works great for this!). Enjoy on everything.

DIFFUSER BLENDS

WINTER
(liked)
3 grapefruit
3 douglas fir
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(loved)
2 balance
1 holiday joy
1 frankincense
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(smells like a fresh tree)
2 balance
1 holiday joy
1 frankincense




EVERYDAY
(refreshing)
6 wild orange
2 clary sage

ENERGIZING (good if you have a headache)
lime
spearmit
wild orange