Mexican Dinner for a Crowd

Remove beans from liquid and mash in a bowl. Add a little liquid if too dry. Normally you would cook this mixture in a skillet with more bacon grease, but I don't do that. I just use the beans as is. If you don't want to cook beans, then it's okay to use canned, refried beans; they just won't taste as fresh.

Soften flour tortillas in microwave or a skillet (just heat gently). On each tortilla add some mashed beans, sour cream and grated cheese. Roll and place in 11x7 pan. Cover with more cheese and microwave until heated through. This makes them moister than cooking in an oven; we like them better this way.

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I like to serve the burritos on a bed of lettuce with diced tomatoes, onions and salsa on the top.

My mouth is watering as I write these recipes! Yum! Mexican food is a favorite. Do you feel the same way?

Finally, if I have a big crowd I make a Mexican Casserole.

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Mexican Casserole

1 lb. lean ground beef
2 ½ tsp. chili powder
¼ cup water
1 cup chopped green onion (white and green parts)
1 medium can stewed tomatoes
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 small package of cheese-flavored tortilla chips
1 can diced green chili peppers (sometimes I use jalapeno peppers)
1 can chili beans in sauce, undrained
1 - 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Brown meat, season with salt, pepper and chili powder. Add water and cook until dry.

Line 13x9 pan with tortilla chips. Layer rest of the ingredients in this order: soup, meat, beans, onions, tomatoes, peppers, cheese.

Bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees. Serve hot with lots of salsa.

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That pretty much gives you a lot of food for hungry guests. I also have chips and salsa on the side and sometimes make nachos by spreading chips on a large plate and covering with grated cheese, sliced jalapenos, diced onion, tomatoes and olives. I then cook in the microwave until the cheese is melted.

If you like tacos you may add your favorite recipe to this menu. Just be sure you've invited a big crowd to help eat all this food!

Hope you enjoy this feast. Any one of the three recipes makes a great dinner with a side salad. Since there are just two of us, I seldom make more than one recipe at a time unless I have guests.

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