Dinner - Kev Style!

This Family Friendly Friday is FOOD!! I was on the blog of my buddy from college, Kev, and was reminded of two dishes that he makes that I love! They're really easy and good! I think I'll make them for my family soon! Here they are - feel free to try them out on your family sometime!!

KEV"S SPECIAL

1 pound of Ground Beef
1 Small Union
15 ounces of Tomato Sauce
6 Ounces of Tomato Paste
1 Cup of Water
2 Tablespoons of Sugar
2 Cloves of Garlic
1 teaspoon of Cummin
1 Teaspoon of Oregano
1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
1 Teaspoon Sal
1 cup of cooked rice
Bag of Fritos
Shredded Lettuce
Chopped tomato
olives
shredded cheese
and Ranch Dressing

Directions:
Brown ground beef and onion, drain. Add tomato sauce, paste, water, sugar, garlic and spices. Simmer for 40 Minutes Add rice and cook 5 minutes.

Serve over fritos topped with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, olives, grated chese etc. Top with ranch dressing.

Then follow that up with:

Chocolate Éclair Graham Dessert

• 9 graham cracker squares
• 1/2 cup cold 2% milk
• 1/3 cup instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1/2 cup whipped topping
• TOPPING:
• 1/2 square (1/2 ounce) semisweet chocolate
• 1-1/2 teaspoons butter
• 2-1/4 teaspoons 2% milk
• 1-1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions:

Cut graham crackers in half, making 18 rectangles. Place nine rectangles in an ungreased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pan; set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over graham crackers; top with remaining graham crackers.
For topping, in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and butter. Stir in milk, corn syrup, vanilla and confectioners' sugar. Spread over graham crackers. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

*ok, the dessert isn't Kev's exact recipe, but its pretty darn close. AND single Christian ladies... Kev is available and quite a catch I might add. Luv ya Kevie-pooh!!