SLOPPY JOSE'S CHEESY BEEF AND RICE

1 lb. Lean Ground Beef
1/2 C. Onions, chopped
1 - 1.25 oz. Pkg. Taco Seasoning
1 - 15.5-16 -oz. Can Sloppy Joe Sauce
1 Pkg. Knorr Fiesta Sides Mexican Rice
1 C. Water
1/3 C. Sliced Black Olives
1 1/2 C. Shredded Four-Cheese Mexican Blend
1 1/4 C. Coarsely Crushed Tortilla Chips
1/2 C. Sour Cream
1/4 C. Thinly Sliced Green Onions, optional

Heat a large non-stick skillet or saute pan. Brown ground beef and onions until onions are tender, about 5 minutes; drain off excess grease. Sprinkle taco seasoning over beef mixture and mix in sloppy joe sauce. Stir in rice, water and sliced black olives. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to low and cook for about 7 minutes until rice is tender. Sprinkle shredded cheese over top; cover and continue to cook, for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle crushed tortilla chips over top. Garnish with dollops of sour cream and green onions sprinkled on top, if desired. Makes 4 Servings.

SPANISH FIESTA PAELLA W/ CHICKEN,
SHRIMP & SAUSAGE

1 5.6 oz package KNORR Fiesta side Spanish Rice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon paprika (I prefer "smoked" paprika, read the label on the bottle)
2 teaspoon dried oregano
to taste: salt and ground black pepper
2 lbs skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 2 inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow , white or red onion chopped (1/4 " dice)
1 red bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 lb chorizo sausage, casings removed and crumbled
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 16oz can diced tomatoes

Garnish: 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

Directions:
1. Cook Knorr Fiesta Side Spanish Rice according to package directions.
The rice will be cooked and ready to serve in no more than 10 minutes. When cooked, set aside and keep warm

2. While the rice cooks: In a medium bowl , mix together 2 tablespoons olive oil paprika, oregano, and salt
and pepper. Stir in chicken pieces to coat. Cover and refrigerate.

3. Meanwhile heat 2 tablespoons olive oil a separate skillet over medium heat . Stir in marinated chicken and onion..
Cook 5 minutes. Stir in bell pepper and sausage; cook 5 minutes. Stir in shrimp ; cook, turning the shrimp , until both sides are pink.
Add the diced tomatoes.. Adjust seasoning, if desired.

4. spread warm rice mixture onto a serving tray/dish or paella pan. Top with meat and seafood mixture. Garnish with chopped cilantro
or parsley.

CHEESY CHEDDAR & BEEF LASAGNA

1 lb. ground beef
1 package cheesy cheddar knorr pasta sides
1 jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce
1 bag of shredded Italian blend cheese
Optional- garlic, onions, peppers

Directions:
1. Follow directions and make the cheesy cheddar knorr pasta side

2. Cook ground beef up (sometimes I add onion, peppers and garlic!)

3. Lightly Grease casserole dish and put half of prepared cheesy cheddar knorr side in bottom, next add a layer of half of the cooked meat, next layer on some of the sauce, next layer on some of the shredded cheese and repeat all layers!

4. Bake in oven about 10-15 minutes or until cheese is all melted!

5. Enjoy!