Teriyaki Chicken

3-4 Chicken breasts, cut into 1/2" strips
1 onion, chopped
2-3 (more or less, depending on your taste) cloves of garlic, minced
1 Tbs. (or so) Sesame seed oil
1/2 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup brown sugar
Cooked Rice

Heat oil in a large skillet and add onion and garlic, sauteing for 2-3 minutes. Add chicken and cook through. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan combine the soy sauce and brown sugar and heat until boiling. Add soy sauce mixture to chicken mixture and mix to coat chicken completely. Let simmer for a few minutes. Serve over rice with steamed veggies and soy sauce on the side.

Tacos

1 lb. Ground Beef
1 package taco seasoning
Flour or corn tortillas

Toppings:
lettuce
cheddar cheese
chopped tomatoes
salsa
black beans
sour cream

Brown beef; drain. Add taco seasoning and prepare according to package directions. Scoop onto tortillas and add toppings as desired.

Tip: We like to fry our tortillas in hot oil until they are crispy - works with flour and corn!

Shepherd's Pie

1 lb. ground beef
2 cans vegetable soup
1 can green beans, drained
4 servings mashed potatoes (real or instant)
Cheddar cheese

Brown the beef; drain. Add the vegetable soup without the water and heat through. Pour into a casserole dish. Top with the green beans. Spread the mashed potatoes on top and top with cheese. Cook in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Enjoy!