We woke up to frost and weather in the 40s and 30s here in Texas and I knew it was the perfect time for oatmeal! But I didn’t want the instant kind & I also didn’t want to stand over the stove so I whipped some up using my Instant pot! Dang I love that thing! Let’s make oatmeal!
Ingredients:
2 cups of old fashioned rolled oats
3 1/2 cups of water
A pinch of salt
1/4 to 1/2 cup of brown sugar
Add ins (after cooking) butter, milk or half and half, heavy whipping cream, coffee creamer (trust me it’s good!), fruit, nuts, Er cups
Directions:
Add oats, water, salt and brown sugar to your pressure cooker and stir. Place lid on and make sure it is on sealing and set on porridge function for 6 minutes. Let it naturally release for about 15-20 minutes and then release rest of pressure and your oatmeal is ready! Add to bowl with your add ins.
This oatmeal was delicious and perfectly cooked. We loved it with the apples and pecans. Next time I’ll add bananas but the possibilities are endless! This is the perfect way to cook a larger portion of you’re cooking for a family and start their morning off with something warm and delicious! As always if you make this be sure to tag me on Instagram @severalpeoplesmama
Birria Tacos on Taco Tuesday! I think I timed this post perfectly. Except it’s the week of Thanksgiving. And while I do want you to make these tacos (like for real, they slap as those several people say) they are work and I wouldn’t suggest you make them this week. But definitely next week! So let’s make Birria Tacos!!!
Ingredients:
1 medium size beef Chuck roast and 2 beef shanks. Make sure you at least get the beef shanks with the bone. That helps with flavor. This was about 3 lbs of meat total.
6-8 dried chilies (I used Ancho and Guajillo, I couldn’t find Pasillo but I would use that as well.
1-2 Chipotle chilies in adobo sauce
1 clove crushed
3 tbsp of Mexican Oregano
3-4 bay leaves
1 pinch of ground cinnamon
1-2 tsp of onion and garlic powder
2 tsp of seasoning salt (I used Tony’s)
2 tsp of all purpose seasoning
1-2 tsp of black pepper
3-4 tbsp of beef bouillon (powder form)
2-3 cups of beef broth
1-2 cups of water
1 large carrot, cleaned and chopped in quarters
1 block of mozzarella cheese, shredded (don’t use the pre shredded stuff)
2 medium size white onions chopped
6-7 garlic cloves, minced
1 bunch of cilantro chopped
1-2 limes cut in wedges (optional)
1-2 tbsp of vegetable or olive oil
Corn tortillas
Directions:
Start by seasoning your roast and beef shanks with seasoning salt, garlic and onion powder, beef bouillon & all purpose seasoning. Set aside. Next cut open your chilies and remove seeds and stems. Place in a pot with enough water to cover and boil. After boiling for about 5 mins, turn off heat and let chilies steep in water for about 20 mins. While chilies are steeping set your pressure cooker on the sauté function. Add oil and sear your beef. Make sure to wear one at a time, you want brown not for the meat to steam. After searing turn off and return all the meat to the pressure cooker.
Remove chilies from water and add to a blender. Add 1-2 Chipotle chilies and 1 cup of water. Blend until it forms a paste/liquid. Strain over meat in pressure cooker with a mesh strainer so none of the skins that may have not blended well get added. To pressure cooker also add minced garlic, 1 onion chopped, more beef bouillon (I used about a tablespoon), carrots, oregano, pepper, bay leaves, clove, cinnamon, beef broth and enough water to cover the meat. Set pressure cooker on high pressure for 35 minutes. Once done let it naturally release which will take about another hour. Once all pressure has released, open the lid and you should have tender meat. Remove meat and shred in a boil. Taste your beef and broth and add additional seasoning if necessary. Skim fat from broth and add to a separate bowl.
To make the tacos dip the corn tortilla in the skimmed fat and add to a skillet on medium heat. Fry the tortilla for about 1-2 mins in the pan. Then add meat, cheese, onions and cilantro to one side of the tortilla and fold over. Once cheese is melted, flip taco and add more skimmed fat, these should be wet tacos. Add to a plate and then repeat with other tortillas. You can add more onions and cilantro if you like. Pour broth in a bowl and add onions and cilantro. Dip taco in broth and enjoy!
Because there were so many steps I made a video to accompany this post on Instagram. Make sure you are following me @severalpeoplesmama to watch the video on IGTV! If you make this please tag me, I love to see how you make it!
Hi y’all! I wanted to share a quick and easy alternative to the Velveeta and Rotel combo we always use when we want nachos! If you haven’t noticed a block of Velveeta is almost $8!!! I actually stopped buying the brand awhile ago and usual get the store generic brand but even that can get pricey. Enter White Queso which comes together easy and fast using only a few ingredients. You can also add whatever else you want to it to suit your tastes but I have included the basic recipe below. If you try this tag me on Instagram @severalpeoplesmama and let me know what you think!
White Queso
Ingredients:
One package of American white cheese (you can find this in the cheese section, but I wouldn’t suggest you get the individually wrapped slices)
One small can of green chiles
1/2. Cup of Half and Half or Milk
1-2 Teaspoons of diced tomatoes with green chilies (rotel) or diced tomatoes (optional)
1 teaspoon of taco seasoning (or add more to taste) You can also use salt to taste.
Directions:
Shred cheese or chop into little cubes. Spray pot and spoon you will be using to make the Queso, this will make for easier clean up. Add half and half or milk and warm. Add cheese a little at a time stirring in until melted. Add can of green chilies. Add diced tomatoes or rotel if using. I wouldn’t use too much as you want to keep this the milky white color. Add seasoning to taste.
And you’re done! Of course I’m extra so prior to adding the half and half I sauté a few chopped onions and a clove of minced garlic. I also add fresh chopped cilantro at the end. Feel free to add whatever flavors you want. The cheese used is not strong so it takes flavor really well!
Also a lot of you asked how I prepare my taco meat. It’s super easy and makes for a thicker consistency (similar to Taco Bell). I brown my ground beef then drain any grease. I think add a packet of taco seasoning (I use Aldi version) and half a pack of dry ranch dressing mix. I will add a tablespoon of so of water but I never add as much water as the package says. I will also add more taco seasoning/ranch seasoning to taste. It’s important you taste your food! You know #itsbetterwhenitsseasoned around here!!!
I hope you enjoy the recipe! And in the comments let me know what else quick and easy recipes you’d like me to make. I’ll also be adding the IGTV video as well (IG is making me trim it so I’m still editing ugh) My Cook Yo Meals FB group is coming soon and I look forward to all the fun we’re going to have over there!
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