SUPER BOWL SLOSH

YUMMY MUMMY RECIPE
posted by guest blogger Jacqueline Schwenke
Door County, Wisconsin 4 kids (3 girls 1 boy)
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This recipe comes from my own kitchen, but my husband is the one who is the brains behind it. He has some sort of weird, secret talent for putting meat dishes together that are outstanding. Here's a bonus- if your kids are picky eaters, they may clamor for second helpings.

Know what attracts kids? Sugar..every time. Being the evil Mom that I am, I can add just a teaspoon of Molasses to just about any recipe and it won't end up making it sweet enough for a non-sweet eater to detect. Reason being: Molasses is a 'dark' sweetener. To some it tastes nearly burnt. Add it to recipes and you have not only a great seasoning, but it adds an attraction most people can't pinpoint, especially kids. Think it's terrible to add sweetener to dishes just so the kids will eat it? Check out the nutrient facts of molasses: It's a good source of B6, Potassium, Magnesium and Manganese. One tablespoon has 5% Iron and 4% Calcium. It's low in saturated fat, cholesterol and Sodium. You'll also find a little bit of Niacin and Selenium. There are 10.0 mg of Omega-6 fatty acid in one tablespoon as well. It gives pan browned (not fried) chicken strips a caramel flavor, puts a lovely browning on beef and is inexpensive. So, try Molasses next time you want to 'lure' your kids to eat well. I have mixed it with a little honey and real vanilla to make a delicious topping for carrots. When creating recipes of your own, or using recipes created by others, keep in mind that you can add or subtract as you wish. Just make sure you don't tamper with the integrity of the recipe (don't take out baking powder, etc)

Ingredients
2 pounds lean ground beef (such as ground sirloin- organic if possible)
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (can be omitted)
1/2 teaspoon Morton Nature Seasoning (in spice area)
1/8 teaspoon red pepper (can be omitted)
1 carton Beef Broth (you can buy low sodium if you'd like but buy it in the carton..not can)
1 16 or 24 ounce stewed tomatoes (if you wish use the seasoned type)
OR
1 can of Manwich
• lb Velveeta loaf (use Pepper Jack, Mexican Mild or regular. If you use the flavored leave out the red pepper above)
• Tostitos Plain Chips

Directions
Brown ground beef in skillet, drain grease if necessary. Add spices and 1 cup of beef broth. Simmer for 7 minutes. While beef is simmering cut Velveeta into small cubes. Add the tomatoes or Manwich to the beef, bring to a simmer. Turn heat off and add cheese cubes, stirring well. If mixture seems too thick, add more beef broth. Stir until all of the cheese has mixed with the hamburger and liquid. If you prefer, you can heat the tomatoes or Manwich in a large measuring cup and then add the cheese to that to melt and mix it, then add it to the beef.
Serve with Tostitos Chips (we use no salt) or it may be poured on top of Fritos with a dollop of sour crème added on top. If you have kids who can't manage the chips, this can be thickened with more cheese and spread on tortillas.
Go to www.kraftfoods.com for possible coupons for the Velveeta. While you are there, sign up for the email newsletter they send out- it’s great! ConAgra Foods (Manwich) doesn’t share coupons as often as other food companies, but they usually do have some on their site. www.conagrafoods.com