Thatcher's Story

Thatcher's Story
I didn't want this to get lost in my list of posts, so I am creating a place so that everyone can easily access this link. Please read this touching story about baby Thatcher, our friends son who was born with a rare liver disease and is in need of a liver transplant. Jessie has worked closely with Brad for over 4 years and I became friends with her while working at WSA until I left last spring. Thatcher was born a month before Braden and this story really hits home for me. When I look at Braden I think about how incredibly lucky I am. This could just as easily be our him going through this. Jessie will most likely be the living donor for Thatcher and they are in need of our prayers! I promise you will be touched by reading this story. Thanks!

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Whats for dinner tonight

A couple of you have been kind enough to share some of your favorite recipes, so I thought I would share one of mine. I made it for dinner tonight and it has been one of our families fav's for a while. My Mom introduced me to the recipe and I fell in love with it since I LOVE any kind of Mexican dish! It is pretty easy, you should try it!

Burrito Pie

2 pounds of ground beef
1 onion chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 (2 ounce) can black olives, sliced (I omit these since Brad doesn't like olives)
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chili peppers
1 (16 ounce) jar taco sauce
2 (16 ounce) cans of refried beans
12 (8 inch) flour tortillas
9 ounces shredded Colby cheese

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes. Add the onion and garlic, and saute for 5 more minutes. Drain any excess fat, if desired. Mix in the olives, green chili peppers, tomatoes with green chili peppers, taco sauce and refried beans. Stir mixture thoroughly, reduce heat to low, and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
3. Spread a thin layer of meat mixture in the bottom of a 4 quart casserole dish. Cover with a layer of tortillas followed by more mixture, then a layer of cheese. Repeat tortilla, meat, cheese pattern until all the tortillas are used, topping off with a layer of meat mixture and cheese.
4. Bake for 20-30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is slightly brown and bubbly.

-Serve like a pie and garnish with sour cream, salsa, lettuce and tomato. If you dont like spicy foods, just omit the extra can of chilis. Enjoy!

4 comments:

carriehayes said...

mmm..sounds yummy! glad i'm going to the grocery tomorrow! thanks for sharing!!!

Lindsey said...

sounds great! ill have to try it out and let you know :) Thanks!!

Anonymous said...

Benita is fixin' this tonight!!!
Hope its as good as it sounds...
Thanks, Brian

Ashley said...

I made it this weekend and it was great! Thank you for the new recipe!