Mommy Do-It-All Weekly Menu

With all the new crock pot sensations hitting Facebook, I've been dying to dig out my crockpot!! Cooking with your crock pot can make your day more enjoyable because you know dinner won't be a hassle when you get home, and it also can give extra time in the evening to spend with your precious family!! Here's my menu for the week with links to the recipes! Maybe you can get some ideas to help you with your Weekly Menu!! ENJOY!! :-)

MONDAY - Bacon Ranch Chicken http://crockpotgirls.com/recipes/main-dishes/chicken/bacon-ranch-chicken/

TUESDAY - Drunken Roast http://crockpotgirls.com/recipes/main-dishes/beef/drunken-roast/

WEDNESDAY - Pork Chops in Tangy Gravy http://crockpotgirls.com/recipes/main-dishes/pork/pork-chops-in-tangy-gravy/

THURSDAY - Beef Stroganoff with Cream Cheese http://crockpotgirls.com/recipes/main-dishes/beef/beef-stroganoff-with-cream-cheese/

FRIDAY - Let's face it ... I am REFUSING to cook this day!! LEFTOVERS!!!!!

SATURDAY(a.k.a GAMEDAY) - Taco Soup (My own recipe - go below if you want it!! AND, for dessert, Chocolate Lava Cake http://crockpotgirls.com/recipes/dessert/chocolate-lava-cake/

Try out one or all of these great recipes this week!! I hope it will make your life easier and your time with your kiddos less stressful!! Can't wait to try them myself!!

Taco Soup

• 2 pounds ground beef ( I use chicken breasts sometimes)
• 2 cups diced onions
• 2 (15 1/2-ounce) cans pinto beans, drained
• 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can pink kidney beans, drained
• 1 (15 1/4-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
• 3 (14 1/2-ounce) can rotel tomatoes (or 1 large 28 oz can)
• 2 (4 1/2-ounce) cans diced green chiles
• 2 (1 1/4-ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 (1-ounce) package ranch salad dressing mix
• Corn chips, for serving
• Sour cream, for garnish
• Grated cheese , for garnish
• Chopped green onions, for garnish
Directions - Brown the ground beef or chicken and onions in a large skillet; drain the excess fat, following directions on packet, add taco seasoning and water to meat, then transfer the browned beef or chicken and onions to a large slow cooker or a stockpot. Add the beans, corn, tomatoes, green chiles, second taco seasoning, and ranch dressing mix, and cook in a slow cooker on low for 6 to 8 hours or simmer over low heat for about 1 hour in a pot on the stove.