BBQ Sloppy Joes

I found this recipie in a Pillsbury magazine last year and it has become one of my family's favorites. It is quick and easy and I love how the chili beans add great flavor, texture and fiber. The only downside is how messy they are, but I suppose all sloppy joes are messy!

Sloppy BBQ Joes
6 Servings

1 lb. ground beef
1 small onion… chopped
1 cup barbeque sauce
1 can spicy chili beans… undrained
6 buns… split
3/4 cup shredded cheese

1. In 10-inch non-stick skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stiriing occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
2. Stir in BBQ sauce and chili beans. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
3. Spoon mixture onto bottom of buns; sprinkle with cheese. Top with top of buns and enjoy!

Lemon Pepper Chicken Quesadillas

My husband loves lemon pepper on just about anything. I am not that big of a fan, but these turned out pretty good and were not too lemony for me. The green chilies are a new addition and we both love the flavor they added. We have one of those nifty quesadilla makers, but a frying pan would work just as good. It is a very quick meal to make and my husband likes to help with it. My kids won't eat the chicken mixture so we make them plain cheese ones and the meal is complete!

Lemon Pepper Chicken Quesadillas
Yield: 4

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts… cut into bites sized pieces
1 Tbsp. lemon pepper… seasoning
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. canola oil
1 small onion… thinly sliced
1 can diced green chilies
shredded cheese
8 flour tortillas

Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces and season well with lemon pepper and salt. Heat a large skillet and add the oil. Add the chicken and onion. Cook until the chicken is done and add the green chilies. Heat up a quesadilla maker or a frying pan. Make the quesadilla by adding 1/4 the chicken mixture to a tortilla and then however much cheese you want; top with another tortilla and heat until crispy.