Mexican Ramen

Yea, I know Ramen isn't that good for you... but it sure is good :-)

I figure if we are eating right MOST of the time 

that an occasional fall from the pedestal won't hurt...

To feed 6 to 8 of us I use 4 packs of Ramen noodles and I cook it in half the water... then I add whatever I want ... in this case, for Mexican Ramen I add cooked chicken pieces (we like thighs), diced tomatoes, black beans, freeze dried bell peppers, corn and taco seasoning...

4 packs of Chicken Flavored Ramen if using chicken meat...

use the Beef Flavored if using ground beef...

cook the noodles in 4 cups of water. You will make up the other 4 cups in the added ingredients.

We make it more like a dish rather than a soup, but you can add more liquid and do a soup if you prefer...

1 pound of chicken pieces or ground beef...

1 can diced tomatoes

1 can corn

1 can black beans

1/2 cup freeze dried bell peppers or 1 cup fresh chopped (optional)

I added 1 pint home canned broth (beef or chicken depending on your meat)

Taco Seasoning to taste

Serve with Cornbread and/or Tortilla Chips, Salsa, Salad...

YUM!!!

This is one of those meals that can be for two or 20... 

also, what you add will make it a different meal.

Some Italian Sausage and Veggies and Italian Seasoning and you have Italian...

Throw in Bean Sprouts, Water Chestnuts, Broccoli, and Soy Sauce 

and you have Oriental...

 

Once in a while, what's it gonna hurt :-)