Pow Wow Potluck

I have no idea why this dish is called Pow Wow Potluck. I was introduced to the deliciousness when I started dating my husband. This recipe is a mother-in-law original. And it is mighty tasty. So tasty, in fact, that my husband could eat it weekly.

I asked him why it was called that. He didn't know. I've also heard him refer to it as "rodeo food." Why? Because, according to said husband, his Uncle Mike used to eat it at the Rodeo. Makes sense, I guess.

This is Pow Wow Potluck.

Bet you never guessed it would be a variation of taco salad, did you?

I also love this recipe because it is so easy to keep the ingredients on hand for when I can't bring myself to pack up two children and haul them to the store. Plus it is super quick to throw together and can even be done with a toddler hanging from your leg. And I score major hubby points when I tell him what's for dinner ;)

Here is what you need:

Probably the most important plus? It gets 4 thumbs up (plus a paw, always a paw).

This is called the Beckett Touch Down- when he really likes what he is eating, he does this. 

And this cute girl is why some of my recipes will only ever receive 3 thumbs up- but she loooooves this!

Pow Wow Potluck

Serves 4 (In our house it serves 2 adults and 2 kids for dinner plus my hubby gets leftovers for lunch)

1 lb. ground beef (ground turkey works well, too)

1 can chili beans (they come in different spice levels, pick your poison)

1 small can tomato sauce

1/2 tsp. onion powder

Shredded lettuce

Shredded cheese

Tomatoes, chopped

Salsa (not pictured)

Fritos

1. In a large skillet, over med-high heat, brown meat. Season with salt, pepper, and onion powder.

2. When cooked through, add beans and tomato sauce. Let simmer on low about 10 minutes. 

3. To assemble, layer: 

Fritos

Cheese

Meat/Bean mixture

Lettuce

Tomatoes

Salsa (if desired)

4. Enjoy!