Slow Cooker

Asian Beef Stew

Ingredients

* 2 large onions, sliced
* 2 pounds round steak, sliced for stir-fry
* 2 ribs celery, sliced 1/4 inch thick
* 1 cup peeled baby carrots
* 1 cup orange juice
* 3 tablespoons soy sauce
* 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
* 1-1/2 teaspoons Chinese five spice powder
* 1 teaspoon Asian chili paste
* 3 tablespoons cornstarch
* 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
* 6 cups cooked white rice

Directions

1. In 5- to 5 1/2-quart slow cooker, layer onion, beef, celery and carrots.

Tex-Mex Stew

Ingredients

* 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
* 1 cup frozen chopped sweet green and red peppers
* 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
* 1 (11-ounce) can corn nibblets, drained
* 1 (4 1/4-ounce) jar diced green chiles
* 1 packet onion soup mix
* 2 1/4 cups water
* 1 tablespoon ground cumin
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
* 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
* 1/4 cup water
* 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Directions

Mexican Meatloaf

 Serves 4-6

2 pounds ground beef
2 cups crushed corn or tortilla chips
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2/3 cup salsa
2 eggs, beaten
4 tablespoons taco seasoning

Combine all ingredients in large bowl; mix well.
Shape meat mixture into loaf and place in slow cooker. Cover; cook on LOW 8-10 hours.

Tip: For a glaze, mix together 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1 teaspoon dry mustard. Spread over meatloaf. Cover; cook on HIGH 15 minutes.

Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie

 Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie

 

(serves 8)

2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch cubes

2/3 cup flour

2 cup frozen peas

4 carrots, peeled and chopped

3 celery stalks, chopped

1 small onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp. Italian seasoning

2 1/3 cups reduced sodium chicken broth

1 Bay leaf

1/2 tsp. pepper

canned biscuits

 

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