Category Archives: Slow Cooker

Beef, Italian, Main Dish, Slow Cooker

Marinara & Meatballs with Spaghetti

September 12, 2011 Sharon Leave a comment

1 cup carrots, shredded

1 celery, rib cut in chunks

3/4 cup onions, diced

1/2 cup red wine

4 cloves garlic

40 meatballs, frozen

1 28 oz. can tomatoes, diced, drained

1 28 oz. can tomato sauce

1 6 1/2 oz. can tomato paste

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon pepper

1 16 oz. package spaghetti

Preheat slow cooker on high.

Process carrots, celery (cut into short pieces), onions, wine and garlic 10-15 seconds in food processor until coarsely chopped. Transfer to slow cooker. Stir in remaining ingredients except spaghetti. Reduce heat to low; cover and dook 8-10 hrs.

Prepare spaghetti, 20 minutes before serving, according to package directions. Serve marinara and meatballs over spaghetti.

8 Servings

Appetizers, Beef, Slow Cooker

Hawaiian Meatballs

September 12, 2011 Sharon Leave a comment

2 lb. bag frozen meatballs

1 bottle BBQ sauce

1 jar pineapple preserves

Spray crock pot with non-stick spray. Place meatballs in crock pot. Mix together BBQ sauce and pineapple preserves, and pour over meatballs. Stir gently to coat.

Cover and cook on Low for 3 hours, or until hot.

Beef, Slow Cooker, Soups

Cowboy Stew

September 12, 2011 Sharon Leave a comment

This is a hearty, delicious chili-type stew. A real man pleaser!

1 pound beef for stew (I used cut up steak, all fat removed)

1 packet taco seasoning mix (about 1 ounce)

large zip-top bag

1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic/onion (undrained) I used Hunt’s Fire Roasted Southwestern Style Diced Tomatoes

1 (10-ounce) can milder diced tomatoes and green chiles (undrained)

1 can refried beans

1 medium onion, diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

2 (16-ounce) cans pinto beans (drained)

Coat the inside of crock with Crisco to make clean up time a lot easier. Preheat slow cooker on high. Place beef and taco seasoning in zip-top bag; shake to coat. Transfer beef and seasoning to slow cooker.

Stir in canned tomatoes (including liquid), refried beans, onion and bell pepper.

Pour beans on top of beef mixture (do not stir). Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 8 to 10 hours. Serve. This goes well with Spoon Cornbread.

Beef, Slow Cooker, Soups

Chunky Beef Chili

September 12, 2011 Sharon Leave a comment

2 pounds beef chuck, cut for stew

1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes in puree, chunky, undrained

1 1/2 cups onions, chopped

12 ounces beer, or 1 1/2 cup water

1 (4 oz.) can green chili, chopped

1/4 cup tomato paste

3 tablespoons chili powder

1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, minced

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 cup peanut butter

3 (15 oz.) can Roman beans, or pinto beans, rinsed

1/3 cup cilantro, chopped

Mix all ingredients except peanut butter, beans and cilantro in a 4 qt. or larger slow cooker.

Cover and cook on low 7 to 9 hours until beef is tender. Stir in peanut butter until blended, then beans.

Cover and cook 5 minutes or until beans are hot. Stir in cilantro. Serve with : sour cream, chopped red onion, shredded cheddar cheese.

8 Servings

Chicken, Italian, Slow Cooker, Soups

Chicken Minestrone with Pesto

September 12, 2011 Sharon Leave a comment

1 28 oz. can tomatoes in puree, undrained

4 cups chicken broth

1 pound chicken thighs, skinless, boneless, cut in 1 inch cubes

1 baking potato, peeled and diced

1/2 cup onions, chopped

1/2 cup carrots, chopped

1/2 cup celery, chopped

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 16 oz. can white beans, (cannellini) rinsed

1 zucchini, diced ( about 6 ounces)

1 cup frozen green beans, thawed

1/3 cup pesto, refrigerated, prepared, basil

Mix all ingredients except the cannellini beans, zucchini, green beans, and pesto in a 4 qt or larger slow cooker. Cover and cook on low 7 to 9 hours until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.

Stir in cannellini beans, zucchini and green beans. Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes, or until zucchini is tender. Spoon into bowls; top with pesto.

8 Servings