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Slow Cooker Italian Roast and Potatoes

6/26/2022

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When BOGO comes selling chuck roast deals, get in on the bargain.  Slow Cooker recipes save the budget and always provide leftovers.

3-5 lb. chuck roast
6 medium potatoes, quartered
26 oz. jar tomato and basit pasta sauce
1/2 cup of water
3 beef bouillon cubes


Put all ingredients in a slow cooker.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until veggies are cooked through.  

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Slow Cooker Roast Beef and Mushrooms

6/26/2022

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One thing you may not realize is the versatility of the beef roast. With the price of food rising, this humble roast can be utilized for two meals.  Cook less, pay less, in this fluctuating economy.

3-5 lb. chuck roast
1/4  pound of mushrooms sliced
1 cup of water
1 envelope of brown gravy
​1 envelope of Italian dressing


Put all ingredients in a slow cooker.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until veggies are cooked through.  

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Slow Cooker Whole Dinner Roast Beef

6/11/2022

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With the economy in a funk, grab those cheap chuck roast meat sales and get the most of of your dollar.  Take down that slow cooker that you use for winter dinners and make sure you utilize it for some fantastic summer fun, no mess fare.

3-5 lb. chuck roast
10 3/4 oz. can cream of mushroom soup
1 envelope dry onion soup mix
4 carrots skinned and sliced into 3 inch sections
​4-5 potatoes, quartered


Put all ingredients in a slow cooker.

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until veggies are cooked through.  

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Crock Pot Chicken and Rice Soup

6/5/2022

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This Chicken Rice Soup is made by cooking chicken pieces in the broth which yields a beautiful savory, golden, flavor infused broth without having to man handle a whole chicken. Skip the rotisserie chicken – this is better!

4 cups chicken broth
4 cups, shredded cooked chicken
1 1/3 cup celery, chopped
1 1/3 cup carrot, chopped
1 quart of water
1 cup uncooked rice

Put all ingredients in a slow cooker.

Cover and cook on low for 4-8 hours, or until veggies are cooked through.  




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Easy Spicy Chili

6/4/2022

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This spicy and satisfying chili is made in the slow cooker. Start it before you head off to work, and return to a homemade meal ready to eat! I like to put two scoops of sour cream in with my bowl.


2 pounds ground beef 
2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 onions, chopped 
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in ground beef. Cook and stir until beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.

Combine ground beef, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, onions, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low for 10 hours, or High for 4 hours.

Garnish each serving with Cheddar cheese.

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Succulent Beef Stew

6/4/2022

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With summer activities upon us, don't forget about the crock pot stationed on one of your shelves.  Just fill, and flip a switch and you're good to go when you return.  

2 tbsp. flour
Salt and pepper
2 tbsp. oil
1 1/2 lbs. beef, cut into med. size cubes
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 (16 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
1 c. beef stock
2 lg. onions, quartered
1 whole bay leaf
4 potatoes, cut into chunks
6 carrots, sliced
1/2 tsp. basil

Season the flour with salt and pepper; dredge the meat in it. In a Dutch oven or other large pot, heat the oil and brown the beef on all sides. As the beef is cooking, sprinkle the thyme over it. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for 2 1/2 hours.

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