italian spaghetti sauce with meatballs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• meatballs
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 egg, beaten
• sauce
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• in a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, parmesan, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, garlic powder and beaten egg. mix well and form into 12 balls. store, covered, in refrigerator until needed.
• in a large saucepan over medium heat, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until onion is translucent. stir in tomatoes, salt, sugar and bay leaf. cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 90 minutes. stir in tomato paste, basil, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and meatballs and simmer 30 minutes more. serve.

Charley's Slow Cooker Mexican Style Meat

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (4 pound) chuck roast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 1/4 cups diced green chile pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 (5 ounce) bottle hot pepper sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 50 mins


• trim the roast of any excess fat, and season with salt and pepper. heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. place the beef in the hot skillet, and brown it quickly on all sides.
• transfer the roast to a slow cooker and top it with the chopped onion. season with chile peppers, chili powder, cayenne pepper, hot pepper sauce, and garlic powder. add enough water to cover 1/3 of the roast.
• cover, and cook on high for 6 hours, checking to make sure there is always at least a small amount of liquid in the bottom of the cooker. reduce heat to low, and continue cooking for 2 to 4 hours, or until meat is totally tender and falls apart.
• transfer the roast to a bowl and shred it using two forks (reserve 2 cups of cooking liquid, if desired). serve in tacos or burritos (see cook's note).

Kalbi (korean Bbq Short Ribs)

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3/4 cup soy sauce
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon asian (toasted) sesame oil
• 2 pounds korean-style short ribs (beef chuck flanken, cut 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick across bones)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 30 mins


• in a bowl, stir together the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, garlic, green onions, and sesame oil until the sugar has dissolved.
• place the ribs in a large plastic zipper bag. pour the marinade over the ribs, squeeze out all the air, and refrigerate the bag for 3 hours to overnight.
• preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate. remove the ribs from the bag, shake off the excess marinade, and discard the marinade. grill the ribs on the preheated grill until the meat is still pink but not bloody nearest the bone, 5 to 7 minutes per side.

american lasagna

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 12 dry lasagna noodles
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs


• in a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef, onion and garlic; drain fat. mix in basil, oregano, brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, diced tomatoes and tomato paste. simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add lasagna noodles, and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, or until al dente; drain. lay noodles flat on towels, and blot dry.
• in a medium bowl, mix together eggs, ricotta, parmesan cheese, parsley and 1 teaspoon salt.
• layer 1/3 of the lasagna noodles in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. cover noodles with 1/2 ricotta mixture, 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese and 1/3 of the sauce. repeat. top with remaining noodles and sauce. sprinkle additional parmesan cheese over the top.
• bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes. let stand 10 minutes before serving.

mom's beef shish kabobs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon coarsely cracked black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 pounds lean beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 16 mushroom caps
• 8 metal skewers, or as needed
• 2 green bell peppers, cut into chunks
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
• 1 large onion, cut into large squares

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 16 hrs 45 mins


• whisk the vegetable oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, mustard, worcestershire sauce, garlic, black pepper, and salt together in a bowl; pour into a resealable plastic bag. add the beef, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight.
• add the mushrooms to the bag, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and reseal the bag; marinate in the refrigerator another 8 hours.
• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• remove the beef and mushrooms from the marinade, shaking off any excess liquid. pour the marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes; set aside for basting.
• thread pieces of green bell pepper, beef, red bell pepper, mushroom, and onion metal skewers, repeating until all ingredients are skewered.
• cook the skewers on the preheated grill, turning frequently and brushing generously with the reserved marinade until nicely browned on all sides and the meat is no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes.

-braised Beef Brisket

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (3 pound) beef brisket
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup red

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• mix thyme, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl and rub the mixture over both sides of brisket.
• heat olive oil in a roasting pan over medium-high heat; place brisket in the hot oil and brown on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side. remove brisket from pan and set aside.
• place red onion slices into the hot roasting pan and cook and stir until onion is slightly softened, about 2 minutes. stir in beef broth, tomato sauce, and .
• place the brisket back into the roasting pan and cover pan with foil.
• roast the brisket in the preheated oven for 1 hour; remove foil and baste brisket with pan juices. place foil back over roasting pan and roast brisket until very tender and pan sauce has thickened, 1 1/2 to 2 more hours.

brown sugar meatloaf

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3/4 cup finely crushed saltine cracker crumbs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
• press the brown sugar in the bottom of the prepared loaf pan and spread the ketchup over the sugar.
• in a mixing bowl, mix thoroughly all remaining ingredients and shape into a loaf. place on top of the ketchup.
• bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until juices are clear.

Italian Sausage Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound italian sausage
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can italian-style stewed tomatoes
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can great northern beans, undrained
• 2 small zucchini, cubed
• 2 cups spinach - packed, rinsed and torn
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• in a stockpot or dutch oven, brown sausage with garlic. stir in broth, tomatoes and carrots, and season with salt and pepper. reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
• stir in beans with liquid and zucchini. cover, and simmer another 15 minutes, or until zucchini is tender.
• remove from heat, and add spinach. replace lid allowing the heat from the soup to cook the spinach leaves. soup is ready to serve after 5 minutes.

Kalbi (korean Bbq Short Ribs)

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3/4 cup soy sauce
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon asian (toasted) sesame oil
• 2 pounds korean-style short ribs (beef chuck flanken, cut 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick across bones)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 30 mins


• in a bowl, stir together the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, garlic, green onions, and sesame oil until the sugar has dissolved.
• place the ribs in a large plastic zipper bag. pour the marinade over the ribs, squeeze out all the air, and refrigerate the bag for 3 hours to overnight.
• preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate. remove the ribs from the bag, shake off the excess marinade, and discard the marinade. grill the ribs on the preheated grill until the meat is still pink but not bloody nearest the bone, 5 to 7 minutes per side.

Bbq Lamb For Sandwiches

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
• 3 pounds boneless lamb ribs
• 1 (18 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs 30 mins

Ready Time: 4 hrs 45 mins


• pour can of beef broth into slow cooker, and add boneless lamb ribs. cook on high heat for 4 hours, or until meat shreds easily. remove meat, and shred with two forks. it will seem that it's not working right away, but it will.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). transfer the shredded lamb to a dutch oven or iron skillet, and stir in barbeque sauce.
• bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until heated through.

Slow Cooker Beef Stew I

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 3 potatoes, diced
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 1 stalk celery, chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 12 hrs

Ready Time: 12 hrs 20 mins


• place meat in slow cooker. in a small bowl mix together the flour, salt, and pepper; pour over meat, and stir to coat meat with flour mixture. stir in the garlic, bay leaf, paprika, worcestershire sauce, onion, beef broth, potatoes, carrots, and celery.
• cover, and cook on low setting for 10 to 12 hours, or on high setting for 4 to 6 hours.

easy slow cooker french dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 9
• 4 pounds rump roast
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed french onion soup
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle
• 6 french rolls
• 2 tablespoons butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ready Time: 7 hrs 10 mins


• trim excess fat from the rump roast, and place in a slow cooker. add the beef broth, onion soup and . cook on low setting for 7 hours.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• split french rolls, and spread with butter. bake 10 minutes, or until heated through.
• slice the meat on the diagonal, and place on the rolls. serve the sauce for dipping.

it's chili by george!!

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 (46 fluid ounce) can tomato juice
• 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/4 cup chili powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 55 mins


• place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. drain, and crumble.
• in a large pot over high heat combine the ground beef, tomato juice, tomato sauce, kidney beans, pinto beans, onions, bell pepper, cayenne pepper, sugar, oregano, ground black pepper, salt, cumin and chili powder. bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. simmer for 1 1/2 hours. (note: if using a slow cooker, set on low, add ingredients, and cook for 8 to 10 hours.)

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff I

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound cubed beef stew meat
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed golden mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 4 ounces cream cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 10 mins


• in a slow cooker, combine the meat, soup, onion, worcestershire sauce and water.
• cook on low setting for 8 hours, or on high setting for about 5 hours. stir in cream cheese just before serving.

italian spaghetti sauce with meatballs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• meatballs
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 egg, beaten
• sauce
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• in a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, parmesan, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, garlic powder and beaten egg. mix well and form into 12 balls. store, covered, in refrigerator until needed.
• in a large saucepan over medium heat, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until onion is translucent. stir in tomatoes, salt, sugar and bay leaf. cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 90 minutes. stir in tomato paste, basil, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and meatballs and simmer 30 minutes more. serve.

Italian Sausage Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound italian sausage
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can italian-style stewed tomatoes
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can great northern beans, undrained
• 2 small zucchini, cubed
• 2 cups spinach - packed, rinsed and torn
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• in a stockpot or dutch oven, brown sausage with garlic. stir in broth, tomatoes and carrots, and season with salt and pepper. reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
• stir in beans with liquid and zucchini. cover, and simmer another 15 minutes, or until zucchini is tender.
• remove from heat, and add spinach. replace lid allowing the heat from the soup to cook the spinach leaves. soup is ready to serve after 5 minutes.

american lasagna

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 12 dry lasagna noodles
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs


• in a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef, onion and garlic; drain fat. mix in basil, oregano, brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, diced tomatoes and tomato paste. simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add lasagna noodles, and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, or until al dente; drain. lay noodles flat on towels, and blot dry.
• in a medium bowl, mix together eggs, ricotta, parmesan cheese, parsley and 1 teaspoon salt.
• layer 1/3 of the lasagna noodles in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. cover noodles with 1/2 ricotta mixture, 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese and 1/3 of the sauce. repeat. top with remaining noodles and sauce. sprinkle additional parmesan cheese over the top.
• bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes. let stand 10 minutes before serving.

it's chili by george!!

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 (46 fluid ounce) can tomato juice
• 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/4 cup chili powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 55 mins


• place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. drain, and crumble.
• in a large pot over high heat combine the ground beef, tomato juice, tomato sauce, kidney beans, pinto beans, onions, bell pepper, cayenne pepper, sugar, oregano, ground black pepper, salt, cumin and chili powder. bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. simmer for 1 1/2 hours. (note: if using a slow cooker, set on low, add ingredients, and cook for 8 to 10 hours.)

Slow Cooker Beef Stew I

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 3 potatoes, diced
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 1 stalk celery, chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 12 hrs

Ready Time: 12 hrs 20 mins


• place meat in slow cooker. in a small bowl mix together the flour, salt, and pepper; pour over meat, and stir to coat meat with flour mixture. stir in the garlic, bay leaf, paprika, worcestershire sauce, onion, beef broth, potatoes, carrots, and celery.
• cover, and cook on low setting for 10 to 12 hours, or on high setting for 4 to 6 hours.

slow cooker beef pot roast

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (5 pound) bone-in beef pot roast
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or as needed
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 3 medium carrots, cut into chunks
• 2 stalks celery, cut into chunks
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs 30 mins

Ready Time: 6 hrs 50 mins


• generously season both sides of roast with salt and pepper. sprinkle flour over the top until well coated, and pat it into the meat. shake off any excess.
• heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. sear the roast on both sides for 5-6 minutes each, until well browned. remove from the skillet and set aside.
• reduce the heat to medium and stir in mushrooms and butter; cook for 3-4 minutes.
• stir in onion; cook for 5 minutes, until onions are translucent and begin to brown. add garlic, stir for about a minute.
• stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons flour; cook and stir for about 1 minute. add tomato paste, and cook for another minute.
• slowly add chicken stock, stir to combine, and return to a simmer. remove skillet from the heat.
• place carrots and celery in the slow cooker. place roast over the vegetables and pour in any accumulated juices. add rosemary and thyme.
• pour onion and mushroom mixture over the top of the roast. cover slow cooker, turn to high and cook the roast for 5-6 hours, until the meat is fork tender.
• skim off any fat from the surface and remove the bones. season with salt and pepper to taste.

-braised Beef Brisket

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (3 pound) beef brisket
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup red

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• mix thyme, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl and rub the mixture over both sides of brisket.
• heat olive oil in a roasting pan over medium-high heat; place brisket in the hot oil and brown on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side. remove brisket from pan and set aside.
• place red onion slices into the hot roasting pan and cook and stir until onion is slightly softened, about 2 minutes. stir in beef broth, tomato sauce, and .
• place the brisket back into the roasting pan and cover pan with foil.
• roast the brisket in the preheated oven for 1 hour; remove foil and baste brisket with pan juices. place foil back over roasting pan and roast brisket until very tender and pan sauce has thickened, 1 1/2 to 2 more hours.

Charley's Slow Cooker Mexican Style Meat

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (4 pound) chuck roast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 1/4 cups diced green chile pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 (5 ounce) bottle hot pepper sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 50 mins


• trim the roast of any excess fat, and season with salt and pepper. heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. place the beef in the hot skillet, and brown it quickly on all sides.
• transfer the roast to a slow cooker and top it with the chopped onion. season with chile peppers, chili powder, cayenne pepper, hot pepper sauce, and garlic powder. add enough water to cover 1/3 of the roast.
• cover, and cook on high for 6 hours, checking to make sure there is always at least a small amount of liquid in the bottom of the cooker. reduce heat to low, and continue cooking for 2 to 4 hours, or until meat is totally tender and falls apart.
• transfer the roast to a bowl and shred it using two forks (reserve 2 cups of cooking liquid, if desired). serve in tacos or burritos (see cook's note).

Lumpia (shanghai Version)

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 1 pound ground lamb
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 (16 ounce) package spring roll wrappers
• 1 1/2 quarts oil for frying

Recipe

Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• in a large bowl, combine ground lamb, ground beef, onion, and carrot. make sure to completely mix everything. i suggest getting down and dirty and use your hands. knead the meat in the bowl if you must. gradually blend in the soy sauce , black pepper, garlic powder, and salt until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
• lay out a few wrappers at a time on a flat surface, and place about 2 tablespoons of the filling in a line down the center of the wrapper. make sure the filling is no thicker than your thumb, or the wrapper will cook faster than the meat. take the bottom and top edges of the wrapper and fold them towards the center. take the left and right sides, and fold them towards the center. moisten the last edge of the wrapper to seal. now repeat using the rest of the wrappers, and have hubby or the kids help you out.
• heat the oil in a deep-fryer or heavy skillet to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). fry 3 or 4 lumpia at a time. fry for about 3 or 4 minutes, turning once. lumpia are cooked through when they float, and the wrapper is golden brown. cut in half, or serve as is with dipping sauce. we like sweet and sour sauce, soy sauce with lemon, or banana ketchup.

peruvian lomo saltado

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen french fries
• vegetable oil as needed
• 1 pound beef tri tip, sliced 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 large onion, sliced into strips
• 3 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and sliced into strips
• 1 yellow chili pepper (preferably peruvian aji amarillo)
• 1/4 cup distilled vinegar
• 1 dash soy sauce to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• prepare the bag of french fries according to package directions.
• while the french fries are cooking, heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. season the sliced meat with salt and pepper to taste. fry the meat until just cooked, and the juices begin to release. remove the meat from the frying pan, then cook the onions, with additional oil if needed, until they are transparent. stir in the tomato and aji amarillo; cook until the tomato softens. pour in the vinegar and soy sauce, add the french fries, cover, and cook until the beef is done, about 3 minutes. season to taste with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.

brown sugar meatloaf

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3/4 cup finely crushed saltine cracker crumbs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
• press the brown sugar in the bottom of the prepared loaf pan and spread the ketchup over the sugar.
• in a mixing bowl, mix thoroughly all remaining ingredients and shape into a loaf. place on top of the ketchup.
• bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until juices are clear.

-braised Beef Brisket

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (3 pound) beef brisket
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup red

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• mix thyme, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl and rub the mixture over both sides of brisket.
• heat olive oil in a roasting pan over medium-high heat; place brisket in the hot oil and brown on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side. remove brisket from pan and set aside.
• place red onion slices into the hot roasting pan and cook and stir until onion is slightly softened, about 2 minutes. stir in beef broth, tomato sauce, and .
• place the brisket back into the roasting pan and cover pan with foil.
• roast the brisket in the preheated oven for 1 hour; remove foil and baste brisket with pan juices. place foil back over roasting pan and roast brisket until very tender and pan sauce has thickened, 1 1/2 to 2 more hours.

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff I

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound cubed beef stew meat
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed golden mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 4 ounces cream cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 10 mins


• in a slow cooker, combine the meat, soup, onion, worcestershire sauce and water.
• cook on low setting for 8 hours, or on high setting for about 5 hours. stir in cream cheese just before serving.

italian meatballs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 pounds lean ground beef
• 5 tablespoons ground oregano
• 5 tablespoons dried parsley, crushed
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
• 2 cups italian-style dry bread crumbs
• 3 (28 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ready Time: 5 hrs 15 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 10x15 inch jelly-roll pan.
• in a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, oregano, parsley and garlic. mix in onion soup mix and seasoned bread crumbs. mix thoroughly.
• using a 1 ounce scoop, scoop and shape the meat mixture into balls. place in the prepared pan and bake in a preheated oven for 1 hour or until meatballs are browned and cooked through.
• in a large pot over high heat, bring the spaghetti sauce to a boil and add cooked meatballs. reduce heat and simmer for 4 hours.

Kalbi (korean Bbq Short Ribs)

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3/4 cup soy sauce
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon asian (toasted) sesame oil
• 2 pounds korean-style short ribs (beef chuck flanken, cut 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick across bones)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 30 mins


• in a bowl, stir together the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, garlic, green onions, and sesame oil until the sugar has dissolved.
• place the ribs in a large plastic zipper bag. pour the marinade over the ribs, squeeze out all the air, and refrigerate the bag for 3 hours to overnight.
• preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate. remove the ribs from the bag, shake off the excess marinade, and discard the marinade. grill the ribs on the preheated grill until the meat is still pink but not bloody nearest the bone, 5 to 7 minutes per side.

Kalbi (korean Bbq Short Ribs)

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3/4 cup soy sauce
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon asian (toasted) sesame oil
• 2 pounds korean-style short ribs (beef chuck flanken, cut 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick across bones)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 30 mins


• in a bowl, stir together the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, garlic, green onions, and sesame oil until the sugar has dissolved.
• place the ribs in a large plastic zipper bag. pour the marinade over the ribs, squeeze out all the air, and refrigerate the bag for 3 hours to overnight.
• preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate. remove the ribs from the bag, shake off the excess marinade, and discard the marinade. grill the ribs on the preheated grill until the meat is still pink but not bloody nearest the bone, 5 to 7 minutes per side.

slow cooker beef pot roast

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (5 pound) bone-in beef pot roast
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or as needed
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 3 medium carrots, cut into chunks
• 2 stalks celery, cut into chunks
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs 30 mins

Ready Time: 6 hrs 50 mins


• generously season both sides of roast with salt and pepper. sprinkle flour over the top until well coated, and pat it into the meat. shake off any excess.
• heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. sear the roast on both sides for 5-6 minutes each, until well browned. remove from the skillet and set aside.
• reduce the heat to medium and stir in mushrooms and butter; cook for 3-4 minutes.
• stir in onion; cook for 5 minutes, until onions are translucent and begin to brown. add garlic, stir for about a minute.
• stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons flour; cook and stir for about 1 minute. add tomato paste, and cook for another minute.
• slowly add chicken stock, stir to combine, and return to a simmer. remove skillet from the heat.
• place carrots and celery in the slow cooker. place roast over the vegetables and pour in any accumulated juices. add rosemary and thyme.
• pour onion and mushroom mixture over the top of the roast. cover slow cooker, turn to high and cook the roast for 5-6 hours, until the meat is fork tender.
• skim off any fat from the surface and remove the bones. season with salt and pepper to taste.

italian sausage soup with tortellini

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound sweet italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 5 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup red
• 4 large tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
• 1/2 tablespoon packed fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 1/2 cups sliced zucchini
• 8 ounces fresh tortellini pasta
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 35 mins


• in a 5 quart dutch oven, brown sausage. remove sausage and drain, reserving 1 tablespoon of the drippings.
• saute onions and garlic in drippings. stir in beef broth, water, , tomatoes, carrots, basil, oregano, tomato sauce, and sausage. bring to a boil. reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
• skim fat from the soup. stir in zucchini and parsley. simmer covered for 30 minutes. add tortellini during the last 10 minutes. sprinkle with parmesan cheese on top of each serving.

Slow Cooker Beef Stew I

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 3 potatoes, diced
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 1 stalk celery, chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 12 hrs

Ready Time: 12 hrs 20 mins


• place meat in slow cooker. in a small bowl mix together the flour, salt, and pepper; pour over meat, and stir to coat meat with flour mixture. stir in the garlic, bay leaf, paprika, worcestershire sauce, onion, beef broth, potatoes, carrots, and celery.
• cover, and cook on low setting for 10 to 12 hours, or on high setting for 4 to 6 hours.

italian spaghetti sauce with meatballs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• meatballs
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 egg, beaten
• sauce
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• in a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, parmesan, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, garlic powder and beaten egg. mix well and form into 12 balls. store, covered, in refrigerator until needed.
• in a large saucepan over medium heat, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until onion is translucent. stir in tomatoes, salt, sugar and bay leaf. cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 90 minutes. stir in tomato paste, basil, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and meatballs and simmer 30 minutes more. serve.

italian sausage soup with tortellini

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound sweet italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 5 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup red
• 4 large tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
• 1/2 tablespoon packed fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 1/2 cups sliced zucchini
• 8 ounces fresh tortellini pasta
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 35 mins


• in a 5 quart dutch oven, brown sausage. remove sausage and drain, reserving 1 tablespoon of the drippings.
• saute onions and garlic in drippings. stir in beef broth, water, , tomatoes, carrots, basil, oregano, tomato sauce, and sausage. bring to a boil. reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
• skim fat from the soup. stir in zucchini and parsley. simmer covered for 30 minutes. add tortellini during the last 10 minutes. sprinkle with parmesan cheese on top of each serving.

Bbq Lamb For Sandwiches

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
• 3 pounds boneless lamb ribs
• 1 (18 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs 30 mins

Ready Time: 4 hrs 45 mins


• pour can of beef broth into slow cooker, and add boneless lamb ribs. cook on high heat for 4 hours, or until meat shreds easily. remove meat, and shred with two forks. it will seem that it's not working right away, but it will.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). transfer the shredded lamb to a dutch oven or iron skillet, and stir in barbeque sauce.
• bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until heated through.

it's chili by george!!

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 (46 fluid ounce) can tomato juice
• 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/4 cup chili powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 55 mins


• place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. drain, and crumble.
• in a large pot over high heat combine the ground beef, tomato juice, tomato sauce, kidney beans, pinto beans, onions, bell pepper, cayenne pepper, sugar, oregano, ground black pepper, salt, cumin and chili powder. bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. simmer for 1 1/2 hours. (note: if using a slow cooker, set on low, add ingredients, and cook for 8 to 10 hours.)

italian meatballs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 pounds lean ground beef
• 5 tablespoons ground oregano
• 5 tablespoons dried parsley, crushed
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
• 2 cups italian-style dry bread crumbs
• 3 (28 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ready Time: 5 hrs 15 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 10x15 inch jelly-roll pan.
• in a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, oregano, parsley and garlic. mix in onion soup mix and seasoned bread crumbs. mix thoroughly.
• using a 1 ounce scoop, scoop and shape the meat mixture into balls. place in the prepared pan and bake in a preheated oven for 1 hour or until meatballs are browned and cooked through.
• in a large pot over high heat, bring the spaghetti sauce to a boil and add cooked meatballs. reduce heat and simmer for 4 hours.

Italian Sausage Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound italian sausage
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can italian-style stewed tomatoes
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can great northern beans, undrained
• 2 small zucchini, cubed
• 2 cups spinach - packed, rinsed and torn
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• in a stockpot or dutch oven, brown sausage with garlic. stir in broth, tomatoes and carrots, and season with salt and pepper. reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
• stir in beans with liquid and zucchini. cover, and simmer another 15 minutes, or until zucchini is tender.
• remove from heat, and add spinach. replace lid allowing the heat from the soup to cook the spinach leaves. soup is ready to serve after 5 minutes.

easy slow cooker french dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 9
• 4 pounds rump roast
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed french onion soup
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle
• 6 french rolls
• 2 tablespoons butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ready Time: 7 hrs 10 mins


• trim excess fat from the rump roast, and place in a slow cooker. add the beef broth, onion soup and . cook on low setting for 7 hours.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• split french rolls, and spread with butter. bake 10 minutes, or until heated through.
• slice the meat on the diagonal, and place on the rolls. serve the sauce for dipping.

-braised Beef Brisket

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (3 pound) beef brisket
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup red

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• mix thyme, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl and rub the mixture over both sides of brisket.
• heat olive oil in a roasting pan over medium-high heat; place brisket in the hot oil and brown on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side. remove brisket from pan and set aside.
• place red onion slices into the hot roasting pan and cook and stir until onion is slightly softened, about 2 minutes. stir in beef broth, tomato sauce, and .
• place the brisket back into the roasting pan and cover pan with foil.
• roast the brisket in the preheated oven for 1 hour; remove foil and baste brisket with pan juices. place foil back over roasting pan and roast brisket until very tender and pan sauce has thickened, 1 1/2 to 2 more hours.

brown sugar meatloaf

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3/4 cup finely crushed saltine cracker crumbs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
• press the brown sugar in the bottom of the prepared loaf pan and spread the ketchup over the sugar.
• in a mixing bowl, mix thoroughly all remaining ingredients and shape into a loaf. place on top of the ketchup.
• bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until juices are clear.

easy slow cooker french dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 9
• 4 pounds rump roast
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed french onion soup
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle
• 6 french rolls
• 2 tablespoons butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ready Time: 7 hrs 10 mins


• trim excess fat from the rump roast, and place in a slow cooker. add the beef broth, onion soup and . cook on low setting for 7 hours.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• split french rolls, and spread with butter. bake 10 minutes, or until heated through.
• slice the meat on the diagonal, and place on the rolls. serve the sauce for dipping.

slow cooker beef pot roast

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (5 pound) bone-in beef pot roast
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or as needed
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 3 medium carrots, cut into chunks
• 2 stalks celery, cut into chunks
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs 30 mins

Ready Time: 6 hrs 50 mins


• generously season both sides of roast with salt and pepper. sprinkle flour over the top until well coated, and pat it into the meat. shake off any excess.
• heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. sear the roast on both sides for 5-6 minutes each, until well browned. remove from the skillet and set aside.
• reduce the heat to medium and stir in mushrooms and butter; cook for 3-4 minutes.
• stir in onion; cook for 5 minutes, until onions are translucent and begin to brown. add garlic, stir for about a minute.
• stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons flour; cook and stir for about 1 minute. add tomato paste, and cook for another minute.
• slowly add chicken stock, stir to combine, and return to a simmer. remove skillet from the heat.
• place carrots and celery in the slow cooker. place roast over the vegetables and pour in any accumulated juices. add rosemary and thyme.
• pour onion and mushroom mixture over the top of the roast. cover slow cooker, turn to high and cook the roast for 5-6 hours, until the meat is fork tender.
• skim off any fat from the surface and remove the bones. season with salt and pepper to taste.

american lasagna

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 12 dry lasagna noodles
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs


• in a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef, onion and garlic; drain fat. mix in basil, oregano, brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, diced tomatoes and tomato paste. simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add lasagna noodles, and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, or until al dente; drain. lay noodles flat on towels, and blot dry.
• in a medium bowl, mix together eggs, ricotta, parmesan cheese, parsley and 1 teaspoon salt.
• layer 1/3 of the lasagna noodles in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. cover noodles with 1/2 ricotta mixture, 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese and 1/3 of the sauce. repeat. top with remaining noodles and sauce. sprinkle additional parmesan cheese over the top.
• bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes. let stand 10 minutes before serving.

italian spaghetti sauce with meatballs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• meatballs
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 egg, beaten
• sauce
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• in a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, parmesan, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, garlic powder and beaten egg. mix well and form into 12 balls. store, covered, in refrigerator until needed.
• in a large saucepan over medium heat, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until onion is translucent. stir in tomatoes, salt, sugar and bay leaf. cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 90 minutes. stir in tomato paste, basil, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and meatballs and simmer 30 minutes more. serve.