Chili

Ingredients:

2 lb. coarsely ground beef or chuck (or 2 packages veggie crumbles)
2 (14-15 oz.) cans kidney beans, drained 2
(14-15 oz.) cans diced tomatoes
1 med-large onion, chopped
1 red pepper, coarsely chopped
1 T. chili powder
1 T. garlic powder
1 t. crushed red pepper (optional)
1 t. ground red pepper (optional)
1 t. ground cumin
1 t. cayenne pepper (optional)
½ t. ground cinnamon
½ t. Italian seasoning
½ t. ground oregano
1 t. salt
1 T. sugar
1 T. light brown sugar
Hot sauce to taste (optional)

Instructions: Brown beef; drain. Combine beef and remaining ingredients in crock pot. Stir lightly together. Cover and cook 5-6 hours or until mixture is thoroughly blended.

Crock Pot Lasagna

‎1 lb ground beef
1 tsp dried oregano
1 chopped onion
1 tsp dried basil
2 tsp minced garlic
... ½ package lasagna noodles
2 (29 oz) can tomato sauce
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
1 ½ tsp salt
8 oz ricotta cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan
8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese

In a large skillet over medium heat cook the ground beef, onion, & garlic til brown. Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt, oregano & basil. Stir well & cook til heated through. In a large bowl mix together the ricotta cheese, parmesan, and mozzarella. Spoon half the meat mixture onto the bottom the slow cooker. Add a double layer of uncooked lasagna noodles, breaking to fit if needed. Top noodles with half the cheese mixture. Repeat layering of sauce, noodles, & cheese. Cover & cook on LOW for 4 hours.

Crock Pot Layered Enchilada Casserole

CROCK POT LAYERED ENCHILADA CASSEROLE

Ingredients:

1 can whole tomatoes
1 small onion, cut into pieces
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/2 teaspoons salt
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 lb. ground beef, browned
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
9 corn tortillas

Directions:

1. Blend tomatoes (undrained), onion and garlic in blender or food processor. Pour into med sauce pan.

2. Add red pepper, salt and tomato paste. Heat to a boil; simmer for 5-10 min.

3. Place 3 tortillas in bottom of crockpot. Layer on tortillas 1/3 of the ground beef, 1/3 of the sauce and 1/3 of the cheddar. Repeat layers two more times.

4. Cover and cook on Low 6-8 hours

Crock Pot Texas Goulash

CROCK POT TEXAS GOULASH

Ingredients:

2 lbs. ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 can tomatoes
1 can whole kernel corn
2 cups uncooked macaroni
1 can beef broth
1/2 pkg. chili mix
1 Tablespoon sugar
Garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to taste
Velveeta cheese (optional)

Directions:

1. Brown ground beef and onion. Add remaining ingredients, except cheese, and mix well.

2. Place in crock pot for 3 1/2 hours. Set on low.

3. Can add cut-up chunks of Velveeta cheese when the goulash is done, and steam until the cheese is melted

Burrito Pie

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 (2 ounce) can black olives, sliced
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
• 1 (16 ounce) jar taco sauce
• 2 (16 ounce) cans refried beans
• 12 (8 inch) flour tortillas
• 9 ounces shredded Colby cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes. Add the onion and garlic, and saute for 5 more minutes. Drain any excess fat, if desired. Mix in the olives, green chile peppers, tomatoes with green chile peppers, taco sauce and refried beans. Stir mixture thoroughly, reduce heat to low, and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
3. Spread a thin layer of the meat mixture in the bottom of a 4 quart casserole dish. Cover with a layer of tortillas followed by more meat mixture, then a layer of cheese. Repeat tortilla, meat, cheese pattern until all the tortillas are used, topping off with a layer of meat mixture and cheese.
4. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is slightly brown and bubbly.

Crock Pot Salisbury Steak

1# of ground beef
1 egg
2/3 cup Italian bread crumbs
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper

Combine all ingredients. Form into 4 oval shaped patties. Brown in a skillet with a little oil. on both sides. Place in crockpot. ADD 3-4 cups beef consomme or broth . Also add 1 chopped onion. Cover and cook on HIGH 4-5 hours.

note I make a large batch and after browning I freeze them place in a zip lock bag and when I am ready to use. Pull out the steaks and place frozen in crockpot and broth and onion and I'm am ahead of the game.

Also, you can thicken the gravy with a little bit of Cornstarch and water.

Crock Pot Chili

2lbs lean ground beef
1 sm onion chopped
2 tsp salt
2-4 tsp chili powder
1 bay leaf
2 tsp Worcestire sauce
4 cans diced tomatoes
4 cans kidney beans

just combine all ingredients and cook on high 2-3 hrs or low for 4-6

Sloppy Joes

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 3 teaspoons brown sugar
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

1. In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion, and green pepper; drain off liquids.
2. Stir in the garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, and brown sugar; mix thoroughly. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

For mine: I browned the ground beef, onion and green pepper in frying pan. Then I put it in the crock pot. I added the sauce but doubled the sauce, because we like it more sloppy. Cooked on low for 3 - 4 hours.

Brown Sugar Meatloaf

INGREDIENTS

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

DIRECTIONS

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.

Upside Down Pizza Casserole

1 lb. ground beef
2 lbs. sausage
1 jar marinara sauce
shredded mozzarella
1 can refrigerated pizza dough

brown sausage & ground beef. place in bottom of 9x13 pan. mix in sauce, top with cheese. unroll pizza dough, carefully top casserole with it. sprinkle top with parmesan cheese, if desired. bake for 15 minutes at 425º or until crust is golden brown.

Sweet And Sour Meatballs

Yesterday I made these for lunch. They are one of the family favorites.

Sweet And Sour Meatballs

1 pound ground beef
3/4 cup rolled oats
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp salt
Few grains pepper
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Combine all ingredients; mix well. Form into about 12 balls, each about 2 inches in diameter. Place in casserole dish. Cover with sauce (below). Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes.

Sauce

1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup vinegar
2 tsp prepared mustard
1/2 cup barbeque sauce
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Combine ingredients and blend thoroughly. Heat and pour over meatballs.