MP Product Used #139
1 (14oz). can diced tomato’’s
1 (14 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 large can of chili beans
1lb. ground pork
1lb. ground beef
1 medium diced onion
salt & pepper (optional)
1 -3 Tbsp. Megan’’s Pantry Chili Seasoning
½½ -1 can of Beef Broth to desired thickness.
1 small can of V-8 Juice (6oz)
10 Hershey Kisses

In a large sauce pan sautéé onions, ground pork and ground beef until the meat is browned; then add remaining ingredients (except kisses) and simmer for 20 minutes. Then add the Hershey Kisses and make sure they are melted before serving.

Tracy Champagne
Megan’s Pantry Team Leader!

Ingredients:

3 pounds ground beef
2 Tablespoons shortning (I usually omit this)
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup celery, diced
1 green pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup catsup
3 beef bouillon cubes, crushed 1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
1 1/4 cups water
3 tablespoons vinegar
3 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard

Instructions:

Heat shortning in a skillet and brown meat, discard fat. Combine all ingredients in the crock pot and stir well. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, high for 3-4, or on auto 5 hours. Serve over warmed rolls or noodles.

Bob - http://www.blackjava.ca

6 cups shredded loose-packed frozen potatoes, thawed
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup shredded carrots
2 cups extra-lean ham
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, PLUS
2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups hot water
1 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 can (l0 3/4-ounce size) cream of mushroom soup
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Spray a crock pot with butter-flavored cooking spray. In your crock pot, combine potatoes, celery, onion, carrots, ham, and Cheddar cheese. In a large bowl, combine water and dry milk powder. Add mushroom soup, parsley flakes, and black pepper. Mix well to combine. Stir milk mixture into potato mixture. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours. Mix well before serving. Serves 6.

And, with this yummy soup you’re going to need some really good homemade bread… So, head on over to ‘Muffin and Bread Recipes‘ to find just the perfect recipe!

Sherry - http://familycrockpotrecipes.com
‘Life is Just Better With a Crock Pot’

1-2 lbs. beef stew meat
8 carrots, sliced thin
6 potatoes, sliced thin
2 apples, chopped
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. thyme
2 tbsp. minced onion
2 cups apple cider

Place carrots, potatoes, and apples in Crock Pot. Add meat and sprinkle with salt, thyme, and onion. Pour cider over meat and cover. Cook on low heat 10-12 hours. Thicken gravy with a flour or cornstarch and water mixture.

Who doesn’t love soup!

Especially during the long, cold winter months. A big pot of soup will feed a large family well. For folks who like to cook and freeze food it’s certainly the way to go. I learned a long time ago that soups and stews made in my trusty crock pot are the best bet for my family.

My husband’s business keeps him in and out alot, so having a set dinner time is often not an option. He has a huge appetite, and so enjoys a filling yet good tasting dinner. There’s where crock pot soups and stews come in handy. He can come in and his dinner is waiting in the crock pot, no need to put his away for him, and nothing else to clean up. Life is just better with a slowcooker, at least in my opinion.

Crock Pot Beef Gumbo Soup

4 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cooked beef, chopped
1 can tomatoes, diced
1 package frozen cut okra
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onions

Combine all ingredients in crockpot and cook on LOW heat setting for 8 hours. Stir before serving.

Sherry - http://familycrockpotrecipes.com
‘Life is Just Better With a Crock Pot’