Oh my, talk about delicious. and the leftovers made fantastic lunches on these cold days. This was from last month before our vacation. Glad I had the leftovers as we haven't quite restocked our cupboards for making new meals.
Ingredients: 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 Tbsp Onion Onion Seasoning 2 (14.5 oz) cans beef broth 15 oz can black beans, undrained 15-16 oz can chili beans in mild or medium sauce 3-4 Tbsp Dried Tomato & Garlic Pesto mix 1 lb yams or sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey, browned and drained (optional) 1 tsp chili powder (optional) Serve tonight instructions: Combine all ingredients in greased slow cooker. Cover; cook on low 5-6 hours or until potatoes are fork-tender. Salt and pepper to taste. Freeze for later instructions: Combine all ingredients except yams or sweet potatoes in a gallon resealable freezer bag. Seal well, label and freeze. Thaw completely. Prepare as directed above. Serve with biscuits or a slice of crusty bread. Makes 6 servings. Now, the modifications I did - eliminated the red pepper as hubby doesn't care for it (I added the green beans for flavor & color instead). I also used ground venison instead of beef/turkey. tip for crockpot: Use the crockpot liners instead of greasing. Makes clean-up a snap!.
Perfect meal for those cold days. For us it is those nights that have so much happening that I want a meal ready to eat as soon as step in the door from work.
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs Boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch strips 16 oz jar Garlic & Parmesan Alfredo Pasta Sauce 1 C water 2 tsp Garlic Garlic Seasoning 1 Tbsp Onion Onion Seasoning 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2/ tsp dried basil 2 Cfrozen mixed vegetables 15 oz can whole white potatoes, drained and quartered or 1 lb baby red potatoes with skins cut into quarters. Serve Tonight instructions: Combine all ingredients in a greased slow cooker. Cover; cook on low 6-7 hours. Salt and pepper to taste. Freeze for Later instructions: Combine first 8 ingredients in a gallon resealable freezer bag. Seal well, label and freeze. Thaw completely. Combine stew mixture and potatoes. Prepare as directed above. Serve with your favorite crackers. Makes 6 servings We prefer white meat to dark meat so I used chicken breasts instead of the thighs. I also used the baby reds.
