Fajitas Steak Rolls

2 beef top round or flank steaks, each about
1 to 1 1/4 lbs, cut 1/4 inch thick.
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1/2 red pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
1 can (2 ozs) chopped green chilies
1 cup salsa or picante sauce, divided

Method

Rub both sides of meat with olive oil. Combine remaining ingredients except salsa in mixing bowl and blend well.
Measure out about 1/2 vegetable mixture and set aside for later use. Spoon remaining vegetable mixture evenly over steaks. Roll steaks, beginning at narrow end, jelly-roll fashion. Tie with string. Place beef rolls in Crock Pot. Spoon 1/4 cup salsa evenly over beef rolls. Cover; cook on low 8 to 10 hrs (High 4 to 5 hrs) Meanwhile, stir 1/2 cup salsa into reserved vegetable mixture. Cover and refrigerate. Spoon remaining 1/4 cup salsa over beef rolls during last 15 minutes of cooking. Slice meat into serving portions and accompany with vegetable-salsa mixture.


Spicy Wine Pot Roast

3 to 4 lbs beef pot roast
Salt and Pepper
1 small onion, chopped
1(3/4 oz ) package brown gravy mix
1 cup water
1/4 cup catsup
1/4 cup Dijon-Style mustard
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/8 tsp garlic powder

Method

Sprinkle meat with salt and pepper, place in Crockpot. Combine remaining ingredients, pour over meat. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours. Remove meat and slice. If desired thicken sauce with flour dissolved in a small amount of water, and serve over meat. Makes 6 to 7 servings.


New England Corned Beef

4 lb corned beef
water to cover
2 bay leaves
1 tsp thyme
1 medium onion, peeled
1 tbsp chopped parsley
10 cloves
2/3 cup maple syrup

Method.

Put the beef, water, bay leaves, thyme, onion and parsley in the crock pot. Cover and cook on the low setting for 10-12 hours.
Remove the meat from the crockpot and stick with cloves. Put in a meat rack in a shallow baking dish and pour the syrup over the meat.Bake in a 350 F oven for about 30 minutes basting frequently with the syrup.


Swedish Cabbage Rolls

12 large cabbage leaves
1 beaten egg
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup cooked rice
1 (8oz) can tomato sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Method

Immerse cabbage leaves in large kettle of boiling water for about 3 minutes or until limp, drain. Combine egg, milk, onion, salt, pepper, beef and cooked rice. Place about 1/4 cup meat mixture in center of each leaf; fold in sides and roll ends over meat. Place in Crockpot. Combine tomato sauce with brown sugar, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over cabbage rolls. Cover and cook on low setting for 7-9 hours.



Mexican Beef

1-1/2 to 2 lbs boneless round steak
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp chilli powder
1 tbsp prepared mustard
1 onion, chopped
1 beef bullion cube, crushed
1 (16 oz) can tomatoes, cut up
1 (16oz) can kidney beans, drained

Method

Spread meat with mixture of garlic, pepper, salt, chilli powder and mustard. Cut into 1/2 inch wide strips. Place  in Crockpot. Cover with onion, bullion cube and tomatoes. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Turn control to high. Add beans and cook, covered, for 30 minutes. Serve on a bed of rice.


Creole Steak Strips

1-1/2 lbs boneless round steak
Salt and pepper
1 onion, chopped
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup seasoned tomato juice
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 (10 oz) package frozen okra or 1-1/2 cups fresh okra
1 (2-1/2 oz ) can sliced mushrooms, drained
Carrot curls (Optional)

Method

Cut steak into strips about 1/2" wide and 2" long. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place in Crockpot with onion, celery, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. Turn control to high. Add green peppers and partially thawed okra and mushrooms. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until okra is done. Garnish with carrot curls if desired. Serve over rice or noodles.


Crockpot BBQ Beef For Sandwiches
 

3 pounds Chuck roast
1 cup Water
2 Beef bouillon cubes
1 tablespoon Minced onion
15 ounces Can tomato sauce
1/4 cup Brown sugar
1/4 cup Ketchup
1/4 cup Mustard
dash Worcestershire sauce

Method
Roast meat, along with 1 cup water and bouillon cubes until very tender or cook on low in the crock pot 8 to 10 hours, until tender. Shred meat with a fork after cooking and retain 1 cup of the juice from cooking. Add rest of the ingredients to shredded meat. Put in a crock pot and cook on low heat 3 to 4 hours (or on high 1 1/2 to 2 hrs). Serve over dinner rolls.


Hungarian Goulash

3 tbsp butter
3 cups thinly sliced onion
4 medium potatoes, quartered
1-1/2 pound chuck steak, cut into large cubes
2-1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp paprika
1 cup water

Method

Melt 2 tbsp of the butter in a large frypan, Saute the onions until golden brown. Remove to the crock pot.Put the potatoes on top of the onions.Melt the remaining butter in the frypan and brown the meat on all sides. Sprinkle meat with salt and paprika and put into the crock pot.Pour the water into the frypan and scrape the bottom, cook on low heat for 1 minute. Pour over the meat.
Cover and cook on the low setting for 8-10 hours.



Hickory Smoked Brisket

1  4 to 5 lb beef brisket
1/2 cup liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon of celery salt, garlic salt and onion powder

Method

Place the beef brisket on a large piece of aluminum foil. Sprinkle generously with 1/4 cup liquid smoke and 1/2 teaspoon each; celery salt, garlic salt and onion powder.Wrap and seal well and put into Crockpot. Cover; cook on low 8 to 10 hours.(High setting not recommended on this recipe) Serve warm with juices over each slice.
(Hint; Because of the closed aluminum foil using ground spices will be fine putting on prior to cooking).


Sherry Veal

6 boneless veal cutlets(4 ozs each)
1 teaspoon salt
1 can (16 ozs) tomatoes
1 package (1 1/2 ozs) spaghetti sauce mix with mushrooms
1/3 cup sherry
1 can (16 ozs) whole onions, drained
1 can ( 6 ozs) sliced mushrooms, drained, reserve 1/4 cup liquid
1 can (16 ozs) peas and carrots, drained

Method

Pound meat until 1/4 inch thick. Season with salt.Pour tomatoes, spaghetti sauce mix and sherry in Crockpot.
Lay veal on top of sauce. Cover and turn on high and bring to boil. About 1 to 1/2 hours. Add onions, mushrooms, reserved liquid, peas and carrots. Cover, reduce heat, and cook on low for 1 to 2 hours.
Serve hot over rice if desired..


Stuffed Green Peppers

5 to 6 green peppers
1/2 lb ground beef
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tbsp chopped pimiento
1 tsp salt
1 (12oz) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp prepared mustard
1 ( 11 oz ) can condensed cream of tomato soup

Method

Cut a slice off the top of each pepper. Remove core, seeds and white membrane. In small bowl, combine beef, onion pimiento, salt and corn. Spoon into peppers. Stand in Crockpot.Add Worcestershire sauce and mustard to the soup. Pour over peppers. Cover Pot and cook on low for 8-10 hours.


Tortilla Pie

1-1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 package enchilada sauce mix
2 (8oz) cans Tomato sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup water
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 (2-1/4 oz) can sliced, ripe olives
Heavy Duty foil (about 15 inches long)
8-10 corn Tortillas
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Sauce
1 (8oz) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1 package spicy cheese dip (about 1/2 oz)

Method

In skillet or Crockpot with browning unit, cook beef until crumbly, drain off excess fat. In mixing bowl, combine dry enchilada sauce mix with tomato sauce, salt, and water ; stir in onion, olives and browned beef. Line Crockpot with foil by making a nest in the bottom. Spoon 2 tbsp meat sauce mixture on foil in bottom. Arrange alternate layers of tortillas and meat sauce, ending with a layer of sauce on top. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours. Sprinkle with cheese and cook another 5 minutes. Picking up the sides of the foil liner, lift the tortilla pie out of pot. Slide onto serving dish. Cut into wedges, serve with sauce.
Sauce:
In small saucepan, combine tomato sauce, water and dry cheese dip mix. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve hot.


Creamy Swiss Steak

2 lbs round or swiss steak,cut 3/4 inch thick
salt and pepper to taste
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 can(10 3/4 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup each, carrots and celery, sliced 1/2 inch pieces

Method

Cut round or swiss steak into serving pieces; season with salt and pepper and place in Crockpot with sliced onions. in a bowl mix water and soup.It will be lumpy but this is fine. Spread mixture over onions and steak. Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours.Not recommended for high cook setting.


California Pilaf

2 lbs ground beef
2 1/2 cups water
2 ( 8oz cans) tomato sauce
1 green pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, chopped
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cups ripe olives, sliced
1 cup raw rice, (converted)

Method

Brown ground beef in skillet; drain off fat.Place ground beef and all remaining ingredients in Crockpot. Stir well. Cover and cook on low 6 to 9 hours. ( on high, 3 hours).



Magic Meat Loaf

2 lbs ground chuck
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cracker crumbs
1 egg
1 packet ( 7/8 oz ) brown gravy mix
1 cup milk
6 to 8 potatoes, cut up

Method

Mix all ingredients, except potatoes, in a large bowl. Shape into a loaf. Place in Crockpot. Place potatoes at the sides of loaf. Cover and cook on low 10 hours.
High: 3 1/2 to 5 hours.
Hint: If potatoes are peeled wrap in tin foil so they wont turn brown during cooking



All Day Crock Pot Delight

2-3 lbs. boneless chuck, cut into 1 inch cubes
1/2 c. flour
1/4 c. butter
1 onion, sliced
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
2 c. beer
1/4 c. flour

Method

Coat beef cubes with the 1/2 cup flour. Brown in melted butter. Drain off excess fat. In crock pot, combine browned meat with onion, salt, pepper, garlic and beer. Cover and cook on low 5-7 hours (all day) until meat is tender. Turn control to high. Dissolve remaining 1/4 cup flour in small amount of water. Stir into meat mixture, cook on high 30-40 minutes. Serve with rice and salad


Zesty Meatball Sandwiches

1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic -- minced
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground turkey
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 16 oz can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
6 hoagie type sandwich rolls -- split and warmed
Condiment Choices***shredded mozzarella cheese, red and yellow pepper strips, sliced onions, olives

Method

In a large bowl, beat egg with salt, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Add chopped onion, beef, turkey, bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese; mix well. Shpae mixture into 1 inch balls and brown in a large skillet. Drain meatballs and transfer to a 5 quart Crock-Pot. In the same bowl, mixt tomato sauce and wine; pour over meatballs. Cover and cook on Low for 5 1/2 to 6 hours. To serve: Place 3 to 4 meatballs in each split roll; top with sauce from Crock-Pot. If desired add
condiments and serve.


Bourbon Street Beef Marinade

1 oz Jim Beam Liquor (Bourbon)
Wild Turkey 101 works Great!! hehehe
2 to 3 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire
1/2 med onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoon of your favorite Dijon Mustard
1 fresh squeezed lemon
For an added surprise take it up a notch and add
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
.
Method.

Combine all ingredients Stir together and pour over meat to marinate.Leave in marinate 8 hrs or overnite turning every so often.Take out and cook to your perfection in crock pot..
Hint: U can use some or all of marinate to cook meat in if preferred.


Corned Beef In Beer

Ingredients

6 potatoes, pared and quartered
3 medium onions, quartered
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
1-3 to 4 lb corned beef brisket
1 cup beer
 

Method

Place vegetables in bottom of Crockpot.Trim fat from corned beef; place meat atop vegetables.Pour beer over all. Cover and cook on low heat setting for 9 to 11 hrs or until done. Serve meat with vegetables. Reserve broth for a vegetable soup later.


Veal Scallopini

2 lbs veal cubes(shoulder or shank)
3/4 cup flour mixed with
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup oil
1-4oz can sliced mushrooms, drained
2 small onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon leaf oregano
1 small glove garlic, minced
1 - 14 1/2 oz can tomatoes
 

Method

Roll veal cubes in seasoned flour and fry in hot oil til well browned. Drain and place in Crockpot. Add all remaining ingredients. Stir together well. Cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hrs. Serve over rice or fettucini or pasta of your choice.


Sausage Chili

1 lb ground beef
 1 lb bulk pork sausage
 1 large onion, chopped
 1 cup chopped green pepper
 1 cup sliced celery
 2 cans (15-1/2 oz each) red kidney beans
 1 can(1lb 12 oz ) tomatoes, cut up
 1 can (6oz) tomato paste
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 2 teaspoons chili powder
 2 teaspoons salt

Method

 In skillet, cook ground beef and pork sausage till browned.Drain off excess fat. Transfer meat mixture to your Crockpot.Add onion, green pepper and celery. Stir in undrained kidney beans, undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, chli powder and salt.Cover and cook on low heat setting for 8 to 10 hours.


Party Hamburger Dip

1 pound Hamburger
1 1/2 pounds Velveeta
1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes and chiles
1/2 Onion, diced
1 8 - 12 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced

Method

Brown hamburger, mushrooms & onion; drain. Melt Velveeta in slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients and simmer (high) for about 30 minutes. Serve with corn chips or crackers. Turn pot to low while serving.


Crock Pot Mexican Chilli

2 (15 1/2 oz.) cans red kidney beans, drained
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. chopped onion
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 (4 oz.) can green chilli peppers, drained and chopped
2 tbsp. sugar
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dried, crushed marjoram
Dash of pepper
1 lb. ground beef

Method

In skillet brown ground beef and drain. In crockery Crock Pot combine all ingredients. Cover, cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours. Remove bay leaf and stir before serving. Approximately 10 servings and great with corn bread!


Boeuf A La Bourguignonne

3 bacon rashers or a whole piece cut into cubes.
4 lb beef (shin, rump or chuck) cut into good sized pieces.
1 large carrot, peeled and sliced.
1 medium onion, sliced.
3 tbsp flour.
1 cup beef stock.
1 1/2 cups red wine.
2 tbsp tomato paste.
2 cloves garlic, minced.
pinch dried thyme.
1 bay leaf.
8-10 small onions, peeled.
1 lb mushrooms, sliced.
ground pepper.

Method.

Cook bacon in a large frypan until crisp. Remove and drain. Add the beef and brown well. Place browned beef in Crock-pot. Brown carrot and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in flour. Add stock, mix well and add to Crock-pot. Add cooked bacon, wine, tomato paste, garlic and bay leaf. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours. Saute onions in 2 tbsp butter or 1 tbsp oil, cook gently for 5-10 minutes, add mushrooms and toss in oil over heat for a few minutes. Add to Crock-pot about 1 hour before serving. To thicken gravy turn Crock-pot to high. Cream 2 tbsp butter with 1/4 cup flour.. Roll into small balls the size of a pea and drop into Crock-pot. Bring to the boil and allow to thicken.
To Serve:
With fluffy boiled rice or buttered noodles. Crusty French bread for mopping up the delicious gravy and a tossed green salad. Serves 8.



Homemade Spaghetti

1 lb Sausage; browned
2 Tomatoes
3 Onions, chopped
1 tsp. Basil
1 tsp. Oregano
1 tsp. Sugar
1 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Red pepper
1 lb Mushrooms; chopped
1 pk Noodles
1 can Parmesan cheese
1 can Tomato paste

Method

Brown meat and drain. Run tomatoes through blender. Add rest of
ingredients. Let simmer in crock pot for at least 6 hours. Cook noodles according to directions. Serve with Parmesan Cheese.


Brute Force Chili

6 pounds chuck roast, cut into 1" cubes
12 cloves garlic,  peeled and halved
1 large onion, diced small
1 x16 oz can stewed tomatoes
3 cups beef broth
1 envelope brown gravy mix
4 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon oregano or Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
1 can favorite beer
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 x 7 oz can diced green chilies
1 teaspoon dry mustard
6 yellow chili peppers, stemmed, seeded,  diced
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice

Method.

In a large skillet, brown meat, onion and garlic in a little oil. Drain fat. Mix meat mixture and the rest of the ingredients and place in a large crockpot. Cover and cook on low for10 to 12 hours, or longer. If too juicy, make a paste of equal parts flour and water and stir in. If too thick, add water or beer. 



Mexican Style Short Ribs

4 lb Beef short ribs
1/4 c Chopped green pepper
10 1/2 oz Can beef consomme
1 1/4 oz Pkg. Taco seasoning mix

Method

In a large skillet or CrockPot with browning unit, brown short ribs; pour off excess fat. Mix beef consomme with dry taco mix; add green pepper.In CrockPot pour sauce over the ribs. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.



Cavatiney

 1 lb package Medium noodles,cooked to al dente
1 pound Ground beef, browned
1 pound Italian sausage (mild),browned
1 Jar pizza sauce
1 Jar spaghetti sauce, or your own fresh sauce
1/2 pound Thinly sliced peperoni
3/4 cup Shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup Grated sharp cheddar cheese
Garlic powder
 

Method

 Place noodles in a CrockPot. Mix in the hamburger and sausage. Mix in pizza sauce and spaghetti sauce. Top with peperoni, mozzarella cheese, and sharp cheddar cheese. On top of that sprinkle lightly with garlic powder. Cook on High till hot and cheeses have melted..



Pepper Steak

 2 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 2 inch strips, garlic powder to taste
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cube beef bouillon
1/4 cup hot water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 large green bell peppers, roughly chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with liquid
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt

Method

Sprinkle strips of sirloin with garlic powder to taste. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the vegetable oil and brown the seasoned beef strips. Transfer to a CrockPot. Mix bouillon cube with hot water until dissolved, then mix in cornstarch until dissolved. Pour into the CrockPot with meat. Add onion, green pepper, stewed tomatoes, soy sauce, sugar and salt. Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours, or on low for 6 to 8 hours.



Cowboy Casserole

1 onion, chopped
1 1/2 lbs ground chuck, browned and drained
6 medium potatoes. sliced
1 can red beans
1 can tomatoes mixed with 2 tbsp. flour or 1 can tomato soup
Salt
Pepper
Garlic

Method

Put chopped onion in the bottom of the CrockPot; layer with browned ground beef, sliced potatoes, and beans. Spread tomatoes or soup over all. Sprinkle with seasonings as desired. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours.



 Pot Roast with Red Wine & Mushrooms

3 1/2 to 4 lb pot roast (lean chuck, bottom round, etc.)
1/2 cup flour, seasoned with salt and pepper
1/2 large red onion, chopped
1 package Melissa's dried exotic mushrooms (shiitake, porcini, woodear, etc)
8 ounces fresh button mushrooms
3/4 cup good red wine
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper to taste

Method

In a small bowl or cup, cover the dried mushrooms with very hot water.Meanwhile, dredge the roast in the seasoned flour. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat; add onions and dredged roast; cook until the roast is nicely browned on both sides. Transfer meat and onions to the CrockPot. Add red wine to the skillet and stir to loosen browned bits; pour over roast. Add mushrooms with soaking liquid and the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours. Thicken the juices (reduce on the stove top if very watery) with a mixture of water and cornstarch or flour..You could use all button mushrooms or a different mixture of dried.
Dried mushrooms with liquid add quite a bit of flavour.