Beef And Potatoes With Rosemary

Beef And Potatoes With Rosemary

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Equipment

  • slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 lb medium red potatoes cut into fourths
  • 1 cup ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1ยฝ teaspoons dried rosemary leaves crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or ยฝ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ยฝ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 boneless beef chuck roast 3 lb, trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 small onion finely chopped (โ…“ cup)
  • 1ยฝ cups beef broth from 32-oz carton

Instructions

  • Spray 3ยฝ- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Place potatoes and carrots in slow cooker.
  • In small bowl, mix mustard, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper; spread evenly over beef.
  • Place beef on potatoes and carrots; sprinkle with onion.
  • Pour broth evenly over beef and vegetables.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  • Using slotted spoon, remove beef and vegetables from slow cooker; place on serving platter.
  • If desired, skim fat from beef juices.
  • Serve juices with beef and vegetables.

Notes & Wine Advice

Quick Variation:
To make gravy, skim fat from juices in the slow cooker. Measure 1ยฝ cups of the juices; pour into a small saucepan. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat. Shake 2 tablespoons cornstarch and ยผ cup cold water in a tightly covered jar. Stir cornstarch mixture into beef juices. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
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Asian Beef Roast With Cabbage And Pasta

Asian Beef Roast With Cabbage And Pasta

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Equipment

  • slow cooker

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle beef with ยฝ teaspoon of the garlic salt and the pepper.
  • Pour water into slow cooker; place beef in center.
  • In small bowl, stir together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, gingerroot, sesame oil, red pepper and remaining ยฝ teaspoon garlic salt.
  • Pour over top and sides of beef.
  • Arrange carrots around beef.
  • Arrange cabbage wedges in single layer on top of beef and carrots.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
  • Increase heat setting to High.
  • Using slotted spoon, transfer vegetables from slow cooker to serving bowl; cover with foil.
  • Transfer beef from slow cooker to cutting board; cover with foil.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before cutting beef.
  • Meanwhile, break pasta in half; add to sauce in slow cooker, pushing pasta below surface of sauce.
  • Cover; cook on High heat setting 9 to 11 minutes or until pasta is tender.
  • Cut beef across grain into slices.
  • Serve beef, pasta and vegetables with any remaining sauce.
  • Garnish with sesame seed, bell pepper and green onions.

Notes & Wine Advice

Time-saver:
This meal can be cooked on the High heat setting, and itโ€™ll be on the table in 3ยฝ to 4ยฝ hours.

Nutrition values

Calories: 590 kcal
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Cuisine; Asia

Three-Chile Chunky Beef Chili

Three-Chile Chunky Beef Chili

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Equipment

  • slow cooker

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • In slow cooker, mix all ingredients.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours (or on High heat setting 4 to 5 hours).
  • Time-saver:
  • Spraying the slow cooker with cooking spray before adding the ingredients makes for easy cleanup!

Nutrition values

Calories: 420 kcal
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Family-Favorite Chili

Family-Favorite Chili

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Equipment

  • skillet 12-inch
  • slow cooker

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In 12-inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned; drain.
  • Spray 3ยฝ- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • In slow cooker, mix beef and remaining ingredients except beans and cheese.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours (or High heat setting 3 to 4 hours).
  • Stir in beans.
  • Increase heat setting to High; cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes longer or until slightly thickened.
  • Sprinkle with cheese

Notes & Wine Advice

Quick Variation:
For an alternative chili, reduce ground beef to 1 pound. Add 1 pound cooked smoked beef sausage, cut into ยฝ-inch slices, in step 2. Substitute shredded smoked Cheddar or smoked Gouda cheese for the shredded Cheddar.

Nutrition values

Calories: 300 kcal
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Turkey Breast With Sweet Potatoes

Turkey Breast With Sweet Potatoes

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Equipment

  • slow cooker

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Place turkey in slow cooker.
  • Arrange sweet potatoes and onions around turkey.
  • In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients except cornstarch and water; pour over turkey and vegetables.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
  • Remove turkey and vegetables from slow cooker; cover to keep warm.
  • If desired, skim fat from juices in slow cooker.
  • Pour juices into 4-cup microwavable measuring cup.
  • In small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into juices in cup.
  • Microwave uncovered on High 2 to Minutes, stirring every minute, until mixture thickens.
  • Serve with turkey and

Notes & Wine Advice

Healthy twist :
You can reduce the fat to about 2 grams and the calories to about 280 per serving by removing the skin from the turkey before cooking.

Nutrition values

Calories: 360 kcal
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Herbed Turkey And Wild Rice Casserole

Herbed Turkey And Wild Rice Casserole

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Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • skillet 10-inch

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon cut into ยฝ-inch pieces
  • 1 lb turkey breast tenderloins cut into ยพ-inch pieces
  • 1 medium onion chopped (ยฝ cup)
  • 1 medium carrot sliced (ยฝ cup)
  • 1 medium stalk celery sliced (ยฝ cup)
  • 2 cans 14 oz each chicken broth (4 cups)
  • 1 can 10ยพ oz condensed cream of chicken soup
  • ยผ teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
  • โ…› teaspoon pepper
  • 1ยผ cups uncooked wild rice rinsed, drained

Instructions

  • In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp.
  • Stir in turkey.
  • Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until turkey is browned.
  • Stir in onion, carrot and celery.
  • Cook 2 minutes longer, stirring occasionally; drain.
  • Spray 3ยฝ- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • In slow cooker, beat 1 can of the broth and the soup with whisk until smooth.
  • Stir in remaining can of broth, the marjoram and pepper.
  • Stir in turkey mixture and wild rice.
  • Cover; cook on High heat setting 30 minutes.
  • Reduce heat setting to Low; cover and cook 6 to 7 hours longer or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
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Turkeyโ€“butternut squash ragout

Turkeyโ€“butternut squash ragout

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Equipment

  • slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 1ยฝ lb turkey thighs about 2 medium, skin removed
  • 1 small butternut squash about 2 lb, peeled, seeded and cut into 1ยฝ-inch pieces (3 cups)
  • 1 medium onion cut in half, sliced
  • 1 can baked beans undrained
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with Italian seasonings undrained
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • In slow cooker, mix all ingredients except parsley.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
  • Remove turkey from slow cooker; place on cutting board.
  • Remove meat from bones; discard bones.
  • Return turkey to slow cooker; stir to combine.
  • Just before serving, sprinkle with parsley.

Notes & Wine Advice

Healthy twist :
Butternut squash, rich in color and great flavor, is an excellent source of vitamin A.
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Italian Chicken-Lentil Soup

Italian Chicken-Lentil Soup

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Equipment

  • slow cooker

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Spray 3ยฝ- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • In slow cooker, mix carrots, zucchini, onion, lentils, broth, salt and pepper; top with chicken.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours.
  • Transfer chicken from slow cooker to cutting board.
  • Use 2 forks to pull chicken into shreds.
  • Return chicken to slow cooker.
  • Stir in tomatoes and mushrooms.
  • Cover; cook about 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  • Sprinkle with basil.
  • Serve with cheese.
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Spicy Chicken And Sausage Soup

Spicy Chicken And Sausage Soup

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Equipment

  • slow cooker

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Spray 3- to 3ยฝ-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • In slow cooker, mix chicken, tomatoes, broth, water and pepper sauce.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  • Stir in kielbasa, stir-fry vegetables and rice.
  • Increase heat setting to High; cover and cook 10 to 15 minutes longer or until rice is tender.

Notes & Wine Advice

Quick Variation:
Season this soup to suit your family. For a spicier flavor, increase the amount of pepper sauce. Also, any cooked spicy sausage can be used โ€” try turkey kielbasa or smoked sausage for a change of flavor.

Nutrition values

Calories: 330 kcal
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