53 cooker ups Recipes

black beans go into the slow cooker with an army of flavorful ingredients. so why is the result so often a dull, muddied mess here s what we discovered, test kitchen discoveries, build assertive flavor , start by sauteing chopped onion, bell pepper, garlic, and jalapenos in a dutch oven; beginning the saute with bacon fat, rather than the usual oil, also helps amplify the meaty richness of the chili., test kitchen likes to saute spices to intensify their flavor. when the vegetables are tender, add 1/4 cup of chili powder, plus cumin and oregano, and let the spices bloom in the hot pan., while ham hocks traditionally add flavor and a few shreds of meat to the chili, we wanted enough meat to chew on. we opted for the salty richness a small smoked ham lent to the chili as it cooked; removing the ham at the end of cooking and chopping it provided plenty of meat., dried beans added to the slow cooker at the outset were still too hard by the time the chili was done. to speed up the cooking, we simmer the beans in the dutch oven for 15 minutes before transferring the contents to the slow cooker.

whole chickens, cut up or 3 large chicken breasts, halved, salt & pepper, dry white wine or 1/4 cup chicken broth, condensed cream of mushroom soup, sliced mushrooms, drained

ground beef, italian sausage, onion, chopped, undrained whole tomatoes, cut up, tomato sauce, sugar, cumin, chili powder, dried oregano, undrained spicy chili beans, ranch style beans

pork spareribs, cut up, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, fresh grated gingerroot (i use the jar kind ), liquid smoke, chili sauce, chopped green onion

baby carrots, potatoes, cut up, whole mushrooms, drained, chopped onion, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cream of mushroom soup, chicken bouillon powder, white wine, dry onion soup mix, salt, pepper

oil, mushrooms, sliced, grain and wild rice blend, vegetable stock powder, tomato juice or 1 cup vegetable juice, water, sliced carrot, cut-up green beans or 1/2 cup long beans, broccoli floret, cauliflower floret, sliced red bell pepper, shallots, chopped, toasted almond

frying chicken, cut up and skin removed, condensed tomato soup, chopped onion, vinegar, brown sugar, worcestershire sauce, salt, dried basil

olive oil, skinless chicken quarters (cut up if desired), onions, garlic cloves, curry powder (all in 1 blend to make it simple), green apple, diced (about 1 cup), chicken broth or 1 cup water, salt, pepper, flour, yogurt, cooked rice

cornbread, crumbled, herb stuffing mix, cream of chicken soup, low sodium chicken broth, onion, chopped, chopped celery, eggs, rubbed sage, salt, pepper, butter, cut up

eggplant , cut into 1/2 inch pieces, red potatoes , cut into 1 inch pieces, chopped tomatoes (or 14 1/2 oz. can tomatoes, cut up), chickpeas, drained and rinsed, powdered ginger, dry mustard, ground coriander, curry powder, pepper, vegetable broth

salt, paprika, garlic powder, pepper, up up whole chicken, coke, ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, bourbon, lemon juice

boneless skinless chicken breasts, poached & cut into bite-sized pieces, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes with green chilies (rotel brand), diced tomatoes, velveeta cheese, cut up into cubes (american processed cheese), spaghetti noodles, cooked and drained

ground beef, kidney beans, rinsed and drained, no-salt added tomatoes, undrained and cut up, no-salt-added tomato sauce, onions, chopped, green pepper, chopped, garlic clove, minced, chili powder, salt-free seasoning blend, pepper, shredded fat-free cheddar cheese

potatoes, peeled,diced, sliced carrot, beef stew meat , cut up bite sized, olive oil, flour, beef broth, onion, grated, corn, drained, sliced mushrooms, drained, dried parsley, dried sage, dried marjoram, salt, black pepper

head of cabbage, chopped, ground meat, brown & drain before mixing, sausage, sliced, tomato sauce, whole tomatoes, cut up, onion, chopped, onion tops or 1/2 cup parsley, bell pepper, chopped, uncooked rice, water, salt & pepper

cornbread crumbs, herb stuffing mix, cream of chicken soup, low-sodium chicken broth, onion, chopped, chopped celery, eggs, rubbed sage, salt, pepper, butter, cut up

cooked chicken, chopped up, celery, diced, herbes (i used chervil, chives, parsley, and tarragon), carrots, diced, frozen peas, onions, diced, chicken broth, condensed cream of mushroom soup, egg noodles, cooked, salt , to taste, pepper , to taste

thick cut bacon, ground pork, ground beef, sirloin , cut up as for fondue, black beans, drained and rinsed, red beans, drained and rinsed, diced tomatoes, lightly drained, onion, minced, garlic cloves, minced fine, salt (to taste), chili powder, ground cumin, oregano, beer, tomato paste, chipotle salsa (i use san marcos ), sour cream (for serving), shredded cheese (for serving)