18554 slow cooker macaroni crock pot 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.

beef top sirloin steak , cut into thin strips, olive oil, water, beef stroganoff seasoning for the slow cooker, sliced baby portobello mushrooms, onion, chopped, butter, port wine or beef broth, ground mustard, sugar, sour cream, hot cooked egg noodles, minced fresh parsley , optional

unsweetened pineapple juice (or use enough to cover the bottom of your crock pot), brown sugar, divided, cured picnic ham (bone-in about 7-8 lb)

ground beef, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, spaghetti sauce, oregano, no-boil lasagna noodles, mozzarella cheese, shredded, ricotta cheese, milk, egg, parmesan cheese, shredded, romano cheese, shredded, salt, pepper

pot roast, beef broth, carrots, sliced, potatoes , subed, dry onion soup mix

macaroni, cooked, evaporated milk, milk, eggs, shredded cheddar cheese, salt and pepper to taste

water, dried chickpeas , sorted and rinsed, baking soda, special equipment : a 2 1/2-quart slow cooker

dried multi-bean mix or great northern beans, picked over and rinsed, pearl barley, garlic , smashed, carrots, roughly chopped, ribs celery, roughly chopped, onion, roughly chopped, bay leaf, kosher salt, dried italian herb blend, freshly ground black pepper, dried porcini mushrooms, crumbled if large, optional, whole tomatoes , with juice, cleaned baby spinach leaves (about 3 oz), freshly grated parmesan balsamic vinegar, for drizzling, extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, special equipment : slow cooker

beef top sirloin steak cut into thin strips, olive oil, water, beef stroganoff seasoning for the slow cooker, sliced baby portobello mushrooms, onion chopped, butter, beef broth or port wine, ground mustard, sugar, sour cream, egg noodles

corn tortillas (whatever size fits in your crock pot) or 1 (14 oz) package flour tortillas (whatever size fits in your crock pot), cooked ground beef or 3 cups shredded cooked chicken or 3 cups shredded cooked pot roast, enchilada sauce, cumin, light cream cheese, onion, chopped fine, shredded cheddar cheese or 2 cups monterey jack pepper cheese

beets , scrubbed, root intact, olive oil, shallot, chopped, raspberry vinegar, beet juice , from the crock pot, lettuce, to garnish

chuck roast, cubed in 2-3 inch cubes, approx 6 oz uncooked wide egg noodles, condensed mushroom soup, beef broth , fill empty can with warm water and add to crock pot., sour cream, salt , pepper to taste

two to three lb. beef chuck roast (use your crock pot to determine size), onion quartered, peeled baby carrots, peeled potatoes (sliced in halves) lengthwise, salt and pepper, beef boullion cube, stalk celery cut in pieces, onion soup mix, coca cola (i use coke), water

potatoes peeled & slice thin.dice green onion, chopped chives,sliced onions,parsley , velveeta cheese & cup of milk or a can cream of mushroom,garlic pow, der or minced garlic, pepper & salt ,and a crock pot

lentils, sloppy joe sandwich sauce (any brand you like ), water

pork tenderloin, cut into 3/4-inch thick pieces, sweet potatoes, raw peeled and sliced, onion, chopped, green bell pepper, chopped, diced tomatoes, brown sugar, cinnamon (optional), dried parsley, black pepper

bulk italian sausage (or substitute ground beef or pork), onion, chopped (1/2 cup), italian-style tomato sauce, dried basil leaves, salt, shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz), part-skim ricotta cheese, grated parmesan cheese, uncooked lasagna noodles

cinnamon sticks (4 inches), whole allspice, apple cider, brown sugar, orange, sliced