4400 slow stove prep 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

boneless chicken breasts, cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, stove top chicken flavor stuffing mix, milk

ground beef, stove top stuffing mix (any flavor ), water, eggs, ketchup

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

just about every barbecue joint we have ever been to serves some form of baked beans. each is a little different--according to the pitmaster s whims--though they all share a pretty similar sweet, smoky flavor. we wanted to make our own version of barbecued beans at home in a slow cooker. here s what we discovered, choose small white beans and soak them overnight for the creamiest, most tender texture., add smoky flavor via fine-chopped bacon. there s no need to saute it; it will dissolve into the beans during the long, slow simmer., add lots of onions and garlic and saute them before assembling all the ingredients in the slow cooker. many slow cooker recipes skip this step for convenience s sake, but we think the rich flavor the step generates is well worth the extra effort., blend barbecue sauce and an unexpected ingredient, coffee, for a deep, resonant flavor. reserve the coffee until the beans have cooked; otherwise it will make the beans taste bitter., add a little barbecue sauce and mustard (along with the coffee) to the beans just before serving for an accent.

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

boneless skinless chicken breast halves, swiss cheese, condensed cream of chicken soup, condensed cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, milk, stove top stuffing mix, dry, melted butter, salt and pepper

boneless skinless chicken breasts, condensed cream of chicken soup, milk (i usually eyeball it), seasoned stuffing mix, sage (i use stove top), butter, melted

hamburger meat, eggs, stove top stuffing mix, any flavor, beef broth, salt, ketchup

onions, coarsely chopped, stalks celery, coarsely chopped, green pepper, coarsely chopped, minced garlic (or to taste), canned mushroom slices, drained, butter or 1/2 cup margarine, chicken broth (homemade or store bought ), canned corn niblets, drained (i just use 1 whole can), stove top chicken flavor stuffing mix, black pepper, salt (optional)

ground beef, stove top stuffing mix, any flavor, water, steak sauce (i prefer country bob s), barbecue sauce

chicken stove top stuffing mix, chicken broth, cream of mushroom soup, cream of celery soup, eggs, onion, chopped, celery ribs, chopped finely

lasagna noodles, cooked, chicken breasts, cooked, diced, cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, milk, celery, chopped, salt, onion, chopped, broccoli florets, cooked and chopped coarsely, cream cheese, cottage cheese, stove top stuffing mix, prepared

farfalle (bowtie) pasta, cooked, slow roasted tomatoes, halved, calmata olives, pitted and chopped, roasted garlic, mashed, capers, drained, reduced balsamic vinegar, fresh basil , chiffonade, tomatoes, sliced in half , lengthwise, garlic, minced, chopped fresh thyme, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh rosemary, olive oil, salt and pepper, to taste

praline apple crisp ingredients, crisp tart apples (granny smith or braeburn), cut into 1/2, ground cinnamon, quick cooking oats, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, cold butter, cut into small pieces, chopped pecans, toffee bits, spray 3-to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. in large bowl, mix apples and cinnamon to coat. place in slow cooker., in medium bowl with pastry blender or fork, mix oats, brown sugar, flour , and butter until crumbly. stir in pecans and toffee bits., sprinkle curmb mixture evenly over apples ., cover; cook on low heat setting 4 to 6 hours. serve with ice, cream , if desired.

prep and cooking time does not include resting time for the dough., all purpose flour, boiling water, very finely chopped napa cabbage, lean ground pork, chopped water chestnuts, green onion finely chopped, soy sauce, dry sherry (optional), sesame oil, sugar, cornstarch, vegatable oil, chicken broth

prep : 10 min, plus chilling time., soft cream cheese, taco seasoning mix, milk, salsa, chili powder, canned refried beans, shredded lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese , or monterey jack cheese, green onions, chopped, tomato, finely chopped, corn or tortilla chips