4670 weeknight slow betty 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

butter or margarine, whipping cream, brown sugar, chopped pecans, cooking apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced (about 2 1/3 cups), betty crocker supermoist yellow cake mix, water, vegetable oil, eggs, apple pie spice, betty crocker whipped fluffy white frosting (from 12-oz container), caramel topping , if desire

cream filling, betty crocker cookbook, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, salt, milk, beaten egg, butter, vanilla, fruit/nuts

chili powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, bacon, chopped fine, onions, chopped medium, red bell pepper, chopped medium, garlic cloves, minced, ground chuck , 85 percent lean, tomato puree, diced tomatoes, dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

betty crocker supermoist white cake mix, water , as called for on cake mix box, vegetable oil , as called for on cake mix box, egg white , as called for on cake mix box, betty crocker gel food colors (each neon pink, neon purple, neon orange, neon green, classic blue) or 1/4 tsp betty crocker liquid food colors (each neon pink, neon purple, neon orange, neon green, classic blue), marshmallow creme, butter, softened, powdered sugar, betty crocker gel food colors (neon pink, neon purple, neon orange, neon green, classic blue) or betty crocker liquid food colors (neon pink, neon purple, neon orange, neon green, classic blue)

apples - peeled, cored and diced, bread, cubed, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, brown sugar, butter, melted

betty crocker supermoist devil s food cake mix, water , vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box, betty crocker rich & creamy milk chocolate frosting, tube (4.25 oz) betty crocker white decorating icing, tube (0.68 oz) betty crocker brown decorating gel, candy corn, chocolate candy sprinkles

betty crocker original supreme brownie mix, vegetable oil, water, eggs, betty crocker chocolate chip cookie mix, butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened, egg, betty crocker pour & frost chocolate frosting

betty crocker original supreme brownie mix (with chocolate syrup pouch), vegetable oil, water, eggs, betty crocker chocolate chip cookie mix, butter, softened, egg, betty crocker rich & creamy chocolate frosting

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

whole pouch betty crocker double chocolate chip cookie mix 1lb 1.5oz, vegetable oil, water, whole egg, fresh raspberries, yoplait whips raspberry mist yogurt (4 containers), whipping cream whipped, hot fudge topping, fresh blueberries

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.

boneless skinless chicken thighs, salt, vegetable oil, old el paso thick & chunky salsa, black beans, drained and rinsed, whole corn, drained, fresh cilantro, chopped

whole large yellow onions (3 cups) sliced, butter or margarine melted, all-purpose flour, worchestershire sauce, sugar, pepper, beef broth (14.5 oz ea), slow cooker liners, french bread 1 thick, mozzarella cheese (3 oz) shredded, parmesan cheese shredded or grated