Category Archives: Slow Cooker Main Entree

Crockpot Pizza

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A delicious layered crockpot casserole with egg noodles, cheese, pizza sauce, and pepperoni Yield:  8 servings Ingredients:  12 ounces egg noodles, cooked according to package instructions and drained1 1/2 pounds ground beef1/4 cup chopped onions2 (14 ounce) jars pizza sauce or 1 large can spaghetti sauce*3.5 ounces turkey or beef… Read more »

Slow-Cooked Pepper Steak

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A flavorful beef steak with bell peppers, prepared in a slow cooker Yield:  6-8 servings Ingredients:  2 pounds inexpensive beef steak2 tablespoons oil1/4 cup soy sauce1 large onion, chopped1 clove garlic, minced2 teaspoons sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon ground ginger4 large tomatoes, washed and coarsely chopped2 large… Read more »

Slow-Cooked Herbed Beef and Potatoes

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Savory and tender, this beef is simmered in a slow cooker and served over potatoes Yield:  8 hearty servings Ingredients:  2 pounds beef stew meat (in large cubes) or beef roast (chuck roast or similar)1 large onion, diced6 bay leaves1/2 teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh)1/4… Read more »

Hearty Beef and Lentil Chili

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A delicious chili made with beef, lentils, tomatoes, vegetables, and seasonings! This easy, from-scratch chili tastes amazing! Yield:  about 5 quarts Ingredients:  2 to 2.5 pounds ground beef or inexpensive steak*1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup)2 cloves garlic, minced1 bell pepper (any color), diced2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced… Read more »

Easy BBQ Chicken Sandwiches (Oven or Slow Cooker)

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Super simple shredded barbecue chicken for sandwiches or over rice Yield:  6 servings Ingredients:  4 large or 6 medium chicken breasts (2.5 to 3 pounds)*1 large onion, diced2-3 cups barbecue sauce of your choice**6 sandwich buns or hot freshly cooked rice, for serving Instructions:  1. Trim fat and skin from… Read more »

Hearty Beef Stew ( modified Martha Stewart recipe)

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Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes with green chiles Coarse salt and pepper 3/4 pound small potatoes, halved 2 medium onions, large chop 1/4 lb peas 3-4 carrots, large pieces   Directions Preheat oven to… Read more »

Honey Garlic Chicken (direct from Stephanie at A Year of Slow Cooker Meals) Untested

1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (4 or one thigh per family member) 3 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 cup  soy sauce (La Choy or Tamari wheat-free are gluten free) 1/2 cup ketchup 1/3 cup honey The Directions. Use a 4-quart slow… Read more »