Crockpot Potato Soup

Crockpot Potato Soup

8 potatoes, peeled and diced

2 carrots, peeled and diced

2 stalks celery, sliced

1 med. onion, diced fine

1 Tbsp. dry parsley flakes

1 (15 oz.) can chicken broth

2 C. water

Salt and pepper to taste

1 (5 oz) can evaporated milk

2 C. cheddar cheese, shredded

Chopped green onions, crumbled cooked bacon and or shredded cheddar cheese for garnish if desired

Add everything to the crockpot except evaporated milk and cheese, cook on low about 8 hours or until done. Add evaporated milk and cheese about 30 minutes before soup is done. If a creamier soup is desired take a potato masher and mash some of the potatoes in the soup, this can be done directly in the crockpot. Garnish as desired.

Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce

Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce

1 lb ground beef
3 garlic cloves, chopped

1 can-28 oz. crushed tomatoes

1 can-14 oz diced tomatoes
2 cans-8 oz each tomato sauce
2 cans- 6 oz each tomato paste

2 cans-4 oz each sliced mushrooms, drained

1 medium onion, chopped

1 medium bell pepper, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
2 tsp. parsley
2 tsp. Italian seasoning or 1 tsp. oregano

1 Bay leaf                                   

½ cup sugar

1 cup red wine

Brown ground beef with onion, bell pepper, garlic, salt and pepper in a skillet. Place in a crockpot. Add remaining ingredients. Cook on low all day in crock pot approximately 6 hours. Serve over hot cooked pasta

Mexican Beef and Rice Bake

Mexican Beef and Rice Bake

5-6 C cooked rice

1 lb. ground beef

1 onion

1 (10 oz) can tomatoes with green chilies, undrained

1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce

½ C water

Adobo to taste

Nonstick cooking spray

1 C cheddar cheese, shredded

Brown ground beef and onion in a large skillet until beef is cooked though and onion is tender. Stir in rice, tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, and adobo. Turn heat down to low and simmer for about 5 minutes. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and pour in skillet contents. Top with cheese and bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.