Crockpot Broccoli Beef

Crockpot Broccoli Beef

2 lbs beef, sliced into strips 
2 C beef broth
1 C soy sauce 
1/2 C brown sugar
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 Tbsp cornstarch
1 pkg. frozen broccoli

In a bowl combine broth, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Stir together until sugar is dissolved. Place meat in the crockpot and pour the sauce over. Sprinkle garlic on top. Cook on low for about 6 hours. 20-30 minutes before serving remove some cooking liquid and mix with the cornstarch. Pour into crockpot and stir. Add in the broccoli and serve once the broccoli is warmed.

Crockpot Goulash

Crockpot Goulash

1 lb. ground beef
1 onion, chopped 
1 bell pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
Italian seasoning to taste
Salt free seasoning to taste
1 jar spaghetti sauce
1 (8oz) can tomato sauce
8 oz elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions

In a skillet cook ground beef with the onion, green pepper and garlic. Season with no salt seasoning and Italian seasoning. Add in the spaghetti sauce and tomato sauce. Gently mix in the cooked macaroni. Spray a crockpot with nonstick cooking spray and pour mixture into the crockpot. Cook covered for 2-3 hours on low.

I made this in the morning and when I got home in the afternoon put it on to "cook".

Crockpot Chicken Chili

Crockpot Chicken Chili

2 (15 oz) cans of corn, drained
2 (15 oz) cans pinto beans, undrained
2 chicken breasts, chopped into bite size pieces
3 garlic cloves, minced

Dried minced onion, to taste
Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
1 tsp. cumin
½ tsp. oregano

Combine everything in a crockpot.  Cook on low 6-8 hours. 

Curried Red Lentil Soup

Curried Red Lentil Soup

 

2 C red lentils

2 qts water plus more if needed

2 Tbsp coconut oil

1 onion, chopped

2 stalks celery, chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

Fresh parsley to taste, chopped

1 tsp curry powder

½ tsp cumin

½ tsp turmeric

¼ tsp ground coriander

Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt for serving if desired

 

In a large pot place lentils and water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, adding additional water if needed. In a skillet sauté onion, celery, garlic and parsley until almost tender in the coconut oil. Add curry powder, cumin, turmeric, and coriander to the skillet and toss with the vegetables. Add vegetables to the lentils and continue to simmer for 1 hour, adding additional water if needed. Serve topped with sour cream or yogurt if desired.

Hummus

Hummus

1 ½ C dry garbanzo beans

¼ C lemon juice

½ tsp asafetida powder

6 Tbsp tahini

4-6 minced garlic cloves

Salt to taste

 

Soak beans in water overnight. Drain beans and place in a large pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for an hour or until beans are tender. Drain and cool slightly. Place beans in a bowl and cover with cold water. Rub beans and remove skins, discarding skins. Place beans, lemon juice, asafetida, tahini, garlic and some salt to taste in a food processor. Process until smooth adding a couple Tbsp of water if needed to help make mixture smooth.

Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Portabello Mushrooms

Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Portabello Mushrooms

4 cloves garlic, minced and divided
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning, divided
2 Tbsp oil

salt free seasoning to taste
4 portabello mushrooms
1 (10oz) bag spinach
1/4 cupC grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for sprinkling topping mushrooms

1C shredded mozzarella, divided
dried basil to taste
1/4 cup C breadcrumbs
1 C marinara sauce

Heat oven to 425 degrees. Scrape the gills out of the mushroom caps and set aside. In a bowl, combine 1 clove of the minced garlic, 1/4 tsp of the Italian seasoning, oil, and salt free seasoning. Brush inside and outside of the mushrooms with the oil/garlic mixture and roast mushrooms cap side down for about 10 minutes. Blot off any water given off by the mushrooms from cooking. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tsp oil and 2 cloves of the minced garlic. Stir for about a minute then add the spinach and cook, stirring often, until wilted. Allow to cool slightly, than drain off any liquid from cooking.  In a bowl stir together the last clove of the minced garlic, the rest of the Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, 3 ounces most of the mozzarella (saving some for the top), basil, breadcrumbs and spinach. Season salt free seasoning to taste. Spoon a little of the marinara into each mushroom then stuff with the spinach mixture. Spoon a little more of the sauce over the stuffed mushrooms, then sprinkle the remaining Parmesan and mozzarella over the top. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the filling is heated through and the cheese has melted. Serve with additional marinara if desired.

Roasted Garlic Macaroni and Cheese

Roasted Garlic Macaroni and Cheese

 

2 heads of garlic

Oil as needed

12 oz pasta

3 Tbsp butter

3 Tbsp flour

2 C milk

8 oz white cheddar cheese, grated

1 container garlic and herb flavor Boursin cheese

Salt free seasoning to taste

 

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Remove some of the outer wrapping on the garlic heads. Slice off the tops of the garlics. Place on a square of foil and drizzle oil over the tops and sprinkle with seasoning to taste. Wrap up tight in the foil. Bake for 40-60 minutes until you can easily squeeze out the garlic cloves. Let cool for a few minutes and squeeze out the garlic into a small bowl and mash. Set aside.  Cook pasta according to package directions. In a saucepan melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and the mashed garlic, add in the milk slowly, stirring constantly. Cook until the sauce thickens and comes to a very low boil. Remove from heat and stir in the white cheddar and Borsin. Stir until cheese is completely melted. Combine cheese sauce with the pasta and serve.

Grilled Halibut

Grilled Halibut

2 Tbsp oregano

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp oil

Salt and pepper to taste

4 (4 oz) halibut fillets 

In bowl combine oregano, garlic, oil, salt and pepper. Rub mixture on both sides of the fish. Grill for 3 minutes per side or until cooked through.

Black Bean Burrito Bowls

Black Bean Burrito Bowls 

Nonstick cooking spray

1 Tbsp oil

1 onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, diced

1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce

1 tsp chili powder

½ tsp cumin

1 C cooked brown rice

1 C diced tomatoes

2 C shredded lettuce

½ C shredded cheddar cheese 

Spray a skillet with nonstick cooking spray and add oil. Heat over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until cooked through. Add garlic, black beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, and cumin. Turn heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes. Divide rice between 4 bowls. Top with ¼ of bean mix. Top with tomatoes, lettuce and cheese.

Italian Macaroni

Italian Macaroni

 

1 lb ground beef

2 (15 oz) cans diced tomatoes

2 C water

1 Tbsp Italian seasoning

2 cloves garlic, minced

Onion powder to taste

2 C elbow macaroni, uncooked

Parmesan cheese for garnish

Mozzarella cheese for garnish

 

In a large pot, cook ground beef until cooked through. Add tomatoes, water, Italian seasoning, garlic and onion powder. Bring to a boil and stir in macaroni. Turn to low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until pasta is tender. Before serving garnish with cheeses if desired.

Crockpot Mandarin Orange Chicken

Crockpot Mandarin Orange Chicken

2lbs chicken, boneless, skinless, cut into bite sized pieces

1 C orange juice

1/3 C chili sauce

2 Tbsp. soy sauce

1 Tbsp. molasses

1 tsp. mustard powder

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 green peppers, diced

1 (10 oz) can mandarin oranges

 

Place chicken in the crockpot, mix together all remaining ingredients except oranges and pour over the chicken. Cook on low for 4 hours, add oranges the last half hour of cooking.

Hot Tamale Soup

Hot Tamale Soup

1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Pinch of ground cinnamon
3 cups chicken broth
1 (14- to 16-ounce) can tomatoes, chopped, with juice
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn kernels
12 (3 ounce) purchased tamales
Shredded Cheddar cheese

Heat heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, onion, bell pepper and garlic and cook until beef is brown, breaking up meat with fork. Add chili powder, cumin, cayenne and cinnamon and cook 1 minute. Add broth and tomatoes with juice. Cover and simmer 30 minutes. Stir corn and beans into soup. Simmer until corn is just heated through. Season soup with salt and pepper to taste. Heat tamales according to package instructions. Place 2 tamales into each of six bowls. Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with cheese.

Crockpot Brown Sugar Pork Roast

Crockpot Brown Sugar Pork Roast

1 (4-6 lb) pork roast

Salt free seasoning to taste

1 C brown sugar

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 Tbsp Dijon mustard

1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

Place pork roast in a crockpot. Sprinkle with salt free seasoning. In a bowl combine brown sugar, garlic, mustard and vinegar. Stir together to make a paste, spread on top of the roast. Cook on low for 8 hours or until cooked through. Slice and serve.

Mexican Beef Strips

Mexican Beef Strips

1 ½ lbs cheap, thin steak, cut into thin strips

¼ C oil plus additional as needed for cooking the strips

2 Tbsp lime juice

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp cumin

¼ tsp chili powder

2 cloves garlic, minced

Combine ¼ C oil, lime juice, oregano, cumin, chili powder and garlic in a bowl and set aside. In a skillet, heat a small amount of oil and cook strips until cooked through. Turn off heat and toss with the sauce and serve.

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Dirty Rice

Dirty Rice

1 lb ground pork sausage

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 bunch green onions

2 C cooked rice

Cajun seasoning to taste

In a large skillet brown pork sausage until almost cooked through. Add garlic and green onion and continue cooking until cooked though. Add in rice and stir well. Season to taste with Cajun seasoing.