Crockpot Beef, Tomatoes, and Peppers

Crockpot Beef, Tomatoes and Peppers

1 1/2 lbs beef, cut up into bite size pieces
No salt seasoning
2 Tbsp oil
3 Tbsp tomato paste
1 (15oz) can stewed tomatoes, undefined
3 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 bag frozen peppers and onions

Sprinkle meat with seasoning and heat oil in a skillet. Brown meat and place a crockpot. In a bowl combine tomato paste, stewed tomatoes, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over the meat. Pour bag of frozen peppers and onions on top. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

Crockpot Sausage and Pepper Sandwiches

Crockpot Sausage and Pepper Sandwiches

 

6 large Italian Sausages

1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes

1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce

1 (6 oz) can tomato paste

1 onion, cut into slices

2 green peppers, cut into strips

6 French rolls

12 slices provolone cheese

 

Remove casings from sausages and brown in a skillet. Place sausages in a crockpot. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, onion and green peppers. Stir gently to combine. Cook on low for 6 hours or until cooked through. Serve on French rolls with cheese.

Crockpot Mediterranean Garlic Chicken

Crockpot Mediterranean Garlic Chicken

6 boneless, skinless chicken pieces

1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes

1 (15 oz) can stewed tomatoes

1 (6oz) can tomato paste

1 onion, sliced

1 (4 oz) can sliced black olives

1 whole head garlic, separated into peeled cloves, whole

salt and pepper to taste

Parmesan cheese, for garnish

1 (8oz) box angel hair pasta, cooked and kept warm

Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a crockpot. Add remaining ingredients except cheese; stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or done. Serve over angel hair pasta. Top with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Crockpot Chili

Crockpot Chili

2 lbs ground beef

1 onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 (6oz.) cans tomato paste

2 tomato paste cans of water

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

2 pkg chili seasoning mix

1(15oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained

1 (4oz) can green chiles or jalapenos, diced

Shredded Cheddar cheese, sour cream, and sliced green onions for garnish if desired. 

Brown the beef, onion and garlic. Drain off any fat. Add all ingredients into a crockpot. Cook on low for 5 or 6 hours. Garnish if desired and serve.

Enchilada Casserole

Enchilada Casserole

Meat Mix:

1 lb ground beef

Salt free seasoning to taste

1 Tbsp minced dry onion

3 tsp chili powder

1tsp cumin

½ C water

1 (15oz) can refried beans

1 (4oz) can diced green chilies

Sauce:

1 (6oz) can tomato paste

Salt free seasoning to taste

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp cumin

2 C water

Additional Ingredients:

1 pkg corn tortillas

Shredded cheddar cheese as needed- about 2-3 cups

Nonstick cooking spray

Brown the ground beef and drain off any fat. Return to pan and add seasoning, onion, chili powder, cumin and water. Stir and let simmer over low heat for 5-10 minutes. Stir in refried beans and chilies, warm though and set aside. Combine all the sauce ingredients and simmer together for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. When done set aside. To assemble spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place 2 layers of corn tortillas in the bottom of the dish, top with a little sauce. Spread half the meat filling evenly over the top, sprinkle with a little bit of cheese. Add another layer of tortillas, top with remaining meat mix and remaining sauce. Top with cheese. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until heated through and bubbly at 350°F.

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French Bread Pizza

French Bread Pizza

1 loaf French Bread

1 (6 oz) pkg. pepperoni

1recipe pizza sauce

½ lb mozzarella cheese

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Slice bread in half lengthwise and place on a baking sheet. Spread with pizza sauce, top with cheese and pepperoni. Bake until cheese is melted about 15-20 minutes.

Homemade Pizza Sauce

Italian seasoning to taste

1 (6 oz) can tomato paste

2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce

Fresh minced garlic to taste

Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, simmer for about 5 minutes and then use to top pizza.

Pepperoni Pizza

Pepperoni Pizza

 1 recipe pizza dough (recipe below)

1 recipe pizza sauce (recipe below)

2 cups mozzarella cheese

1 pkg sliced pepperoni

Prepare pizza dough and prebake. Spread prepared sauce over pizza dough, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Top with pepperoni. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until cheese begins to brown in spots.

Pizza Dough for 2 Pizzas (12-14 inch)
      1 pkg yeast

2 Tbsp oil

1 C warm water

1 tsp. salt

3 Tbsp. sugar

3 C flour

Dissolve yeast in warm water for 5 minutes. Add sugar and mix. Add flour, salt, and oil to yeast mix. Combine well then knead until smooth and elastic about 5 minutes. Divide dough in half and spread out in greased pans, forming a rim around the edges. Bake at 400 degrees for 5 minutes before adding sauce and toppings.

Homemade Pizza Sauce

Italian seasoning to taste

1 (6 oz) can tomato paste

2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce

Fresh minced garlic to taste

Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, simmer for about 5 minutes and then use to top pizza.

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