Ingredients
1 cup carrot slivers
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 large baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 onion
2 cups cubed cooked ham
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon dried dill
1 teaspoon celery seed
2 cups chopped broccoli
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup water
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
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Combine all but the last 4 ingredients in slow cooker.
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Cook chowder on High for 3-4 hours or Low for 6-8 hours.
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Shake flour and water in a jar and add. Add broccoli. Cook an additional 30 minutes on high.
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Just before serving, stir in cheese until melted.
Ingredients
1 pound boneless beef top round steak — trimmed of fat, cut into cubes
8oz sliced mushrooms
1lb broccoli, cut into florets
1 large onion, cut into thin wedges
1 cup uncooked brown rice
2 cups fat free beef broth
1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp Red Roasted Chili Paste (like the kind from Thai Kitchen)
2 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water
Directions
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In 3 1/2 to 4-quart slow cooker, combine oil, beef, mushrooms, onion, broth, garlic, chili paste, soy sauce, pepper, and ginger; mix well.
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Cover; cook on low setting for 6-8 hours.
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About 35 minutes before serving, cook rice in water as directed on package.
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Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons water and cornstarch; blend well.
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Add broccoli into beef mixture, then stir in the cornstarch.
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Cover; cook on low setting for an additional 30 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender. Serve over rice.
Preparation time: 15 minute(s)
Cooking time: 8 hours
Spicy slow cooked chicken and bean tacos - perfect for Mexican cuisine! A flavorful appetizer to impress your guests with!
Ingredients
1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 6 thighs)
3 tablespoons taco seasoning mix (from 1 1/4-ounce envelope)
1 can (4 1/2 ounces) chopped green chiles, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon coriander seed, crushed
1 can (19 ounces) cannellini beans, drained
2 packages (4.6 ounces each) taco shells (12 shells each)
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 ounces)
1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
1 container (8 ounces) sour cream (1 cup)
1 cup thick-and-chunky salsa
Directions
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Place chicken in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle with taco seasoning mix; top with chiles. Mix tomato sauce, cumin and coriander seed in medium bowl; pour over chicken. Top with beans.
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Cover and cook on low heat setting 7 to 8 hours or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut and chicken is tender.
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Remove chicken from cooker; place on cutting board. Mash beans in cooker. Shred chicken with 2 forks; return to cooker and mix well.
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Serve chicken mixture with taco shells, cheese, lettuce, sour cream and salsa. Chicken mixture will hold on low heat setting up to 3 hours.
Makes 24 tacos