Layered Beef, Sauerkraut, Potato Stew (crockpot)

1# sliced potatoes

2# sauerkraut rinsed and drained (tho, I don't rinse or drain)
1med onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/4c dry white wine (I just use water)
2T corn starch
1 (14.5oz) can diced tomatoes
1/2tsp garlic pepper
1/4tsp salt
1T caraway seeds (optional) (we do use them)
2# beef round steak, trimmed of fat and cut into 1" cubes

*layer potato slices on bottom of crock pot
*spread sauerkraut evenly
*spread onion evenly
*in bowl; blend wine with cornstarch, then add tomato with liquid, garlic pepper, salt and caraway seeds; mix together
*pour 2/3 over layers already in pot
*spread beef evenly
*pour remaining tomato mixture over beef
*cover and cook on low about 9h, until beef is cooked and potatoes are tender

Upside-down Pizza

1# bulk sausage (or ground beef, or shredded chicken)
1 med. onion, chopped
1/4 c green pepper, chopped
2T plus 1c flour (can use WW)
1/2tsp dried basil or 1tsp It. seasoning
1/2tsp fennel seed, crushed
1 (15oz can) tomato sauce
2c (8oz) mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 eggs
1c milk
1T vegetable oil
1/2tsp salt
2T parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

*cook meat, onion and green pepper until meat is cooked through
*stir in 2T flour, basil and fennel, mix then add tomato sauce and boil 2min
*spread meat mixture into 9x13" pan
*sprinkle cheese over meat mixture
*in bowl place remaining flour.  Beat in eggs, milk, oil and salt until smooth.  Add in parmesan.
*pour over cheese in pan
*bake uncovered at 425 for 24-30min, until browned slightly

Broccoli Quiche

1 can cream chicken soup
1c milk
6 eggs
pinch cayenne
10 oz frozen broccoli, thawed
1c shredded cheddar cheese
2-9" pie shells

*prehead to 450
*combine soup, milk, egg and cayenne
*divide broccoli and cheddar between the 2 crusts
*pour egg mixture over broccoli and cheddar evenly
*bake 10min
*reduce heat to 350 and bake another 30min, or until set

Oat Applesauce Muffins

1 cup rolled oats

1 cup buttermilk  (I usually just put some lemon juice into milk then let sit before use)

1 cup whole wheat flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup applesauce

1 egg

Place oats in a small bowl, pour in buttermilk. Let sit for two hours at room temperature.

Preheat oven to 375. Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
In a large bowl, stir together whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda and brown sugar. Stir in oat/buttermilk mixture, applesauce and egg; mix well. Pour batter into prepared muffin cups.

Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of muffin comes out clean.
Optional:
dried cranberries; soak in water for about 1/2h then add to batter

Garbanzo Bean Soup (crock-pot)

In crockpot mix together: 1-lg onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, sliced
2 carrots, thinly sliced
2 1/2c chopped green cabbage (about 1/2 small head)
2 med potatoes cut into 1/2" cubes
1 1/2c chopped tomatoes (or 1-14.5 oz can diced)
1 med zucchini, diced
1 c DRIED garbanzo beans, rinsed, drained and picked over
4 garlic cloves, minced
3T fresh basil
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
3 (14.5 oz) cans chicken or vegetable broth

*cover and cook on low about 8 hours, until the beans are tender
*remove bay leaf and stir in 2 c frozen cut green beans, thawed and another 2T basil. heat 10min longer
*serve with parmasan cheese sprinkled over top

Polish Reuben Casserole

2 (10 3/4-oz) cans cream of mushroom soup 1 1/2c milk
1/2c onion, chopped
1T mustard
2(16-oz) cans sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1(8-oz) pkg. noodles, uncooked
1 1/2 polish sausages, cut into 1/2" pieces
2c Swiss cheese (I hate swiss, so I'm going to use colby/jack)
bread crumbs and butter for topping
*combine soup, milk, onion and mustard in bowl
*spread kraut into greased 9x13" pan and top with noodles
*spread soup mixture evenly over noodles
*cover with sausage and cheese
*combine bread crumbs and butter, sprinkle over cheese
*cover pan tightly with foil
*bake @ 350º for 1 hour, until noodles are tender

Super Skillet

Brown 1# ground beef with 1/2c onion, drain.

Add:
1 (16-oz) can diced tomatoes, 1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce, 1 1/4 tsp chili powder, dash cayenne, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, 1 c elbow macaroni uncooked, 1/2 c water, 1 (12-oz) can corn with sweet peppers undrained

Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 15-20min until macaroni is tender

Add:
4-oz grated Monterey Jack cheese, heat until melted

Serve

Spaghetti Shephard's Pie

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More of a method really...

Baking, 7-16-10

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Click here for the Millet Muffin recipe.

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Beef-Tomato dinner

1# ground beef
2T minced onion
1T parsley flakes
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
3c water
1 tsp salt
2 tsp chili powder
1 (4 oz) can mushrooms
1 (7 oz) pkg pasta (elbow mac.)

-brown beef with onion and drain
-in pan with beef add rest of ingredients
-bring to boil and simmer ~20min, until noodles are tender