The Crock Pot Blog

What You Need:

1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb bulk Italian sausage
1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
2 6 oz cans tomato paste
1/2 cup red wine (optional)
1/3 cup water
2 tbsp corn starch
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/8 tsp pepper
3 bay leaves
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 6 [...]

What You need:

3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp thyme (dried and crushed)
2 lb beef stew meat
3 tbsp cooking oil
2 cups apple cider
1 tbsp vinegar
4 carrots chopped
3 potatoes peeled and chopped
2 onions sliced
1 rib celery sliced
1 apple peeled and chopped

How To Make It
Combine flour, salt, pepper, and thyme; toss with meat to coat.
In [...]

When it comes to warming up, not only our bodies but our kitchens, stews are at the top of the list. Just the smell of a simmering stew spells comfort and warmth. Soups can also give us this warm feeling, but be not confused – soups and stews are very different. Both are generally cooked [...]

Give yourself a break.  If you are tired of all that Holiday Season cooking, here is a simple yet delicious recipe that you can put together quickly for the family.  Ideal for the crock pot.
What You Need
8 ozs. elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
4 cups (16 ounces) chedder cheese, shredded
1, 12 oz. can evaporated milk
1 1/2 [...]