Beef Stew

This is pretty simple.

1 Pkg Stew Mix McCormick

2 lbs stew meat
1 Onion-chopped
4 celery stalks-chopped
Carrots-I like to use the whole baby ones. 1lb package
4 Potatoes-peeled and cubed

I put the meat and the stew mix along with water to cover the meat in the crock pot overnight.  I like the meat really tender.  

I put the vegetables in and over with water and let cook 6-8 hours.  I like it thickened so I mix 1/4 cup cornstarch with cold water and add to stew and cook on high for 10 minutes or so.

There ya go!

The Stew mix has its own directions I only use the ingredients listed and I use the crock pot instead.

Broccoli Cheese Soup

1 Small Stalk Broccoli
1/2 Onion
1 Carrot
2 Cans Cream of Chicken Soup
1 Pint Sour Cream
1 Small Jar Cheese Whiz

Cook broccoli, onion, and carrot covered for 1 hour.  Drain, use a pastry blender to mash.  Add soup and cheese and heat thoroughly.  Add sour cream.

I put the mashed vegetables, soup and Cheese Whiz in a crock pot.  Cook for 4 hours then add the sour cream.

Beef Sandwiches

5 Pound Rump Roast
2 Packages Good Seasons Italian Dressing Mix
2 Packages Schilling Au Jus Mix
2 Cans Beef Broth

Put all in to crock pot and cook on low 20 hours.  Serve on rolls.

Waikiki Meatballs

1 Package Frozen Meatballs
2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
1 Cup Brown Sugar
1 13 oz Pineapple Tidbits-drained and save juice
1 1/3 Cup White Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
1/3 Cup Chopped Green Pepper

Mix Cornstarch and sugar.  Stir in pineapple juice, vinegar and soy sauce.  Mix till smooth.  Pour in skillet.  Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick and boiling.  Put meatballs in crock pot.  Pour sauce over meatballs cook on low for 2-3 hours.  Serve over rice.

Taco Soup

Everybody has a Taco Soup recipe.  I LOVE this one.  It is pretty easy to change it up to add what you like.

1 lb cooked hamburger (I got this recipe from Danny Stubblefield and he used 5lbs ground beef, too much for        me)  Use what you like.  I have made if before without any meat and I  prefer it that way.
2 small cans kidney bean or 1 large
2 small cans chili beans or l large
1 small can diced/chopped green chilies
2 cans Cream of Potato Soup
1 pkg Taco Seasoning McCormick is what I use
2 cups frozen carrots
1 onion, diced (if I am making this for my whole family I have to leave out the onion, some don't like it, but I think the onion is the best part.)
2 28oz cans Petite Diced Tomatoes

Brown the hamburger.  Place all ingredients in the crockpot and cook for 6-8 hours.

Toppings
Sour Cream
Cheese
Tortilla Chips

Spaghetti

I must say that I make a great crock of spaghetti!!  I like to make it in the crock pot and I don't have to tend it or think about it, just eat it!

2-28oz cans Petite Diced Tomatoes. I like Hunts the best
1-28oz can Crushed Tomatoes.  S&W is what Macey's carries
3 cloves garlic, pressed
1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
1 Teaspoon Ground Pepper
1 can mushrooms ( can use fresh)
Meat balls (I make my own or I do like the frozen kind)

Put all ingredients in the crock pot on low for 6-8 hours.
This makes a lot so adjust for your needs.  It does freeze well.

Pretty simple. We like to top it with Mozzarella, Cheddar, and Parmesan cheese.