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.

Chicken Enchiladas

1/2 Pint Sour Cream
1 1/2 Cups Chicken, Cooked, Cubed or Shredded
Green Onions
2 Cans Cream of Chicken Soup
2 T Hot Sauce
1 Can Green Chilies
1 lb Grated Cheese
Flour Tortillas

Mix everything together except cheese and tortillas. Spread some of the mixture on bottom of pan.  Put mixture on tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, roll up.  Place in pan.  Spread sauce on top of tortillas and sprinkle cheese on top.  Bake at 325 for 30 minutes

Variation

1 lb Chicken Breasts, Boil for 15 minutes or until no longer pink.  Drain and shred.  I use my mixer with the paddle attachment to shred the chicken.
4 Green Onions, Chopped
2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
1 Jalapeno, Seeded and Minced
3 Cans, 10 oz each, Green Enchilada Sauce
8 Corn Tortillas
1 Cup Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
2 Cups Lettuce, Shredded
1/2 Cup Salsa
1/2 Cup Sour Cream
1Tomato, Diced
1 Can 2 oz Olives, Sliced

Preheat oven to 350.  Lightly coat a 9x13 pan with cooking spray.

Lightly coat a large skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat.  Add green onion, cilantro, jalapeno, saute for 2 minutes.  Add chicken and 1 can enchilada sauce.

Pour remaining 2 cans enchilada sauce in a microwavable bowl.  Microwave till warm, about 2 minutes.  Dip each tortilla in the heated sauce and fill with chicken mixture. Roll up and place seam side down in pan. 

Pour remaining sauce over tortillas and sprinkle with cheese.  Bake until cheese is melted. 

Serve with lettuce, salsa, sour cream, tomatoes and olives.

Chicken Salad

3 Cups Cooked, Shredded Chicken (I either bake or boil the chicken and to shred it I place it in my Kitchen aid Mixer with the paddle attachment.  So easy!)

1 Cup Carrots, Shredded
1 Cup Celery, Diced
1/4 Cup Green Onions, Chopped
1 Cup Mayonnaise
Salt and Pepper

Mix all together.

Serve on crescent rolls.  Potato sticks are good to add.

I have to make two dishes since some of my family don't like the celery and onions.  It is good plain too I guess!

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.

Sticky Buns

2 Cans Refrigerator Biscuits
1 Cup Sugar
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 Cup Melted Butter

Preheat oven to 400.  Melt butter.  Spray 9x13 pan with Pam.  Mix sugar and cinnamon together.  Open biscuits and cut each in half.  Dip each piece in the butter then in the sugar and cinnamon mixture.  Place on pan.  Bake for 7-10 minutes or until golden brown.

Hot Spice Punch

5 Quarts  Water
3 Cups Sugar
1 Stick Cinnamon
6 Cloves

Boil for 5 minutes

Add
1 6 oz  Can Frozen Orange Juice
1 6 oz Can Frozen Lemonade
1 46 oz Can Pineapple Juice.

Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.  Remove Cinnamon stick and cloves before serving.