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Beef Ragu w/Beans

January 30th, 2007 by admin

This Crockpot recipe makes 12 cups. 

BEEF RAGU W/BEANS

  • 2 large carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 2 large ribs celery, coarsely chopped
  • 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 cans (14 1/2 oz. each) diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 can (15 1/2 oz.) cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

For Serving:

  • 1 pound rigatoni, cooked
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

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Meatloaf

January 25th, 2007 by admin

Meatloaf 1 cup finely chopped onions

1/4 cup zesty Italian reduced fat dressing

2 lb. extra lean ground beef

3/4 cup ketchup, divided

1 package chicken stuffing mix

1 cup water

2 egg whites

1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese

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Asian Pepper Steak

January 4th, 2007 by admin

This tasty steak dish makes a total of 6 servings and only takes 15 minutes prep. time.  I am a slow cooker junkie, so if you are like me and like to use your slow cooker a lot, this is a great recipe for you! 

  • 2 lbs. round steak, cut against the grain into 3/4 inch slices
  • 3 large red or green peppers, trimmed, seeded and cut into 3/4 inch slices
  • 2 large onions, halved and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 can, 14 1/2 oz., stewed tomatoes, drained
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 cup lt. soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 can bamboo shoots, drained (8 oz.)
  • 3 cups cooked white rice, prepared from 1 cup raw

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