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Chili
1 pound hot Italian sausage, removed from casings
1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (3/4 oz) envelope chili seasoning mix 1 16 oz) can kidney beans, drained 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
1 (15 oz) can chicken broth
Crumble sausage and ground beef into large skillet. Add onion. Over medium high heat, partially cook sausage, ground beef and onion. Place cooked meat mixture in crock. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and cook: Low – 8 hours OR
High – 4 hours. Makes about 3 quarts.
Vegetarian Vegetable Soup
3 cups (32 oz) tomato plus vegetable juice
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon tablespoon chopped garlic
1⁄4 cup chopped onion
1 (16 oz) bag mixed vegetables for soup or stew 1 (14 oz) can vegetable broth
11⁄2 cups water
1⁄2 teaspoon Italian seasonings
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
Combine all ingredients in crock. Stir well. Cover and cook: Low – 6 hours OR
High – 3 hours. Makes about 3 quarts.
Vegetarian Chili
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (3/4 oz) envelope chili seasoning
1 (16 oz) can Great Northern beans, drained
1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained
1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
1 (14.5 oz) can vegetable broth
In a skillet over
Slow Cooked Beef Stew
11⁄2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cubed 11⁄2 large potatoes, cubed
1 (103/4 oz) can condensed cream of tomato soup 1 cup water
1 (1.5 oz) envelope beef stew seasoning mix
Cut carrots in half crosswise. Place beef, carrots, and potatoes in slow cooker. In a bowl, whisk together the soup, water, and seasoning packet. Pour over beef and vegetables. Cover and cook: Low – 8 hours OR High – 4 hours. Makes
about 3 quarts. 10