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RECIPES

 

 

 

 

 

 

POT ROAST

 

 

 

Serves 6-10

 

 

 

2-4 pound beef chuck pot roast

3 onions, sliced

 

 

½ cup flour

2 celery stalks, sliced

 

 

Kosher salt and pepper

1 cup mushrooms, sliced

 

 

3 carrots, sliced

1 cup beef broth or wine

 

 

3 potatoes, quartered

 

 

1.Coat roast with ½ cup flour, salt, and pepper. Sear roast in a skillet on stovetop (optional).

2.Place all vegetables in Crock-Pot®slow cooker, except mushrooms. Add roast and spread mushrooms on top. Pour in liquid.

3.Cover and cook on LOW for 10 hours or on HIGH for 6 hours, or until tender.

RECIPES

BEEF STEW

Serves 6-8

2-4 pounds beef chuck stew meat,

3 cloves garlic, minced

cut into 1-inch cubes

2 bay leaves

½ cup flour

6 small potatoes, quartered

Kosher salt and pepper

2-3 onions, chopped

3 cups beef broth

3 stalks celery, sliced

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

 

1.Place meat in Crock-Pot®slow cooker. Sprinkle flour, salt and pepper over meat.

2.Add remaining ingredients and stir well.

3.Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or on HIGH for 6 hours, or until meat is tender.

SAUSAGE AND MEATBALLS.

Serves 8-10

3-5 pounds sausage and meatballs,

1 bunch fresh basil

uncooked

Cooked pasta

6 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped

Grated cheese

1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes

 

1-2 28-ounce cans plum tomatoes in juice,

 

chopped coarsely

 

1.Brown sausage and meatballs in a skillet on stovetop (optional).

2.Add all ingredients to the Crock-Pot®slow cooker except pasta and grated cheese.

3.Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours.

4.Serve with cooked pasta and grated cheese.

EASY, HEALTHY FISH FILLET

Serves 4-6

Kosher salt and pepper

2-3 lemons, thinly sliced

2-3 pounds white fish

Prepared salsa or olive tapenade to garnish

(cod, sea bass, tilapia or catfish), skinned

 

Fresh herbs (flat-leaf parsley, basil, tarragon,

 

savory or a combination of all)

 

1.Salt and pepper both sides of the fish and place in Crock-Pot®slow cooker. Cover top of fish with herbs and lemon slices, and tuck some under fish.

2.Cover and cook on HIGH for approximately 30-40 minutes, or until no longer translucent. Cook times vary depending on thickness of fish.

3.Remove lemon slices and top with salsa or tapenade.

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Crock-Pot 4-7QT warranty POT Roast, Beef Stew, Sausage and Meatballs, EASY, Healthy Fish Fillet

4-7QT specifications

The Crock-Pot 4-7QT slow cooker is a versatile kitchen appliance that has revolutionized meal preparation for home cooks. Known for its convenience and efficiency, this slow cooker allows users to prepare a wide range of dishes with minimal effort. Its capacity range of 4 to 7 quarts makes it suitable for both small families and larger gatherings, accommodating various portion sizes.

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The programmable timer feature is one of the standout technologies in this model. It allows users to set a specific cooking time, after which the slow cooker automatically shifts to the warm setting, ensuring that meals stay at an optimal serving temperature without overcooking. This is particularly convenient for busy individuals and families, as it allows meal prep in advance while ensuring food is ready when needed.

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