Saturday, November 19, 2011

Szechuan Noodles With Spicy Beef Sauce

Szechuan Noodles With Spicy Beef Sauce

1 small onion diced
2 tsp minced garlic
1 1/2 tsp minced fresh ginger
1/2 tsp dry crushed red pepper
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 cup beef broth
4 tbsp hoisin sauce
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 lb ground beef or stew meat
1 cup shredded or thinly cut carrots
1 package frozen edemame
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Brown Rice noodles cooked in beef broth

Combine the ingredients through soy sauce in the slow cooker.  Add the beef and veggies.  Stir to coat.  Cook on low 8-10 hours.  An hour before the meat is done, mix the corn starch with some broth or water and mix into the slow cooker.  When it is completely done, stir in the noodles and serve.

Based on this Food.com recipe.

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Apricot Chicken

Apricot Chicken

Ingredients:

1 can diced tomatoes
1 jar apricot preserves
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp mustard powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 lb chicken breasts

Combine in slow cooker and cook on high 3-4 hours.

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Taco Soup

Taco Soup

Ingredients:

1 lb chicken breast
1 12oz bottle or can of beer
2 can diced tomatoes with chilis
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 can corn, drained
1 can tomato sauce
4 tbsp taco seasoning
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder

Combine ingredients and cook on high 4-6 hours.  Shred chicken and return to soup.

Based on this recipe from allrecipes.com.