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.

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.

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.

Red Enchilada Sauce

Red Enchilada Sauce

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced onion
2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 tsp chipotle chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup salsa
1 can tomato paste
1 1/2 cups broth

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chili powders and cumin and saute for 1 minute.  Add the onion, oregano, ground black pepper, salt, parsley, salsa and tomato sauce.

Mix together and then stir in the broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for at least 30 minutes, adding some water if needed.

Based on this recipe from allrecipes.

Cheesy Bean Enchiladas

Cheesy Bean Enchiladas

 
Ingredients:

1 onion, chopped fine
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
Enchilada Sauce
1/2 cup salsa, plus more served with meal, if desired
3 teaspoons cumin
6 whole wheat flour tortillas
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese

Heat oven to 350.

Saute onion and garlic in oil until onions are softened.  Add 1 can of each type of beans and mash with a potato masher, then add the remaining black beans.  Add 1/2 of enchilada sauce, 1/2 cup salsa, cumin; simmer and mix on low heat for about 3 minutes or until heated through.

Fill each tortilla with bean mixture and a sprinkle of cheese and roll up leaving ends open, arranging seam side down in a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish.

Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake, covered, for about 15-20 minutes.

Based on this food.com recipe.

Dal

 Dal

Ingredients:

2-3 tbsp butter
1/2 onion, diced
4-5 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp fresh minced ginger
2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp cumin
1 can diced tomatoes
4-6 cups broth
2 cups lentils

Melt better.  Cook onion and garlic for a few minutes.  Add the ginger and spices, cook a minute or two.  Add the remaining ingredients.  Bring to a boil and then simmer for an hour.

Based on this foodnetwork recipe.

Chicken Makhani

Chicken Makhani

Ingredients:

1 onion, sliced
6 garlic cloves, chopped
15 cardamom pods
2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp ground mustard
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 can coconut milk (I used light)
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
2 T lemon juice
1 lb chicken breasts
4 tbsp butter
1 cup plain yogurt (to add at the end, I used fat free)

The Directions.

Add the ingredients through the lemon juice and mix well.  Add the chicken breasts and toss to coat.  Cut the butter into pieces and put a piece on top of each chicken breast piece.  Cook on high 3-4 hours. 

Stir in plain yogurt 15 minutes before serving. Discard cardamom pods. Salt to taste, serve with white or brown basmati rice.

From here.