Crockpot Barley Casserole

Crockpot Barley Casserole

Ingredients:

* 1 cup uncooked pearl barley
* 1/2 cup V-8 juice
* 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
* 1 onion, chopped
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 red bell pepper, chopped
* 1 cup chopped mushrooms
* 2-1/2 cups vegetable broth
* 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts

INSTRUCTIONS
Combine all ingredients except pine nuts in a 3-4 quart slow cooker (do NOT use a larger crockpot). Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until barley and vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with nuts just before serving. 4 servings. Enjoy it !

Crockpot Easy Beef Stew

Crockpot Easy Beef Stew

Ingredients:

* 4 medium red potatoes
* 1-1/2 lbs. beef stew meat
* 1/3 cup flour
* salt and pepper to taste
* 14 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
* 2 cups water
* 3 cups frozen stir fry bell peppers and onions

INSTRUCTIONS
Scrub potatoes and cut each into quarters. Place in bottom of 4 quart slow cooker. Mix flour, salt and pepper and toss with beef to coat. Add to crockpot. Add undrained tomatoes and water and stir.

Cover crockpot and cook on low for 7-8 hours until beef and potatoes are tender. Add stir fry vegetables. Cover and cook on low for 30-40 minutes until vegetables are hot and tender. 4-6 servings. Enjoy !

Slow Cooker Fajita Stew

Slow Cooker Fajita Stew

Ingredients:

* 2-1/2 lbs. boneless beef top round steak
* 1 onion, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 14 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
* 1 oz. envelope fajita seasoning mix, or 2 Tbsp. Homemade Fajita Mix
* 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1" pieces
* 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1" pieces
* 1/4 cup flour
* 1/4 cup water

INSTRUCTIONS
Trim excess fat from beef and cut into 2" pieces. Combine with onion in a 3-4 quart slow cooker. Mix together fajita seasoning mix (either purchased or your own homemade) and undrained tomatoes and pour over beef. Place peppers on top. Cover crockpot and cook on low for 7-9 hours until beef is tender.

Combine flour with water in a small bowl and stir well to mix. Add gradually to crockpot and stir well. Cover slow cooker and cook on high for 15-20 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally. Serve stew with hot cooked rice or hot couscous. 8 servings. Enjoy it !

Crockpot Potato Chowder

Crockpot Potato Chowder

Ingredients:

* 5 oz. pkg. scalloped potato mix
* 4 cups chicken broth
* 2 onions, chopped
* 2 cups light cream
* 1/3 cup flour
* 1/8 tsp. white pepper
* 1 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves

INSTRUCTIONS
In a 3-4 quart slow cooker, combine potatoes and sauce from scalloped potato mix with chicken broth and onions. Stir well to blend. Cover crockpot and cook on low for 7 hours.

In medium bowl mix together half and half and flour with a wire whisk until smooth. Stir this mixture into the crockpot very slowly, stirring constantly. Stir until well blended, then add pepper and marjoram. Cover crockpot and cook on low for 1 more hour, stirring occasionally, until soup is thickened. 5 servings