Slow Cooker Beef Stew

This beef stew made in a slow cooker is hearty, comforting, and great for a cozy dinner. Make it ahead of time for a simple meal you can freeze.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 4 potatoes, cubed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can 14
• 5 oz diced tomatoes
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

Instructions:

In a bowl, toss beef stew meat with flour, salt, and black pepper until coated

Place coated beef in the slow cooker

Add carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, beef broth, thyme, and rosemary to the slow cooker

Stir ingredients to combine

Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, until beef is tender

Serve hot and enjoy!

Crock Pot Bowtie Casserole

A comforting and hearty casserole made in the slow cooker with ground beef, pasta, tomato sauce, and cheese. Perfect for busy days when you need a delicious meal ready by dinner time.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
• 1 can 10
• 75 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 8 oz bowtie pasta, uncooked
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions:

In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain

Stir in the tomato sauce, cream of mushroom soup, water, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper

In a greased slow cooker, layer half of the meat mixture, followed by half of the uncooked pasta, and then half of the shredded mozzarella cheese

Repeat layers

Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until pasta is tender

Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired before serving

Wonton Noodle Soup

Asian-style soup with a hearty broth, savory pork-filled wontons, and egg noodles is called wonton noodle soup. It's ideal for gaining warmth on a cool day.

Ingredients:

• 12 wonton wrappers
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 1 green onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups water
• 8 oz egg noodles
• 1 cup baby bok choy, chopped
• 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/4 cup sliced bamboo shoots
• Salt, to taste
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions:

Ground pork, chopped green onion, minced garlic, minced ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper should all be combined in a mixing bowl

Blend thoroughly

Settle a tiny dollop of the pork mixture into the middle of every wonton skin

The wrapper should be folded in half diagonally to create a triangle

Wet the edges and press firmly to seal them

Continue with every wonton

Bring the water and chicken broth to a boil in a big pot

When boiling, mix in the baby bok choy, bamboo shoots, and sliced mushrooms

Simmer for five minutes

When the wontons float to the top, add them to the simmering broth and cook for an additional four to five minutes

Cook the egg noodles in a different pot as directed on the package

After draining, set aside

Spoon cooked noodles into individual serving bowls

Over the noodles, ladle the hot soup with the wontons and veggies

Add salt to taste and add fresh cilantro as a garnish

Enjoy while hot!