Crockpot Beef and Bean Burritos

1 1/2 lb. ground beef
2 cloves minced garlic
4 T. onion, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
2 cans tomato sauce

Brown beef and drain if necessary. Add other ingredients and simmer for 30-60 minutes.

Then add:
2 cans refried beans
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup cheese

Freeze mixture. To serve: Defrost meat mixture and tortillas. Combine all ingredients except tortillas in greased crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 6-10 hours. Spread hot bean mixture on flour tortillas. FIll with favorite burrito toppings (tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, etc.). Fold and enjoy.

Asian Pork Marinade for the Grill

1/3 cup soy sauce
1 Tbsp sesame oil
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
1 ½ lbs pork tenderloins, sliced 1 inch thick
1 tsp ground ginger
1 can sliced pineapple rings

Slice pork tenderloin and place in a gallon sized freezer bag. Whisk together all remaining ingredients (except pineapple) and pour over the pork in the bag. Seal tightly and freeze.

To cook from frozen: Remove bag from freezer the night before and place in the refrigerator to defrost. Heat grill and cook pork for approx 5-7 minutes on each side until done. When pork is almost done, grill pineapple slices as well (for about 2 minutes on each side). Serve pork with grilled pineapple on top.

Crockpot Stuffed Chicken Rolls

6 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves
6 slices ham, Fully cooked
6 slices swiss cheese
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, Grated
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2 cup chicken broth
fresh parsley, Chopped (optional)

Flatten chicken to 1/8-inch thickness. Place ham and cheese on each breast. Roll up and tuck in ends; secure with a toothpick. Combine the flour, Parmesan cheese, sage, paprika and pepper; coat chicken on all sides. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. In large skillet, brown chicken in oil over medium-high heat. Transfer to a 5 quart slow cooker. Combine soup and broth; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours. Remove toothpicks. Garnish with parsley if desired.

This can be frozen if placed in resealable freezer bags. Just place in boiling water when ready to serve.

Crockpot Pork Chops

Crock Pot Pork Chops

6 Pork Chops (comes out to about 1.5 pounds or so but you can do more or less to your needs)
1 Medium onion sliced (1/2 Cup)
1 Can (10-3/4 oz.) Condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/4 C. waterpepper, to taste
dry boxed stuffing mix, optional, see instructions


Preparation:Place chops in crockpot. Cover with sliced onions, condensed soup (directly from the can) and 1/4 cup water. Add pepper to taste. Cover and cook all day (7 to 8 hours) on LOW or 1/2 Day (3 to 4 hours) on HIGH in crockpot. You can also add a package of dry boxed stuffing (with herb packet) on top of chops first then the onions and soup and water.

Cafe Rio Pork Enchiladas

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Good Old Fashioned Spaghetti

1 lb hamburger
1 pkg spagetti sauce seasonings
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 sm onion diced
8 oz mushrooms
1 can tomato paste
1 TBSP. Italian Seasoning
1 bay leaf.

Brown hamburger, onion and mushroom until onions are translucent and hambuger is no longer pink. Drain off fat. Add tomatoes, paste and seasonings. Simmer for 45 min to 1 hr. Serve over spagetti.

Chicken Alfredo Crockpot

4 chicken breasts
16 oz. noodles (cooked separately)
2, 4 oz. cans of mushrooms (drained)
1 1/4 c. shredded mozzerella or 3/4 c. grated parmesean
2 jars alfredo sauce (approx. 24 oz.)

**Defrost completely or add 2 hours to cook time. Empty bag into crockpot and stir making sure chicken is coated. Cook on low for 5 hours. When chicken is almost done cook pasta separately, drain and add to crockpot with mushrooms. Stir thoroughly. Sprinkle cheese on top, cover and heat for additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Roast Beef Sandwiches

1 rump roast
1 package of Italian seasoning (dry)
1 tsp fresh garlic

Cook in crock pot on low for 6 hours. Shred and put on rolls with Provolone. Can be dipped in au
jus.

Crockpot Easy Swiss Steak

2 to 2 1/2 lbs. round steak
1 pkg. onion soup mix
1/4 c. water
1 (10 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup

Cut steak into 5 to 6 serving size pieces. Place in crock pot. Add dry onion soup mix, water and soup. Cover and cook for 6 to 8 hours. Excellent with mashed potatoes. If you like lots of gravy use 2 packages soup mix and 2 cans of soup.

Favorite Meals from April

Seems like it was pretty tough to choose a favorite this month! Everything was soooo good! Thanks to all you great cooks out there. Lee Lee's Chicken L'Orange ranked as the number one favorite, followed by Melissa's Hot Olive Chicken Loaf, with Bacon Breakfast Burritos, Tomato Basil Chicken, Beef Chimichangas, and Honey BBQ Ribs tied for 3rd. Keep up the good work!