ITALIAN MEATBALLS
1 lb. ground beef
2 eggs
1/2 C. dry breadcrumbs
1/2 t. garlic powder
In a bowl, beat eggs and add milk. Add beef and Italian sausage. Mix together. Add
rest of ingredients and mix until combined. Shape the mixture into 1 inch balls and
place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350°F. for 15 minutes. Add to slow cooker.
Sauce
1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
1 small onion chopped
1/2 C. beef broth
2 garlic cloves minced
1 t. salt
1 2 t. pepper
Mix all ingredients in a bowl and pour over the meatballs.
Cover and cook on Low for 4 - 5 hours.
SLOPPY JOES
3 lbs. ground beef 1 C. onions diced
1 C. celery diced
1 1/2 C. ketchup
1 6 oz. can tomato paste
1/2 t. paprika
3 T. brown sugar
salt and pepper
Brown ground beef in a skillet and break up into small pieces. Add to slow cooker. Add
the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Turn on low and cook for 8 hours. Serve on
hamburger buns.
CHILI DIP
1 lb. ground beef
2 cans refried beans
1/2 t. chili powder
8 oz. cheddar cheese shredded
Brown ground beef and onion in a pan. Drain and add to crockpot. Add beans, picante
sauce, jalapenos (if using) and chili powder. Turn on low and cook for 2 - 3 hours. Add
cheese and sour cream last 1/2 hour.
Serve with tortilla chips.
RECIPES
1 C. green pepper diced
2 T. Worcestershire sauce
3/4 C. water
3 T. vinegar
1 t. dry mustard
1/2 lb. Italian sausage
1/4 C. milk
3 T. grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
1 6 oz. can tomato paste
1/2 C. green pepper
1/3 C. water
1 t. oregano
1 t. sugar
1 16 oz. jar mild picante sauce
8 oz. sour cream
1/2 C. chopped onion
Jalapenos or mild chilies to taste