Shredded Beef Sandwiches

Ingredients

1 Boneless beef chuck roast (about 4 lbs)

1 large onion, thinly sliced

1 C. ketchup

1/4 C. lemon juice

3 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

2 tbsp. brown sugar

2 tbsp. cider vinegar

1 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

1/2 tsp. liquid smoke, optional

24 Kaiser Rolls or Hamburger Buns, split

Directions

1) Cut roast in half; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with onion. Combine the next eight ingredients; pour over roast. Cover & cook on low for 8-9 hrs or until the meat is tender.

2) Remove roast & cool slightly; shred meat with two forks. Skim fat from cooking liquid. Return meat to slow cooker; heat through. Using a slotted spoon, place 1/3 cup meat mixture on each roll.

Serves: 12-24

Cook: 8 hours

Prep: 15 minutes

Easy Garlic Chicken

Ingredients

4 boneless chicken breasts

4 garlic cloves, minced

4 tbsp. brown sugar

1 tbsp. olive oil

additional herbs & spices, as desired

Directions

1) Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking dish or cookie sheet with aluminum foil & lightly coat with cooking spray or lightly brush with oil.

2) In a small saute pan, saute garlic with oil until tender.

3) Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar, add additional herbs and spices (as desired).

4) Place chicken breasts in a prepared baking dish and cover with the garlic & brown sugar mixture.

5) Add salt and pepper to taste.

6) Bake uncovered for 15-30 minutes or until juices run clear. Cooking time will depend on the size and thickness of the chicken.

Serves: 2

Cook: 30 minutes

Slow-Cooked Bourbon Beef

Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs. boneless beef chuck roast

3/4 C. Chicago-style Steakhouse Marinade

4 tsp. sugar

1/2 C. bourbon or beef broth

1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 tsp. liquid smoke flavoring

8 Kaiser rolls

Bread & Butter pickles (optional)

Directions

1) Coat a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray; place over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes. or until browned on all sides. Transfer to a 3 1/2 to 4qt slow cooker.

2) In a small bowl combine marinade, bourbon, sugar, garlic powder & liquid smoke; pour over beef. Cover & cook on low 7 to 9 hours or until beef shreds easily with a fork.

3) Transfer beef to a cutting board, & shred with two forks. Spoon onto rolls, top with pickles (if desired), and serve.

Serves: 8

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 7 hours 10 minutes

Pizza Mountain Pies

Ingredients

1 tbsp. butter, softened

2 slices white bread

1 tbsp. pizza sauce

4 tbsp. shredded part skim mozzarella cheese (divided)

4 slices pepperoni

1 tbsp. chopped green pepper, optional

Directions

1) Spread butter over bread slices; place one slice of bread in a greased sandwich iron, buttered side down. Spread with pizza sauce; layer with 2 tbsp. cheese, pepperoni & if desired green pepper. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Top with remaining bread slice, buttered side up. Close iron.

2) Cook mountain pie over a hot campfire 5-7 min or until golden brown & cheese is melted, turning iron occasionally.

Start to finish:

15 minutes

Makes:

1 serving

Now obviously you will need to double or triple depending on how many sandwiches you will be making. Also don't worry if you can't make a campfire to make these. I actually did this in my sandwich maker in the house ( depending on the size you have you can make two at one time also) and they came out great. So no campfire is actually needed if you can't have one.

Applesauce-Glazed Pork Chops

Ingredients

4 bone-in pork loin chops (1/2 in. thick + 7oz ea.)

1 C. unsweetened applesauce

1/4 C. packed brown sugar

1 tbsp. bbq sauce

1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

Directions

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place pork chops in a 13x9 in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Mix remaining ingredients; spoon over chops.

2) Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145 degrees. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Start to finish :

30 minutes

Makes:

4 servings

You can also use boneless pork chops as well. It comes out just as good.

Spaghetti Meatball Supper

Ingredients

2 cans (28oz ea.) diced tomatoes, undrained

2 tsp. ea. sugar & dried basil

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp pepper

Meatballs:

3 C. soft bread crumbs

1/2 c. water

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese

2 tbsp. minced fresh parsley

1 garlic clove, minced

1 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

1 lb. ground beef

1 lb. ground pork

Hot cooked spaghetti

Directions

1) In a 6qt. stockpot, combine the first six ingredients; broil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 1 1/2 hrs.

2) Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix bread crumbs and water; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in next six ingredients. Add beef & pork; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1 in. balls.

3) Place meatballs on a greased rack in a 15x10x1in. baking pan. Bake 15-20 minutes or until cooked through. Add to sauce. Serve with spaghetti.

Prep: 30 minutes

Cook: 1 1/2 hours

Makes: 10 servings

Slow Cooked Spaghetti Sauce

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef

4 cans (14.5oz ea.) diced tomatoes, undrained

6 cans (6oz ea.) tomato paste

1 C. beef broth

1/4 C packed brown sugar

3 tbsp. minced fresh marjoram or 1 tbsp. dried marjoram

2 tbsp. garlic powder

2 tbsp. minced fresh basil or 2 tsp. dried basil

2 tbsp. minced fresh oregano or 2 tsp dried oregano

2 tbsp. minced fresh parsley

1 tsp salt

1 bay leaf

hot cooked spaghetti

Directions

1) In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 5 qt. slow cooker. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, brown sugar & seasonings.

2) Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hrs or until bubbly. Discard bay leaf. Serve with spaghetti.

Makes: 12-14 servings

Slow Cooker BBQ Ham Sandwiches

Ingredients

3 C. ketchup

3/4 C. chopped onion

3/4 C. Chopped green onion

3/4C. packed brown sugar

1/2 C. lemon juice

1/3 C. Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp. prepared mustard

1 1/4 tsp. ground allspice

1 1/2 tsp. liquid smoke, optional

3 lbs. thinly sliced deli ham

16 Kaiser or ciabatta rolls, split

Directions

1) In a large saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients ; if desired, stir in liquid smoke. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Stirring occasionally.

2) Place ham in a 5 or 6 qt. slow cooker. Add sauce; stir gently to combine. Cook, covered, on low 2-3 hrs or until heated through. Serve on rolls.

Prep: 20 minutes

Cook: 2 hours

Makes: 16 servings