Crock Pot Sweet Chili BBQ Kielbasa

 

Ingredients

2 (13.5 oz pkg or 1 3/4 lb ) kielbasa 

1 C sweet chili sauce

1 C BBQ sauce

Directions

1) Slice kielbasa into 1" rounds then add to a 6 qt. crock pot ( could use a 4 or 5 qt. one as well).

2) Whisk sweet chili sauce and bbq sauce together in a bowl then add to crock pot and stir to combine. 

3) Cook on low for 3 hours or high for 1 1/2 - 2 hours, or until hot. 

4) Let crock pot sit with lid off for 10-15 minutes after cooking to help sauce thicken up a bit. 

Prep: 5 minutes

Cook: 3 hours and 15 minutes

Total: 3 hours 20 minutes

Serves: 10 -12 

This recipe can be easily doubled - just increase cooking time by an hour or until kielbasa is hot!  This makes a great appetizer for an gatherings as well. 

Easy Honey Garlic Pork Chops

 

Ingredients

4 pork chops (bone in or out) 

salt and pepper (to season) 

1 tsp. garlic powder

2 tbsp. olive oil

1 tbsp. unsalted butter

6 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 C honey

1/4 C water (or chicken broth) 

2 tbsp rice wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar or any white vinegar) 

Directions

1) Preheat oven broiler (or grill) on medium-high heat. Season chops with salt, pepper and garlic powder just before cooking. 

2) Heat oil in a pan or skillet over medium high heat until hot. Sear chops on both sides until golden and cooked through (about 4-5 minutes each side) Transfer to a plate; set aside. 

3) Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter in the same pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Saute garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds) . Add the honey, water and vinegar. Increase heat to medium-high and continue to cook until the sauce reduces down and thickens slightly (about 3-4 minutes) , while stirring occasionally. 

4) Add pork back into the pan, baste generously with the sauce and broil/grill for 1-2 minutes, or until edges are slightly charred. 

5) Garnish with parsley and serve over vegetables, rice, pasta or with a salad. 

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 15 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Serves: 4

Baked Pork Chops:

1) Preheat oven to 390 degrees. 

2) Sear seasoned chops in a hot oven-proof pan or skillet over medium-high for 2 minutes per side-get them crisp. 

3) Remove chops and make your sauce following the recipe above (step 3) 

4) Baste with sauce and bake in the oven for about 10-15 minutes or until reaching your desired doneness.

5) Broil/grill for 2 minutes to get those caramelized edges. 

Easy Mongolian Ground Beef

 

Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground beef

4 tsp. minced ginger

6 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 C low sodium soy sauce

1/2 C beef broth

1/2 C brown sugar

6 tbsp. hoisin sauce

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

1/2 tsp. black pepper

1 box Linguine noodles 

4 green onions, diced for garnish

Toasted Sesame Seeds, for garnish

Directions

1) In a medium skillet with high sides , brown the ground beef along with the ginger and garlic until beef is cooked through. Use the back of a wooden spoon to make sure meat is broken up well. Drain any fat and return the pan to the stovetop. 

2) While the ground beef is cooking, get a pot of water started for your pasta. Be sure to salt the water well so that your noodles soak up that flavor. 

3) Combine the remaining ingredients - soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, pepper, and hoisin sauce in a small bowl and pour into the ground beef mixture. 

4) Let them saute in the pan for about 3 minutes to allow the ground beef to absorb the flavors. 

5) Once your pasta is done cooking, transfer the noodles to the ground beef mixture. Mix thoroughly and allow to cook for a couple of more minutes to allow the sauce to thicken.

6) Top with green onions and toasted sesame seeds for the perfect noodle dish!

Prep: 5 minutes

Cook: 15 minutes

Total: 20 minutes

Serves: 8