EASY AND DELICIOUS CROCK POT SWISS STEAK MEAL

1 1/2 lb boneless round steak, cut into 6 pieces

1/2 tsp seasoned salt

fresh ground black pepper

6 to 8 red skinned potatoes, quartered

1 1/2 cups baby carrots

1 medium onion, cut into 6 slices

1 can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, oregano; do not drain

1 jar (12-oz) home-style beef gravy

Spray a 12-inch skillet with nonstick cooking spray; heat over medium high heat. Sprinkle the salt and pepper over the beef. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, or until browned, turning once during this time.

In the crock pot, layer potatoes, then carrots, beef, with onions last. In a medium mixing bowl, mix the tomatoes and the gravy together. Spoon tomato mixture over the onions. Cover and cook on low setting 7 to 8 hours. When serving, sprinkle with fresh parsley, if desired.

Yield: 6 servings. Per serving 220 calories, 20 g carbs, 27 g protein.

Enjoy!

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SPARERIBS, CABBAGE ‘N KRAUT

3 to 4 lb lean pork spareribs, cut into serving size pieces
salt to taste
pepper to taste
1 small can sauerkraut
1/2 small head of cabbage, thinly sliced
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 apple, quartered, cored, and sliced
1 tsp caraway seeds or dill weed
1 cup water
1 tsp salt

Sprinkle spareribs with salt and pepper to taste. Brown spareribs for 30 minutes in a heavy skillet or broiler pan. Put alternate layers of spareribs, sauerkraut, cabbage, onion,and apple in CROCK-POT. Add caraway seeds or dill weed to the water and pour over all. Cover and set to Low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 4 to 5 hours. Stir several times during the cooking process if using the high setting.

CREAMY, CHUNKY CHICKEN SOUP

1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinnless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch strips

2 tsp vegetable oil

2/3 cup finely chopped onion

2 medium carrots, chopped

2 celery ribs, chopped

1 cup frozen corn

2 cans (10 3/4 oz ea) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted

1 1/2 cups chicken broth

1 tsp dill weed

1 cup frozen peas

1/2 cup half-and-half cream

In a large skillet, over medium high heat, brown the chicken in the oil. With a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to a 5-quart slowcooker or crockpot. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and corn. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the soup, broth and dill together until well blended. Stir the mixture into the slowcooker. Cover the cooker and set on low. Cook soup for 4 hours or until the vegetables are tender. Stir in the peas and the cream. Cover and cook another 30 minutes or until heated through.

Enjoy!

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