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Crock Pot Tacos

This recipe takes 4-8 hours to cook in the crock pot and is very adaptable to the amount and kinds of ingredients you have on hand.

Ingredients

• 1-3 pounds of boneless pork, beef or chicken
• 1 large onion
• 1/2  - 1 bell pepper
• 1-4 cloves of garlic, to taste
• 1 chipotle chili in adobo sauce (more if you like it spicy) or chili powder to taste
• Salt & pepper
• Chicken, beef or vegetable broth
• Flour or corn tortillas (taco size)
• Assorted toppings (shredded cheese, chopped onions, tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, etc.)

Equipment

• Crock pot or other slow cooker
• knife & cutting board

Procedure

1. chop the garlic onion & pepper into small pieces & put them in the bottom of the Crock Pot
2. cut the meat into 2 inch chunks and put on top of the vegetables
3. chop the chipotle really small and add to the meat and vegetables. Take the seeds out before you chop it if you want it less spicy. Sprinkle all with salt and pepper
4. pour broth over the meat until everything is moistened (1/2 cup to 1 cup or more depending on how much meat there is)
5. turn the Crock Pot on, cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
6. when cooked, shred the meat with two forks (if there is a lot of broth, strain some off before shredding)
7. Serve with warm tortillas and all your favorite toppings (shredded cheese, lettuce, onions, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, etc.)

Servings will vary depending on how much meat you started with and how big your tortillas are: about 3-6 tacos per pound of meat

Deluxe Scrambled Eggs

Popi likes to add precooked sauage, or so he claims...

• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 4 slices ready-cooked bacon, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fi nely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup fi nely chopped green or red bell pepper
• 6 eggs
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup (4 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1. Place butter in 1-quart microwave-safe casserole. Microwave on HIGH,
20-30 seconds or until melted. Tilt casserole to coat bottom.
2. Add bacon, onion and bell pepper to casserole. Microwave on HIGH,
1-2 minutes or until vegetables begin to soften. In medium bowl, whisk
together eggs and sour cream. Stir in cheese and black pepper.
3. Pour egg mixture into casserole. Microwave on HIGH, 3-5 minutes or until
eggs are set; stir every 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
Makes 4 servings.
Ingredient Tip
If desired, substitute uncooked bacon slices for ready prepared. Place
chopped bacon in 1-quart microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH,
2-3 minutes or until bacon is cooked. Drain well before using.

Crunchy Nibble Mix

All snack-time favorites are combined in this crunchy snack mix. It’s great to

take along when heading out to watch a game or to share at a family picnic!

• 3 cups toasted corn cereal squares
• 2 cups popped popcorn
• 2 cups mini pretzels
• 1 can (11.5 oz.) mixed nuts
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon seasoning salt
• 2 cups sweetened dried cranberries

1. Place clean paper towels over large cooling rack; set aside. In large

2-1/2-quart microwave-safe bowl, combine cereal, popcorn, pretzels

and nuts; set aside.

2. Place butter in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH,

30-60 seconds or until melted. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and

seasoning salt. Drizzle over cereal mixture; mix gently to coat.

3. Place cereal mixture in microwave. Microwave on HIGH, 4 minutes,

stirring after 2 minutes. Turn cereal mixture onto paper towels, spreading

evenly. Cool completely. Transfer cereal mixture to large serving bowl.

Stir in cranberries.

Makes about 9 cups.

Cookware Tip

Spreading cereal mixture over paper towels will help absorb moisture,

avoiding a soggy mix. Placing the paper towels over a cooling rack allows

for air circulation and faster cooling time. Store cooled cereal mix in large

airtight containers, or in resealable plastic storage bags.

Cookware Tip

Choose a wide-rimmed, microwave-safe bowl to prepare this mixture to

allow for easy stirring.

One Step Chili

This recipe takes bout 25 minutes


Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef (90%)
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 can pinto beans, and liquid (optional)
1 crushed or finely chopped garlic clove
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can peeled whole tomatoes with juice, chopped or crushed with your hands
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or a few dashes of hot sauce
1/2 cup chopped onion
Shredded cheese for topping

 Equipment

•  knife and cutting board
• 2 quart microwavable dish with lid
• big spoon

Procedure

1. Combine all ingredients in microwave-safe 2 quart casserole. Cover, microwave on high 5 minutes. 
2. Stir to break up meat. 
3. Microwave additional 20 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. 
4. Top with shredded cheese

Note: If beef is less lean. Microwave first and drain off excess fat.

Makes 4 servings

Microwave Chicken Chili

This recipe takes about 45 minutes to make

Ingredients
1 lb. skinned chicken breast
1 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
16 oz. can tomatoes, undrained & chopped
8 oz. can tomato sauce
16 oz. can kidney beans, undrained (optional)
2-3 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. pepper
Dash cayenne pepper or hot sauce, optional

Equipment

• knife and cutting board
• large (3 quart) microwavable dish with lid
• big spoon

 Procedure

1. Place chicken on microwave-safe roasting rack or casserole dish. Cook on high power for approximately 6-8 minutes. Cut chicken into small bite-size pieces.
2. Place chicken, onion, green pepper and garlic in 3 quart casserole. Microwave in high for 4-5 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Stir halfway through cooking time. Drain off any excess fat.
3. Stir in remaining ingredients. Microwave on high for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through. Stir after cooking. 

Makes 4 servings

Microwave "Roasted" Potatoes

This recipe takes about 5 minutes to cook

Ingredients

• Potatoes - 1 per person
• 1 clove of garlic, chopped
• 1 Tablespoon butter or olive oil (more if using more than 2 potatoes)
• Herbs or spices-- Italian seasoning, or rosemary or paprika (optional)
• Salt & pepper

Equipment

• Knife
• Microwave safe dish
• Microwave
• Plastic wrap or cover for the dish

Procedure

1. cut the potatoes into bite sized pieces
2. put the butter or oil and garlic in the dish and microwave on high for about 15 seconds or until melted
3. put the potatoes into the dish with the melted butter or olive oil
4. add the spices (if using) plus salt & pepper, toss until coated
5. cover dish tightly (if using plastic wrap poke a few holes with a knife to let steam out)
6. microwave on high for 5 minutes. Check for doneness by piercing a potato with a knife. If it pierces easily, potatoes are done. If they are still hard, microwave for another minute or so until done.