Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches

1 teaspoon salt...
1 teaspoon black pepper, ground
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon onion salt
2 -3 cups water or 2 -3 cups broth
1 teaspoon parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 bay leaf
1 (2/3 ounce) package dried Italian salad dressing mix
5 lbs rump roast or 5 lbs chuck roast
3 beef bouillon cubes (optional)
1 green pepper, sliced (optional)

In a medium saucepan over medium heat. Combine the salt, pepper, oregano, basil, onion salt, water, parsley, garlic powder, water, bay leaf and salad dressing mix. Stir well and bring just to a boil.

Place roast in a slow cooker and pour mixture over the roast. cover and cook on low setting for 10-12 hrs on low or high for 4-5 hours.

The best thing to do is to have it cook in the slow cooker until it is cooked through, remove the bay leaf, then shred it and return it to the juice for about an hour.

Optional - Last 45 minutes add bouillon cubes and green pepper. If you use broth instead of water don't add the bouillon cubes.

Serve on Italian bread.

Taco Pie

 Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
2/3 cup milk
1 package taco seasoning mix
2 1/2 cups mashed potato flakes (you could also use left over mashed potatoes and omit the butter and milk)
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup salsa
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Sour cream, optional

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium sauce pan, melt butter. Add milk and 2 tablespoon taco seasoning. Remove from heat and add potato flakes until incorporated. Press mixture into the bottom of a 10-inch pan.
2. Bake for 7-10 minutes until it just BARELY turns golden brown.
3. In a medium skillet, cook beef and onions until beef is browned and cooked through. Drain. Add Salsa and remaining taco seasoning. Cook until bubbly.
4. Pour into crust. Bake for 15 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.
5. Let cool for 5 minutes. Top with cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes. Cut and serve with sour cream.

Philly Cheese Casserole

1 1/2 lb lean  ground beef...
1 package (8 oz) sliced mushrooms
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 slices  provolone cheese
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 large onions, halved and thinly sliced into wedges
2 medium red bell peppers, cut into strips
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (16.3 oz) Pillsbury Grands Homestyle original biscuits

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.

In 12-inch skillet, cook beef, mushrooms, salt and pepper over medium-high heat 7 to 9 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Place in baking dish. Arrange cheese over beef mixture, overlapping slices if needed.

In same skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onions and bell peppers. Cook over medium-high heat 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until peppers are crisp-tender. Stir in garlic; cook 1 to 2 minutes longer. Spoon over cheese in baking dish.

Separate dough into 8 biscuits. On lightly floured surface, pat biscuits into 5-inch circles. Arrange biscuits over vegetable mixture.

Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown on top.

Easy Taco Casserole

1 7oz. bag Nacho Cheese Doritos, or your favorite flavor, crushed
1 lb. hamburger, browned
1 pkg. taco seasoning,
1 (8 oz.) pkg. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (8 oz.) pkg. shredded Mozzarella cheese
Shredded Lettuce
Sliced tomato

Layer ingredients in 9 x 13 pan as listed - crushed chips, meat and seasonings, 2/3 of cheese, lettuce, tomato, and remaining cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes

Crock Pot Meatloaf ..

2 lbs ground beef or turkey
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 C milk
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
3 slices bread, crumbled or torn into small pieces
1/2 C diced onion
1 envelope dry Ranch Dressing mix
1/2 C ketchup

Directions:
Mix eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and bread crumbs. Allow to soften (about 20 minutes). Combine this mixture with ground beef, onion, ranch pack, and ketchup. Mound in a greased crockpot. Cover the top of the mixture with additional ketchup. Put the cover on and turn crockpot on high for 15 minutes, then reduce to low and cook for 7 hours.

Sloppy Joes

1 lb ground beef
1 onion chopped
1 can chicken gumbo soup
1 can tomato paste
3 TBS ketchup
2 TBS yellow mustard

Brown ground beef and onion then add remaining ingredients. Serve on hamburger buns. We like this with carrot sticks and potato chips.
Notes: I'm not a huge yellow mustard fan so I don't put the full 2 TBS in there and my family doesn't notice or say anything but that's all I can taste if I put the full amount. I also like to put a little fresh garlic in with the hamburger while it's browning. Enjoy!

Chili

1lb Ground Beef
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 1 lb can chopped tomatoes
1 8oz can tomato sauce
1 1lb can kidney beans, drained
1 tsp salt
2 tsp chili powder
1 bay leaf

In large skillet, cook meat, onion, and green pepper until meat is brown and drain. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for one hour.
Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream and corn bread.
This makes a thicker chili that is more like the consistency of Taco Soup.