Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Stew

Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Stew
1 onion, chopped
1 16-oz can black beans
1 16-oz can kidney beans
1 16-oz can corn (drained)
1 8-oz can tomato sauce
2 14.5-oz cans diced tomatoes w/chilies
1 1.25-oz packet taco seasoning
1-2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Mix everything together in a slow cooker except chicken. Lay chicken on top and cover. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. 30 minutes before serving, remove chicken and shred. Return chicken to slow cooker and stir in.

CUBE STEAK STEW

CUBE STEAK STEW
4 cube steaks
1 envelope dried onion soup mix
4 - 6 medium potatoes cut into chunks
4 medium carrots, cut into chunks
1 large onion cut into chunks
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 teas. vinegar
1/2 teas. salt
1/4 teas. pepper
Place potatoes, carrots and onion in a slow cooker, top with cube steaks. Sprinkle onion soup mix on top of cube steaks. Combine the ketchup, water, vinegar, salt & pepper; pour over the steaks. Cover and cook on high for 5 - 6 hours or until the vegetables are tender.

Beef and Barley Stew

Beef and Barley Stew
2 pounds extra lean beef stew meat, trimmed of excess fat, cut into 1-inch pieces
Pepper to taste
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Nonstick cooking spray
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup sliced carrots
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
5 cups fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
2 cups potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks*
2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks*
1 cup coarsely chopped roma tomatoes
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup medium barley
1 cup frozen peas
Season meat to taste with pepper and thoroughly coat with flour. In a 6-quart nonstick Dutch oven coated with nonstick cooking spray, cook meat over medium heat until browned, about 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic, sautéing for several more minutes. Add carrots, parsley, and thyme; sauté for 3 to 5 minutes. Add broth and water and bring to a boil, scraping bottom of the pan. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes. Add potatoes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, mushrooms, and barley. Return to boiling; reduce heat and continue cooking, covered, over low heat for 30 to 45 minutes or until the meat and vegetables are tender. Add peas, stirring for one minute.

Green Chili Stew

Green Chili Stew
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can green chiles
2 (14.5 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, chopped
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn
3 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
2 cups water
ground cayenne pepper to taste
salt and pepper to taste
Place the ground beef, onion, and garlic in a deep skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until beef is evenly browned and onion is tender. Drain grease. Mix in green chiles. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn, and potatoes. Pour in water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.

Cowboy Stew

Cowboy Stew
1 can chili beans
1 can pork & beans
1 can cream style corn
2 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 lb. ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
Brown ground beef, onion, and pepper together. Drain well. Put all ingredients into crock pot; cover and cook on low 7 to 12 hours