DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 lb lean ground beef (at least 80%)
1/2 lb bulk Italian pork sausage
1 medium onion , chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 (28ounce)can progresso diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 (15ounce)can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1-1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 (15ounce)can spicy chili beans (undrained)
2 cups progresso chickpeas , drained, rinsed (garbanzo beans, from 19-oz can)
sour cream (optional)
sliced green onions (optional)

DIRECTIONS

In 10-inch skillet, cook ground beef, sausage and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.

In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, [...]

INGREDIENTS

4 lbs country-style boneless pork ribs
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 cup Catalina dressing
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup cold water

DIRECTIONS

Cut ribs into serving size pieces.
Place in a 5-quart slow cooker.

Combine barbecue sauce and salad dressing; pour over ribs.

Sprinkle with garlic.

cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until meat is tender.

Remove ribs and keep warm.

Strain cooking liquid into a small saucepan; skim fat.

Combine flour and water until [...]

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat , cut in 1-2-inch chunks (I use a chuck roast & cut it up)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 medium sweet potatoes , peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks (or 1 large)
2 small onions , thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves , thinly sliced
1/4 cup basmati rice
1/2 cup unsalted peanuts
1/3 cup dried apricots, halved
1/2 lb green beans , trimmed and cut in half
salt & pepper (to taste)

DIRECTIONS

Season the beef with salt & pepper.
Heat [...]

INGREDIENTS

3 1/2 lbs beef short ribs
1/2 cup water
2 bunches scallions, thinly sliced diagonally
1 garlic clove , minced
1 inch fresh ginger , peeled and minced
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup chili-garlic sauce
1/4 cup hoisin sauce (or plum sauce)
2 limes, juice of
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

DIRECTIONS

Trim excess fat off ribs.
In a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ribs on all sides in batches.Transfer browned ribs to an oval slow cooker (for [...]

INGREDIENTS

3 lbs beef stew meat , cut into 1-2-inch pieces (I use a chuck roast & cut it up)
8 red chilies , stemmed and coarsely chopped (you can take out the seeds to reduce the heat level)
1/2 small onion , chopped
2 inches fresh ginger , peeled and chopped
3 garlic cloves , chopped
1 stalk lemongrass , tough outer layers removed, tender insides finely sliced
1/3 cup tamarind paste (combined with 1/3 cup warm water)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon chili powder (ground [...]