Slow Cooker recipes for Two
Feb 29, 2008 9:55:12 GMT -8
Post by carol on Feb 29, 2008 9:55:12 GMT -8
Beef and Bacon Stew
Get an extra flavor burst when you add bacon to your stew--a comfort food favorite for two.
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Makes: 2 servings (1 1/4 cups each)
INGREDIENTS:
2 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 lb beef stew meat
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 cup ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots, halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 cup apple juice or beer
DIRECTIONS:
1. In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until brown but not crisp. Add beef stew meat and onion; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned.
2. Into 1 1/2-quart slow cooker, spoon mixture; stir in carrots. In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; gently stir into mixture in slow cooker.
3. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.
NUTRITION INFORMATION:
1 Serving: Calories 460 (Calories from Fat 230); Total Fat 26g (Saturated Fat 10g, Trans Fat 1g); Cholesterol 100mg; Sodium 610mg; Total Carbohydrate 24g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 15g); Protein 32g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 210%; Vitamin C 6%; Calcium 4%; Iron 25% Exchanges: 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 4 Medium-Fat Meat; 1 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Serve this rich beef stew with mashed potatoes to soak up every last drop of the delicious juices!
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Teriyaki Pork Ribs
No need to make a big batch of tangy ribs when you're cooking for two. Start with a few ingredients in a slow cooker, and come home to a fabulous dinner.
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Makes: 2 servings
INGREDIENTS:
3/4 to 1 lb boneless country-style pork ribs
1/2 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup teriyaki baste and glaze
2 tablespoons chili sauce or ketchup
2 tablespoons pineapple preserves
DIRECTIONS:
1. Spray 1 1/2-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Trim fat from ribs, and cut in half to fit slow cooker. Sprinkle ribs with garlic-pepper blend and ginger; place in slow cooker.
2. In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; pour over ribs.
3. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
4. Remove ribs from slow cooker. Skim off and discard fat from surface of liquid in slow cooker. Stir mixture well; serve with ribs.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.
NUTRITION INFORMATION:
1 Serving: Calories 440 (Calories from Fat 180); Total Fat 20g (Saturated Fat 7g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 105mg; Sodium 1110mg; Total Carbohydrate 29g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 21g); Protein 36g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 2%; Vitamin C 4%; Calcium 6%; Iron 15% Exchanges: 2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 5 Lean Meat; 1 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Pork Chops with Salsa Beans
It's not the same old pork chops! Tender chops slow-cook in a flavorful baked-bean mixture--a tasty dinner for two.
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Makes: 2 servings
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INGREDIENTS:
2 bone-in center-cut pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick)
1/2 teaspoon peppered seasoned salt
1/2 cup Green Giant(r) Niblets(r) frozen corn (from 1-lb bag)
1/4 cup Old El Paso(r) Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1 can (8 oz) baked beans, undrained
DIRECTIONS:
1. Heat 8-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle pork chops with peppered seasoned salt; place in skillet. Cook 2 to 4 minutes or until browned on both sides.
2. In 1 1/2-quart slow cooker, mix corn, salsa and beans. Top with pork chops, overlapping as necessary, and pressing gently into bean mixture.
3. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.
NUTRITION INFORMATION:
1 Serving: Calories 360 (Calories from Fat 100); Total Fat 11g (Saturated Fat 3 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 85mg; Sodium 1110mg; Total Carbohydrate 32g (Dietary Fiber 7g, Sugars 9g); Protein 33g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 4%; Calcium 8%; Iron 25% Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 4 Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Browning the pork chops before placing them in the slow cooker adds flavor to this dish. If you're in a hurry, you can skip this step.
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Green Chile Swiss Steak
Fix it and forget it! Come home to a slow-cooked sassy supper for two.
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Makes: 2 servings
INGREDIENTS:
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
8 oz boneless beef round steak, well trimmed, cut into 2 serving-size pieces
2 tablespoons Old El Paso(r) taco seasoning mix (from 1.25-oz package)
1 small onion, sliced
1/4 cup Old El Paso(r) chopped green chiles (from 4.5-oz can)
1/2 cup Old El Paso(r) Thick 'n Chunky salsa
2 tablespoons chili sauce
DIRECTIONS:
1. Spray 1 1/2-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until browned on both sides. Sprinkle both sides of steak with 1 tablespoon of the taco seasoning mix.
2. In small bowl, mix remaining 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix with remaining ingredients. Place 1 steak in bottom of slow cooker. Cover with half of the salsa mixture. Repeat with remaining steak and salsa mixture.
3. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
NUTRITION INFORMATION:
1 Serving: Calories 260 (Calories from Fat 80); Total Fat 9g (Saturated Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 60mg; Sodium 1090mg; Total Carbohydrate 19g (Dietary Fiber 4g, Sugars 12g); Protein 26g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 35%; Vitamin C 20%; Calcium 8%; Iron 20% Exchanges: 1 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 3 Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Serve the steak mixture over cooked rice. For a bread accompaniment, warm tortillas in the microwave.
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Onion Topped Ham and au Gratins
What an unbeatable combination! Combine comfort-food-favorite potatoes, ham and cheese in a slow cooker, and come home to a creamy, delicious dinner for two.
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Makes: 2 servings (1 1/2 cups each)
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 cups frozen potatoes O'Brien with onions and peppers (from 28-oz bag), thawed
1 cup finely chopped cooked ham
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1 cup Green Giant(r) frozen cut green beans (from 1-lb bag), thawed
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of potato soup
1/4 cup chive-and-onion sour cream
1/2 cup French-fried onions, if desired
DIRECTIONS:
1. Spray 1 1/2-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix all ingredients except sour cream and onions.
2. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours.
3. Stir sour cream into potato mixture; sprinkle onions over top. Cover; cook 5 minutes longer or until onions are hot.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.
NUTRITION INFORMATION:
1 Serving: Calories 590 (Calories from Fat 300); Total Fat 33g (Saturated Fat 19g, Trans Fat 1g); Cholesterol 125mg; Sodium 2490mg; Total Carbohydrate 39g (Dietary Fiber 4g, Sugars 7g); Protein 34g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 20%; Vitamin C 10%; Calcium 40%; Iron 10% Exchanges: 2 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 3 1/2 Medium-Fat Meat; 3 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
You can substitute frozen (thawed) broccoli pieces for the green beans.
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Get an extra flavor burst when you add bacon to your stew--a comfort food favorite for two.
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Makes: 2 servings (1 1/4 cups each)
INGREDIENTS:
2 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 lb beef stew meat
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 cup ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots, halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 cup apple juice or beer
DIRECTIONS:
1. In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until brown but not crisp. Add beef stew meat and onion; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned.
2. Into 1 1/2-quart slow cooker, spoon mixture; stir in carrots. In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; gently stir into mixture in slow cooker.
3. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.
NUTRITION INFORMATION:
1 Serving: Calories 460 (Calories from Fat 230); Total Fat 26g (Saturated Fat 10g, Trans Fat 1g); Cholesterol 100mg; Sodium 610mg; Total Carbohydrate 24g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 15g); Protein 32g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 210%; Vitamin C 6%; Calcium 4%; Iron 25% Exchanges: 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 4 Medium-Fat Meat; 1 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Serve this rich beef stew with mashed potatoes to soak up every last drop of the delicious juices!
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Teriyaki Pork Ribs
No need to make a big batch of tangy ribs when you're cooking for two. Start with a few ingredients in a slow cooker, and come home to a fabulous dinner.
Prep Time:
Total Time:
Makes: 2 servings
INGREDIENTS:
3/4 to 1 lb boneless country-style pork ribs
1/2 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup teriyaki baste and glaze
2 tablespoons chili sauce or ketchup
2 tablespoons pineapple preserves
DIRECTIONS:
1. Spray 1 1/2-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Trim fat from ribs, and cut in half to fit slow cooker. Sprinkle ribs with garlic-pepper blend and ginger; place in slow cooker.
2. In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; pour over ribs.
3. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
4. Remove ribs from slow cooker. Skim off and discard fat from surface of liquid in slow cooker. Stir mixture well; serve with ribs.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.
NUTRITION INFORMATION:
1 Serving: Calories 440 (Calories from Fat 180); Total Fat 20g (Saturated Fat 7g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 105mg; Sodium 1110mg; Total Carbohydrate 29g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 21g); Protein 36g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 2%; Vitamin C 4%; Calcium 6%; Iron 15% Exchanges: 2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 5 Lean Meat; 1 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Pork Chops with Salsa Beans
It's not the same old pork chops! Tender chops slow-cook in a flavorful baked-bean mixture--a tasty dinner for two.
Prep Time:
Total Time:
Makes: 2 servings
User Rating:
INGREDIENTS:
2 bone-in center-cut pork loin chops (1/2 inch thick)
1/2 teaspoon peppered seasoned salt
1/2 cup Green Giant(r) Niblets(r) frozen corn (from 1-lb bag)
1/4 cup Old El Paso(r) Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1 can (8 oz) baked beans, undrained
DIRECTIONS:
1. Heat 8-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle pork chops with peppered seasoned salt; place in skillet. Cook 2 to 4 minutes or until browned on both sides.
2. In 1 1/2-quart slow cooker, mix corn, salsa and beans. Top with pork chops, overlapping as necessary, and pressing gently into bean mixture.
3. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.
NUTRITION INFORMATION:
1 Serving: Calories 360 (Calories from Fat 100); Total Fat 11g (Saturated Fat 3 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 85mg; Sodium 1110mg; Total Carbohydrate 32g (Dietary Fiber 7g, Sugars 9g); Protein 33g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 4%; Calcium 8%; Iron 25% Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 4 Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Browning the pork chops before placing them in the slow cooker adds flavor to this dish. If you're in a hurry, you can skip this step.
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Green Chile Swiss Steak
Fix it and forget it! Come home to a slow-cooked sassy supper for two.
Prep Time:
Total Time:
Makes: 2 servings
INGREDIENTS:
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
8 oz boneless beef round steak, well trimmed, cut into 2 serving-size pieces
2 tablespoons Old El Paso(r) taco seasoning mix (from 1.25-oz package)
1 small onion, sliced
1/4 cup Old El Paso(r) chopped green chiles (from 4.5-oz can)
1/2 cup Old El Paso(r) Thick 'n Chunky salsa
2 tablespoons chili sauce
DIRECTIONS:
1. Spray 1 1/2-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until browned on both sides. Sprinkle both sides of steak with 1 tablespoon of the taco seasoning mix.
2. In small bowl, mix remaining 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix with remaining ingredients. Place 1 steak in bottom of slow cooker. Cover with half of the salsa mixture. Repeat with remaining steak and salsa mixture.
3. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
NUTRITION INFORMATION:
1 Serving: Calories 260 (Calories from Fat 80); Total Fat 9g (Saturated Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 60mg; Sodium 1090mg; Total Carbohydrate 19g (Dietary Fiber 4g, Sugars 12g); Protein 26g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 35%; Vitamin C 20%; Calcium 8%; Iron 20% Exchanges: 1 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 3 Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Serve the steak mixture over cooked rice. For a bread accompaniment, warm tortillas in the microwave.
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Onion Topped Ham and au Gratins
What an unbeatable combination! Combine comfort-food-favorite potatoes, ham and cheese in a slow cooker, and come home to a creamy, delicious dinner for two.
Prep Time:
Total Time:
Makes: 2 servings (1 1/2 cups each)
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 cups frozen potatoes O'Brien with onions and peppers (from 28-oz bag), thawed
1 cup finely chopped cooked ham
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1 cup Green Giant(r) frozen cut green beans (from 1-lb bag), thawed
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of potato soup
1/4 cup chive-and-onion sour cream
1/2 cup French-fried onions, if desired
DIRECTIONS:
1. Spray 1 1/2-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix all ingredients except sour cream and onions.
2. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours.
3. Stir sour cream into potato mixture; sprinkle onions over top. Cover; cook 5 minutes longer or until onions are hot.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.
NUTRITION INFORMATION:
1 Serving: Calories 590 (Calories from Fat 300); Total Fat 33g (Saturated Fat 19g, Trans Fat 1g); Cholesterol 125mg; Sodium 2490mg; Total Carbohydrate 39g (Dietary Fiber 4g, Sugars 7g); Protein 34g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 20%; Vitamin C 10%; Calcium 40%; Iron 10% Exchanges: 2 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 3 1/2 Medium-Fat Meat; 3 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
You can substitute frozen (thawed) broccoli pieces for the green beans.
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