Easy Cheesy Tortellini

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  • 1 pound Italian sausage (can use ground beef)
  • 1 can mushrooms
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jar marinara sauce
  • 1 package refrigerated tortellini
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

In a large skillet, brown Italian sausage.  Drain excess grease.  Combine marinara, onion, garlic, mushrooms, and tomatoes in slow cooker.  Cook for 4-6 hours on low, 3-4 on high.  Stir in tortellini and top with cheeses and cook an additional 20 minutes on low.

Sausage Split Pea Soup

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  • 1 lb dried split peas
  • 2 1/2 quarts water
  • 5 tsp chicken bouillon
  • 1 lb carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 10 yellow potatoes, cut into 1″ squares
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced

Mix all ingredients except sausage in slow cooker.  Cook on high for 4-5 hours, or low for 6-8 (until peas are tender).  Add sausage, cook on low for an additional 30 minutes.  Remove bay leaves and serve.

 

Ropa Vieja

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  • 1 TBS vegetable oil
  • 2 lbs beef flank or round steak
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp beef bouillion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 can tomato sauce (8oz)
  • 1 can tomato paste (6oz)
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1 TBS vinegar

Heat vegetable oil in large skillet over medium heat.  Cook the steak for four minutes on each side, or until browned.  In large crock pot or slow cooker, stir together all remaining ingredients.  Add meat to mixture.  Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours.

When finished, shred beef and serve on tortillas or over rice.

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts- cut into bit sized pieces
  • 1 bag frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 lbs red potatoes, cut into 1″ squares
  • 1 lb carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 tsp celery seed
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can cream of celery soup
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tbs salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

In slow cooker, stir together spices, soups, and water.  Add chicken, potatoes, and onion.  Cook on high for four hours.  Add frozen vegetables and cook on low for 1-2 more hours, or until potatoes are tender.

Spicy Sweet Potato Chicken

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  • 2.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 TBS oil
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 2 cans black beans (15.5 ounces each)
  • 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 TBS cumin
  • 1 TBS chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped

Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.  Cook chicken until evenly browned.

Place chicken in slow cooker, pour water over the top.  Add spices, stir gently.

Top with sweet potato, onion, garlic, pepper, and tomatoes.  Squirt lime juice over the top.

Cook on low for 4-6 hours.