Slow Cooker Lumberjack Ground Beef Casserole Food

SLOW-COOKER BEEF AND SCALLOPED POTATOES CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Spray 4 1/2- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
• In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onions over medium-high heat 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Return beef mixture to skillet, and place over low heat; stir in cream cheese. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until cream cheese melts.
• In slow cooker, mix water and sauce mixes (from scalloped potatoes boxes), then stir in potatoes (from scalloped potatoes boxes). Spread beef mixture over potatoes.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until potatoes are tender and liquid is absorbed.
• Stir mixture. Top with Cheddar cheese; cover, and cook on Low heat setting 3 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Top with bacon and green onions. Serve with sour cream.

SLOW-COOKER BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Fry the onion and celery in 1 tbsp oil over a low heat until they start to soften - about 5 mins. Add the carrots, bay and thyme, fry for 2 mins, stir in the purée and Worcestershire sauce, add 600ml boiling water, stir and tip everything into a slow cooker. Crumble over the stock cubes or add the stock pots and stir, then season with pepper (don't add salt as the stock may be salty).
• Clean out the frying pan and fry the beef in the remaining oil in batches until it is well browned, then tip each batch into the slow cooker. Cook on low for 8-10 hrs, or on high for 4 hrs.
• If you want to thicken the gravy, mix the cornflour with a splash of cold water to make a paste, then stir in 2 tbsp of the liquid from the slow cooker. Tip back into the slow cooker, stir and cook for a further 30 mins on high. Stir in the parsley and season again to taste. Serve with mash, if you like. Leave to cool before freezing.

SLOW COOKER LUMBERJACK GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Brown ground beef in skillet, then drain the fat and put ground beef in slow cooker. Pour tomatoes with juice into a medium bowl and smash up a little with a potato masher utensil. Add with juice to slow cooker. Add the rest of the ingredients except for the cheese and stir to mix well.
• 2. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours. (4 hours on high). Sprinkle the top with cheese and let cook for one more hour covered. Serve piping hot. Great with a side of freshly baked biscuits.

SLOW-COOKER OLD-FASHIONED BEEF STEW

Steps:

• In 12-inch skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned on all sides.
• Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, mix browned beef and remaining ingredients.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 9 to 10 hours.

SLOW COOKER BEEF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large frying pan and add the beef. Cook for a few minutes until all sides have browned.
• Add the beef, along with any pan juices, to the slow cooker.
• Add the remaining ingredients and stir well.
• Cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 7-8 hours.
• Serve with mashed potato.

SLOW-COOKER COWBOY CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Brown meat with celery, carrots and onions in large nonstick skillet on medium heat, stirring frequently; spoon into slow cooker sprayed with cooking spray.
• Add beans, tomatoes, water and bouillon cube; stir. Cover with lid. Cook on LOW 5 to 6 hours (or on HIGH 3 to 4 hours).
• Add rice and barbecue sauce; mix well. Cook, covered, 20 min.
• Sprinkle with cheese.

SLOW COOKER BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a greased 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, layer half of the potatoes, sausage, onion, chiles and cheese. Repeat layers. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt and pepper; pour over top. Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until eggs are set.

CROCKPOT BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• If using bacon or sausage, cook and crumble.
• Grease a 6qt slow cooker. Place half of the hash browns, meat, onions, cheese and peppers. Repeat layers ending with cheese,
• Whisk eggs, milk, dry mustard and salt & pepper in a medium bowl. Pour egg mixture over the remaining ingredients.
• Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 2 ½ - 3 hours.

SLOW COOKER GROUND BEEF AND POTATO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Spray your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
• In a large skillet, brown your ground beef and onions. drain and place 1/2 of the mixture in the slow cooker.
• Add 1/2 of the sliced potatoes on top of the beef mixture.
• In a mixing bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt and pepper(s) to taste. Mix well and add 1/2 of the mixture to the slow cooker on top of the potatoes.
• Sprinkle 1/2 of the shredded cheese on top.
• Repeat the layers of ground beef, potatoes, sauce and cheese.
• Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or until the potatoes are tender.
• Before serving, turn off the crock pot and let sit for 15 minutes to allow the casserole to thicken before serving.

STEAK CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour, seasoning blend and pepper; add beef cubes and shake to coat. In a skillet over medium heat, brown beef in oil. Place beef and drippings in a greased shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. , To skillet, add water, broth, garlic, onion, thyme and rosemary; bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes; stir in mushrooms. Pour over meat; mix well. , Cover and bake 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours or until beef is tender. Sprinkle peas over meat. Spread potatoes evenly over top. Brush with butter; sprinkle with paprika. Bake 15-20 minutes longer.