Slow Cooker Roasted Beets Food

SLOW-COOKER ROOT-VEGETABLE CONFIT

Steps:

• Pistachio Pesto:In a mini food processor, pulse pistachios, parsley, and garlic with oil until finely chopped. Add vinegar and cheese; pulse to combine. Transfer to a bowl. Pesto can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 3 days. Makes about 1/2 cup.
• Root-Vegetable Confit:Preheat a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker. Combine carrots, parsnips, beets, onions, fennel, bay leaves, coriander seeds, chiles, and oil in slow cooker. Cover and cook on high until tender, about 2 1/2 hours (or on low 5 hours).
• Let cool in oil 30 minutes; then, using a slotted spoon, transfer to a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet to drain. Serve, with pesto alongside.

HOW TO COOK BEETS IN THE SLOW COOKER

Steps:

• Remove greens from beets and try not to cut into the beet itself, the beets will bleed while cooking if so. Use the greens in another recipe or discard. DO NOT PEEL THE BEETS YET. Wash and add to the slow cooker.
• Pour over the water and sprinkle over the salt.
• Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
• Take the insert off the heat and let the beets cool down enough to handle.
• To peel the beets, use a paper towel and rub off the skins. Avoid washing the beets for this may rinse off some of the flavor.

SLOW-COOKER BALSAMIC-GLAZED BEETS

Steps:

• Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix beets, apple juice, vinegar, garlic and salt.
• Cover; cook on High heat setting 3 to 4 hours.
• Meanwhile, sprinkle walnuts in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until nuts begin to brown, then stirring constantly until nuts are light brown. Set aside.
• In small bowl, mix cornstarch and water; stir into beets in slow cooker. Cook uncovered 5 to 10 minutes longer or until sauce has thickened. Sprinkle with cheese and toasted walnuts.

SLOW COOKER POT ROAST

Steps:

• Spray the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray. Spread the onion slices out into the bottom of the cooker.
• Spread the flour out onto a work surface. Sprinkle the chuck roast with salt and black pepper, and roll the roast in the flour to coat all sides. Using the edge of a small, sturdy plate, pound the flour into the meat. Place the floured roast into the cooker on top of the onions. Whisk together beef gravy mix, ranch dressing mix, and Italian dressing mix in a bowl, and whisk the mixes with water until smooth. Pour over the chuck roast. Distribute carrots around the meat.
• Cover the cooker, set to Low, and cook until the roast is tender and the gravy has thickened, about 8 hours.

CROCK POT THYME ROASTED BEETS

Steps:

• Peel and dice the beets, then place in crock pot.
• Add garlic, 1/4 cup water, oil, thyme, salt and pepper.
• Stir all ingredients until well combined.
• Cover and cook for 6 hours on low until tender.
• Sprinkle with parsley.

SLOW-COOKER ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Place vegetables in slow cooker sprayed with cooking spray. Pour dressing over vegetables; cover with lid. Cook on HIGH 3 to 4 hours (or on LOW 6 to 7 hours).
• Meanwhile, cook and stir bacon in skillet until crisp; drain on paper towels.
• Stir vegetables. Sprinkle with bacon and parsley.

SLOW-COOKER ROASTED BEETS

Steps:

• Wrap each beet in aluminum foil.
• This number of beets fit comfortably in a 6 qt slow cooker.
• Set to High and cook for 3 to 5 hours. Test by piercing one of the larger ones for doneness.

SLOW COOKER BORSCHT

Steps:

• Place beef, beets, tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic in a slow cooker. Whisk together the beef broth, tomato paste, vinegar, brown sugar, dill weed, parsley, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture over the beef and vegetables, adding more broth to cover as needed.
• Cover and cook on Low for 8 1/2 hours, or High for 4 hours.
• Set heat to High, then stir in the shredded cabbage. Cover and continue cooking until the cabbage tender, about 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Serve in a bowl with a dollop of sour cream.