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Beer Pot Roast

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  • 4 – 6 lbs beef roast of choice (usually whatever’s on sale)
  • 4 large carrots, sliced
  • 4 large potatoes, quartered
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 vegetable bouillon cubes (or equivilent)
  • 1 cup water
  • 12 ounce can of beer (also your choice)

Cut excess fat from roast. Place in a large (6+ quart) slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours (if your slow coooker is one of the newer, post 1990, models, then you may want to check it at 4 hours). Serve with broth spooned over meat and vegetables. You can use any extra broth from thiis roast as a base for soups, gravies, or any recipe calling for beef broth.

Serves approximately 8

Crockpot Chili

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  • 2 lbs steak tips or stew beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium yellow onions, finely chopped
  • 1 large green bell pepper, finley chopped
  • 1 large red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup chili powder
  • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 1/2 tsp coriander seed
  • 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cans (16 oz ea) red kidney beans, drained, or 2 lbs cooked red kidney beans
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn

Brown beef on all sides in a large, heavy skillet on medium-high heat. Place in slow cooker. Cook garlic, onion, and green pepper in drippings until onion is soft. Place in slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients. Cook on low setting for 8 hours.

Serves 12