Easy Crock Pot Sloppy Joes
What you need:
2 lbs ground chuck
12 oz jar chili sauce
1 medium onion, diced
1/2 c green pepper, diced
1 celery stalk, diced
2 T sweet pickle relish
1 T Worcestershire sauce
1 t salt
1/8 t black pepper
1/8 t garlic powder
red pepper flakes per taste (optional)
What you do:
Brown ground beef in a large skillet with onion, celery and green pepper; drain. Place ground beef and vegetables into a 3.5 or larger crock pot. Add remaining ingredients and mix. Cook on low for 4 hours. Serve on hamburger buns.
Spicy Crock Pot Country Style Ribs
What you need:
3-4 lbs country style pork ribs
1 package fajita seasoning mix
1 c water
1 large onion, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 T olive oil
1 t beef bouillon granules
1 t red pepper flakes (optional)
What you do:
Heat oil in a large skillet. Place ribs on a large plate and rub with fajita seasoning (save excess seasoning that remains on plate). Place ribs in skillet and sear over high heat 1-2 minutes per side or until browned. Place ribs in bottom of a 3.5 or larger crock pot. Top ribs with onion. In a small bowl, combine water, garlic, bouillon granules, excess fajita seasoning and red pepper flakes and mix. Pour mixture over ribs. Cook on low for 7-9 hours, or until desired tenderness.
Spicy Bean Dip
What you need:
15 -16 oz can refried beans
4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 c picante sauce
black olives, sliced (optional)
What you do:
In a small crock pot, mix together refried beans, cheddar cheese and picante sauce. Cook on low heat for 2 hours or until cheese is melted and bean dip is heated through. Top with sliced black olives. May double ingredients for larger portions.