The Anti-Chicken Fingers Movement ~ Slow Cooker Ham, Green Beans & Potatoes

My husband declared this new meal one of his favorites!  And, the kids had two helpings.  I will definitely be making this again, it was so easy!

8 red potatoes, scrubbed and halved

1 (16 ounce) package frozen green beans (or fresh)

1 large onion, cut into about eight wedges

2 cups ham, cut into bite sized pieces

2 cups chicken broth

salt and pepper

(I served w/cornbread, the box kind you make - if desired, add this and any needed ingredients to your list)

Directions:

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   Add all the ingredients to crockpot and cover, cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.
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3. Serve with fresh, sliced tomatoes (I didn't do the tomatoes, but YUM!) and corn bread for a great Southern meal.
   
   
   How easy is that?  Like I said, def cooking this one again!
   
   
   Happy Eating Friends!  ~ Trina

The Anti-Chicken Fingers Movement ~ Homemade Beef Stew with Rice

Well, the weather (until Saturday) this week had been rainy and gloomy, so I decided to buy some stew meat to throw in the crockpot for some homemade beef and rice stew.  It turned out delicious, substituting rice for potatoes really does something for this soup.  The leftovers are better, as the rice has soaked up all the juices.  My little boy lapped up every bite...

Ingredients:
1-pd of beef stew meat (already cut up)
1-package of frozen carrots, peas and green beans (or fresh)
2-cups uncooked (4 servings cooked) brown rice
3- Celery sticks cut up
6-Cups of Beef Broth
Garlic powder, salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:
Pour beef broth into crockpot and turn on to low heat.
Add beef, frozen veggies, celery sticks, and garlic powder, salt & pepper to taste.  Leave for 6-8 hours on low heat, then cook rice according to directions.  Add to stew, stir, and serve with your choice of bread and/or salad.  Happy eating friends! ~Trina