Slow Cooker Ground Turkey Cowboy Supper

Serves:​ ​8

Prep​ ​time:​ ​15​ ​mins​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ ​
Cook​ ​time:​ ​6​ ​hrs

Ingredients:
2​ ​pounds​ ​lean​ ​ground​ ​turkey
5​ ​medium​ ​red​ ​potatoes,​ ​unpeeled
1​ ​onion,​ ​diced
3​ ​cloves​ ​garlic,​ ​minced
salt​ ​and​ ​pepper,​ ​to​ ​taste
1​ ​(14​ ​ounce)​ ​can​ ​chili​ ​beans,​ ​undrained
1​ ​(14.5​ ​ounce)​ ​can​ ​diced​ ​tomatoes,​ ​undrained
1​ ​(15​ ​ounce)​ ​can​ ​corn,​ ​drained
1​ ​(15​ ​ounce)​ ​can​ ​green​ ​beans,​ ​drained
¼​ ​cup​ ​water 8​ ​oz​ ​shredded​ ​cheddar​ ​cheese​ ​(opt.​ ​topping)
½​ ​cup​ ​light​ ​sour​ ​cream​ ​(opt.​ ​topping

Directions: In​ ​a​ ​large​ ​skillet,​ ​brown​ ​the​ ​ground​ ​beef.​ ​While​ ​the​ ​beef​ ​cooks,​ ​dice​ ​the​ ​potatoes​ ​and​ ​onion. Spray​ ​slow​ ​cooker​ ​with​ ​nonstick​ ​cooking​ ​spray​ ​and​ ​add​ ​potatoes,​ ​onion,​ ​and​ ​garlic​ ​to​ ​the bottom​ ​of​ ​the​ ​slow​ ​cooker.​ ​Top​ ​with​ ​salt​ ​and​ ​pepper.​ ​Add​ ​in​ ​the​ ​ground​ ​beef,​ ​chili​ ​beans, tomatoes,​ ​corn,​ ​and​ ​green​ ​beans.​ ​Pour​ ​water​ ​over​ ​the​ ​top​ ​and​ ​place​ ​the​ ​lid​ ​on​ ​the​ ​slow cooker.​ ​Cook​ ​on​ ​low​ ​for​ ​6-8​ ​hours.​ ​Scoop​ ​into​ ​bowls​ ​and​ ​top​ ​with​ ​shredded​ ​cheese​ ​and​ ​sour cream​ ​(if​ ​desired).

*Nutrition facts do not include optional ingredients.

Nutrition​ ​Facts:

Serving​ ​size:​ ​⅛​ ​of​ ​recipe
​8 Calories:​ ​365              Total​ ​Fat:​ ​12.2​ ​g                   Saturated​ ​fat:​ ​4.2​ ​g              Cholesterol:​ ​92​ ​mg
Sodium:​ ​449​ ​mg            Carbohydrates:​ ​37.4​ ​g          Sugar:​ ​3.8​ ​g                         Protein:​ ​30.1​ ​g 

Apple Cider Rump Roast and Vegetables

Serves: 8

Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 7 hrs

Ingredients:
1 cup apple cider
3 Tablespoon tomato paste
2 Tablespoon flour
2 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 sprig fresh rosemary
3 pound bottom round roast or chuck roast

Directions: In a large slow cooker (5-6 quart), whisk together cider, tomato paste, flour, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Add the sweet potatoes, onion, garlic, and rosemary and toss to combine. Season the roast with salt and pepper and place among the vegetables. Cook, covered, until the meat is tender, 6 to 7 hours on high or 8 to 9 hours on low. Transfer the roast to a cutting board and slice. Serve with the vegetables.

Nutrition Facts:
Serving size: ⅛ of recipe
Calories: 450             Total Fat: 14.3 g                  Saturated fat: 5.2 g             Cholesterol: 172 mg Sodium: 184 mg        Carbohydrates: 19.2 g         Sugar: 5.7 g                        Protein: 57.4 g

Slower Cooker Lasagna

Slow Cooker Lasagna      

Serves: 8 Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 4 hours

Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef
1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 cup water
1 (15 ounce) container skim ricotta cheese
1 ½ cups shredded Italian Cheese, divided
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 egg
2 Tablespoons dried parsley
6 lasagna noodles, uncooked

Directions: Brown meat in large skillet; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and water. In another bowl mix ricotta, 1 cup Italian cheese, 2 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese, egg and parsley. Spoon 1 cup meat sauce into slow cooker; top with 3 lasagna noodles (broken to fit) and half of cheese mixture. Cover with 2 cups meat sauce. Top with remaining noodles (broken to fit), cheese mixture and meat sauce. Cover with lid. Cook on low 4-6 hours or until liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; let stand, covered, 10 min. or until melted.

Note: Can also use ground turkey in place of ground beef.

Nutrition Facts:
Serving size: ⅛ of lasagna Amount per recipe: 8        Calories: 499                 Total Fat: 23.1 g Saturated fat: 13.6 g           Cholesterol: 137 mg          Sodium: 851 mg           Carbohydrates: 27.4 g Fiber: 2.2 g                         Protein: 40.2 g