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Slow Cooker Corn Chowder

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https://www.spendwithpennies.com/slow-cooker-recipe-bacon-corn-chowder/

Ingredients

  • 2 large carrots chopped
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 4 potatoes chopped
  • 2 16 oz cans of corn drained OR one small 10-12oz bag of frozen corn
  • 2 16 oz cans of creamed corn
  • 4 cups of water OR chicken broth
  • 1 lb bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 12 oz can of evaporated milk
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons of butter optional

Instructions

  1. Place everything except for the evaporated milk, cornstarch and butter or margarine into the slow cooker.
  2. Add just enough water or chicken stock to cover the ingredients.
  3. Cook on high 5 hours or low 7-8 hours until vegetables are softened.
  4. Combine cornstarch and evaporated milk. Stir into slow cooker along with butter 30 minutes before serving,
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Recipe Notes

Sizes of canned corn may vary between 14-16oz. Nutrition information calculated using broth instead of water.

Slow Cooker Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes

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https://www.spendwithpennies.com/slow-cooker-philly-cheesesteak-ground-beef/

Ingredients

  • 1 lb . ground beef
  • 1 clove garlic
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 large or 2 small onions slivered
  • 1 large green pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups thickly sliced mushrooms optional
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 can low sodium condensed French Onion soupor beef broth if you can’t find French Onion
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cups shredded provolone or mozzarella or a combination

Instructions

  1. Brown ground beef and garlic in a pan. Try not to break the beef up too much, you want to have the pieces a good size. Drain any fat.
  2. Place beef, onions, pepper and mushrooms (if using) into a slow cooker. Toss with flour and pepper to taste.
  3. Pour soup & Worcestershire sauce over top of mixture and cook on low 4-5 hours.
  4. Remove lid, sprinkle with cheese and replace lid for a few minutes until it melts.
  5. Serve on rolls or toss with pasta!