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I just did this for a pot luck at work. Go to the store and grab a couple of packages of Carroll Shelby’s chili mix.
4 pounds of ground or stew meat (I used 3 lbs of ground +1lb of stew meat)
1 lb or so of ground pork.
1 large onion chopped
2 cans of Rotel tomatoes.
1 large can of chopped green chilis
1-4 can of beans depending on your personal compression ratio.
Brown the meat on top of the stove with a the onion (not necessary is you are just using stew meat) I did this 1 day ahead and tossed it into the fridge.
Toss the meat into the slow cooker
Follow the recipe subbing the tomatoes for 1 can of water.
Add green chilis
about a hour or so before serving, add beans.

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Thanks all! Turns out there is a big book of fix-it-and-forget-it recipes. It just came in from B&N.

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Another veggie recipe.

Moroccan Vegetable Stew

1 spray(s) cooking spray
1 small onion(s), chopped
1 medium garlic clove(s), minced
1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes*
1 cup(s) carrot(s), baby
1 cup(s) canned crushed tomatoes
    1/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup(s) vegetable broth
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
15 oz canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 tsp table salt 

* Coat a small skillet with cooking spray. Add onion and garlic; sauté for 5 minutes.

* Place squash in a 3-quart or larger slow cooker (crockpot). Add sauteed onion and garlic, carrots, tomatoes, broth, cinnamon, cumin and red pepper flakes. Cover and turn on to low heat; simmer for 6 hours.

* Add chickpeas and salt. Stir, cover and heat for an additional 5 minutes. Yields about 1 1/3 cups per serving.

Great over couscous! And, if you like meat, throw in some chicken at the beginning. YUMMY!

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I spent 2-3 hours looking through this fantastic blog this morning. I’m starting the South Beach Diet, and found plenty of vegetarian recipes I can use. Thanks for the tip!