Sunday Dinner Roast with Vegetables

1 lb baby carrots

1 onion, chopped

8 potatoes, peeled and chopped

Salt and pepper

3-4 lb boneless beef roast

2 teaspoons beef bouillon

Place vegetables in slow-cooker. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour ½ cup water around sides. Place roast on vegetables. Rub bouillon on roast. Cook on high 4-5 hours or low 7-8 hours. Remove roast. Allow to cool 10 minutes. Slice roast and serve with vegetables.

Slow-Cooker Cookbook

by Debbie G. Harman

Braised Pork with Vegetables

1 lb pork boneless shoulder cut into 3/4 in pieces

1 med onion, chopped

2 Tablespoons vegetable oil

1 clove garlic, chopped 

3 carrots cut into strips

1 cup water

1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/2 cup water

1 pkg (10 oz) frozen brussels sprouts

8 oz thin spaghetti

2 Tablespoons margarine or butter

Parmesan cheese

Cook and stir pork in oil in 10 inch skillet over med heat until brown. Drain on paper towel. Cook and stir onion and garlic in same skillet until onion is tender. Stir in pork, carrots, 1 cup water, the bouillon, salt, basil, thyme and pepper. Heat to boiling, reduce heat. Cover and simmer 45 mins. Add 1/2 c water and the Brussels sprouts. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until Brussels sprouts are tender, 10-15 mins. Cook spaghetti. Stir in margarine and cheese. Serve pork and veggies over spaghetti.

One of my very favorite family meals. My family has been making it for as long as I can remember.

Chinese-Style Pork Stir-Fry

1 Tablespoon oil
1 lb boneless pork chops, in strips (or bite-size pieces)
2 cups frozen stir-fry vegetables
1/4 cup Zesty Italian Dressing
2 Tablespoons soy sauce
2 Tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Heat oil in large nonstick wok or skillet on med-high heat. Add meat and cook thoroughly; add stir-fry vegetables and cook 5 minutes or until veggies are heated through. Serve over hot cooked spaghetti or instant rice.

This is a family favorite from Kraftfoods.com