Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Spend 15 minutes preparing this beef stew in the morning, place all ingredients in your slow cooker, go about your day, and come home to the inviting aroma of beef stew!

Ingredients

1 pound stewing beef; bite-sized pieces

2 medium potatoes, cubed

1 large onion, sliced

1 garlic clove, minced

2 large carrots, sliced

1/2 cup green beans, fresh or frozen

1/2 cup peas, fresh or frozen

1/2 cup corn, fresh or frozen

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

4 cups canned beef broth

1 envelope beef gravy mix

1 cup water

Directions

In a saucepan, stir together the beef gravy mix and 1 cup water; heat till slightly thickens; pour into slow cooker.

Add remaining ingredients with gravy.

Cover slow cooker; cook on low for 8 - 10 hours.

Try this beef stew over baking powder biscuits! Yum!

Polish Sausage Potato Skillet

This polish sausage and potato skillet is an easy to prepare complete meal. I sometimes add french style green beans to mine in place of bell peppers, but you can substitute with any veggie of your liking. You'll love this dish!

Ingredients:
1 pound Polish sausage, sliced 1/4- inch thick or cubed
2 pounds potatoes, cooked and cubed (cool first - to keep potatoes from falling apart while stirring in skillet)
1 cup cooked red bell peppers, sliced
1 cup cooked yellow bell peppers, sliced
1/2 cup bottled Italian dressing
1/8 cup dried parsley
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
In large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the sliced Polish sausage.
Reduce heat; add remaining ingredients; allow to simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve hot

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Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes don't need to be so boring. Add cheddar and cream cheeses for creamy, bursting with flavor potatoes!

Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:
4 large baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
1/2 cup heated milk
2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
4 ounces mild cheddar cheese, shredded
3 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon paprika
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
Boil potatoes in water until tender; drain well
Place potatoes back in sauce pan and mash with heat set to low
Add the milk, butter, cheddar cheese, cream cheese and seasonings
Beat with a spoon, adding more milk if needed for consistency.