Crock-Pot 5070, 64451 User Manual

Oval
Slow Cooker
The Original and America’s #1 Brand of Slow Cookers
Owner’s Guide
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read all instructions before using.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or cooking unit in
water or other liquid. CAUTION: Never submerge the heating unit in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5.
Turn control to “OFF” before unplugging from wall outlet. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to Rival
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(see warranty) for examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Rival
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may cause fire,
electrical shock or injury.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch heated surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids. Always use hot pads when moving your heated Crock-Pot
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slow cooker.
12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
13. To disconnect, turn control to OFF, then remove plug from wall outlet.
14. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated foods into a heated pot.
POLARIZED PLUG
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a
safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact
a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. No user-serviceable parts inside. Power Unit never needs lubrication. Do not attempt to service this product. Do not immerse base in water or other liquid. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from entanglement or tripping over a longer cord. AN EXTENSION CORD MAY BE USED WITH CARE; HOWEVER,
THE MARKED ELECTRICAL RATING SHOULD BE AT LEAST AS GREAT AS THE ELECTRICAL RATING OF THE CROCK-POT
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SLOW COOKER. The extension cord should not be allowed to
drape over the counter or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
NOTE: During initial use of this appliance, some slight smoke and/or odor may be detected.
This is normal with many heating appliances and will not recur after a few uses.
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HOW TO USE YOUR CROCK-POT
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SLOW COOKER
1. There are two temperature settings. LOW is recommended for slow ”all-day” cooking. 1 hour on HIGH equals about 2 to 21⁄2 hours on LOW.
2. Frozen foods such as vegetables and shrimp may be used as part of a recipe. However, do not cook frozen meats (such as roasts or chickens) unless you first add at least 1 cup of warm liquid. The liquid will act as a “cushion” to prevent sudden changes in temperature. Cook recipes containing frozen meats an additional 4 to 6 hours on LOW, or 2 hours on HIGH.
3. Always cook with the lid on.
4. Follow recommended cooking times.
5. Do not use slow cooker stoneware for storage of food.
6. Do not reheat foods in your Crock-Pot®slow cooker.
7. Do not set heated unit filled with food on a finished wood table.
8. Unplug when cooking is done and before cleaning.
9. Removable stoneware and glass lid is ovenproof. Do not use removable stoneware on gas or electric burners or under broiler.
PREPARE AHEAD CONVENIENCE!
Fill bowl and refrigerate. When ready to cook, set in electrical base and turn to LOW or HIGH. Do not preheat electrical base.
HOW TO CLEAN YOUR CROCK-POT
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SLOW COOKER
Unplug unit. CAUTION: Never submerge heating unit in water or other liquid. REMOVABLE STONEWARE
• The removable stoneware goes safely into the dishwasher, or may be washed in hot soapy water. Do not use abrasive cleaning compounds – a cloth, a sponge or rubber spatula will usually remove the residue. To remove water spots and other stains, use a non-abrasive cleaner (such as Bon-Ami
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Polishing Cleanser) or vinegar.
• The outside case may be cleaned with a soft cloth and warm soapy water. Wipe dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
CARE OF STONEWARE
As with any fine ceramic, the stoneware bowl will not withstand the shock of sudden temperature changes.
• If the stoneware has been preheated or is hot to the touch, do not put in cold foods. Do not preheat Crock-Pot®slow cooker before using unless specified in the recipe. The stoneware should be at room temperature before adding hot foods.
• To wash your stoneware right after cooking, use hot water. Do not pour in cold water if the stoneware is hot.
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• Trim fats and wipe meats well to remove residue. (If meats contain fats, brown in a separate skillet or broiler and drain well before adding to cooker.) Season with salt and pepper. Place meat in cooker on top of vegetables.
• For roasts and stews, pour liquid over meat. Use no more liquid than specified in the recipe. More juices in meats and vegetables are retained in slow cooking than in conventional cooking.
• Most vegetables should be thinly sliced or placed near the sides or bottom of the stoneware. Meats generally cook faster than most vegetables in a slow cooker.
• Use whole leaf herbs and spices for best and truest flavor for all-day cooking. If ground herbs and spices are used, they should be stirred in during the last hour of cooking.
• Because there is no direct heat at the bottom, always fill the stoneware at least half full to conform to recommended times. Small quantities may be prepared, but cooking time will be affected.
• A specific liquid called for in a recipe may be varied if an equal quantity is substituted. (Such as substituting a 10
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4 ounce can of soup plus 4 ounces of water for a 141⁄2 ounce can of tomatoes OR 1⁄2 cup beef or chicken broth for 1⁄2 cup of wine, etc.)
• Beans must be softened completely before combining with sugar and/or acid foods
(NOTE: Sugar and acid have a hardening effect on beans and will prevent softening). Dried beans, especially red kidney beans, should be boiled before adding to a recipe. Cover the beans with 3 times their volume of unsalted water and bring to a boil. Boil 10 minutes, reduce heat, cover and allow to simmer 1
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2 hours or until beans are tender. Soaking in water, if desired, should be completed before boiling. Discard water after soaking or boiling.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q
“What if the food isn’t done after 8 hours…when the recipe says 8 to 10 hours?”
A
This is due to voltage variations which are commonplace everywhere; altitude; or even extreme humidity. The slight fluctuations in power do not have a noticeable effect on most appliances; however, it can slightly alter the cooking times. Allow plenty of time, and remember, it is practically impossible to overcook. You will learn through experience whether to decrease or increase cooking times.
Q
“Must the Crock-Pot®slow cooker be covered? Is it necessary to stir?”
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Cook with the cover on. The slow cooker will not recover heat losses quickly when cooking on LOW setting. Significant amounts of heat escape whenever the lid is removed; therefore the cooking time must be extended. Avoid frequent removal of the cover for checking cooking progress or stirring. Never remove
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cover during the first 2 hours when baking breads or cakes. It is not necessary to stir while cooking on LOW heat. While using HIGH heat for short periods, occasional stirring improves the distribution of flavors.
Q
“How about thickening the juices or making gravy?”
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Add some quick-cooking tapioca to any recipe when you want to make a thick gravy. Add the tapioca at the beginning and it will thicken as it cooks! Or you may remove the solid foods, leaving the juices. Prepare a smooth paste of approximately 1⁄2 cup flour or cornstarch to 1⁄2 cup water or 4 tablespoons melted butter. Pour mixture into liquid in stoneware and stir well. Turn to HIGH and when it comes to a boil (about 15 minutes) it’s ready.
Q
“Can I cook a roast without adding water?”
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Yes – if cooked on LOW. We recommend a small amount because the gravies are especially tasty. The more fat or “marbling” the meat has, the less liquid you need. The liquid is needed to properly soften and cook vegetables.
GUIDE TO ADAPTING RECIPES
This guide is designed to help you adapt recipes to the Crock-Pot
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slow cooker — your own favorites and prized recipes collected from friends, food companies, newspapers and magazines. Our aim is to save preparation time with fewer steps and dishes…and to keep cooking simple. In most cases, all ingredients can go into your slow cooker in the beginning and can cook all day. Many preparatory steps are unnecessary when using the Crock-Pot®slow cooker. A few hints:
• Allow sufficient cooking time.
• Cook with cover on.
• Do not add as much water as some recipes indicate.
• Remember — liquids don’t “boil away” as in conventional cooking. Usually you’ll have more liquid at the end of cooking instead of less.
• It’s “one-step” cooking: many steps in recipes may be deleted. Add ingredients to the stoneware at one time and cook 8 to 12 hours (add any liquid last).
• Vegetables do not overcook as they do when boiled in your oven or on your range. Therefore, everything can go into the Crock-Pot®slow cooker at one time. EXCEPTION: milk, sour cream or cream should be added during last hour of cooking.
TIME GUIDE
15 to 30 minutes 35 to 45 minutes
50 minutes to 3 hours
4 to 6 hours 6 to 10 hours 8 to 18 hours
11⁄2 to 2 hours
3 to 4 hours 4 to 6 hours
IF RECIPE SAYS: COOK ON LOW: OR COOK ON HIGH:
Most uncooked meat and vegetable combinations will require at least 8 hours on LOW.
PASTA AND RICE
If recipe calls for cooking noodles, macaroni, etc., cook on rangetop before adding to slow cooker. Don’t overcook — just until slightly tender. If cooked rice is called for, stir in with other ingredients; add 1⁄4cup extra liquid per 1⁄4cup of raw rice. Use long grain converted rice for best results in all-day cooking.
LIQUIDS
Use less in slow cooking — usually about half the recommended amount. One cup of liquid is enough for any recipe unless it contains rice or pasta.
SAUTEING VEGETABLES
Generally not necessary! Stir in chopped or sliced vegetables with other ingredients. ONLY EXCEPTION: eggplant should be parboiled or sauteed, due to strong flavor. Since vegetables develop their full flavor potential with slow cooking, expect delicious results even when you reduce quantities. Because vegetables take longer to cook than meat, slice or chop them when possible.
HERBS AND SPICES
Leaf or whole herbs and spices are preferred, but their flavor power may increase — use half the recommended amount. If you use ground herbs and spices, add during last hour of cooking.
MILK
Milk, cream and sour cream tend to break down during extended cooking. When possible add during last hour of cooking. Condensed soups may be substituted for milk, etc., and can cook for extended times.
SOUPS
Some soup recipes call for 2 to 3 quarts of water. Add other soup ingredients to Crock-Pot® slow cooker; then add water only to cover. If thinner soup is desired, add more liquid at serving time. If milk-based recipes have no other liquid for initial cooking, add 1 or 2 cups water. Then during last hour of cooking, stir in milk or cream as called for.
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YOUR OVAL CROCK-POT®SLOW COOKER
The oval Crock-Pot®slow cooker is perfect for so many of your favorite foods. Use the recipes in this book as a guide, then adapt your favorite recipes or select a variety of new cuts or dishes to try.
FOR EXAMPLE
• Larger roasts, chickens and hams are perfect. Select boneless roasts or hams ranging from 3 to 8 pounds. Whole chickens or hens, up to about 7 pounds fit perfectly.
• Bone-in cuts like ribs, loin cuts, or turkey pieces fit easily. Spare ribs or country-style ribs, up to 2 (4 to 5 pounds each) slabs easily fit. Bone-in, 4 to 7 pound pork loin roasts or hams may now be slow-cooked to perfection. Cook turkey legs, thighs and breasts, up to approximately 7 pounds.
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• No need to cut or stack pieces of meat. The shape is natural for blade or arm pot roasts, chop or ham steaks.
• If you prefer to select a smaller roast, ranging from 2 to 4 pounds, you can surround it with plenty of vegetables. Surround pot roast with potatoes and carrots or cook plenty of cabbage with corned beef.
• Specialty dishes such as stuffed chops or steak rolls, stuffed cabbage leaves, stuffed peppers, or baked apples can be arranged singled layer so they cook easily and serve attractively.
Always remember, the size of the meat is just an estimate. The exact weight of a roast that can be cooked in the oval Crock-Pot
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slow cooker will depend on the specific cut, meat configuration and bone structure. Do not overfill the bowl. Meat should be positioned so that it rests in the stoneware and does not hold the lid up.
The recipes in this book may be used, as printed, in the 7 to 8 quart oval Crock-Pot
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slow cooker.
THE RECIPES
POT ROAST OF BEEF
1 (4 to 5-lb.) boneless beef rump roast 4-5 large carrots, thinly sliced 1 cup water or beef broth 2 onions, sliced 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper 6 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
Put vegetables in bottom of stoneware. Salt and pepper meat, then place in pot on top of vegetables. Add liquid. Cover and cook on LOW 10 to 12 hours (HIGH: 5 to 6 hours).
JAMBALAYA
2 cups diced boiled ham 1 tbsp. minced parsley 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped 1/2 tsp. leaf thyme 2 stalks celery, sliced 2 whole cloves 1/4 green pepper, seeded and diced 2 tablespoons salad oil 1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes 1 cup raw long-grain converted rice 1/4 cup tomato paste 1 pound fresh or frozen shrimp, shelled
and cleaned
3 cloves garlic, minced
Thoroughly mix all ingredients except shrimp in Stoneware. Cover and cook for 4 hours. One hour before serving, stir in uncooked shrimp. Cover and cook until shrimp are pink and tender.
Serves 4 to 6.
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FAJITA STEAK ROLLS
3-4 beef top round or flank steaks, about 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced
1 to 11⁄2-lbs. each, cut 1⁄4-inch thick 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup lime juice 1 large onion, chopped 1-2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 2 cans (2-oz.) chopped green chilies 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 2 cups salsa or picante sauce, divided
Rub both sides of meat with olive oil. Combine remaining ingredients except salsa in mixing bowl and blend well. Measure out about half of vegetable mixture and set aside for later use. Spoon remaining vegetable mixture evenly over each steak. Roll steaks, beginning at narrow end, jelly-roll fashion. Tie with kitchen string. Place beef rolls in stoneware. Spoon 1⁄2 cup salsa evenly over beef rolls. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours (HIGH: 4 to 5 hours). Meanwhile, stir 1 cup salsa into reserved vegetable mixture. Cover and refrigerate. Spoon remaining
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2 cup salsa over beef rolls during last 15 minutes of cooking. Slice steaks into serving portions and accompany with vegetable-salsa mixture.
CHICKEN CACCIATORE
1 large onion, thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2-3-lb. chicken, cut up 1 tablespoon oregano leaves 2 cans (15-oz. each ) tomato paste 1 teaspoon basil leaves 1 can (4-oz.) sliced mushrooms, drained 1 teaspoon celery seed 2 teaspoons salt 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon pepper 3⁄4 cup dry white wine
Place sliced onion in bottom of stoneware. Add chicken pieces. In a bowl, stir together tomato past, mushrooms, salt, pepper, garlic, herbs and white wine. Pour over chicken. Cover; cook on low 8 hours (HIGH 4 hours). Serve chicken pieces over spaghetti or vermicelli.
ORIENTAL CHICKEN
2 red bell peppers, cut into strips 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 cup chopped onion 8 to 12 boneless, skinless chicken 4 cloves garlic, minced breast halves 2 (8-oz.) cans sliced water 6 tablespoons hoisin sauce
chestnuts, drained 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 jars (41⁄2-oz.) whole
mushrooms, drained
Place red pepper, onion, garlic, water chestnuts, mushrooms and ginger in stoneware; stir to blend. Place chicken breast halves on top of vegetables. Drizzle hoisin sauce on top of chicken and sprinkle with cayenne. Cover; cook on low 8 hours (HIGH 4 hours). Serve over hot rice.
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POT ROASTED PORK
1 (5 to 6-lb.) boneless pork loin roast 2 bay leaves 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1 whole clove 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1⁄2 cup water 1 clove garlic, slivered 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 medium onions, sliced
Rub pork roast with salt and pepper. Make tiny slits in meat and insert slivers of garlic. Put 1 sliced onion in bottom of stoneware. Add pork roast, remaining onion, and other ingredients. Cover and cook on LOW 10 to 12 hours (
HIGH: 5 to 6 hours).
NOTE: For additional browning, broil pork loin before slow cooking. Place roast in broiler pan; broil 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned; drain, place in stoneware and continue as recipe directs.
PORK CHOPS ON RICE
1 cup brown rice 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 1⁄3 cup converted white rice 8 to 12 boneless pork chops, 3⁄4- to 1⁄2 cup butter or margarine 1-inch thick 1 cup chopped onion 2 cans (10.5-oz.) beef consomme 2 cans (4-oz.) sliced mushrooms, drained 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons dried thyme, divided 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon rubbed sage 1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon salt
Spray inside of stoneware with non-stick vegetable coating. Combine white and brown rice with butter in skillet. Saute over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until rice is golden brown. Remove from heat and stir in onion, mushrooms,
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teaspoon thyme, sage, salt and pepper. Pour rice mixture into slow cooker. Arrange chops over rice. Combine consomme and Worcestershire sauce and pour over chops. Combine remaining thyme, paprika and nutmeg; sprinkle over chops. Cover and cook on LOW 7 to 9 hours (HIGH: 4 to 5 hours).
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HERBED TURKEY BREAST
1 turkey breast (5 to 7-lb.) fresh or thawed 1⁄2 teaspoon dry basil leaves 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1⁄2 teaspoon rubbed sage 1⁄4 cup garden vegetable-flavored 1⁄2 teaspoon dry thyme leaves
whipped cream cheese 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley
Place turkey in stoneware. Combine remaining ingredients and brush over turkey. Cover and cook on LOW 10 to 12 hours (HIGH 5 to 6 hours).
CHICKEN WITH 40 CLOVES OF GARLIC
2 sprigs fresh thyme 1 (6-lb.) whole broiler/fryer chicken 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 2 stalks celery, cut into 3-inch pieces 2 sprigs fresh sage 40 cloves garlic, unpeeled 2 sprigs Italian parsley 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper Toasted French bread slices
Place 1 sprig thyme, rosemary, sage and Italian parsley in chicken cavity. Place celery in stoneware. Put chicken on top of celery. Add garlic, unpeeled around chicken. Chop remaining herbs; sprinkle herbs and pepper over chicken. Cover and cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours (HIGH: 31⁄2
to 5 hours).
To serve, place chicken, garlic and celery on serving platter. Squeeze roasted garlic out of skins onto toasted French bread slices then spread with a knife.
CHICKEN WITH TROPICAL BARBEQUE SAUCE
1/2 cup molasses 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 6 whole bone-in chicken breasts, halved 1 Tablespoon prepared Dijon mustard
Combine molasses, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, hot pepper sauce and orange juice. Arrange chicken in stoneware. Brush sauce over chicken. Cover and cook on LOW 7 to 9 hours (HIGH: 3 to 4 hours).
NOTE: Sauce is excellent over ribs and chops.
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ROASTED LEMON ALMOND CORNISH HENS
3 lemons 4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme, divided 4-5 Cornish hens (22-oz. each), thawed 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper 4 cloves garlic, minced and divided 1⁄2 cup sliced almonds, toasted and
divided
Slice 1 lemon; place 2 to 3 lemon slices in each hen cavity. Place 1 teaspoon minced thyme and 1 clove garlic (minced) in each cavity. Place hens in stoneware.
Juice 1 lemon; mix lemon juice with butter, remaining minced garlic, thyme, salt and pepper; drizzle over hens. Sprinkle with
1
4 cup sliced almonds.
Cover and cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours (HIGH: 4 to 6 hours). Arrange cooked hens on serving platter. Serve with remaining lemon. Garnish hens with remaining lemon slices and remaining almonds.
SPAGHETTI WITH MARINARA SAUCE
2-lbs. ground hamburger, browned 3 cans (15-oz. each) tomato sauce
and drained 2 to 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning 2 cups chopped onion 2 cups sliced mushrooms 3 cloves garlic, minced Dash red pepper 1 package (16-oz.) dry spaghetti, broken into 4 to 5-inch pieces
Combine all ingredients (except dry spaghetti) in stoneware; stir well. Cover and cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours (HIGH: 3 to 5 hours). Turn on HIGH during last hour and stir in dry spaghetti.
COUNTRY SCALLOPED POTATOES AND HAM
8 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 1 package (1-oz.) country-style gravy mix 1 onion, chopped 1 can (101⁄2-oz.) cream of mushroom soup 1 pound, fully-cooked ham, 2 cups water
cut into 1-inch cubes 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Combine potatoes, onion and ham in a lightly greased stoneware. Combine gravy mix, mushroom soup and water; whisk until combined. Pour gravy mixture over potatoes. Cover and cook on LOW 7 to 9 hours (HIGH: 3 to 4 hours). Top with cheese during last 30 minutes of cooking.
NOTE: To prevent darkening, toss sliced, uncooked potatoes in a mixture of 1 cup water and 1⁄2 teaspoon cream of tartar; drain and proceed with recipe.
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CHAMPIONSHIP CHILI
3 1/2 - 4 pounds coarsely ground beef 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 (14.5 oz.) can beef broth 4 tablespoons chili powder 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon cumin 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 3 teaspoons instant beef bouillon 1/4 teaspoon salt
granules, divided 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 2 tablespoons paprika 1/4 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper granules
1/4 teaspoon lime juice
Cook beef in large skillet over medium heat, stirring to crumble until beef is browned; drain. Place cooked beef, chopped onion, beef broth, tomato sauce, chili powder, paprika, cumin, two teaspoons beef bouillon, garlic powder, cayenne pepper and black pepper in stoneware. Cover; cook for 7 hours on Low (3 hours on High). Stir in remaining beef bouillon, onion powder, salt, sugar, garlic salt, chicken bouillon and lime juice. Cover; cook one more hour.
STUFFED GREEN BELL PEPPERS
1 package (16-oz.) frozen corn 2 cups cooked rice 2 cans (15-oz.) red kidney beans, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
drained and rinsed 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1 can (28-oz.) diced tomatoes 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1⁄2 cup salsa 1⁄2 cup chopped onion 6-8 green bell peppers, tops removed and seeded 3 cups reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Combine all ingredients, except 3⁄4 cup cheese and green peppers. Stuff peppers with this mixture. Arrange peppers in stoneware. Cover and cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours (HIGH: 3 to 4 hours). Sprinkle with remaining cheese during last 30 minutes of cooking.
ZUCCHINI-TOMATO STRATA
8 medium zucchini, sliced 1⁄4-inch thick 11/2 cup spicy vegetable tomato-juice 1 onion, chopped cocktail 4 cloves garlic, chopped 2 teaspoons dried basil 16-oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced or 1 can 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
(4-oz.) sliced mushrooms, drained 1 teaspoon seasoned salt 8 Roma tomatoes, sliced 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 2 cups stuffing croutons
Arrange half of zucchini slices in stoneware. Top zucchini slices with half the onion, half the garlic and all of the mushrooms. Repeat with remaining zucchini, onions and garlic. Arrange sliced tomatoes over top.
Combine juice, basil, oregano, salt and pepper; pour over casserole. Cover and cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours (HIGH: 21⁄2 to 31⁄2 hours). Top with stuffing croutons and cheese during last 10 to 15 minutes.
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SMOKED SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE GUMBO
2 cups Chicken broth 1 large onion, diced 2 Packages frozen shrimp or 1 lb. 2 Red peppers, diced
Fresh shrimp 2 Green bell peppers, diced 2 Cans (14 1⁄2 oz) diced 2 cups Celery, chopped
tomatoes, undrained 2 Carrots, peeled and chopped 1⁄2 cup Cornstarch 4 tsp Dried oregano 3 Tbsp Olive oil 4 tsp Dried thyme 1-2 lbs. Polish sausage, cut into 1/4 tsp Ground red pepper
1⁄2-inch pieces 2 cups Uncooked long-grain white rice
Combine broth and tomatoes in slow cooker. In small skillet, add oil, cornstarch and sausage. Cook over high heat without stirring 3 to 4 minutes or until flour begins to brown. Reduce heat, stir until smooth. Carefully whisk flour mixture into slow cooker.
Add onion, bell pepper, celery, carrot, oregano, thyme and ground red pepper to slow cooker. Stir well. Cover and cook on Low 6 hours or until juices are thickened. Add shrimp during last hour of cooking. Serve gumbo over rice.
BOEUF BOURGUIGNON
10 strips bacon cut into 1⁄2-inch pieces 3 cups red or Burgundy wine 5 lbs. beef roast, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoon tomato paste 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 large onion, sliced 1 teaspoon whole thyme 1 teaspoon salt 2 whole bay leaves 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper 1-lb. small white onions, peeled 1/3 cup flour 2-lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced 2 cans (101⁄2-oz.) condensed beef broth
Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp. Remove and drain. Add beef cubes and brown well. Place browned beef cubes in stoneware. Brown carrot and onion. Season with salt and pepper; stir in flour. Add broth, mix well and add to stoneware. Add cooked bacon, wine, tomato paste, garlic, bay leaf, onions and mushrooms. Cover; cook on low 10 hours (HIGH 6 hours). Before serving, sauté mushrooms in butter and stir into cooked stew.
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NOTES
©2001, RIVAL
A DIVISION OF THE HOLMES GROUP
Crock-Pot®is a registered trademark of Rival
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LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
Rival® warrants this product to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one (1) year from date of original purchase. If you have a claim under this warranty please follow these procedures: 1) Within the first 45 days from date of original purchase, defective product should be returned to original place of purchase for replacement (with proof-of-purchase). 2) Within the first 12 months from date of purchase Rival will repair or replace (at no charge) the defective product if it is delivered freight prepaid during that period to an authorized service station. To obtain warranty service contact our CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (for prompt service have model number and sales receipt ready).
In U.S. call: 1-800-557-4825 / In Canada call: 1-800-561-6478
Or, you may write to Rival’s Service Division, P.O. Box 769 Milford, MA 01757. Proof of purchase is required when requesting warranty service - SAVE YOUR SALES RECEIPT. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and does not apply to commercial use, unreasonable use, or to damage to the product (not resulting from defect or malfunction) while in the possession of the consumer. Rival disclaims all responsibility for consequential, incidental, or commercial losses caused by the use of this product. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential losses, so the foregoing disclaimer may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state.
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