Melissa • Persnickety Plates

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Crocktober Day 8: Slow Cooker Porcupine Meatballs 1 pound ground beef, 90/10 recommended 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup white onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked and rinsed 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning 15 ounces tomato sauce 15 ounces crushed tomatoes 1/2 cup beef broth, or water 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons granulated white sugar 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper In a large bowl, beat the egg, then add the ground beef, onion, garlic, rinsed rice, and all the meatball seasonings. Mix with your hands just until combined, don't overwork it. Scoop with a tablespoon and a half into about 20 to 24 meatballs, roll them smooth, and arrange them in a single layer in a 6-quart slow cooker. In a separate bowl, stir together the tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, broth, Worcestershire, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour it evenly over the meatballs. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, until the meatballs are cooked through and the rice is tender. Serve over rice or mashed potatoes, or eat it as is. #crocktober #vintagerecipe #slowcookerrecipe

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Crocktober Day 7: Cheesy Taco Pasta If pasta night & taco night had a baby… 1 pound lean ground sirloin, 91/9 or 93/7 recommended
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons taco seasoning, homemade or 1 packet
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
16 ounces salsa
11 ounces fiesta corn, regular or frozen corn also works
15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
4 cups beef broth or water, or a mix
16 ounces medium pasta shells, or another short pasta
1 cup shredded cheddar, plus more for topping
Scallions, sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, and extra cheese, for topping Brown the ground sirloin in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks and seasoning with salt and pepper. Transfer it to a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the taco seasoning, diced bell pepper, salsa, corn, black beans, and broth or water, then stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours, or high for 2 to 3 hours. About 30 minutes before the cook time ends, stir in the uncooked pasta. Check for doneness at 10 minutes, then again at 20, since it goes mushy fast if you let it sit too long. Once the pasta is tender, stir in the shredded cheddar until melted. Serve with scallions, sour cream, and extra cheese. crocktober | taco pasta | slow cooker dinner | ground beef recipe

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Crocktober Day 6: Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 oz au jus mix (1 packet) 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix (1 packet) 1/2 cup pepperoncini juice 8 to 10 whole pepperoncinis 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed #crockpotrecipes #crocktober #chickendinner #slowcookerrecipe