Fix-It and Forget-It Revised and Updated: 700 Great Slow Cooker Recipes (3 page)

Chili-Cheese Taco Dip

Kim Stoltzfus

New Holland, PA

Makes 10-12 servings

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 1-1½ hours

Ideal slow-cooker size: 1- to 1½-qt.

1 lb. ground beef

1 can chili, without beans

1 lb. mild Mexican Velveeta cheese, cubed

1. Brown beef, crumble into small pieces, and drain.

2. Combine beef, chili, and cheese in slow cooker.

3. Cover. Cook on Low 1-1½ hours, or until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally to blend ingredients.

Serving suggestion: Serve warm with
taco
or
tortilla chips
.

Hamburger Cheese Dip

Julia Lapp

New Holland, PA

Makes 8-10 servings

Prep. Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 2-3 hours

Ideal slow-cooker size: 1- to 1½-qt.

1 lb. ground beef, browned and crumbled into small pieces

½ tsp. salt

½ cup chopped green peppers

¾ cup chopped onion

8-oz. can tomato sauce

4-oz. can green chilies, chopped

1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

1 Tbsp. brown sugar

1 lb. Velveeta cheese, cubed

1 Tbsp. paprika

red pepper to taste

1. Combine beef, salt, green peppers, onion, tomato sauce, green chilies, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar in slow cooker.

2. Cover. Cook on Low 2-3 hours. During the last hour, stir in cheese, paprika, and red pepper.

Serving suggestion: Serve with
tortilla chips
.

Variation:

Prepare recipe using only ⅓-½ lb. ground beef.

Chili-Cheese Dip

Ruth Hofstetter

Versailles, MO

Paula King

Harrisonburg, VA

Makes 10 servings

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 1 hour

Ideal slow-cooker size: 1- to 1½-qt.

1 lb. ground beef, browned, crumbled fine, and drained.

2 lbs. Velveeta cheese, cubed

10-oz. can tomatoes with chilies

1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

½ tsp. chili powder

1. Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Mix well.

2. Cover. Cook on High 1 hour, stirring occasionally until cheese is fully melted.

3. Serve immediately, or turn to Low for serving up to 6 hours later.

Serving suggestion: Serve with
tortilla
or
corn chips
.

Variation:

For a thicker dip, make a smooth paste of 2 Tbsp. flour mixed with 3 Tbsp. cold water. Stir into hot dip after Step 2.

Michelle’s Taco Dip

Michelle Strite

Harrisonburg, VA

Makes 6-8 servings

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 2-3 hours

Ideal slow-cooker size: 2- to 3-qt.

1½ lbs. ground beef, browned, crumbled fine, and drained

1 pkg. taco seasoning mix

10-oz. jar salsa

1 lb. Velveeta cheese, cubed

¼ cup chopped onion

1. Combine all ingredients in slow cooker.

2. Cover. Heat on Low for 2-3 hours.

Serving suggestion: Serve with
tortilla chips
.

Variation:

The recipe can be made with half the amount of meat called for, if you prefer.

Karen’s Nacho Dip

Karen Stoltzfus

Alto, MI

Makes 10-12 servings

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 1 hour

Ideal slow-cooker size: 3-qt.

1 lb. ground beef

2 lbs. American cheese, cubed

16-oz. jar salsa (mild, medium,
or
hot, whichever you prefer)

1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

1. Brown beef, crumble into small pieces, and drain.

2. Combine beef, cheese, salsa, and Worcestershire sauce in slow cooker.

3. Cover. Cook on High 1 hour, stirring occasionally until cheese is fully melted.

4. Serve immediately, or turn to Low for serving up to 6 hours later.

Mexican Chip Dip Olé

Joy Sutter

Iowa City, IA

Makes 10-12 servings

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 2-4 hours

Ideal slow-cooker size: 4-qt.

2 lbs. ground turkey

1 large onion, chopped

15-oz. can tomato sauce

4-oz. can green chilies, chopped

3-oz. can jalapeno peppers, chopped

2 lbs. Velveeta cheese, cubed

1. Brown turkey and onion. Drain.

2. Add tomato sauce, chilies, jalapeno peppers, and cheese. Pour into slow cooker.

3. Cover. Cook on Low 4 hours, or on High 2 hours.

Serving suggestion: Serve warm with
tortilla chips
.

Pizza Fondue

Lisa Warren

Parkesburg, PA

Makes 8-12 servings

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 2-3 hours

Ideal slow-cooker size: 3-qt.

1 lb. ground beef

2 cans pizza sauce with cheese

8 oz. grated cheddar cheese

8 oz. grated mozzarella cheese

1 tsp. dried oregano

½ tsp. fennel seed,
optional

1 Tbsp. cornstarch

1. Brown beef, crumble fine, and drain.

2. Combine all ingredients except in slow cooker.

3. Cover. Heat on Low 2-3 hours.

Serving suggestion: Serve with
tortilla chips
.