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Farberware 104554, Slow Cooker 104554 Owner's manual

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SLOW COOKER
Model Number: 104554
UPC: 681131045544
Customer Assistance
1-855-451-2897 (US)
Please consider the option to recycle the packaging material and donate any
appliance you are no longer using.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before use.•
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.•
To protect against electric shock do not immerse cord or plugs in water or other •
liquid.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.•
Unplug from wall outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool •
before putting on or taking o parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the •
appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Call
our toll-free customer assistance number for information on examination, repair,
or adjustment.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance •
manufacturer may result in re, electric shock or injuries to persons.
Do not use outdoors or in a damp area.•
Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.•
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.•
Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or •
other hot liquids.
To disconnect, rst place the appliance in stand-by mode by pressing the •
button and then remove plug from wall outlet.
Do not use appliance for other than intended use.•
Always close and lock the lid when transporting food inside the pot.•
Never use the lid handle to lift up the locked pot. Always handle the appliance •
using the handles provided. Never exert excessive downward force on the lid or
handles.
Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service •
representative.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before use.•
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.•
To protect against electric shock do not immerse cord or plugs in water or other •
liquid.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.•
Unplug from wall outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool •
before putting on or taking o parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the •
appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Call
our toll-free customer assistance number for information on examination, repair,
or adjustment.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance •
manufacturer may result in re, electric shock or injuries to persons.
Do not use outdoors or in a damp area.•
Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.•
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.•
Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or •
other hot liquids.
To disconnect, rst place the appliance in stand-by mode by pressing the •
button and then remove plug from wall outlet.
Do not use appliance for other than intended use.•
Always close and lock the lid when transporting food inside the pot.•
Never use the lid handle to lift up the locked pot. Always handle the appliance •
using the handles provided. Never exert excessive downward force on the lid or
handles.
Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service •
representative.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
ADDITIONAL SAFEGUARDS
This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
Extension cord
A short detachable power-supply cord is to be provided to reduce the risk •
resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their •
use. If long detachable power-supply cord or extension is used:
The marked electrical rating of the cord or extension cord should be at least -
as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a -
grounding 3-wire cord; and
The longer cord should be arranged so that it does not drape over the -
countertop or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped
over unintentionally.
Polarized plug
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce •
the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to t into a polarized outlet only
one way. If the plug does not t fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not t, contact a qualied electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in
any way.
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PARTS
1
2
3
6
5
7
10
11
12
8
13
18
16
17
9
4
Lid handle1.
Lid2.
Steam vent3.
Lid lock4.
Pot handles5.
Pot6.
Lid holder sockets7.
Housing handles8.
Cord storage9.
Power cord with plug10.
Control panel11.
Housing12.
Lid holder13.
TEMP14. button
15. button (up)
Display16.
17. button (down)
18. button (on/stand-by)
ILLUSTRATIONS
14
15
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PARTS
Lid holder13.
TEMP14. button
15. button (up)
Display16.
17. button (down)
18. button (on/stand-by)
ILLUSTRATIONS
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
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ILLUSTRATIONS
m
n
o
p
q
r
OPERATION
Before rst use
Remove all packaging materials, labels and/or stickers from your appliance. •
Check package contents for completeness and damage. Do not operate the •
appliance if package content is incomplete or appears damaged. Return it
immediately to the dealer.
CAUTION: Danger of suocation! Packaging materials are not toys. Always keep
plastic bags, foils and Styrofoam parts away from babies and children. Packaging
material could block nose and mouth and prevent breathing.
Place the appliance on a clean, at and heat resistant surface.•
Connect the plug • (10) to a suitable wall outlet (ill.
c
) (  Using the appliance).
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ILLUSTRATIONS
OPERATION
Before rst use
Remove all packaging materials, labels and/or stickers from your appliance. •
Check package contents for completeness and damage. Do not operate the •
appliance if package content is incomplete or appears damaged. Return it
immediately to the dealer.
CAUTION: Danger of suocation! Packaging materials are not toys. Always keep
plastic bags, foils and Styrofoam parts away from babies and children. Packaging
material could block nose and mouth and prevent breathing.
Place the appliance on a clean, at and heat resistant surface.•
Connect the plug • (10) to a suitable wall outlet (ill. ) ( Using the appliance).
OPERATION
When using the appliance for the rst time, it is recommended to operate it for •
at least 30 minutes, lled with 3 cups of water, on its highest setting with no lid
(2) (  Operation), until no odor is present. During use, ensure ample ventilation.
CAUTION: Never let the power cord (10) come in contact with the appliance during
use (ill.
o
)
Let the appliance cool completely. •
Clean the appliance (•  Cleaning).
Assembly
Place the housing • (12) on a clean, at and heat resistant surface.
Carefully place the pot • (6) inside the housing (12) (ill.
a
).
Align the lid holder • (13) with the lid holder sockets (7) and carefully push it into
place (ill.
b
). Ensure the crossbar is ush with the lid holder support.
To remove the lid holder • (13), carefully pull it out of the lid holder sockets (7).
Using the appliance
This appliance is for cooking food at low temperatures over extended periods of
time.
NOTE: The appliance has a rated power of 200W. Before plugging it into the wall
outlet, ensure that the electrical circuit is not overloaded with other appliances. This
appliance should always be operated on a separate 120V~ 60Hz wall outlet.
CAUTION: Do not overll the appliance (ill.
f
). Do not use the appliance without
the pot (6) or ll food directly into the housing (12) (ill.
e
).
CAUTION: Do not use the pot (6) in an oven or microwave (ill.
p
). You can use the
pot (6) on a top stove or burner. Do not use it on an induction hob. .
Carefully place the food in the pot • (6) (ill.
d
). Do not overll (ill.
f
).
Place the lid • (2) on the pot (6) (ill.
g
). Do not lock it.
NOTE: Always use the appliance with the lid (2). Using the appliance without the lid
(2) will increase required cooking times.
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OPERATION
Connect the plug • (10) to a wall outlet (ill.
c
). The button (18) lights up,
“04:00” and “hi” ashes on the display (16).
Change the temperature setting by pressing the • TEMP button (14).
Change the cooking time by pressing the • (15) or (17) button, to either
increase or decrease the cooking time respectively after setting the time, the
temperature can be changed by pressing the TEMP button (14) repeatedly, the
set time will not be changed.
NOTE: Pressing of any button will emit a signal tone.
Press TEMP button (14) Setting Default timer/Display
1 time low 06:00 / lo
2 times warm 03:00 / warm
3 times high 04:00 / hi
NOTE: Pressing the (15) or (17) button will increase or decrease the cooking
time by increments of 30 minutes respectively. The maximum cooking time is 12
hours, the shortest is 30 minutes.
Press the • button (18) to start the cooking process. The set temperature is
permanently displayed.
NOTE: During the cooking process, the cooking time or temperature can be
adjusted by pressing the respective button. The display will ash for 5 seconds. The
appliance will continue cooking with the new settings and the time counting down.
If the button (18) is pressed after 5 seconds, the appliance will return to stand-by
mode.
To stop the cooking process prematurely at any time, press the • button (18).
The time and temperature displayed will reset to “04:00” and “hi” and start
ashing.
NOTE: During the cooking process, the time displayed will count down until it
reaches one minute.
NOTE: It is recommended to stir the food from time to time to ensure even cooking.
Do not use metal utensils (ill.
j
).
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OPERATION
When the set time has reached one minute, the appliance will automatically •
switch from the set temperature to “warm”. The display (16) will show “00:00”
and “warm” , with a long signal tone. The displayed time will count up from
“00:00” to “03:00”. After 3 hours, a second long signal tone will sound and the
appliance switches to stand-by mode, “04:00” and “hi” will ash on the display for
3 minutes. If no button is pressed, the display backlight will turn o, while the
button (18) remains illuminated.
Alternatively, press the • button (18) to switch the appliance to stand-by mode
manually. The time and temperature displayed will reset to “04:00” and “hi” and
start ashing.
Disconnect the plug • (10) from the wall outlet (ill.
k
).
Remove the lid• (2) and place it on the lid holder (13) (ill.
i
).
CAUTION: Always use caution when removing the lid (2) from the pot (6). Always
use mittens and ensure to lift the lid (2) so steam is diverted away from you. Allow
the condensed hot water to drip into the pot (6) (ill.
h
). Only use the handles
provided.
With caution serve the prepared food from the pot • (6) (
 Hints and Tips).
Transport
The appliance can be used to transport food from one location to another.
Disconnect the plug • (10) from the wall outlet (ill.
k
).
Allow some time for the appliance cool.•
CAUTION: Handle the appliance carefully while the sides are warm.
Lock the lid • (2) by sliding the lid locks (4) in place (ill.
m
).
Store the power cord • (10) in the cord storage (9) of the appliance (ill.
s
).
NOTE: When transporting the entire appliance, it is recommended to remove the
lid holder (13) form the housing (12) (ill.
n
).
NOTE: Never use the lid handle (1) to lift up the locked pot (6). Always handle
the appliance using the handles provided (1, 5, 8) (ill.
q
). Never exert excessive
downward force on the lid or handles.
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OPERATION
Retractable cord
Carefully and slowly, pull the cord from the cord storage to desired length. Do •
not unwind cord beyond colored mark on the cord.
To place the cord back in the cord storage, slightly pull the cord outwards before •
allowing to rewind automatically.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, keep hold of the plug while the cord is
retracting.
NOTE: If the cord jams during windup, pull out slightly and allow to retract
again. Do not force the cord into the cord storage, this could damage the windup
mechanism.
RECIPES
Italian Pot Roast
1 medium onion, diced
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 carrots, sliced
1 (3-4-pound) beef rump roast
salt and pepper, to taste
1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce
Place onion, celery and carrots in slow cooker. Place roast on top; season roast •
with salt and pepper. Pour spaghetti sauce over all.
Cover and cook• Low 7 to 8 hours.
Slice and serve sauce over roast.•
Makes 6 servings.
Tip: There is enough wonderful sauce to also serve with pasta or mashed potatoes.
RECIPES
Family Favorite Pot Roast and Vegetables
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
1 (3-4-pound) beef rump roast
1 package (1 ounce) brown gravy mix
1 tbsp dry minced garlic
1 tsp pepper
2 pounds new potatoes
2 carrots, sliced
Salt, to taste
2 vegetable oil
½ cup beef broth or water
Place onion in slow cooker. Place roast on top of onions.•
Combine brown gravy mix, dry minced garlic and pepper. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons •
seasoning mixture over roast; rub to coat evenly.
Place potatoes and carrots in a zip-top plastic bag. Drizzle oil over vegetables •
and shake to coat well. Sprinkle with remaining seasoning mixture; seal and
shake to coat evenly. Arrange vegetables around roast. Season with salt. Pour
broth over roast.
Cover and cook on • Low 7 to 8 hours.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
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OPERATION
Retractable cord
Carefully and slowly, pull the cord from the cord storage to desired length. Do •
not unwind cord beyond colored mark on the cord.
To place the cord back in the cord storage, slightly pull the cord outwards before •
allowing to rewind automatically.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, keep hold of the plug while the cord is
retracting.
NOTE: If the cord jams during windup, pull out slightly and allow to retract
again. Do not force the cord into the cord storage, this could damage the windup
mechanism.
RECIPES
Italian Pot Roast
1 medium onion, diced
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 carrots, sliced
1 (3-4-pound) beef rump roast
salt and pepper, to taste
1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce
Place onion, celery and carrots in slow cooker. Place roast on top; season roast •
with salt and pepper. Pour spaghetti sauce over all.
Cover and cook• Low 7 to 8 hours.
Slice and serve sauce over roast.•
Makes 6 servings.
Tip: There is enough wonderful sauce to also serve with pasta or mashed potatoes.
RECIPES
Family Favorite Pot Roast and Vegetables
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
1 (3-4-pound) beef rump roast
1 package (1 ounce) brown gravy mix
1 tbsp dry minced garlic
1 tsp pepper
2 pounds new potatoes
2 carrots, sliced
Salt, to taste
2 vegetable oil
½ cup beef broth or water
Place onion in slow cooker. Place roast on top of onions.•
Combine brown gravy mix, dry minced garlic and pepper. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons •
seasoning mixture over roast; rub to coat evenly.
Place potatoes and carrots in a zip-top plastic bag. Drizzle oil over vegetables •
and shake to coat well. Sprinkle with remaining seasoning mixture; seal and
shake to coat evenly. Arrange vegetables around roast. Season with salt. Pour
broth over roast.
Cover and cook on • Low 7 to 8 hours.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
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RECIPES
Combine all ingredients, except sour cream and noodles in slow cooker. Stir to •
blend.
Cover and cook on • Low 7 to 8 hours.
Just before serving, blend in sour cream, stirring until melted. Serve over hot •
cooked noodles.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
All Time Favorite Chili
2½ pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
3 tbsps tablespoons chili powder
1 tbsp tablespoon dry minced garlic
1 tsp teaspoon ground cumin
½ tsp teaspoon salt
⁄ cup ketchup
1 jar (8 ounces) picante sauce or salsa (mild or medium)
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
Cook ground beef in large skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently to •
crumble, until beef is browned; drain. Place beef in slow cooker. Add remaining
ingredients. Stir well.
Cover and cook on• Low 8 hours.
Makes 8 servings
Tip: If desired, garnish cooked chili with shredded Cheddar cheese, chopped onions,
sliced jalapeno peppers or other favorite chili toppings.
RECIPES
Heartland Style Pork Roast with Vegetables
1 tbsp olive oil
1 (3-4-pound) boneless pork loin roast
3-4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups baby carrots
Salt and pepper
1 medium onion, sliced thick
1½ cups barbecue sauce (preferably a sweeter variety such as KC
Masterpiece Original)
Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Add pork roast and •
brown on all sides, then place in slow cooker. Place potatoes and carrots around
pork roast. Season pork roast with salt and pepper. Place onion on top of meat
and vegetables. Drizzle with barbecue sauce.
Cover and cook on • Low 7 to 8 hours.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Tip: If desired, add 1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, drained, to this recipe, along with
the potatoes and carrots. Cook as directed.
Hungarian Beef in Creamy Paprika Sauce
2 pounds beef stew meat
1 large onion, chopped
1 jar (12 ounces) roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
¼ cup red wine
2 tbsps paprika (preferably Hungarian sweet paprika)
2 tsps dry minced garlic
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
¼ cup sour cream
Hot cooked noodles
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RECIPES
Combine all ingredients, except sour cream and noodles in slow cooker. Stir to •
blend.
Cover and cook on • Low 7 to 8 hours.
Just before serving, blend in sour cream, stirring until melted. Serve over hot •
cooked noodles.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
All Time Favorite Chili
2½ pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
3 tbsps tablespoons chili powder
1 tbsp tablespoon dry minced garlic
1 tsp teaspoon ground cumin
½ tsp teaspoon salt
⁄ cup ketchup
1 jar (8 ounces) picante sauce or salsa (mild or medium)
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
Cook ground beef in large skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently to •
crumble, until beef is browned; drain. Place beef in slow cooker. Add remaining
ingredients. Stir well.
Cover and cook on• Low 8 hours.
Makes 8 servings
Tip: If desired, garnish cooked chili with shredded Cheddar cheese, chopped onions,
sliced jalapeno peppers or other favorite chili toppings.
RECIPES
Heartland Style Pork Roast with Vegetables
1 tbsp olive oil
1 (3-4-pound) boneless pork loin roast
3-4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups baby carrots
Salt and pepper
1 medium onion, sliced thick
1½ cups barbecue sauce (preferably a sweeter variety such as KC
Masterpiece Original)
Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Add pork roast and •
brown on all sides, then place in slow cooker. Place potatoes and carrots around
pork roast. Season pork roast with salt and pepper. Place onion on top of meat
and vegetables. Drizzle with barbecue sauce.
Cover and cook on • Low 7 to 8 hours.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Tip: If desired, add 1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, drained, to this recipe, along with
the potatoes and carrots. Cook as directed.
Hungarian Beef in Creamy Paprika Sauce
2 pounds beef stew meat
1 large onion, chopped
1 jar (12 ounces) roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
¼ cup red wine
2 tbsps paprika (preferably Hungarian sweet paprika)
2 tsps dry minced garlic
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
¼ cup sour cream
Hot cooked noodles
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RECIPES
Spaghetti Sauce
1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage, browned and drained
1 medium onion, nely chopped
2 tbsps minced fresh parsley
1 tbsp dry minced garlic
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp pepper
½ tsp salt
2 bay leaves
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (28 ounces) tomato puree
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 cup beef broth
Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Stir well.•
Cover and cook on• Low 8 hours. Remove bay leaves before serving.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Tip: If desired, omit ground beef and add meatballs. Prepare your favorite meatballs,
or use frozen, prepared meatballs. Add to the sauce and cook as directed.
RECIPES
Chicken and Vegetable Soup
1-1¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth
½ cup water
1 tsp dried basil leaves
1 tsp dry minced garlic
½ tsp pepper
½ tsp salt
¼ cup uncooked long grain rice
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and drained
Place all ingredients, except rice and mixed vegetables in slow cooker. Stir well.•
Cover and cook on • Low 8 hours, then High 1 hour.
After 7 hours, stir in rice and thawed mixed vegetables. Cover and cook on • High
setting 1 hour.
Just before serving, stir to break chicken thighs into bite size pieces.•
Makes 6 servings.
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RECIPES
Spaghetti Sauce
1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage, browned and drained
1 medium onion, nely chopped
2 tbsps minced fresh parsley
1 tbsp dry minced garlic
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp pepper
½ tsp salt
2 bay leaves
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (28 ounces) tomato puree
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 cup beef broth
Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Stir well.•
Cover and cook on• Low 8 hours. Remove bay leaves before serving.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Tip: If desired, omit ground beef and add meatballs. Prepare your favorite meatballs,
or use frozen, prepared meatballs. Add to the sauce and cook as directed.
RECIPES
Chicken and Vegetable Soup
1-1¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth
½ cup water
1 tsp dried basil leaves
1 tsp dry minced garlic
½ tsp pepper
½ tsp salt
¼ cup uncooked long grain rice
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and drained
Place all ingredients, except rice and mixed vegetables in slow cooker. Stir well.•
Cover and cook on • Low 8 hours, then High 1 hour.
After 7 hours, stir in rice and thawed mixed vegetables. Cover and cook on • High
setting 1 hour.
Just before serving, stir to break chicken thighs into bite size pieces.•
Makes 6 servings.
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RECIPES
Asian Chicken Soup
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 cup sliced celery (approximately 3 large stalks)
1 cup sliced carrots (approximately 3 medium)
6 green onions, chopped (white and green parts)
1 cup sliced mushrooms
6 cups chicken broth
1 tsp teaspoon dry minced garlic
¼ cup light soy sauce
½ cup uncooked long grain rice
2 tbsps rice vinegar or cider vinegar
2 tbsps cornstarch
Place chicken cubes in slow cooker along with celery, carrots, green onions and •
mushrooms.
Add chicken broth, minced garlic and soy sauce.•
Cover and cook on • Low 7 hours, then High 1 hour.
After 7 hours, stir rice into slow cooker. Combine vinegar and cornstarch; stir into •
slow cooker along with rice. Cover and cook on High setting 1 hour, stirring once
halfway through.
Makes 6 to 8 servings
Tip: If desired serve with fried won ton strips.
RECIPES
South American Inspired Beef Stew
2 pounds beef stew meat
3 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 tbsp dry minced garlic
2 tsps dried oregano leaves
1 tsp chili powder
¼ tsp crushed red pepper
½ tsp salt
¼ cup all-purpose our
¼ cup water
1 cup frozen corn, partially thawed
Combine beef, potatoes, onion, carrot, tomatoes, garlic, oregano, chili powder, •
red pepper and salt in slow cooker. Stir well.
Cover and cook on • Low 7 hours, then High 1 hour.
After 7 hours, stir our and water together until mixture makes a smooth paste. •
Stir our-water paste and corn into slow cooker. Cover and cook on High setting
1 hour.
Makes 6 to 8 servings
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Asian Chicken Soup
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 cup sliced celery (approximately 3 large stalks)
1 cup sliced carrots (approximately 3 medium)
6 green onions, chopped (white and green parts)
1 cup sliced mushrooms
6 cups chicken broth
1 tsp teaspoon dry minced garlic
¼ cup light soy sauce
½ cup uncooked long grain rice
2 tbsps rice vinegar or cider vinegar
2 tbsps cornstarch
Place chicken cubes in slow cooker along with celery, carrots, green onions and •
mushrooms.
Add chicken broth, minced garlic and soy sauce.•
Cover and cook on • Low 7 hours, then High 1 hour.
After 7 hours, stir rice into slow cooker. Combine vinegar and cornstarch; stir into •
slow cooker along with rice. Cover and cook on High setting 1 hour, stirring once
halfway through.
Makes 6 to 8 servings
Tip: If desired serve with fried won ton strips.
RECIPES
South American Inspired Beef Stew
2 pounds beef stew meat
3 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 tbsp dry minced garlic
2 tsps dried oregano leaves
1 tsp chili powder
¼ tsp crushed red pepper
½ tsp salt
¼ cup all-purpose our
¼ cup water
1 cup frozen corn, partially thawed
Combine beef, potatoes, onion, carrot, tomatoes, garlic, oregano, chili powder, •
red pepper and salt in slow cooker. Stir well.
Cover and cook on • Low 7 hours, then High 1 hour.
After 7 hours, stir our and water together until mixture makes a smooth paste. •
Stir our-water paste and corn into slow cooker. Cover and cook on High setting
1 hour.
Makes 6 to 8 servings
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Tuscan Beef and Bean Soup
1 pound ground beef, browned and drained
2 carrots, chopped
2 potatoes, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) beef broth
2 tsps Italian seasoning
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
¼ tsp crushed red pepper
1½ cups water
1 can (15 ounces) dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup cup chopped unpeeled zucchini
1 cup frozen cut green beans, partially thawed
2 tbsps tablespoons minced Italian (at leaf) parsley
Shredded Parmesan cheese
Combine all ingredients, except red kidney beans, zucchini, green beans, parsley •
and grated Parmesan cheese in slow cooker. Stir well.
Cover and cook on • Low 7 hours, then High 1 hour.
After 7 hours, stir in kidney beans, zucchini, green beans and parsley. Cover and •
cook on High setting 1 hour.
Garnish each serving with shredded Parmesan cheese.•
Makes 8 servings
RECIPES
Aztec Chicken
1 cup chopped red onion
1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsps teaspoons chili powder
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tbsp minced cilantro
Place red onion in slow cooker, then top with chicken breasts and remaining •
ingredients, except cilantro.
Cover and cook on• Low 4 hours.
Sprinkle with cilantro just before serving.•
Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Tip: Serve over hot cooked rice, if desired. Or, thinly slice chicken and serve chicken
and vegetable mixture in a warm, our tortilla.
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Tuscan Beef and Bean Soup
1 pound ground beef, browned and drained
2 carrots, chopped
2 potatoes, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) beef broth
2 tsps Italian seasoning
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
¼ tsp crushed red pepper
1½ cups water
1 can (15 ounces) dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup cup chopped unpeeled zucchini
1 cup frozen cut green beans, partially thawed
2 tbsps tablespoons minced Italian (at leaf) parsley
Shredded Parmesan cheese
Combine all ingredients, except red kidney beans, zucchini, green beans, parsley •
and grated Parmesan cheese in slow cooker. Stir well.
Cover and cook on • Low 7 hours, then High 1 hour.
After 7 hours, stir in kidney beans, zucchini, green beans and parsley. Cover and •
cook on High setting 1 hour.
Garnish each serving with shredded Parmesan cheese.•
Makes 8 servings
RECIPES
Aztec Chicken
1 cup chopped red onion
1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsps teaspoons chili powder
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tbsp minced cilantro
Place red onion in slow cooker, then top with chicken breasts and remaining •
ingredients, except cilantro.
Cover and cook on• Low 4 hours.
Sprinkle with cilantro just before serving.•
Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Tip: Serve over hot cooked rice, if desired. Or, thinly slice chicken and serve chicken
and vegetable mixture in a warm, our tortilla.
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Basil Chicken with Pasta
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
½ cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup white wine
2 tbsps lemon juice
2 tsps Italian seasoning
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
8 oz penne or other pasta, cooked and drained
3 tbsps minced fresh basil
3 tbsps fat-free half and half
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Combine chicken, mushrooms, onion, garlic, wine, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, •
salt and pepper in slow cooker.
Cover and cook on• Low 4 hours.
Stir in pasta, basil, half and half and Parmesan cheese just before serving.•
Makes 4 to 6 servings.
RECIPES
Tangy Meatballs
1 package (28 ounces) frozen prepared meatballs
1 jar (12 ounces) chili sauce
1 jar (12 ounces) red currant jelly
½ cup chopped red or green bell pepper
1 tbsp rice or cider vinegar
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp crushed red pepper akes
¼ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground black pepper
3 green onions, chopped (green and white part)
Place meatballs in slow cooker.
Combine remaining ingredients except green onions; stir to blend well. Pour •
sauce over meatballs and stir to coat.
Cover and cook on • Low for 4 to 6 hours.
Just before serving sprinkle with green onions.•
Makes 8 to 10 appetizer servings.
Tip: For a main dish dinner for four, serve meatballs and sauce over hot, cooked
white rice.
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