best ever pot roast

i've always tossed a roast into the crock with some mild seasoning and veggies. this refined recipe ratchets the taste factor 100%.

a roast
olive oil
beef rub (recipe below)
worchesterchire sauce
2 onions, chopped
5 carrots, chopped
water

preheat a large pan on med-high heat. add 2 tbsp olive oil to pan.

rinse and dry roast. lightly oil both sides. pat generous amount of rub on one side and place rub-side down on hot pan. pat remainder of rub on raw side up. let roast cook for about 4 min - until there is a very brown crust. flip roast and pan fry other side.

set roast on veggies in a crock pot. add 1/4 C water to base. add worchesterchire sauce to top of roast. cover and slow cook for 6-8 hrs. use dripping to create a gravy.

give the dog a bone.

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easy steak rub

combine desired ingredients to create a spicy sweet rub for any beef.

2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp fresh pepper
1 tbsp sea salt
1 tbsp coriander
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp red pepper flakes

measurements are approximate and ingredients can be altered. red pepper flakes will create spicy crock veggies and gravy.

taco soup

hands-down easiest dinner. makes a ton, and freezable! i like ground turkey for a healthier option, but ground beef works too. this recipe can be adapted to your flavor/spice preferences. do not drain any of the cans, this makes the "soup", but I recommend 'low-sodium' options.

using a large crock pot, or stock pot, add the following:
2 cans diced tomatoes
1 can whole kernel corn
1 can pinto beans
1 can red kidney beans
1 can white beans
1 can ranch beans (pinto with flavoring @ FM)
1/2 packet of dry ranch mix
1 tbsp taco season
1 sm onion diced

in a saucepan on the stove:
brown 1lb ground turkey
add 2 cloves crushed garlic and saute until meat is fully cooked.

add meat/garlic to the beans. add crushed chili flakes and chili poweder if using. Cook on a simmer for 2-3 hrs.

best served with cheddar, sour cream and tortilla chips. also great served over a baked potato with cheese, sour cream and chives.

another tip: add finely shredded carrots and/or zucchini and wheat germ for added nutritional value.

Cola Pulled Pork

this couldn't be easier and super crowd pleaser.

pork loin (2-3lbs) or pork blade roast
1 can of cola
1 onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
pepper

add all ingredients to a crock and set for 6 hrs.

at the 5hr mark, drain liquid from meat and add:

1 bottle of Sweet Baby Ray's bbq sauce

heat another 30min and serve on rolls with coleslaw.

(great the following day in pitas with cilantro, tomato and avocado too!)

cran-chili tenderloin with maple vegetables

this is a perfect fall dinner. the house smells amazing and the tenderloin is flavorful and tender. easy, low-cost meal the whole family will love.

1 pkg pork tenderloin
1 onion
2 sm potatoes
2 sm sweet potatoes
3tbsp maple syrup
1/3 can whole berry cranberry sauce
1/3 bottle of sweet chili sauce
ground pepper

pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. grease bottom of 9x11 pan.

chop veggies into large pieces. place on bottom of pan and drizzle with maple syrup.

place pork atop the vegetables and season pork with pepper and salt, if desired. gently spoon cranberry sauce on pork and pour chili sauce on top. bake for 1 hour covered in foil.

for smaller portions, or for freezer ready dinners, distribute pork into ziplocks with the cranberry & chili sauces. Freeze until needed. Thaw and and roast.

sweet chili tenderloin

this recipe could not be any easier, and a major kid-pleaser.

• 1-1/2 lb pork tenderloin
• 1/3 C chili sauce
• 1/3 C cranberry sauce (whole berry)

preheat oven to 400 degrees.

combine and mix sauces in a ziplock, massage to coat. dump entire bags contents into an oven-proof dish smothering the tenderloin with sauce.

cook approx 35 min. or until done.