Crockpot Mexican Goulash

1/2 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
3 cups tomato juice
1 1/2 cups uncooked macaroni
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder

Add macaroni to boiling water and cook for 7 minutes. Cook the first 3 ingredients in cast-iron skillet until meat is brown and vegetables are tender. Drain off fat. Add tomato juice, macaroni, and spices. Simmer until liquid is almost absorbed. Cook in crockpot 2 hours or until completely heated. Serves 4.

Josh Day
Editor, Crockpot Recipes
http://crockpotrecipes101.com

Wild Rice and Almond Casserole

2 cups wild rice, uncooked
1 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup onions, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
8 ounces mushroom pieces, drained
6 cups vegetable broth
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 Tbs parsley

Wash and drain rice. Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Mix well. Cover. Cook on Low 4-6 hours, or until rice is finished. Do not remove lid before rice has cooked 4 hours.

Josh Day
Editor, Crockpot Recipes
http://crockpotrecipes101.com