| There are various ways to cook beef but crockpot | | | | sherry and ginger. This is a rich and tasty dish and a |
| cooking brings out the juiciness and flavor of beef | | | | real winter warmer of a meal. Serve this German |
| really well. You can cook the toughest beef cuts in a | | | | style beef casserole with bread for mopping up the |
| slow cooker and it will come out succulent and | | | | wonderful juices. |
| delicious because of the moist, slow cooking method. | | | | You will find that the sherry and ginger add a special |
| One of the most popular slow cooker recipes of all | | | | elegance to this beef casserole. Some beef casserole |
| time is beef casserole. This is such a simple dish but | | | | recipes feature beer or red wine to enhance the |
| there are so many different ingredients you can | | | | beef flavor but the sherry also goes well. The ginger |
| choose from. Classic ingredients include potatoes, | | | | lends the dish a trace of oriental flavor without |
| onion and carrot but you can also use other | | | | detracting from the European influence. |
| vegetables such as zucchini, yam, rutabaga, broccoli | | | | This is a really special recipe. If you like, you can omit |
| and more, depending on what you have to use up | | | | the potato and serve it with some mashed potatoes |
| and what flavor you are aiming for. | | | | on the side instead. Of course you will have to make |
| Why We Love Casseroles | | | | those on the stove. |
| Casserole recipes are simple to make and satisfying | | | | What you will need: |
| to eat. Not only can you add any meat, vegetables | | | | - 1 1/2 lbs beef chuck |
| and flavors you like but you can choose from thick | | | | - 2 cups carrots, sliced thinly |
| and rich casseroles to thin, watery ones. | | | | - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder |
| Serve either of these over a mound of mashed | | | | - 1/2 teaspoon celery salt |
| potatoes or rice and you have a rich, filling and truly | | | | - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
| delicious dinner. The crockpot could have been | | | | - 1 cup water |
| invented solely for making casseroles because they | | | | - 1/4 cup dark molasses |
| come out so incredibly well. | | | | - 16 oz can diced tomatoes in juice |
| You can make beef casserole, chicken casserole, | | | | - 2 tablespoons flour |
| pork casserole or even fish casserole in a slow | | | | - 1/4 cup sherry |
| cooker and the ingredients will merge their flavors in | | | | - 1 potato, chopped |
| the same way, resulting in a flavorful dish which | | | | - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger |
| everyone will be impressed with. A lot of crockpot | | | | How to make it: |
| casserole recipes also freeze well so you can make a | | | | Cut the beef into two inch cubes and add it to the |
| huge casserole and freeze half for another occasion. | | | | crockpot. Sprinkle the ginger, pepper, salt and garlic |
| Recipe for German Beef Casserole | | | | powder on top, then add the rest of the ingredients |
| This delicious crockpot recipe is easy to make and | | | | and stir briefly. Cover the slow cooker and cook for |
| combines beef with carrots and an assortment of | | | | six to eight hours on low. Stir and serve hot. |
| spices and flavorings including molasses, tomatoes, | | | | |