So- I think my new favorite kitchen "gadget" is my crockpot. I have always used a crockpot, but until the last year or so, didn't realize how useful it really is!! I use it for goat milk yogurt, casseroles, roasts, chicken, beef etc... And since my oven isn't working properly at the moment, my crockpot is my best friend (plus it doesn't heat up the house as much as the oven does!!)!
This last week I was going to make Cowboy Mac for dinner, but didn't have enough ground beef. My parents had just given me a round steak, so I decided to use that instead and make it in the crockpot to make sure the beef was tender. Wow- was it YUMMY!!! I think even better than my original Cowboy Mac recipe!! I will definitely be making it again!!
Crockpot Cowboy Mac
1-2 lbs round steak, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
1 can tomato soup + 1 can water
1 onion, finely chopped
1 handful fresh basil, chopped
1 handful fresh rosemary, chopped
1 handful fresh oregano, chopped
Beef Broth
1 box short cut pasta (I used medium shells)
Brown onions and beef in a skillet. Pour into crockpot. Add in soup, spices, can of water and 1/2 cup or so of beef broth. Cover and turn crockpot to high. Cook for 4-6 hours, then turn to low and add pasta (you can add more beef broth if needed). Cook on low until pasta is cooked.
Enjoy! :)
