beef and noodles - crockpot favorite

Although we are about to burn ourselves out on "crockpot classics", beef and noodles is a favorite with Brandon and Drake and since I don't have much time, the crockpot is the answer.

Recipe:

1.5 - 2 lb. roast (pot roast)
1 lb. egg noodles (extra wide)
1 can beef broth (optional)
1 1/2 cups water
salt & pepper
Garlic power or crushed garlic ( I use about a tablespoon and that leaves a "hint" of garlic)


Place roast in crockpot with water. Season meat with salt, pepper, and garlic. Place crockpot on low for 6-8 hours. Remove roast and fat from crockpot. Place dry noodles in crockpot with remaining broth (if necessary, add once can of beef broth). Cover crockpot and turn on hi. Allow noodles to cook alone for 20 minutes. Shred beef or cut, depending on preference, and add to noodles after 20 minutes. Stir noodles and beef together and cook covered for about 20 mintues.

For faster cooking method. Boil a mixture of beef broth and water and add noodles. Allow to fully cook and then add meat. This will take off about 10-20 minutes of cooking time, but may reduce the flavor of the final dish.

Have you made this dish? Do you have suggestions or comments to add?

Crunchy Onion Chicken

Quick and easy: use French's Cheddar Fried Onions (or plain fried onions -- my son, Simon, is allergic to milk products, so I use plain for him). Put them in a plastic bag and crush them (I tend to use slightly more than called for by the recipe). Take boneless, skinless chicken breast, dip in beaten egg, and coat with fried onions. Spray a baking pan (I prefer glass or stoneware, but metal would work as well) with non-stick cooking spray and add coated chicken. I bake it for 30 minutes at 425 degrees, which differs from the original recipe. I also put aluminum foil over the chicken once it has browned to my liking to keep it from burning. Add sides and rolls, and you're done! We like au gratin potatoes, broccoli, and crescent rolls.

Here's the "official" recipe:

1 1/3 cups French's Original or Cheddar Fried Onions
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 egg, beaten

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Place French Fried Onions into plastic bag. Lightly crush with hands or with rolling pin.

Dip chicken into egg; then coat with onion crumbs, pressing firmly to adhere. Place chicken on baking sheet. Sprinkle with additional crumbs, if desired.

Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes or until no longer pink in center.

Servings: 4
Source: French's

What I found today while browsing....

http://green3recipes.blogspot.com/2007/02/twinkie-cake.html - uh, yes, that is correct, Twinkie Cake...

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