I haven’t made hamburger soup in ages, but today I had some hamburger leftover and suddenly thought my old recipe. I had to do it from memory, but this time I used the crockpot. It may be like the one you make, but if not, perhaps you’d like to give it a try.

1 pound of hamburger, cooked and drained
1 onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 can of beef broth
1 can of diced tomatoes (including juice)
1/2 c. water
2 Tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups vegetables of your choice (I used corn, …read more

The crockpot is a lifesaver any time of the year, but it’s especially fabulous during a football game. You can pop something in and relax and enjoy the game. No worrying about slaving over the stove. Here are a couple of the favorite crockpot recipes I use during football season.

Beef Stew with Sweet Potatoes
This recipe uses sweet potatoes, which give it a hardy, sweet flavor.
Company Casserole Recipe
This recipe is on the order of a jambalaya type of dish that includes chicken with shrimp. You can also add sausage if you’d like. It’s a nice “put …read more

I don’t know about you, but without my crockpot there are some days when my family would not have a hot meal.  I’ve used my crockpot for a long time, and when I was single it was nice to come home to hot dinner just waiting for me.  Now that I cook for my husband and mom, I especially appreciate the ability to “cook” dinner without having to do more than just throw a few items into the machine.
I have several crockpot cookbooks now, but I tend to shy away from those that require any prep work.  Call me lazy, …read more