crock pot lasagna

Ingredients you need:

• 1 bag of frozen cheese ravioli (25 oz)
• 1 lb of ground beef, browned
• 3 cans of crushed tomatoes (14 or 15 oz each)
• 1 tablespoon of Italian Seasoning
• 1 tablespoon of Garlic Salt
• 4 cups of mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (optional)

How to make Crock Pot Lasagna

1. In a large skillet brown the beef completely and drain off any remaining fat.
2. Stir in all the cans of tomatoes, and seasonings.
3. In a 6 quart crock pot, cover the bottom with some of the sauce.
4. Then place a layer of ravioli across the bottom.
5. Then place a layer of the mozzarella cheese.
6. Continue this until all the meat sauce and the ravioli is used.
7. You want to end with the meat sauce on top.
8. Then top with the leftover mozzarella cheese and add the parmesan cheese on top (completely optional).
9. Cook on low for 4 hours.
10. Turn off and let it sit for about 15 minutes before you serve. Cut and serve. Serve with your favorite side salad and crusty garlic bread.

Simple Hamburger soup

Alternate Hamburger Soup with frozen veggies rather than macaroni / goulash style.

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 onion , diced
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 2 medium potatoes , peeled and diced
• 3 1/2 cups beef broth
• 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 can condensed tomato soup
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1 bay leaf
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 cups mixed vegetables , fresh or frozen

Instructions

1. Brown onion, ground beef and garlic until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
2. Add potatoes, broth, tomatoes, tomato soup, Worcestershire sauce, seasoning and bay leaves. Simmer covered 10 minutes.
3. Stir in vegetables. Simmer 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Hamburger Soup

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground round
1 small onion, chopped
1 T. minced garlic
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
14.5 oz. petite diced tomatoes with juice
8 oz. tomato sauce
3 1/2 C. beef broth
1 C. uncooked elbow macaroni

Directions:

In a dutch oven, brown the meat
Add in the onion and all the seasonings.
Stir and cook for 1 minute. Add in the garlic, Worcestershire sauce, tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce and stir well.
Add in the broth and macaroni.
Cook, covered for 30 minutes over med. heat.