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Ingredients

  • 3 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 carrots, sliced
  • 3 potatoes, diced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary

Instructions

  1. 1Season the beef chuck roast with salt and black pepper on all sides.
  2. 2In a large skillet, heat a little oil over medium-high heat and sear the roast for about 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
  3. 3Place the chopped onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and diced potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  4. 4Add the seared roast on top of the vegetables.
  5. 5In a bowl, mix together the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary. Pour this mixture over the roast and vegetables in the slow cooker.
  6. 6Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours, until the meat is tender.
  7. 7Once cooked, remove the roast and vegetables from the slow cooker and let the roast rest for a few minutes before slicing.
  8. 8Serve the sliced roast with the vegetables and some of the cooking liquid drizzled over the top.

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • chicken breast
  • bell peppers
  • broccoli
  • carrots
  • snap peas
  • onion
  • garlic
  • ginger
  • soy sauce
  • sesame oil
  • cornstarch
  • water
  • green onions
  • sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. 1Slice chicken breast into thin strips.
  2. 2Chop bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, and onion into bite-sized pieces.
  3. 3Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. 4Add chicken strips to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. 5Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  6. 6In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  7. 7Add chopped vegetables to the skillet and stir-fry until tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes.
  8. 8Return chicken to the skillet with the vegetables.
  9. 9In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, cornstarch, and water until smooth.
  10. 10Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables; stir to coat evenly.
  11. 11Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  12. 12Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried black-eyed peas
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cup kale, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1Rinse the black-eyed peas under cold water and soak them overnight in a large bowl.
  2. 2In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
  3. 3Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
  4. 4Stir in the soaked black-eyed peas, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes (with their juice), thyme, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, and bay leaves.
  5. 5Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let it simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the peas are tender.
  6. 6If using, add the chopped kale in the last 10 minutes of cooking to wilt it down.
  7. 7Remove the bay leaves before serving.
  8. 8Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot.

Equipment

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