Crockpot Tamale Pie

(From crockpot365.blogspot.com)

Cornbread Topping:

3/4 cup cornmeal
1 1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 t. baking powder
1 cup milk
1 egg
2 T. oil

Filling:

1 can drained and rinsed black beans
1 can fire-roasted tomatoes
1 can drained corn
1 T chili powder
1 t. cumin
1 t. onion powder (or 1/4 cup fresh)
1/2 cup shredded cheese (like cheddar)

Spray your crockpot with Pam. Add filling ingredients and stir well.

Mix together topping in a small bowl. Pour evenly over filling.

Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or high for 2-4 (mine usually finishes in just under 4 on high).

Serve with salsa and sour cream.

*You can also add browned ground meat to this if you want to bulk it up a little. I like it the way it is though, and even my carnivorous husband enjoys it! :)

Chili

Here is my basic recipe-- no real measurements, just to taste.

crushed tomatoes
diced tomatoes
ground beef
diced peppers
diced onions
beans (kidney, navy, garbanzo, black...whatever you want!)
cumin
chili powder
salt to taste

Brown beef together with peppers and onions. Drain fat. Combine in crockpot with the other ingredients. Cook on low all day. Serve with cornbread or corn chips, sour cream, cheese, etc...yum!

Slow-Cooker Mexican Style Meat

This is a yummy pork dish that can be served in a variety of ways: with tostadas/tortillas, or as a base for enchiladas, etc. Top with fresh spinach, guacamole, tomatos, cheese, etc. You can adjust the "heat" to your personal taste.

1 (4 pound) pork loin (can also use beef or chicken)
1 t salt
1 t black pepper
2 T olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 can diced green chiles
1 t chili powder
1 t ground cayenne
1 (5 ounce) bottle hot pepper sauce
1 t garlic powder

Trim the meat of any excess fat, and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet. Place meat in hot skillet, browning quickly on all sides.

Place meat in crockpot, and sprinkle with onion. Add remaining ingredients. Add enough water to cover 1/3 of the roast.

Cover, and cook on high for 6 hours. Reduce heat to low, and conitnue cooking for 2-4 hours, or until meat is tender and falls apart.

from allrecipes.com

Burrito Casserole

Filling:
1 lb ground beef, drained
1 can refried beans
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
1 pkg taco seasoning
garlic/onion powder

Sauce:
2 cups plain yogurt
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup salsa
chili powder
shredded cheese

Spray a 13x9. Fill 10-12 tortillas, roll up and place in pan. Spread with sauce. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 325 till bubbly and hot.