Cowboy Casserole

1 onion, chopped
1 1/2 pounds ground chuck, browned and drained
6 medium potatoes, sliced
1 can red beans
1 can tomatoes mixed with 2 tablespoons flour
or 1 can tomato soup
Salt, pepper and garlic to taste

Put chopped onion in the bottom of the crock-pot; layer with browned ground beef, sliced potatoes and beans. Spread tomatoes or soup over all. Sprinkle with seasonings as desired.

Cover and cook on Low for 5 to 6 hours


Lipton Onion Roasted Potatoes

1 pkg Lipton Onion Soup Mix
1/3 cup oil
1/4 cup melted margarine or butter
1 tsp basil
1 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp pepper
5-6 med potatoes
Pre-heat oven to 450

Peel and wash potaotes. Cut into small pieces. Put in greased 9X11 pan.

In medium bowl mix lipton onion soup mix and oil and melted butter and basil, oregano and pepper. Pour over potatoes and coat.

Bake in 450 oven for 40 minutes. Stir ocassionally.
Prep time: 30 minutes
Serves: 6


Barbecue Sauce

Makes 3 cups; prep time: 20 minutes; total time: 30 minutes

It takes just thirty minutes to make and keeps for at least one month. Brush the sauce on ribs or whatever you may be barbecuing or grilling.

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
3 tablespoons light-brown sugar
2 cups ketchup
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon molasses
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in mustard powder and red-pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds. Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire, vinegar, molasses, and black pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

Note: Do not boil. Let the sauce cool completely before transferring to airtight containers and storing in the refrigerator (label and date).