My News 2: Holiday and slow-cook recipe from Sandra Lee

Cowboy Stew
Prep 10 minutes Cook 4 to 6 hours (High) Makes 6 servings
1 2-pound beef brisket, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
1 packet (1.25-ounce) hot taco seasoning mix
2 cups finely chopped red potatoes
1 can (16-ounce) diced tomatoes and green chiles, HUNT’S
1 can (10.75-ounce) condensed cream of celery soup
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
3⁄4 cup frozen chopped onions
2 teaspoons chopped garlic

1. Sprinkle brisket pieces with taco seasoning mix. In a 4-quart slow cooker, stir together brisket pieces, potatoes, tomatoes, celery soup, corn, beef broth, onions, and garlic until combined.
2. Cover and cook on High heat setting for 4 to 6 hours.

Excerpted from the book, Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Money Saving Slow Cooking, by Sandra Lee
Copyright © 2009 SLSH Enterprises, Inc. http://www.semihomemade.com

** Have extra Hunt’s Tomatoes for garnish on top of the stew

Gooey Caramel Brownies
Prep 20 minutes Cook 2 1⁄2 to 3 1⁄2 hours (High) Makes 8 servings

Canola oil cooking spray, PAM
1 box (18.3-ounce) fudge brownie mix
3 eggs
2⁄3 cup canola oil, Wesson
1⁄4 cup + 2 tablespoons caramel topping
1⁄4 cup vanilla cream soda
1 cup marshmallow creme
2 tablespoons self-rising flour

1. Coat an 8×3-inch round cake pan with cooking spray. Crumple aluminum foil to create a “ring base” about 5 inches in diameter and 1 inch thick; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, stir together brownie mix, 2 of the eggs, the oil, 1⁄4 cup of the caramel topping, and the cream soda until combined. Pour into prepared pan; set aside.

3. In a large bowl, beat marshmallow creme, flour, the remaining egg, and remaining 2 tablespoons caramel topping with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Pour over brownie batter in pan. Using a knife, make a swirl pattern in creme mixture.
4. Place foil ring in bottom of slow cooker; pour 1⁄2 inch of hot water into bottom of slow cooker. Using 2 long strips of foil, make an “X” over foil ring and bring it up along the sides of slow cooker to assist removing pan from slow cooker. Place pan on top of ring and the “X” in slow cooker. Stack 6 paper towels; place over top of slow cooker bowl. Secure with lid.
5. Cook on High heat setting for 2 1⁄2 to 3 1⁄2 hours.
6. Use foil strips to lift pan from slow cooker. Place pan on wire rack; cool completely.
Excerpted from the book, Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Money Saving Slow Cooking, by Sandra Lee
Copyright © 2006 SLSH Enterprises, Inc. http://www.semihomemade.com

Mexi-Scalloped Corn
Prep 15 minutes Cook 2 to 2 1⁄2 hours (High) Makes 8 servings
Canola oil cooking spray, PAM
2 cans (11-ounces each) Mexicorn, drained
1 can (14.75-ounce) creamed corn
3/4 cup, Egg Beaters
1⁄2 cup evaporated milk
1⁄2 cup corn muffin mix
1⁄4 cup butter, melted
Salt and ground black pepper

1. Coat a 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, stir together mexicorn and creamed corn.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, evaporated milk, muffin mix, melted butter, and bourbon until combined. Pour over corn in slow cooker; stir until combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

3. Cover and cook on High heat setting for 2 to 2 1⁄2 hours or until set.

Excerpted from the book, Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Money Saving Slow Cooking, by Sandra Lee
Copyright © 2006 SLSH Enterprises, Inc. http://www.semihomemade.com