Preparation:
I, too, love knowing that my dinner is already cooking ~- even on days
that I don't work (outside the home, that is!). I have fallen into the
trap of making two recipes over and over. One or the other is always
simmering when out-of-town guests are expected. (My husband's family is
notorious for showing up later than expected. Crock pot meals are
fabulous for times when you don't know when dinner will be served!) Put
the veggies on the bottom and the meat on top. Season meat with salt and
pepper. Pour water over all. Simmer all of the above on low all day.
Sometimes I add an envelope of onion soup mix or a small can of whole
tomatoes for a variation. The meat falls apart and is wond |