Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Micro Tenderloin

Pork tenderloin, 1-1.5 lbs.

Teriyaki marinade (try also with barbecue sauce)

Place tenderloin in Bean Pot. Pour teriyaki marinade over tenderloin until marinade covers half the tenderloin. Coat the entire tenderloin. Microwave 12-15 minutes.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Taco Soup


1 Lb ground beef, cooked & drained 1 – 28 oz can kidney beans*

1 – 28 oz can diced tomatoes* 1 – 14 oz can corn * (*DO NOT drain liquid)

Mix together in Bean Pot. Add 1-2 (depending on your spicy preference) packets of taco seasoning or 1 pkg Southwestern Chipotle dip mix and stir. In microwave, cook on high for 20 minutes. Serve with sour cream, cheese and corn chips.

Peach Cobbler

1 large can sliced peaches
1 butter pecan or yellow cake mix
1 stick of butter
1/2 cup coconut
1/2 chopped pecans

Place peaches on bottom of bean pot and sprinkle cake mix on top. Slice up butter/margarine and place pads of butter around on top of the cake mix. Then top with coconut and pecans if wanted. Microwave for 7 minutes with lid on and then stir up the top of the cake. Try to leave peaches on bottom of bean pot. Then microwave for 5 more minutes with the lid off! This is even really good for breakfast get togethers!

Mom's Yummy Supper!


This one is one of my girls most favorites!
Brown 1 pound hamburger or cook 3 chicken breasts in bean pot.
Take meat out of bean pot and place in bean pot 2 cups instant rice and 2 cups water. Microwave for 5 minutes and leave lid on for 2 more minutes.
Then add one container of philly cream cheese cooking creme (our family likes the garlic one!)
and one bag of frozen veggies. Add the meat back too and stir. Then place lid on bean pot and microwave for 5 more minutes. This is an amazing supper that is good for us and easy to make!

Sour Cream Beef and Beans


1 pound hamburger browned
Mix with:
1 can pinto beans
1 can enchilada sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Put lid on bean pot and microwave for 13 minutes.
Mix in 1 cup sour cream and 1/2 more shredded cheddar cheese and serve over crushed tortilla or corn chips!

Monday, February 20, 2012

Pork Chop Bake

Thaw 4 or 5 pork chops. Place in bottom of 9x13 pan. cover with a can of cream of mushroom soup and then top with french's french fried onions. Cover pan with foil and bake for 2 hours at 275 degrees. Then remove foil and put more onions and shredded cheddar cheese (about a cup) on top and put back in oven for 10 minutes.
Everyone at the house thought it was great!

Popcorn in Bean Pot

MICROWAVE BEAN POT POPCORN
1/3 cup popcorn kernels
3 tablespoons cooking oil

Directions:
Add cooking oil to popcorn kernels, then cover bean pot with lid.
Microwave for 3-5 minutes.
Remove lid carefully to avoid escaping steam.
drizzle w/melted butter - season to taste

Entire Meal Idea!

Chicken and Gravy:
Chicken breasts thawed and cut into large strips
1 can cream soup
1 can coke/dr pepper
Mix soup and pop together. Put chicken in bottom of bean pot and cover with gravy. Microwave for 15 mins to 25 depending on how much chicken you put in!

Cheesy Potatoes
Clean and slice about 8 red potatoes (may use regular too)
3/4 stick margarine
3/4 bag of shredded cheddar cheese
garlic, lawrys, and bacon bacon from tastefully simple
Layer potatoes, a couple pads of butter, cheese and seasonings in bean pot until full. Place lid on bean pot and microwave for 10-15 mins depending on how many potatoes.

Steamed Veggies:
Put grate in bottom of bean pot. Put enough water in the bottom to come up to the bottom o the grate. Put veggies in and put lid on bean pot. Then microwave for about 7 mins.

Apple Berry Crumble:
4-5 apples peeled and sliced
1 1/2 cups frozen berries
1 cup flour
1 cup oatmeal
1 cup sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1 stick butter
Put sliced apples on bottom of bean pot. Pour berries over top. In another bowl, mix flour, oatmeal, sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle on top of berries and place lid on bean pot. Microwave for 12-15 minutes!

Veggies and Potatoes

Savory Vegetables
1 LB carrots
4 medium/large potatoes
1 packet Lipton Onion soup mix
6 Tbs. butter
Salt & Pepper
Slice vegetables in 1/8" slices & put in bottom of bean pot.
Sprinkle with onion soup mix
Add salt & pepper
Put slices of butter on top
Microwave with lid on for 10 minutes. Stir & microwave 10 more minutes.
Creamy Potatoes
5-6 medium potatoes - sliced
garlic salt
2 Tbs. minced onion
pepper
1 pint whipping cream
Butter
Slice potatoes into beanpot. Add garlic salt & mix with potatoes
Sprinkle minced onion on top
Sprinkle pepper on top
Pour whipping cream over all
Dot top with slices of butter (6-8 Tbs)
Microwave on high for 25-30 minutes coverd or until tender.

Egg Bake

Brown 1/2 pound sausage (or use 1 cup chopped ham, bacon, ect)
In the bean pot, drain and then mix:
12 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheese

Microwave for 12 minutes stirring after every 4 minutes. Keep lid on to keep warm and continue cooking! You can also add some green peppers, onions, or even salsa to your liking!

Hamburger Helper

This weekend I ran out of time and made regular hamburger helper in the bean pot. First I thawed the hamburger, then put it in the bean pot for 4 minutes breaking it up after 2.
Then I added all the ingredients and microwaved for 10 minutes, stirring after 5. It was thick and better than when I make it in the pan!

Easy Monkey Bread in the Bean Pot!


1 pkg of biscuits cut in 1/2
3/4 stick of butter - Melted
1/3 cup brown sugar
3 T Cinnamon
... * Put the biscuits in the bean pot. Pour the butter, brown sugar and cinnamon over the biscuits and stir until well coated.
Bake @ 375* for about 10 minutes check for doneness
YOU CAN:
* Microwave for 3 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes.

Scalloped Potatoes and Ham


1/2 bag frozen hashbrowns
1 can cream of mushroom soup
8 oz sour cream
1 tsp garlic
1 cup chopped ham
1 squirt of mustard
1 cup mozz shredded cheese

Mix all ingredients in bean pot and microwave for 15-20 minutes.
Beanpot Caramel Brownie...
Using your favorite chocolate brownie mix...In your beanpot mix all the wet ingredients together, then add the mix. stir well, microwave for 6 min then add 4-6 tbls caramel sauce, and I added a few whole pecans. Microwave for 2 more min, or until done. Spoon into a small bowl, add more caramel if desired & top with cool whip or ice cream. Enjoy!!
Not really a supper but sure is yummy!

Heavenly Pumpkin Cake

1 can of pumpkin on the bottom of the bean pot.
Drizzle some carmel topping over top of pumpkin.
Spread 1 spice cake mix over pumpkin/carmel.
Cut one stick of butter or margarine on top of cake.
Cover with saran wrap and microwave for 7 mins.
Stir up top of cake, drizzle more carmel on top and microwave for 3-5 more minutes.

Black Bean and Salsa Bake



1 pound hamburger browned in bean pot or 3 chicken breasts cut into slices
1 can corn drained
1 large can salsa
Mix the three ingredients into the bean pot. Put lid on and microwaved for 15 minutes. Serve with sour cream, chips, and cheese or just plain. This is a wonderful supper!

Sweet Corn


Make your sweet corn in the bean pot! Clean up the corn and put 1 cup of water in with corn. Cover with lid and microwave for 13 mins!
Even better, use your insert and steam your corn on the cob! :)

Chicken and Veggies

Chicken and Veggies

Take veggies of your choice, I prefer mushrooms, peppers, onions, and zucchini and cut up. Put on bottom of bean pot and then put on top chicken breasts thawed. Then sprinkle season salt and soy sauce on top! Microwave about 15-20 mins until chicken is cooked through. Can be put over rice or served plain! Very TASTY!

Mac-n-Cheese and Lemonade Cake

So I have an exciting new idea that I have been doing with my bean pot! I started making my box of mac and cheese in the bean pot in the microwave. I put in the noodles and some water, microwave for 5 mins first and then about 3-4 more! This way I don't have to wait for water to boil! I then drain the water and mix the rest up in the bean pot! My girls can have their "favorite" meal in 10 mins!!

Lemonade Cake
1 lemon cake prepared according to package
Mix up in the bean pot and cover with saran wrap and microwave for 8 mins.
1/2 can of pink lemonade concentrate mixed with 1 cup of powedered sugar
Pour this over the cake while poking holes in the cake.
Microwave again for 4 more mins uncovered!
This cake is great with cool whip or ice cream! Very refreshing with all the hot weather we have been having!