Hearty Beef & Mushroom Stew

Grubilicious Contributor: Stacy McCarty

2 T. olive oil
2 lbs. beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 t. garlic powder
1 t. pepper
1 (10 oz) package white mushrooms, quartered
1 large onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper. large dice
2 T. dijon mustard
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
2 T. Worchestershire sauce

1. Heat large skller over medium heat. Add olive oil and swirl bottom to coat. Add beef, and season with garlic powder and pepper. Brown beef on all sides. Remove from pan, draining fat.

2. Place mushrooms, onion, and red peppers at the bottom of the slow-cooker. Add browned meat to top of the veggies. Mix in a large bowl, mustard, soup, and worchestershire sauce. Pour the soup mixture over the beef and veggies in the slow cooker.

3. Cover and put the slow cooker on high. Cook for 6-8 hours, making sure not to lift the cover as it will add additional cooking time.

4. Serve over egg noodles.

Quick Chicken & Dumplings

Grubilicious Contributor: Stacy McCarty

4 cups of water
3 cups chopped cooked chicken (I used one whole rotisserie chicken from the grocery store)
2 cans of cream of chicken soup
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon pepper
1 (6 oz can) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits

1. Bring 4 cups of water and next 4 ingredients to a boil in a Dutch oven over med-high heat, stirring often.
Separate biscuits in half forming 2 rounds; cut each round in half. Drop biscuits in one at a time into boiling mixture; stir gently. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer stirring occassionally, 15-20 minutes or until dumplings are cooked.

Can be made with all reduced fat ingredients.

Southern Living

Hearty Bean Dip

Grubilicious Contributor: Reata Knieriemen

Ingredients:1 can chickpeas
1 can black beans
1 can red kidney beans
1 can black eyed peas
1 can white or yellow corn
1 packet of powered Italian Dressing

Drain, but do not rinse, all the cans of beans/corn and combine in a large bowl. Mix in the packet of italian dressing. Serve with Multi Grain Tostitos and enjoy! This dip is easy to make and tastes super delicious!