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Slow Cooker Chili Mac

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Slow Cooker Chili Mac is an easy comforting dish made right in your crock pot! It's perfect for busy days when you want a hearty meal ready when you come home. The combination of chili and macaroni with melted cheese makes for a deliciously satisfying dinner. Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 bell pepper, diced 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes 1 can 8 oz tomato sauce 2 cups beef broth 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon paprika Salt and pepper to taste 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Optional toppings: chopped green onions, sour cream, diced avocado Instructions: In a skillet, brown the ground beef with the onion, garlic, and bell pepper until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender Drain excess fat Transfer the c...

Spicy Shrimp Scampi

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A flavorful and spicy shrimp scampi cooked slowly to perfection in a savory sauce with the brightness of lemon, the sweetness of cherry tomatoes, and the peppery bite of arugula. Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/4 cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/4 cup white wine 1/4 cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 2 cups arugula Salt and pepper to taste Cooked pasta for serving Instructions: In a slow cooker, combine olive oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, white wine, chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, and cherry tomatoes Stir in shrimp and season with salt and pepper Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours, or until shrimp are pink and cooked through Stir in arugula just before serving, allowing it to wilt slightly Serve over cooked pasta