Sunday Dinner Part 3

I have previously shared my recipe for crockpot spaghetti , which is a meal that is a favorite of everyone in my family, and certainly appropriate for a Sunday dinner. Now I'll share 2 other recipes that are definitely crowd pleasers. The first, Crock Pot Ribs, is my favorite way to prepare ribs, and is so tender and delicous that it's a great meal to serve guests. The other, Steak Burritoes, is a little spicy, but not too much for even my 4-year-old. Enjoy!

CROCKPOT RIBS

3/4 c. packed brown sugar

1/2 c. soy sauce

1/2 c. ketchup

1/4 c. honey

2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp. ground ginger

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

4-6 lbs. country-style pork ribs

1 onion, sliced

Combine first 9 ingredients. Place onion in bottom of crock pot. Add ribs, then cover with sauce. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours. (Remember pork is done at 160 degrees, sooner than most meats, so you don't want to overcook it and make it tough.) Leftovers (if there are any!) make great hot sandwiches.

STEAK BURRITOS

2-3 lbs. chuck steak

1 envelope taco seasoning

1 envelope Ranch seasoning

1 medium onion, thinly sliced

1 4-oz. can chopped green chilies

1 Tbsp. vinegar

8 large flour tortillas

shredded cheese (I prefer Monterey Jack for this meal)

chopped tomatoes

sour cream, opt.

sliced green onions, opt.

Rub meat with taco and ranch seasoning. Spray crockpot with nonstick cooking spray, and place meat in bottom. Top with onion, chilies, and vinegar. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Shred meat with fork, and serve on tortillas with desired toppings. Add some Mexican flavored rice, or tortilla chips and cheese, and you've got a quick delicious meal.