CROCK POT SPICY MEATBALLS ENJOY DAN:

                      CROCK POT SPICY MEATLOAF by CHEF DAN:

Serves 12 (FOR THE TREE FARM WORKERS)

DIRECTIONS:

2-pound lean ground beef

1 cup quick rolled oats

1 egg

1/3-cup Mexican sour cream

1 Old Pasco Taco seasoning packet

1(4 Oz) can green chilies, diced

1 teaspoon EACH dried oregano and cumin

1 onion

1 bell pepper

2 carrots

1 (19 Oz) can Enchilada sauce

1 cup pepper-jack cheese shredded

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Place the ground beef in a bowl.

2.   Add rolled oats and next 6 ingredients.

3.   In a blender add onion, pepper, and carrots and blend until smooth.

4.   Pour into a bowl.

5.   Using your hands mix beef ingredients until smooth.

6.   Mix in pureed ingredients and mix until all ingredients are incorporated.

7.   Shake the mixture into a thick log and place in a prepared slow cooker.

8.   Pour Enchilada sauce over the top.

9.   Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours.

10  1/2-pour before serving add pepper jack cheese.

11  Cover and cook until cheese is melted.

12  Slice and serve with crusty bread.

ENJOY DAN:                                                                      OKEYDOKEY!!