ERNIE'S KENTUCKY BURGOO (DONE IN A SLOW COOKER)

Ernie's Kentucky Burgoo (done in a slow cooker) image

Provided by Sharon Colyer

Time 11h

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb lean beef stew meat, in 1 inch pieces
1 lb lean pork stew meat, in 1 inch pieces
4 chicken thighs, skinned
1 tsp onion salt or onion powder and salt
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 small onions, chopped
2 small red or regular potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 can(s) (14 1/2 oz) stewed tomatoes--any style, cut up and juice reserved
1 can(s) (17 oz) whole kernel corn and juice reserved
1/2 pkg (10 oz) frozen okra (fresh, if available) - optional
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp or less, ground red pepper or a few drops of hot sauce (optional)
1 c green pepper, chopped
1 can(s) (10 3/4 oz) double strength chicken broth or 2 cans regular strength (i use more)
1 can(s) (17 oz) baby lima beans, drained
1 can(s) (4 oz) v-8 juice
1-2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder

Steps:

1. Place beef and pork in a 6 quart slow cooker. Sprinkle with onion salt, pepper, and red pepper. Toss, until evenly coated.
2. Layer ingredients in slow cooker, on top of meat, in this order: carrots, onion, chicken, potatoes, green pepper, and stewed tomatoes with juice. Add chicken broth. Pour liquid from corn, into slow cooker; set corn aside. DO NOT STIR mixture in slow cooker.
3. Cover, and cook on HIGH, for 3 hours, then, turn it down to LOW, for about 2 1/2 to 3 hrs., until beef, pork, and vegetables are tender. Be sure to check for doneness, when turning it to LOW, so you have an idea of its doneness. Check again periodically, so as not to overcook.
4. When chicken seems done, remove chicken to a plate to cool, and stir in corn, lima beans, and okra, into mixture in slow cooker. Cook on HIGH for 30 minutes, or until heated through. Stir in V-8 juice, chili powder & garlic powder.
5. Meanwhile, when chicken is cool enough to handle, remove chicken from bones, and cut into bite size pieces. Discard bones. Return chicken to mixture and heat through. Taste for adjusting seasoning. Add as needed. Makes 10-12 servings. Serve with garlic bread or cornbread.
6. If you need more liquid later on, add more V-8 Juice, chicken broth, beef broth, or bouillon mixed in hot water or a combination of all or some & a little chili powder, onion powder & garlic powder.