There's nothing better than coming home to the comforting aroma of beef stew or pasta sauce simmering in a Crock-Pot, especially on those particularly cold winter days. As the weather turns cooler ...

Fill your crock pot and go about your day ... Instead of meat, add black beans, pintos, pink beans, kidney beans, or white rice. Also, beans are a great way to stretch your grocery budget.

Her recipe uses a slow cooker to make the pot roast. I use a Crock-Pot, but any slow cooker with various heat settings will work for this recipe. As well as a slow cooker, you'll need a small beef ...