Crockpot Chili

What you need:
-1 pound beef boneless round steak, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
-1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
-2 medium stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup)
-2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
-1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
-3 teaspoons chili powder
-2 teaspoons ground cumin
-1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
-1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
-1 medium bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 cup)
-1 can (15 to 16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
-Shredded Cheddar cheese, if desired

What to do:
1. Mix all ingredients except bell pepper, beans and cheese in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 6 to 7 hours.
3. Stir in bell pepper and beans. Increase heat setting to High. Cook uncovered about 15 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve with cheese

Baked Ziti

What you need:
-1 pound dry ziti pasta

-1 onion, chopped

-1 pound lean ground beef
-2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
-6 ounces provolone cheese, sliced
-1 1/2 cups sour cream
-6 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
-2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

What to do:
1.Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes; drain.
2.In a large skillet, brown onion and ground beef over medium heat. Add spaghetti sauce, and simmer 15 minutes.
3.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer as follows: 1/2 of the ziti, Provolone cheese, sour cream, 1/2 sauce mixture, remaining ziti, mozzarella cheese and remaining sauce mixture. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
4.Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheeses are melted.