Crockpot and Easy Meals "Index post 372"

[Aristomommy]

I'm in the same situation. We are usually away from home 10-12 during the week. My DH suggested putting it on a timer. We are going to give it a test run over a weekend. Meanwhile, I'm going to do a search and see if they make them with built-in timers...that would solve all of our problems. I'll let you know if I can find one.

I bought a crockpot at Walmart that has a built in timer. I can set it on high for either 4 or 6 hours or on low for 6 or 8 hours. After that time it goes on warm setting and will stop the cooking, but keeps the food at a suitable temperature for eating.

I would experiment on the weekends to see what works for longer times. Meat that is in gravy or sauce will not dry out no matter how long it cooks. Soups or stews might be safe too.

 

[dis-happy]

subscribing

 

[floridascgirl]

Yep, they do have crocks with the built-in timers (I never paid attention, I guess). I've been researching them on Amazon and it looks like they have the one I like at Bed, Bath and Beyond.

 

[daisy2jae]

cowboy dinner:

1 1/2 pounds ground beef browned and put into a 9x13 cake pan. Add 1 lrg can of pork n beans (I use bushes baked beans). After mixing it together open country style biscuits (usually takes 3 of the smaller biscuits containers) place them on top of the mixture. Then lightly cover it with shredded cheese. Bake at 350 for apx 30 minutes.

My daycare kids love this and it's cheap & VERY easy.

 

[NC State]

Touch of Orient Chicken

5 boneless skinless chicken breast or 12 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/2 C soy sauce
1/4 C light brown sugar
2 cloves garlic - minced
1/2 C ketcup or 8 oz tomato sauce

Place chicken in slow cooker. In a medium bowl combine soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic and ketcup and stir well. Pour sauce over chicken. Cover and cook on low about 6-8 hours.
I like to steam (in bag) frozen oriental vegetables in the microwave and then stir in for the last hour on high. (I don't cook it with the chicken because after 6-8 hrs on low the vegetables are too soft.)

I serve this with rice.

 

[mom2koh]

Here is an easy one.

Chicken breast and 1 bottle of BBQ sauce. Cook on low for 6 hours.

So yummy. If you cook for a bit longer the chix will shred and it makes great sandwiches. But, usually we eat it with salad and corn on the cobb to remind us of summer!

 

[scoobndolliesmom]

I have attempted to make an index post of all the recipes in the thread so far. The name of the recipe or if no name is listed the type of recipe will be listed as a link to the post with the recipe itself. Hope that makes sense and maybe the OP can change the name of the thread to reflect which post has the index and I will try to keep it updated as time goes on.

Split Pea Soup
Smothered Meat Loaf
Lemon Roasted Chicken
Chili
Crockpot Chicken with Black Beans and Cream Cheese
Chuck Roast
Salsa Chicken
Vegetable Beef Soup
Honey Baked Chicken
Chicken Taco Soup
Beef Stroganoff
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
Chicken Noodle Soup and BBQ Pork Loin
Keilbasi and kraut
Beef Stew Pie
Slow Cooker Pot Roast and Slow Cooker Ribs
Chicken Stroganoff and Thai Pork
Braised Balsalmic Chicken and Thai peanut noodles and Chicken
Ground Beef Curry and Bruschetta Chicken Bake
Thai Red Curry
Crock Pot Turkey Breast
Chicken A La King
Chicken Taco Soup
Beef Stew With Veggies and Noodles
BBQ Chicken and Corn
Guinness Meat Pie
Vegetable Beef Stew
Beef Roast
Chicken Marsala
Chicken cordon bleu
Mexican Chicken
Crock Pot Beef Roast and Gravy
Sunday Slow Cooker Short Ribs
Chicken and Dumplings
Buffalo Chicken
Boston Butt Pork Roast with Soda Pop
Sirloin Tip Roast
Chicken Fajitas
Chicken and Long Grain Wild Rice Soup
Baked Potato Soup
Potato Chowder
Crock Pot Baked Potatoes
Applesauce Chicken
Slow Cooker Lasagna
Sticky BBQ Ribs
Dilly Beef Sandwiches
Chicken Soup
BBQ Beef Brisket
Limas with Sausage and Red Beans and Rice
Fajita Beef Stew
Pork Chops and Stuffing
Creamy Chicken and Rice
Italian Sausage Soup
Cranberry Pork Tenderloin
Crock Pot Sauteed Mushrooms
Potato and Double Corn Chowder
Easy Chuck Roast
Italian Chicken
Cream Cheese Chicken
Chicken and Soup
Mexican Bake
Tortilla Soup
Crock Pot Sloppy Joes and French Dip Sandwiches
Crock Pot Pork Chops with Apples and Swedish Dill Roast
Pepper Steak
Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff
French Dip
Tilapia with Garlic Cheese Sauce
Brown Sugar Chicken
Sausage and Cheese Casserole
Sour Cream and Onion Chicken
BBQ Pork Chops
Taco Mexican Chicken
Orange Chicken
Crock Pot Chicken with Black Beans and Cream Cheese
Pork Chops with Cream Cheese and Soup
Mexican Soup
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Lentil and Black Bean Soup
Smokey Black Bean Chili
Chicken Ratatouille Stew
Lazy Man's Stuffed Cabbage
Crock Pot Roaster Chicken
Tater Tot Casserole
Pasta Fagioli Soup
Wings
Three Pepper Steak
Mexican Beef Stew

I would be happy to change it but not sure what you mean? I like the idea of having all the meals . Just not sure how to do this.

 

[scoobndolliesmom]

Does any one have a crock pot mac and cheese recipe?

 

[kaytieeldr]

I would be happy to change it but not sure what you mean? I like the idea of having all the meals . Just not sure how to do this.

Oh, easy!

Click the 'edit' button at the bottom of your original post.
Click on 'go advanced' in the resulting screen.
Change the title - well, add "index page __" or "index post __" using the actual number, of course ) to the thread's title.
Click the 'save changes' button.

Voila!

 

[kaytieeldr]

Does any one have a crock pot mac and cheese recipe?

Check the index I'm 100% positive there's one (the recipe) on this thread. Yep, it's near the top: Crock Pot Mac & Cheese

 

[charming23]

Today I have new crockpot recipe that I found on the Hillbillyhousewife website and am trying fo the first time. It is a french dip beef roast. I can smell it right now and it smells divine. In case anyone wants the recipe it is

•3 lb Beef Bottom Round or Rump Roast
•1 onion, sliced
•1 packet of Au Jus Gravy Mix
•1 cup white wine or water (or beef broth)
•1/8 tsp garlic pepper
Place onion slices in bottom of crockpot, place roast, trimmed of excess fat, on top of onions. Mix together remaining ingredients, and pour over roast.

Cook on low 10-12 hours. Serve sliced thinly with onions on hard rolls with melted mozzarella cheese. Serve au jus on the side for dipping

 

[WDmommyof4]

I have attempted to make an index post of all the recipes in the thread so far. The name of the recipe or if no name is listed the type of recipe will be listed as a link to the post with the recipe itself. Hope that makes sense and maybe the OP can change the name of the thread to reflect which post has the index and I will try to keep it updated as time goes on.

Split Pea Soup
Smothered Meat Loaf
Lemon Roasted Chicken
Chili
Crockpot Chicken with Black Beans and Cream Cheese
Chuck Roast
Salsa Chicken
Vegetable Beef Soup
Honey Baked Chicken
Chicken Taco Soup
Beef Stroganoff
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
Chicken Noodle Soup and BBQ Pork Loin
Keilbasi and kraut
Beef Stew Pie
Slow Cooker Pot Roast and Slow Cooker Ribs
Chicken Stroganoff and Thai Pork
Braised Balsalmic Chicken and Thai peanut noodles and Chicken
Ground Beef Curry and Bruschetta Chicken Bake
Thai Red Curry
Crock Pot Turkey Breast
Chicken A La King
Chicken Taco Soup
Beef Stew With Veggies and Noodles
BBQ Chicken and Corn
Guinness Meat Pie
Vegetable Beef Stew
Beef Roast
Chicken Marsala
Chicken cordon bleu
Mexican Chicken
Crock Pot Beef Roast and Gravy
Sunday Slow Cooker Short Ribs
Chicken and Dumplings
Buffalo Chicken
Boston Butt Pork Roast with Soda Pop
Sirloin Tip Roast
Chicken Fajitas
Chicken and Long Grain Wild Rice Soup
Baked Potato Soup
Potato Chowder
Crock Pot Baked Potatoes
Applesauce Chicken
Slow Cooker Lasagna
Sticky BBQ Ribs
Dilly Beef Sandwiches
Chicken Soup
BBQ Beef Brisket
Limas with Sausage and Red Beans and Rice
Fajita Beef Stew
Pork Chops and Stuffing
Creamy Chicken and Rice
Italian Sausage Soup
Cranberry Pork Tenderloin
Crock Pot Sauteed Mushrooms
Potato and Double Corn Chowder
Easy Chuck Roast
Italian Chicken
Cream Cheese Chicken
Chicken and Soup
Mexican Bake
Tortilla Soup
Crock Pot Sloppy Joes and French Dip Sandwiches
Crock Pot Pork Chops with Apples and Swedish Dill Roast
Pepper Steak
Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff
French Dip
Tilapia with Garlic Cheese Sauce
Brown Sugar Chicken
Sausage and Cheese Casserole
Sour Cream and Onion Chicken
BBQ Pork Chops
Taco Mexican Chicken
Orange Chicken
Crock Pot Chicken with Black Beans and Cream Cheese
Pork Chops with Cream Cheese and Soup
Mexican Soup
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Lentil and Black Bean Soup
Smokey Black Bean Chili
Chicken Ratatouille Stew
Lazy Man's Stuffed Cabbage
Crock Pot Roaster Chicken
Tater Tot Casserole
Pasta Fagioli Soup
Wings
Three Pepper Steak
Mexican Beef Stew
Honey Garlic Chicken and Steak with Onions
Cheesy Ham and Potatoes
Cajun Style Red Beans and Rice
Complete BBQ Chicken Slow Cooker Dinner
Cowboy Dinner
Touch of Orient Chicken
French Dip Beef Roast

Just updated with the new recipes from the last several pages.

 

[threecrazykids]

I'm in the same situation. We are usually away from home 10-12 during the week. My DH suggested putting it on a timer. We are going to give it a test run over a weekend. Meanwhile, I'm going to do a search and see if they make them with built-in timers...that would solve all of our problems. I'll let you know if I can find one.

I got my timer at Wal-Mart...works like a charm! LOVE IT and use it all the time!

 

[chocovrdmicears]

Just read through the entire thread and printed a bunch of recipes to try.
Here is one of our favorites:

Easy Chicken Cacciatore

I pour a little of our favorite spaghetti sauce in the bottom of the crockpot, put in some chicken breasts (I always use frozen), put in 1/2 bag of frozen chopped onions/pepper mix. Pour the rest of the sauce over everything. Cook on low 6-8 hours.
Serve it over pasta.

 

[etraible]

Here's my contribution:

Chicken Paprikas
Chicken*
3 onions, chopped
3 T. paprikas
3 t salt
3 t pepper
4.5 c water

*Chicken. I use about 5 lbs of whatevers cheap, usually those whole leg/thigh things. I used to brown my chicken, then stopped, but I didn't think it tasted as good. Others didn't notice a difference. So now I brown it again, maybe it's psychological for me. I don't eat much of the chicken, I like the broth/dumpling part best.

Anyways, just put it all in the crockpot and cook 10 hours on low. Add 4 oz sour cream and serve with dumplings.

Dumplings:
2 eggs
2 c. flour
1 T salt
1/2 c or more water.

Drop by small pieces into rapidly boiling water. My family loves the dumplings so I double the recipe. I make a batch, take them out, let the water reboil and make another batch. I found letting them sit in the water too long makes them mushy.

Love the thread.

 

[tluvstink]

So far I have tried chicken and dumplings, pepper steak and pasta fagioli. They were all delicious What a great thread!!!


Thanks,
Terri

 

[NC State]

Crockpot Chicken with Black Beans and Cream Cheese:

Ingredients
4-5 boneless chicken breasts

1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans


1 (15 ounce) can corn


1 (15 ounce) jar salsa, any kind


1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

Directions
1)Take 4-5 frozen, yes, frozen, boneless chicken breasts put into crock pot.
2)Add 1 can of black beans, drained, 1 jar of salsa, 1 can of corn drained.
3)Keep in crock pot on high for about 4-5 hours or until chicken is cooked.
4)Add 1 package of cream cheese (just throw it on top!) and let sit for about 1/2 hour.
5)All done and enjoy!

Made this tonight and it was great! We ate so much I think we may be sick.

 

[scoobndolliesmom]

Just updated with the new recipes from the last several pages.

Thanks for all the help! I think with my husband help I actually have the link correct on the op.

 

[chrismiss56]

thanks for all the help! I think with my husband help i actually have the link correct on the op.

thanks!!

 

[charming23]

Thanks for the index of all the recipes, it is very helpful.

So last we had the french dip roast in the crockpot and it was really good. Very flavorful and the juice for dipping the sandwich in what to die for. We served it with homemade oven fries with parmesean and garlic.

I think tonight we will try the crockpot chicken and dumplings.