Crockpot Recipes

[Huskerfamilyof5]

Thanks for the idea about using the bag, I did not think about the food borne illness issue. I will have to look for some bags, I think I have a coupon for some.

 

[marcyinPA]

I have a question, if I prepare my dish the night before and put the stoneware part in the frig should I let it come to room temp or close to it before I put it in the crock? Afraid it might crack.

I did this this morning, and the crock was fine. No cracking, everything went well! Smells good in here~ (pot roast and veggies~)

 

[marcyinPA]

I'd be more worried about food safety. If you store your stoneware in the fridge your crockpot won't be able to heat it quickly enough to get all your food past the "danger zone" in time. Mix your recipe in another bowl and store that in the fridge, and then transfer to your stoneware in the morning.

I feel a bit silly because I don't understand what you mean....but could you explain to me? I prepare the night before all the time and put the crock in the fridge, and then just put it into the unit in the morning. I'm not sure what you mean about getting your food past the "danger zone"? If I prepare it all in the morning, the food is still cold when it comes out of the fridge, so what's the difference??

 

[thelionqueen]

I just copy & pasted a whole bunch of these recipes, and will report back once I get them done!

Thanks for all the great posts!

 

[keyswoman2000]

Yum. I need a dummies for cooking book. I am always looking for good crockpot recipies. Thanks.

 

[ahecht]

I feel a bit silly because I don't understand what you mean....but could you explain to me? I prepare the night before all the time and put the crock in the fridge, and then just put it into the unit in the morning. I'm not sure what you mean about getting your food past the "danger zone"? If I prepare it all in the morning, the food is still cold when it comes out of the fridge, so what's the difference??

Bacteria grow best between 40 degrees and 140 degrees. Dangerous amounts of bacteria such as e-coli can form in as little as one hour at this temperature (the FDA requires a 2-hour limit for restaurants, and the USDA recommends a one-hour limit). By starting with cold stoneware, your crockpot will take a lot longer to heat up, and food in the center of the crock may not reach 140 degrees within 1-2 hours. Many bacteria produce toxins that cannot be destroyed by heat, and bacteria themselves can survive up to 165 degrees (which would overcook almost any food other than chicken).

 

[marcyinPA]

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Slow-Cooker-Chicken-and-Dumplings/Detail.aspx

INGREDIENTS:
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons butter
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
1 onion, finely diced
2 (10 ounce) packages refrigerated biscuit dough, torn into pieces

DIRECTIONS:
1. Place the chicken, butter, soup, and onion in a slow cooker, and fill with enough water to cover.
2. Cover, and cook for 5 to 6 hours on High. About 30 minutes before serving, place the torn biscuit dough in the slow cooker. Cook until the dough is no longer raw in the center.

I've made this same recipe from Allrecipes before. It's good! I added chopped onion, celery and carrots to the mix to give it more nutritional value. It really was yummy~

 

[mebfalcon]

Does anyone know if I can use the complete pancake mix that only requires water? Also is there lite evaporated skim milk and if so can I use it?

 

[Queen of 3 princess]

This thread is just what I need With soccer practice till 730 twice a week we are eating very late and not to healthy. This will help a lot

 

[cruellababy]

Making the chicken jambayla from page 1 now! Can't wait

 

[WeLuvDiznee]

I have made the the chicken and Dumplings from the crockpot365.comblog, OMG! It was so good! I did add baby carrots. I will be making this again. I love this thread. I use my crockpot alot. I work 12 hour shifts, so it really helps my family out alot as I am not home to cook most night, so a BIG thank-you to you all for helping us out!

 

[bnf2]

Does anyone know if I can use the complete pancake mix that only requires water? Also is there lite evaporated skim milk and if so can I use it?

I used the one you only add water to and I used FF evap. milk... turned out great!

The day I made this my DD told me it was getting close to "pumpkin pie season" Hint, hint Mom... let's have pumpkin pie. She was one happy girl when I showed her what was in the crock pot.

 

[CarolinaMomOf3boys]

Please let us know what you thought!!

Making the chicken jambayla from page 1 now! Can't wait

 

[Darcy03231]

I made this tonight.... IT WAS YUMMY!!

Crockpot Beer and Salsa Ribs

1 rack pork ribs
1 jar medium salsa
1 (12 oz) bottle of beer - I used Corona, but use whatever
1 envelope Onion Gravy
1 medium onion sliced

Cut the pork rack into smaller pieces, put in the crockpot and throw in all the other ingredients, give it a good stir and cook on LOW for 8 hours.

It's SO good, it literally falls off the bone and you get left with this amazing rich brown gravy too. I served it over white rice.

I made this last night and it was so good! I served the gravy over egg noodles. My kids loved it!

 

[MN Vikings Fan]

Love all these new recipes~subscribing now

 

[disneyeveryyear]

I have made the the chicken and Dumplings from the crockpot365.comblog, OMG! It was so good! I did add baby carrots. I will be making this again. I love this thread. I use my crockpot alot. I work 12 hour shifts, so it really helps my family out alot as I am not home to cook most night, so a BIG thank-you to you all for helping us out!

Can you provide a link to this recipe? I know my family would love it, but I can't seem to find it on her blog.

Thanks.

 

[bear74]

Did you know the DIS has a cooking forum?

There is also a multi page thread just about crockpot cooking!

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1915122

There is a great blog out there:

http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/

A lady has committed to using her crockpot every day for a year. It's well written, photos, recipes, updated daily.

great thanks

 

[Chicago526]

Subscribing!

I haven't read thru the whole thread yet so I apologize if this is a repeat

Savory Beef and Noodles

1-2 pounds stew meat
1/2 cup red wine (use stuff that you like to drink)
1 packet onion soup mix
1 package pre-sliced fresh mushrooms
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 to 1 full bag broad egg noodles (depending on how much noodles you want).

Combine everything except the noodles in your pot, cook on low for 6 to 8 hours (i've never tried longer, but give it a go if you want!). Boil your noodles and serve! The red wine really gives it a rich taste. If you don't want to cook with alcohol, you could also sub 1/2 cup of beef stock, but it won't taste the same. Also, if I have the time I'll withhold the mushrooms and not add them until an hour before dinner, I like them better if they haven't been cooking all day, but YMMV.

I also use my crock to cook 4-6 plain chicken breasts at a time, then dice them up and freeze them. I then use it to add to recipes that call for diced chicken (like casseroles), or add it to stir fry or use to make chicken enchiladas. Big time saver! If I'm cooking stove top, like stir fry, I don't even need to defrost it, I just chuck it in the pan frozen!

 

[MistressOfAllEvil]

I also use my crock to cook 4-6 plain chicken breasts at a time, then dice them up and freeze them. I then use it to add to recipes that call for diced chicken (like casseroles), or add it to stir fry or use to make chicken enchiladas. Big time saver! If I'm cooking stove top, like stir fry, I don't even need to defrost it, I just chuck it in the pan frozen!

How does that work doing the chicken breasts plain in the crock? Do you add any liquid? How long do you let them go for? And on high or low? Does the chicken get dry or stringy? TIA!

 

[luckey-lasvegas]

Rub meat with 1 pkg. of taco seasoning mix (Mc Cormics, taco bell ,schillings etc.)

Place in crock (spray w/ Pam first)
add 1/4 cp of vinegar, 1 small can of diced ortega chilis, and about a cup of chopped onion.

Cook on low beef and pork about 6-8 hours, chicken about 4 - 6

When meat is tender remove from crock and shred (keep the liquid in the crock). After shredding return the meat into the crock and keep warm until serving.

Fill tortillias with meat, cheese, lettuce and tomato.