Crockpot Recipes

[NHWX]

OK, I made a ton because I have a big crockpot and a busy life. Tomorrow I'll probably have 30-45 minutes at home in which to throw dinner on the table. We've done it in soft tortillas and as a salad topping. What's next?

Any ideas would be gratefully appreciated!

Brighid

 

[mjantz]

Shredded taco meat: Quesadillas or taquitos. Oh, we make something called Chicken Fajita Pizza. Here's the quick & dirty version:

1 can refried beans
enough small flour tortillas to fix everyone 1-2 pizzas
chicken taco meat
various taco toppings (cheese, lettuce, salsa, etc)

Put the tortillas under the broiler on both sides until they are lightly browned & crispy (I always end up burning a few so have a few extras on hand). Also, heat up the refried beans.
Take a crisped tortilla, spread refried beans on it, put some taco meat on it & whatever else you want on your 'pizza'. Enjoy!!

My kids love these & they are so easy!

 

[CTdiznymom]

Made this tonight and it was quite good considering it was a no meat meal. Would also be good with cubed beef or lamb.




Moroccan Stew

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons butter
1 large onion chopped
3 cloves pressed garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons tumeric
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 14 ounce can of whole tomatoes with juice coarsely chopped
6 cups of vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 20 ounce can of garbanzo beans drained
2 large sweet potatoes peeled and cut into one inch pieces
3/4 cups of golden raisins
1/2 pound green beans cut into 2 inch pieces
1 zucchini quartered lenthwise and cut into 2 inch pieces
1 eggplant skin on, coarsely chopped


1-Heat olive oil and butter in large non stick skillet and saute onion for 3 minutes. Add garlic, tumeric, cumin, pepper red and black pepper and saute 3 minutes.

2-Transfer onion mixture to a slow cooker along with can of tomatoes, vegetable stock and salt. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour.

3-Add garbanzo beans, sweet potatoes, rainins, breen beans, zuchhini and eggplant. Continue cooking on high for 1 1/2 hours or on low for 2-3 hours. Until veggies are tender.

Serve over couscous. Serves 6

Per serving-310 calories. 8gr.fat, 5mg chol.9g protein, 55g. carbs. 13 g fiber, 580 mg sodium.

 

[luckey-lasvegas]

OK, I made a ton because I have a big crockpot and a busy life. Tomorrow I'll probably have 30-45 minutes at home in which to throw dinner on the table. We've done it in soft tortillas and as a salad topping. What's next?

Any ideas would be gratefully appreciated!

Brighid

Chilliqueas:
Layer corn tortillias (cut in triagles), enchilada sauce, chicken and cheese in a 13x9 inch baking pan. Finish with a layer of tortillias, sauce and cheese and heat in a 350 degree oven for about 30 - 45 minutes.

Chicken Flautus:
Flour tortillia, chicken, cheese and salsa. Fold in the ends and roll like a taquito. Butter the edge with sour cream to hold closed and fry until golden brown in vegetable oil.

 

[CarolinaMomOf3boys]

This is what's cooking now!!

Originally Posted by paintnolish
Packet of taco seasoning
can of tomato sauce
can of black beans
can of corn
cup or so of salsa if desired
chicken breasts

Put it all in the crock pot and cook on low all day. An hour before serving, toss in a brick of cream cheese, cubed (I used fat free) after an hour, stir and serve over rice. The left over sauce makes an excellent dip, too.

 

[FormrCastMbr]

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!

I am not the OP but I always put a little liquid in to steam the chicken and keep it moist. Maybe a 1/2 cup of something like water, broth or white wine (depends on how you plan to use the chicken). I cook mine about 4.5 - 5 hours on low (my crock cooks really fast).

 

[Wilsonfamily4]

SInce my crock pot broke a few weeks ago I have ordered a new one and cannot wait to get back to this thread!!! Yummy

 

[NHWX]

Chilliqueas:
Layer corn tortillias (cut in triagles), enchilada sauce, chicken and cheese in a 13x9 inch baking pan. Finish with a layer of tortillias, sauce and cheese and heat in a 350 degree oven for about 30 - 45 minutes.

I think I'll try these soon. They sound really good.

NHWX

 

[Simbee3]

I went out and purchased a crockpot a few weeks ago after reading this thread. I absolutely love it and do most of our cooking in it now.

 

[thelionqueen]

I've tried a couple of recipes from this thread and they were great, thanks all! I made the chili, mexican chicken and pork bbq..yummo!

Just FYI, I was at Target last week and they had the Crock Pot "One Pot" on clearance for $25 This is the crock pot I have wanted for over a year, and FINALLY got it. And let me say, I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!! It has a stoneware insert that you can use to sear your meats on the stove! YES! No more searing in a separate pan and adding it to the Crock Pot! It is dishwasher safe, and you can store it in the fridge too.

I love it!!

 

[daisyduck123]

Just FYI, I was at Target last week and they had the Crock Pot "One Pot" on clearance for $25 This is the crock pot I have wanted for over a year, and FINALLY got it. And let me say, I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!! It has a stoneware insert that you can use to sear your meats on the stove! YES! No more searing in a separate pan and adding it to the Crock Pot! It is dishwasher safe, and you can store it in the fridge too.

I love it!!

Oh I saw that Crock Pot at Target the other day, but did not get it. I already have 3 Crock Pots. If I got another, DH would have a fit!!

 

[thelionqueen]

Oh I saw that Crock Pot at Target the other day, but did not get it. I already have 3 Crock Pots. If I got another, DH would have a fit!!

Prior to buying this one I had 4, now just 2 (kept one for side dishes)

 

[CarolinaMomOf3boys]

This is whats cooking in my crockpot now and it smells like fall!!

I had 8 pork chops and added 3 apples, not sliced but cut into slices to the top with the raisins...

6 pork chops
3 tbsp flour
1 1/2 tsp oregano
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp veg oil
1 15 1/2 oz. can pineapple chunks in their own juice
1 6 oz. can pineapple juice
1/4cup water
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp chopped onion
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/4 cup raisins
Mix flour, oregano, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Rub on both sides of the chops and brown in the oil on a skillet then transfer to the crockpot. drain pineapple juice and set aside chunks. In a small bowl mix together 3/4 cup pineapple juice, water, brown sugar, onion, and tomato passte. Pour mixture into slow cooker, sprinkle rasins on top.
cook on high for 3-3 1/2 hours or on low for 6 to 7 hours.
Stir in pineapple chunksinto mixture and cook on high for an additional 10 minutes.

 

[poohbear158]

I made this yesterday. I used frozen meatballs instead of making my own. The soup was very good.

Crockpot Italian Wedding Soup

4 cups chicken stock or broth
1/2 cup boneless cooked chicken breast (I added a large frozen breast then shredded it when the soup was done)
Meatballs (use your favorite recipe... just make sure they are cooked and not raw or use pre-made frozen ones like I did)
1/4 cup finely chopped carrots
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1 box frozen spinach
2 bay leaves
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp season blend (Mrs. Dash)
1/2 cup pastina or acini di pepe pasta

Put everything above in the crock pot and cook 7-8 hours on low.

 

[Wilsonfamily4]

Do you think we could take the spinach out and it will still have a good consitency? Could I add a different vegetable instead? This looks good.

I made this yesterday. I used frozen meatballs instead of making my own. The soup was very good.

Crockpot Italian Wedding Soup

4 cups chicken stock or broth
1/2 cup boneless cooked chicken breast (I added a large frozen breast then shredded it when the soup was done)
Meatballs (use your favorite recipe... just make sure they are cooked and not raw or use pre-made frozen ones like I did)
1/4 cup finely chopped carrots
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1 box frozen spinach
2 bay leaves
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp season blend (Mrs. Dash)
1/2 cup pastina or acini di pepe pasta

Put everything above in the crock pot and cook 7-8 hours on low.

 

[poohbear158]

I suppose you could leave the spinach out. Is there anything like spinach that your family enjoys like escarole or some other type of leafy green? I think the consistency would still be good without the spinach... guess there is only one way to find out... try it out.

Do you think we could take the spinach out and it will still have a good consitency? Could I add a different vegetable instead? This looks good.

 

[eagles]

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.

i agree, could you post a link for the chicken and dumplings receipe? i also looked but can't find it.

thanks,

 

[mel63]

I suppose you could leave the spinach out. Is there anything like spinach that your family enjoys like escarole or some other type of leafy green? I think the consistency would still be good without the spinach... guess there is only one way to find out... try it out.

I used to work in a restaurant that made homemade wedding soup, and they used escarole not spinach. I prefer escarole to spinach in wedding soup. It doesn't "break down" like spinach. It is more "appetizing" to look at. My family, DH, DD14, DD12, all DO NOT like spinach and this is a way to make wedding soup and get them to eat it.

I also use green onions in place of spinach in artichoke dip. That might be something to used instead of spinach or escarole in the soup, but I haven't tried it.

 

[MEM]

I used to work in a restaurant that made homemade wedding soup, and they used escarole not spinach. I prefer escarole to spinach in wedding soup. It doesn't "break down" like spinach. It is more "appetizing" to look at. My family, DH, DD14, DD12, all DO NOT like spinach and this is a way to make wedding soup and get them to eat it.

I also use green onions in place of spinach in artichoke dip. That might be something to used instead of spinach or escarole in the soup, but I haven't tried it.

I use fresh baby spinach leaves in my Italian wedding soup and my family loves it. Escarole seems to be much harder to find, around here.

 

[poohbear158]

That is why I suggested escarole. Some use spinach, some use escarole... to each their own. The frozen spinach that I used for the soup did not "break down" or look "unappetizing" IMO ... again to each their own.

I used to work in a restaurant that made homemade wedding soup, and they used escarole not spinach. I prefer escarole to spinach in wedding soup. It doesn't "break down" like spinach. It is more "appetizing" to look at. My family, DH, DD14, DD12, all DO NOT like spinach and this is a way to make wedding soup and get them to eat it.

I also use green onions in place of spinach in artichoke dip. That might be something to used instead of spinach or escarole in the soup, but I haven't tried it.