What do you like to make in your Crock Pot?

[Kimmumum]

I love my crockpot!! I put frozen chicken in it all of the time. After cooking for 8-12 hours it is always done. I have never had a problem. I ALWAYS use frozen meat (and not just chicken).

My favorite recipes are:

Chicken parmasean (sp)
Boneless skinless chicken
jar of spaghetti sauce
Cook all day, put on a good roll with mozzarella cheese on top

Beef Stroganoff
Stew meat
Can of cream of mushroom soup
Can of cream of celery soup
1/2 packet of lipton onion dry soup mix(a whole packet was too strong for us)
Cook all day, cook a bag of egg noodles, when you put the water on to boil add a tub of sour cream to the crockpot. When the noodles are done, add them directly into the crockpot, stir well and eat

Roast
Pot roast
can of Coke (not Pepsi.....don't know why it matters but it does....and I always have Pepsi around)

Chicken and Salsa
boneless skinless chicken
jar of salsa
cook all day, about 15 minutes before you are ready to eat put in about 1 1/2 cups of MINUTE rice. The rice sucks up the juice. When I put the chicken on the plate we top it with cheese and sour cream.

Keep the recipes coming. I like the easy ones with not alot of prep involved!

 

[Lorikr65]

Just saw that Glynis posted her pot roast recipe...I will vouch that this is the best there is!!! Yeah Glynis! You're famous!

Yes, this recipe sounds yummy!! Hope this isn't a stupid question, but here goes!! What cut of meat do you get for this pot roast? I wasn't sure if there was one that is better for crock pot cooking or not? I've tried making a pot roast in a crock pot and it's always turned out somewhat dry.

Thanks - Lori

 

[FormrCastMbr]

Yes, this recipe sounds yummy!! Hope this isn't a stupid question, but here goes!! What cut of meat do you get for this pot roast? I wasn't sure if there was one that is better for crock pot cooking or not? I've tried making a pot roast in a crock pot and it's always turned out somewhat dry.

Thanks - Lori

I have used several cuts: bottom round, chuck, brisket. Whatever is on sale and cheap.

 

[marshallandcartersmo]

Just giving this a friendly bump for some folks looking for this thread.......

 

[Mr. & Mrs. Smith]

I'm loving these recipes so far. (Haven't made all the way through the thread.) Does anyone use the "My Cookbook" application on Facebook? That's a great way to share recipes. If you're interested in adding me, PM me.

 

[Jen117]

A easy recipe that my DH (who is not a cooking wizard) created...

3 cans green beans (drain 2 of the cans)
1 turkey ham

Put the beans in the crock with the ham on top. Cook on low all day. The beans pick up the ham flavor. My kids eat all the beans, they love them so much. With the leftover ham, I make scalloped potatoes and ham.

 

[Mickey~Mouse]

I made up my spagetti sauce (pretty basic)and meatballs for the crockpot..

I do 2 28oz cans of whole tomatoes
1 can tomatoe paste
sauteed red, green peppers(2 of each if small)
1 onion sauteed with peppers before going into crockpot
brown sugar to taste
fresh garlic
fresh basil
Italian seasoning
fresh ground black pepper
& sea salt
(I do all to taste)

I heat on high for approx 15 mins

then I do the meatballs

1 pound of diet lean hamburg(this is my choice)
1 cup of breadcrumbs
2 eggs mixed
1/2 cup parasan cheese
fresh basil
fresh ground pepper & sea salt

mix and roll and turn down the crockpot to LO and throw in the meatballs
and I cook for a LEAST 6 hours!
OMG....I have people coming over not to visit me, but to get my meatballs!

I made this last week-end, and they are STILL calling me!

 

[Tink&SquirtsMom]

My favorite is crockpot chicken cacciatore. My dh's Grandma (we're both Italian) slaves over the stove all day for hers... and mine tastes just as good. I serve it over polenta or with risotto. It could also be served with white rice or noodles.

2, 15oz cans diced tomatoes (if you use preseasoned tomatoes you could skip the last 3 spices in this section)
1, 15oz can tomato paste
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp rosemary
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp oregano

1 medium onion minced
1 clove of garlic minced
2 tbsps olive oil
1 small green bell pepper diced
1 cup sliced mushrooms

2lbs-2 1/2 lbs chicken boneless skinless chicken

To make it easier... you could skip the 1st 7 steps and just used jar spaghetti sauce. Haven't tried it that way (as I said I am Italian... no jars ) but heard it was good.

 

[disney4us2002]

Just a note to say that I've made the chicken and dumplings posted here twice. Both times have been excellent! The first time I made it exactly as described and the tonight I actually doubled it because the kids loved it so much and there weren't leftovers with the first batch. Oh, I didn't double the biscuits, still just two cans of 10 (8?). Yummy.

BTW, whoever said you can't start with frozen chicken is nuts. I made it both times from frozen. The first time started it in the morning on low all day and today I didn't get it going til 1pm so I set it on high. It was still completely done and ready to be "pulled" by 5pm.

I gotta check the thread now for the best pot roast recipe as we usually do something big on football Sundays.

 

[PenguinWaiters]

My DH LOVES my chicken enchiladas...and they all start with a crock pot!

I use boneless chicken breasts and enough canned enchilada sauce to just cover them...cook on low for 8 hours or so, then pull them out of the sauce and they practically fall apart on the plate. I pull it all apart and mix sour cream, diced green chilies, onion and shredded cheese. Then we wrap them in tortillas, pour some of the leftover sauce on them and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes (just to get the cheese all melty)...YUMM!!!

We use the leftovers for more enchiladas or some great chicken nachos!

I made this on Friday and it was YUMMY!

3 boneless chicken breasts
1 can enchilada sauce
16 oz sour cream (we also used as a garnish)
1 sm can diced green chilis
NO onion (DH HATES onion)
1 - 1.5 cups shredded cheddar
6 tortillas

Next time, I'll get more enchilada sauce. Other than that, it was great! This made 6 large enchiladas.

 

[Lisa_M]

Today I have two crockpots going. I have chicken cacciatore cooking in my 4 qt one and Turkey Chili cooking in my 6 qt one. I also made 2 chocolate/cool-whip pies. DH is a happy camper today.

 

[Wonderlandmom]

BTW, whoever said you can't start with frozen chicken is nuts. I made it both times from frozen. The first time started it in the morning on low all day and today I didn't get it going til 1pm so I set it on high. It was still completely done and ready to be "pulled" by 5pm.

I think they are referring to food "safety", not that it could not be done. Here, I goggled and found this:http://thurston.wsu.edu/Food Safety/Cooking Equipment/slow cookers 2-25-98.htm

In order to save time while preparing chicken vegetable soup, I usually place frozen chicken parts in the slow cooker. Is this practice safe?

Answer: You should always defrost meat or poultry before adding it to your recipe. It’s best to cut the meat or poultry into smaller pieces, too. Frozen meat or poultry or large pieces of meat will cause the recipe to cook more slowly. The recipe ingredients could remain in the bacterial danger zone (40-140° ) too long and the food could be unsafe to eat.

So, always thaw meat and poultry appropriately and cut it into smaller pieces prior to starting the cooking process.

 

[Mr. & Mrs. Smith]

I made the Indonesian Chicken from this thread and it was delicious. Just enough for dinner for two with just a little leftover.

That's good to know about the frozen meat. I would have guessed that, though. It's the same reason you have to defrost frozen meat properly when using the oven and stop as well. Always play it safe with meat and poultry.

 

[java]

I think I got both these recipes from the cooking board here, and they are both delicious and easy!

French Dip Sandwiches

Eye of round roast
1 can french onion soup
1 can beef broth
1 can beer
Put in crockpot. Cook on low 8 hours. Serve in crusty french rolls.

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WOW was this yummy! I am so glad I tried it = it is now in the family rotation.
My only difference is I served it on garlic bread. DELICIOUS!

 

[FormrCastMbr]

6 boneless loin pork chops
1 cup of your favorite barbeque sauce (I like Sweet Baby Ray's Honey BBQ)
1 small can of crushed pineapple in its own juice

Put all ingredients in the crock pot and cook on high 3-5 hours or on low for 6-8 hours. Very simple - but yummy. I serve with white rice.

I am trying this tonight...can't wait! Thanks!

 

[rgf207]

Here is my recipe for Chili. Caution: If you make it exactly according to the recipe, it will be very spicy. You can reduce the peppers, chili powder and ceyenne if you wish

Recipe:
2 Lb Sausage (I use Jimmy Dean)
2 Med Onions Diced
4-5 Jalapeno Peppers Diced with seeds and membrane removed
1 1/2 Cups Tomato Puree
12oz Can Tomato Paste
3c Water
2T Chili Powder
2T Cayenne Pepper
2T Sugar
1tsp Salt

Cook Sausage in Skillet until lightly browned. Drain. In large pot or slow cooker Combine all other ingredients and add Sausage. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer for at least 1.5 hours.

This is my best Chili Recipe. I have also used 1lb sausage and 1lb ground turkey to be a little more figure friendly.

 

[Mr. & Mrs. Smith]

Finally! Some chilli that's actually spicy! Thanks so much.

We tried the Poor Man's Lunch btw, and it as delicious!!

 

[FormrCastMbr]

My family loved the pork with BBQ and pineapple and the French Dip was a huge hit. I rubbed some garlic on the bread and melted some mozzarella...yummy!

Thanks!

 

[WINTER]

any good recipes for beef short ribs in the crock pot?

 

[Beth E. (NJ)]

I made the chicken and dumplings recipe and it was yummy! The dumplings did take longer to cook though. Should you stir them in or just put them on top?

The chicken got very very shreaded though. Next time I will put in even more chicken. Even though it has dumplings I served it over rice. The kids loved it.