Your Favorite Crock Pot Recipe!

[like2bike]

OK my friends. DH and I just bought our first crock pot. I'm overwhelmed by so many recipes to choose from so I'm coming to you to give me your best (most favorite or easiest!) one! HELP!

[jsejt]

OK my friends. DH and I just bought our first crock pot. I'm overwhelmed by so many recipes to choose from so I'm coming to you to give me your best (most favorite or easiest!) one! HELP!

There is a blog I go to and it has tons of crock pot recipes. Check it out...

http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/

[Pink]

I just realized, I use a crockpot all winter long, but rarely use a recipe! Sorry. I don't think you could ruin a stew if you tried.

Oh, also remember they are perfect for keeping food warm during parties. I've got 3 of them for just that reason.

[like2bike]

Thanks gals! Anyone else? :)

[sandy]

Nothing like plopping a whole chicken in a crock, a little onion, no water or broth and let er rip. You will have the juiciest chicken ever. I've also done a pork loin w/ apple juice and chili's but recipies I'd have to find for you.

[like2bike]

Yum! Thanks Ms. Sandy!

[spinguru]

I make this in the winter -- my niece calls it "Auntie P's mush-mush" :).

Add brown rice, quinoa or pearl barley (about 1 to 1-1/2 cups) to bottom of crock pot. Add enough chicken broth to cook grains (which will vary according to which grain you use); a can or two of cream of mushroom soup (I use the Campbell's Healthy Request brand) and chicken pieces (breast meat or thighs). Season to taste (I normally add garlic, salt, pepper and perhaps a bay leaf). To this, you can add whatever fresh veggies you like (we like mushrooms, onions, broccoli, sometimes spinach -- spinach should be added near the end of cooking time and cooked just until wilted). I know this sounds a bit odd, but it is really good, and it's different every time I make it.

Enjoy.

[like2bike]

My friend this sounds delicious (and easy too!) Thanks much (and I absolutely love love love the name your niece picked for it!) :)

[veespin]

I make this in the winter -- my niece calls it "Auntie P's mush-mush" :).

Add brown rice, quinoa or pearl barley (about 1 to 1-1/2 cups) to bottom of crock pot. Add enough chicken broth to cook grains (which will vary according to which grain you use); a can or two of cream of mushroom soup (I use the Campbell's Healthy Request brand) and chicken pieces (breast meat or thighs). Season to taste (I normally add garlic, salt, pepper and perhaps a bay leaf). To this, you can add whatever fresh veggies you like (we like mushrooms, onions, broccoli, sometimes spinach -- spinach should be added near the end of cooking time and cooked just until wilted). I know this sounds a bit odd, but it is really good, and it's different every time I make it.

Enjoy.


Going to try this recipe.

Anything with a can or two of cream of mushroom soup works for me.

Vivienne

[lah62]

Everyone from my kids to my 85 yo father in law loves this one:

Take 2 boxes of beef broth, a package of lean stew beef, a bag of "stew veggies" (the one with the okra, etc), and box of barley (not quick cooking). Cook on low 8 hours or more, salt and pepper to taste. Great for those cold nights when everyone has soccer practice!

LeeAnn

[like2bike]

THAT'S what I'm talkin' bout sista. Thanks LeeAnn! :)

[anytimespinning]

It is very very simple, maybe boring. BUT, i buy whole chickens when they are on sale. I plop them in my crock pot and cover with an envelope of dry italian seasoning mix OR ranch dressing seasoning mix- i don't add any fluid at all. i cook it all day on low and then take all the meat off, vacuum seal it in 4 or 8 oz portions and then freeze. then, when my husband or i want a quick chicken salad or sandwich the meat is ready to go. it is super easy and super yummy. :p

[cfoam4me]

Sounds like a good Wednesday night dinner for sure! How the heck are ya, where the heck have you been!:cool:

[lah62]

Sounds like a good Wednesday night dinner for sure! How the heck are ya, where the heck have you been!:cool:

Hey girl! Yep - one thing I actually look forward to about cold weather is getting out the crock. Can't wait to try the whole chicken thing - I never know what the heck to do with those guys!

Miss your class - things are crazy but hope to make it in soon. Take care!

la

[like2bike]

It is very very simple, maybe boring. BUT, i buy whole chickens when they are on sale. I plop them in my crock pot and cover with an envelope of dry italian seasoning mix OR ranch dressing seasoning mix- i don't add any fluid at all. i cook it all day on low and then take all the meat off, vacuum seal it in 4 or 8 oz portions and then freeze. then, when my husband or i want a quick chicken salad or sandwich the meat is ready to go. it is super easy and super yummy. :p

Hey there! WELCOME! And THANK YOU for the great recipe suggestion! Sounds easy enough and I will try it! :)

[cfoam4me]

It is very very simple, maybe boring. BUT, i buy whole chickens when they are on sale. I plop them in my crock pot and cover with an envelope of dry italian seasoning mix OR ranch dressing seasoning mix- i don't add any fluid at all. i cook it all day on low and then take all the meat off, vacuum seal it in 4 or 8 oz portions and then freeze. then, when my husband or i want a quick chicken salad or sandwich the meat is ready to go. it is super easy and super yummy. :p

What a great idea, thanks for the post.

[spinguru]

Everyone from my kids to my 85 yo father in law loves this one:

Take 2 boxes of beef broth, a package of lean stew beef, a bag of "stew veggies" (the one with the okra, etc), and box of barley (not quick cooking). Cook on low 8 hours or more, salt and pepper to taste. Great for those cold nights when everyone has soccer practice!

LeeAnn

Lee Ann:

I made this for my family over the weekend -- it came out fantastic -- everyone was raving about how good it was!

[lah62]

Lee Ann:

I made this for my family over the weekend -- it came out fantastic -- everyone was raving about how good it was!

So glad it was a hit! And, you don't even have to tell them it's good for them!! :D
la

[Raindrop]

Easy pulled pork:

4 - 5 lb pork roast (lean)
2 cups of apple juice
1 capful of liquid smoke
crushed red peppers (optional)
salt to taste.

Throw it all in the crockpot and cook on high for 8 - 10 hrs. Separate with fork and serve on rolls, tortillas, or alone. Good stuff!

[like2bike]

Mouth-watering! And sounds easy too! Thanks Rain! :)

[Varinka]

I love this one!

6 Slices Canadian bacon, diced
1 Large sweet onion, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and diced
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 (15 1/2-ounce) cans cannellini
(white kidney) beans, rinse and drained
1 (19-ounce) can red kidney beans,
rinsed and drained
1 (15 1/2-ounce) can black beans, rinsed
and drained
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes
with green chiles
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and onion, cook until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add the bell pepper, garlic, and cumin cook about 1 minute.
Transfer the onion mixture to the slow cooker and add the remaining ingredients;mix well. Cover and cook until mixture thickens. About 3 1/2 - 4 hours on High or 7-8 hours on low.

Per serving (1 cup):
280 Cal, 2 g Fat, 1 g Sat Fat, O g Trans Fat, 9 mg Chol, 643 mg Sod, 47 g Carb, 12 g Fib, 20 g Prot, 145 mg Calc.

Hope you like it!
http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/3453/beansmb2bs1.jpg

[like2bike]

MY MOUTH IS WATERING! I am so trying this! This looks PERFECT for fall! Thanks so much, and WELCOME to the forum. :)

[spinguru]

Oh yes -- this is a MUST try! Thanks Varinka!

[ChocolatePizzaRedWine]

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Slow-Cooked-Squirrel/Detail.aspx

[like2bike]

LMAO Tara! I love the name of the person submitting this recipe. Sure paints a picture, dudnit? :grin:

[ChocolatePizzaRedWine]

Sure does!

Seriously, though, this is my favorite site for crock pot recipes (actually for all recipes!). The reviews are invaluable. I've got this_one (http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Zesty-Slow-Cooker-Chicken-Barbecue/Detail.aspx) going in my crock pot right now, and the slow_cooker_chicken_and_dumplings (http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Slow-Cooker-Chicken-and-Dumplings/Detail.aspx) recipe is a family favorite.

[cfoam4me]

LMAO too, heck Megs can just cook up the bean recipe above, catch one of his friends, do a little grilling and toss it all together at the end! A perfect meal that he can eat out on the deck and smack his lips so all the other squirrels know he's eating their cousin in his beansquirrel stew!!!!! The word will get out and none of them will want to get anywhere near his house for fear of ending up in the crockpot! :p

[Varinka]

Oh yes -- this is a MUST try! Thanks Varinka!
You are very welcome! :)

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[Varinka]

have this Chili, sitting on my kitchen counter right now (See the picture). I make this recipe about once a week. Why? Because my family loves it!
I am not a cook, I go by what is healthy, smells good and taste good. Sorry:grin:

2 cans of 12.5 Chicken Breast drained. You can use fresh chicken but I don’t have that much time.

1 large Jar of Randall Great Northern White Beans 48 oz. If you can find them. If not any other brand will do. I just think that the Randall brand is the best.

18 oz of Mild Salsa
1 Can of fat free Chicken broth
1 tablespoon Cumin
2 Cubs of low fat or Fat free Colby, Jack Cheese.

Place all the ingredients in the Crock-pot and heat until cheese I melted.
I eat it by itself but my family likes to eat it with the Baked low fat Tostitos (Picture)
http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/4369/whitechili1il8gj8.jpg
That stuff is GOOD!
Try it!

[like2bike]

Another winner! And these photos are killin' me! I want to reach into my computer screen and start eatin'! Gonna try the chicken one this weekend...CAN'T WAIT!! Thank you Varinka!