(Healthi-esh) Slow cooker meals!

I just started using my slow cooker this week and feel like it's the most fabulous invention for the FTWM.

Yesterday I just threw in a couple of steaks, carrots, potatoes, seasoned the meat and put in some steak sauce. It came out like a pot roast, super moist and tender.

Today I threw in chicken with a little salt and pepper, a can of corn, a can of black beans and a jar of regular salsa.

I ate it on a couple corn tortillas with a bit of grated cheddar; DH just had his like a chili. SO GOOD!

Tomorrow I'm planning to do either a BBQ or teriyaki pork with sweet potatoes.

What are your fave recipes?

(I'm too lazy to look on Pinterest right now and I also would like to try to avoid a lot of majorly processed sauces and such).

Message edited 11/12/2013 7:16:38 PM.

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I stay away from all the overly processed stuff too. I make mostly soups (split pea, taco, Italian, lentil), chilis, stew/stoup, pulled pork, roasted chicken, I'll cook meatballs in sauce too.

I only use lean meats because there is no place for the fat to go.

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Someone on this website recommended the book Fix it and Forget It Lightly. I borrowed it from the library and have tried MANY recipes. They are all low fat and every one that I have had was delish!

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I made this a few nights ago and it was the first crockpot chicken I've liked in a long time. It was a little extra work than I usually do for a crockpot recipe but it came out awesome! Moroccon Chicken

Made this twice already! I use the sutton and dodge refrigerated meatballs from target and they're really good. All beef and not a lot of ingredeints but you could make your own too.
Spaghetti squash and meatballs

This one was good too with a little shredded cheese on top.
Quinoa chicken chili

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Yum!

Thanks ladies.

I think my pork was on too long today because the sweet potatoes basically disintegrated into the sauce.

Will need to save that one for when I'm home to monitor it.

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I use my crock pot about 2x a week, and for the most part it's always a hit. These are my DH's favorites


chicken noodle soup (chicken broth, soup greens, 1 medium potato chopped, 2 carrots chopped, chicken breast, and egg noodles),

Hawaiian Pulled Pork (pork chops, 1 bottle of BBQ sauce, 1 can of pineapple slices with juice, 1 tablespoon of honey). Serve on a potato roll with coleslaw


Creamy Cheesy Chicken (1 package of chicken tenders, 1 cup of water, 1 packet of ranch dressing mix, then 2 hours before it's done, throw in 1 package of cream cheese, 1 package of frozen broccoli). Serve over rice, or pasta.

Turkey Tenders with Orange-Cranberry Sauce (turkey breast tenders, 1/3 cup orange juice, 3/4 cup whole cranberry sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce. About 15 minutes before it's done, add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon of cold water). Serve over rice or with quinoa.

(Healthi-esh) Slow cooker meals!

love my slowcooker...especially for chili, soups, stews. I use a regular recipe and adjust slightly if needed for the slowcooker. I also like chicken salsa like pp mentioned, chicken with veggies, beans and diced tomatoes, i made meatballs in it that came out great also! Tonight I'm trying bolognese sauce - hoping it comes out good! For the most part i follow a regular recipe and let it cook on low for 6 - 8 hours depending on the type of meat. Thick chicken breasts, stew meat, roasts tend to cook the best. I have also made a whole chicken in the crockpot that came out good also - just the skin doesn't get crispy.

(Healthi-esh) Slow cooker meals!

I have to thank the OP- I made the chicken chili recipe you posted, and WOW it was delicious! I even threw in a packet of taco seasoning that I had from tacos one night, and it added a nice kick. I was able to freeze the rest for dinners throughout the month. Thanks!

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No prob! I actually had some for leftovers tonight myself.

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You've inspired me to dig my crockpot out of the basement. I've been using my dutch oven so much I forgot all about my crockpot. My favorite easy meal is chicken sausage, cut up peppers (about 3) and a jar of sauce. I cut up the sausage and serve it on a roll.

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I like to cook a nice roast beef with potatoes and veggies, I season everything and just put beef stock in it.

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I recently started using my crockpot and loveeeee it! Def the best invention ever! I've been making the freezer meals and make about a month's worth at a time. Our favorites so far have been bbq spare ribs, French dip sandwiches, black bean and corn salsa chicken (such a hit!!!! We shredded chicken and made tacos one night, fajitas the next, and chipotle-style burrito bowls the last!). Here are the recipes.

Slow Cooker BBQ Spareribs
Ingredients:
1-2 lbs of country-style pork ribs
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1 1/2 Tablespoons seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white vinegar
Directions:
Place pork in resealable gallon-sized freezer bag. Mix remaining ingredients together in a bowl and pour over pork. Mix together in bag and zip closed.
When ready to eat, remove from freezer and thaw in fridge for 24 hours. Cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 6-7 hours.

French Dip Sandwiches
Ingredients:
2-3 lb beef chuck roast
2 cans (14.5 oz each) beef consomme (it is right next to the soups and beef broth)
6-8 hoagie buns
Directions:
Place roast in a resealable gallon-sized freezer bag and pour beef consomme on top.
When ready to eat, remove from freezer and thaw in fridge for 24 hours. Cook on LOW for 8-11 hours (or HIGH for 5-7 hours). Remove roast from slow cooker and save extra juice for dipping! With 2 forks, shred roast and serve meat on buns.

Slow Cooker Black Bean and Corn Salsa Chicken
Ingredients:
2 (14 oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
2 (14 oz) cans corn, drained
1 (1 oz) package taco seasoning
4-5 chicken breasts (mine were frozen)
1 cup salsa
3/4 cup water
Directions:
Place all ingredients in resealable gallon-sized freezer bag. Mix together in bag and zip closed.
When ready to eat, remove from freezer and thaw in fridge for 24 hours. Cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 7-8 hours.
When finished cooking, shred chicken and serve over rice, with tortilla chips, over a salad, in tortilla shells, or wrapped in a soft tortilla (this meat is so versatile). Garnish with cheese, sour cream, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and hot sauce.