Wanted: Crock Pot Recipes

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TluvK

This was great (from weelicious.com)

Crock Pot Tortilla Mexican Lasagna (Serves 8 )

1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Large Onion, diced
1 Garlic Clove, minced
1 lb Lean Ground Turkey
1 Tsp Ground Cumin
1 Tsp Kosher Salt
1/2 Tsp Chili Powder
1 Large Egg, whisked
1/2 Cup Sour Cream (I used Non-Fat, plain Greek yogurt)
1 Cup Carrots, peeled and grated (about 2 carrots)
1 Cup Frozen Corn Kernels, defrosted
1/4 Cup Cilantro, chopped
1 12 oz Pkg. Corn Tortillas (12 Tortillas)
2 Cups Mexican Cheese Blend ( I used Reduced Fat Mex Blend)
2 16 oz Jar Mild Chunky Salsa

1. Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large sauté pan and cook the onions for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté an additional minute.
2. Add the ground turkey meat, cumin, salt and chili powder and cook for 6-7 minutes until cooked through. Place turkey mixture aside and cool.
3. In a large bowl, whisk the egg and sour cream together. Add the cooled turkey mixture, carrots, corn and cilantro and mix to combine.
4. Spread a 1 cup of salsa on the bottom of the crock pot.
5. Layer 5 tortillas on top of the salsa, cutting them if necessary to fit the crock pot and covering the salsa completely.
6. Place half the turkey mixture on top of the tortillas and top with 1 cups of salsa and 1/2 cup of cheese.
7. Add another layer of 3 tortillas on top of the cheese. Pour the remaining turkey mixture on top of the tortillas and top with another 1/2 cup of cheese.
8. Top the lasagna with another layer of tortillas, pour the remaining salsa on top and cover with 1 cup of cheese.
9. Cook on low for 2 1/2 hours.
10. Serve.

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Quilled

I make up my recipes as I go, I find its hard to go wrong with a crock pot as it cooks things for you. I often just throw in what I feel I would like to eat that night, so it can be just about anything. Usually I start with a meat or bean base and add in things as I go. So some things I have made in the past

chicken breasts (frozen)
squash
cilantro
basil
carrots
onions
garlic
pinch or two of salt

Its a simple dish with nothing but healthy ingredients that I just threw into the crock pot and it lasted me days.

Beef Roast Or steaks (steaks are better for portion control)
garlic
onions
tomatoes
pinto beans
pinch or two of salt
basil

Another one of just veggies/meat thrown together in a pot without sauces or pastas to add lots of empty carbs or calories.

I plan to experiment with some fish tonight, I will see how it goes.

epayne75

Yes, I am aware that the crock pot in and of itself is not unhealthy. My point was that many of the recipes for crock pots have unhealthy ingredients. I was merely asking those with healthy crock pot recipes to share them. Which many did and I appreciate.

robinpickles

Skinnytaste.com has some as well as skinnycrockpot.com

Mynue_Jeens

Crock potting fits my lifestyle (single mom to 2 children, working full time and part-time) but is so often unhealthy. Any great recipes that are healthy and kid-friendly?

Thank you!

Using a crock-pot doesn't make your food unhealthy. Putting unhealthy food in the crock pot makes it unhealthy.

This! I love using my crock pot because it's easy, fast and always leaves lots of flavor. It's all about what you want out of a meal. I slow cook chicken, pork, beef etc and you don't need a lot of fat to cook in one and you can always add tons of veggies.

AnotherMichelle

wow...I am right there with you!! I am bumping this...and I hope you get lots of GOOD and HEALTHY recipes!!!

Ditto!

Yep! Same thing here!

Italianant

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kimhurt

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