CROCKtober - break out your crock pot recipes for October!

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  • jacquejl
    jacquejl Posts: 193 Member
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  • kkerri
    kkerri Posts: 276 Member
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  • tambam69
    tambam69 Posts: 270 Member
    bump, I love to cook in my crockpot, I have a roast with potatoes, carrots and onions cooking it now.
  • sylwheat
    sylwheat Posts: 125
    bump for later....love using the crockpot - will be back later to add my recipe !! Awesome idea
  • FrauMama
    FrauMama Posts: 169 Member
    (Sorry if this has already been posted, but we love it so I wanted to share)

    Men's Health Lamb Curry
    Time: At least 3 hours, unattended

    Homemade curry powder**
    **We usually just use purchased Hot Madras Curry powder
    1 Tbsp minced garlic
    1 tsp salt
    1 Tbsp peeled and minced ginger
    2 lb boneless lamb shoulder, cut into chunks
    1/2 cup rice-wine vinegar or other mild vinegar
    1 cup chicken stock
    Chopped fresh cilantro leaves

    1. Add all the ingredients except the cilantro to a slow cooker and set the heat to high. (If you'll be out for a while, set the heat to low.) Cover and simmer for at least 3 hours, until the lamb is tender. If the mixture dries out, add water.

    2. Taste, adjust the seasoning, and garnish with the cilantro. Makes 4 to 6 servings


    You can also sub coconut milk (not light!) for the chicken stock. And I usually add almost twice as much ginger. So good.
  • 4daluvof_candice
    4daluvof_candice Posts: 483 Member
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  • holliebaker90
    holliebaker90 Posts: 36 Member
    1 Jar Salsa
    1 (or 1/2 packet depending on your opinion) Packet of Taco Seasoning
    4 Whole Skinless Boneless Chicken Breasts
    1/4 cup Water

    Throw it all in the crockpot and let sit for 8 hours on low, or 3-4 hours on high! If you want it done faster than 4 hours, brown each side of chicken breasts in a skillet for 2 min on each side, dice or cut into 4 pieces and then place in crockpot with other ingredients.

    I seriously love this simple recipe, the chicken is always super moist and flavorful. I use it on salads and for fajitas!
  • daj150
    daj150 Posts: 815 Member
    Hah! CROCKtober...love it! Here is a 3 Bean Vegetarian Chili I found a while back...you can go to this link to see more, but I am listing the recipe here also. http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/bean-vegetarian-chili-50400000124285/

    NOTE: I prefer mad spicy/hot chili...add Pepper Jack to your heart-burn's content :tongue: :laugh:

    Ingredients:
    1 3/4 cups organic vegetable broth
    1 cup chopped onion
    1/4 cup chopped seeded jalapeño pepper (2 peppers)
    2 teaspoons chili powder
    2 teaspoons ground cumin
    2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    2 garlic cloves, minced
    2 (15-ounce) cans no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
    2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
    1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added pinto beans, rinsed and drained
    1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added kidney beans, rinsed and drained
    1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
    2 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers (about 1/2 cup)
    1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

    Preparation:
    1. Combine first 12 ingredients in a 6-quart electric slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours.

    2. Ladle soup into bowls; top with sour cream, cheese, and cilantro.
  • jessmastrilli
    jessmastrilli Posts: 203 Member
    Bump for later!
  • FrauMama
    FrauMama Posts: 169 Member
    Another crock pot recipe I make all the time is sort of like carnitas...I just throw this in and let it cook on high all day:

    Pork Butt
    Sea Salt
    Liquid Smoke
    GOOD salsa verde (i.e. not canned...fresh, if you make your own, or else a refrigerated fresh container of it)
    Sliced red onion
    Splash of tequila, if you have some handy.

    Cook all day, then take desired amount of meat out, shred it, put on a broiler pan with some sliced red/green/yellow peppers and onion, some more salsa, and roast/broil for about 10 minutes, until the top gets crispy. Towards the end, add some grated Monterey Jack cheese. Eat on top of shredded lettuce (or in tortillas, if you eat those!)
  • twinteensmom
    twinteensmom Posts: 371 Member
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  • FrauMama
    FrauMama Posts: 169 Member
    1 Jar Salsa
    1 (or 1/2 packet depending on your opinion) Packet of Taco Seasoning
    4 Whole Skinless Boneless Chicken Breasts
    1/4 cup Water

    Throw it all in the crockpot and let sit for 8 hours on low, or 3-4 hours on high! If you want it done faster than 4 hours, brown each side of chicken breasts in a skillet for 2 min on each side, dice or cut into 4 pieces and then place in crockpot with other ingredients.

    I seriously love this simple recipe, the chicken is always super moist and flavorful. I use it on salads and for fajitas!

    This is also good with a can of black beans thrown in. :)
  • melinda200208
    melinda200208 Posts: 525 Member
    Bump for sure!! I have so many crock pots, my husband laughs at me......i guess I have a fetish :)
  • easfahl
    easfahl Posts: 567 Member
    Bump for new ideas this season
  • cathead9
    cathead9 Posts: 29
    >>Roasted chicken in a slow cooker .


    1 chicken, rinsed and patted dry
    seasoning- use whatever you like - I usually use lemon pepper and garlic salt, and sometimes get more creative. Today I used a little pepper, onion powder, garlic salt, and paprika.
    season your chicken- in the cavity, and on the outside, place in the slow cooker breast side up
    I usually drizzle a little EVOO on the chicken, and maybe give a brief rub
    1/2 cup of white wine

    (on the liquid side- I tried the recipe with 1 cup of water, then changed it to 1/2 c of white wine, 1/2 cup of water, then just went a heaping 1/2 cup of white wine, and add water if I need to).

    cook in slow cooker on high for 1 hour, then on low 6-8 hours, until chicken is done- this will depend on how big the bird is, and your slow cooker.


    Hubs loves this one too, says it smells like "Thanksgiving" when he comes home. >>


    I cook my chickens in the slow cooker too, with a recipe very similar to yours. I always put the chicken breast down and it keeps the meat very juicy.
  • rissadiane
    rissadiane Posts: 355 Member
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  • SavvyGurl0528
    SavvyGurl0528 Posts: 228 Member
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  • ericarfloyd
    ericarfloyd Posts: 93 Member
    I;m trying this one out tomorrow. Looks yummy!
    http://www.recipage.com/sr.php?term=taco+soup&init=Search

    Slow-Cooker Taco Soup
    by Mama Pea
    Prep Time: 5 min.
    Cook Time: 6-10 hours

    Ingredients (Serves 6)
    1 medium onion, chopped
    One 14 oz. can black or pinto beans, drained and rinsed
    1 c. frozen corn kernels (I recommend Trader Joe’s roasted corn)
    One 28 oz. can or two 14 oz. cans fire-roasted or regular organic diced tomatoes in juices
    2 c. vegetable broth
    1 T. + 1 t. chili powder
    1 T. + 1 t. ground cumin
    1/4 t. garlic powder
    1/4 t. onion powder
    1/4 t. dried oregano
    1 t. sea salt
    Garnishes: non-dairy or organic sour cream, chopped cilantro, crushed tortilla chips, cornbread, etc.
    Instructions
    Combine onion, beans, corn, tomatoes, broth, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano and salt in a slow-cooker. Cook on low for 10 hours or high for 6 hours. Adjust seasoning to taste.
    Serve with sour cream, cilantro, tortilla chips and/or cornbread, if desired.
    Oh! I love Mama Pea's site, she's got some good ideas and healthified, which is why I love her site!

    to try over the weekend!
  • Kolmi01
    Kolmi01 Posts: 46
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    Omakitkat Posts: 27 Member
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  • krystina_letitia9
    krystina_letitia9 Posts: 697 Member
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  • Wrxsti23
    Wrxsti23 Posts: 62
    Didn't think I would ever like this recipe and although I hated the smell that came out of the crockpot I really really enjoyed it.

    Crock Pot Hawaiian Chicken
    (4-5 servings)
    •2-3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    •1/2 cup white sugar
    •1/2 cup vinegar
    •3 garlic cloves, minced
    •2 Tablespoons soy sauce
    •1/2 cup of pineapple juice (use what’s in the can)
    • 1/2 can of large pineapple chunks

    Add all the ingredients to the bag. Cook 4-5 hours on high or 6-7 hours on low. Serve it over rice and enjoy.

    I've gotten about 30 different crockpot recipes from this website and I love it. You can basically prepare all of these meals in one day and put in a ziploc freezer bag and just dump it in the crockpot the day of.

    http://www.savingyoudinero.com/2012/06/12/1-hour-1-mess-5-crock-pot-meals/
  • WeepingAngel81
    WeepingAngel81 Posts: 2,232 Member
    I have been crock obsessed lately!

    Sunday night I made chicken taco soup
    Tuesday I made french dips, cooking the meat in the crock while I was at work
    Today I am making chicken and stuffing

    I really need multiple crocks just to make everything I want!
  • mhart72
    mhart72 Posts: 16 Member
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  • FitMama2013
    FitMama2013 Posts: 913 Member
    yum!
  • TXBlonde81
    TXBlonde81 Posts: 78 Member
    I made this one a few weekends ago when we had friends over. It seemed to go over well with everyone. I lightened it up with using skim milk, 98% ff cream of whatever soup, 2% light cheese, and brummel and brown instead of butter.

    Cheddar Chicken
    Ingredients:

    6 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
    2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
    1 can cream of mushroom soup
    1/4 cup milk
    2 cups stuffing mix
    1/2 cup butter, melted


    Directions:

    1. Lightly grease Crock Pot or spray with cooking spray. Place chicken breasts in pot. Top with cheese.

    2. Combine soup and milk, stirring well. Spoon over cheese; then sprinkle stuffing mix on top. Drizzle melted butter over stuffing mix.

    3. Cook on low 8 to 9 hours or high 4 to 6 hours.

    Calories, Carbs, Fat, Protein, Fiber, Sodium (with modifications noted above)
    Per Serving: 248 11 14 21 1 497
  • nancye610
    nancye610 Posts: 55 Member
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  • SummerMM1
    SummerMM1 Posts: 94 Member
    Loving the recipe's, I am going to try to convert one of my recipes that everyone LOVES to Crockpot because well it would make my life easier. So if it goes ok I will post it here for you all later :wink:
  • leann8806
    leann8806 Posts: 29 Member
    So many awesome recipes - gotta use my crock pot more often!!

    Here's one of our favorite fall recipies:


    Turkey Breast with Cranberries

    1 Turkey Breast
    15 oz. can whole berry cranberry sauce
    1 envelope dry onion soup mix
    1/2 cup orange juice
    1/2 tsp salt
    1/2 tsp pepper

    1. Place turkey in crock pot
    2. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over turkey
    3. Cook on low 6-8 hours.

    Have made this twice for Thanksgiving. Also made with cubed sweet potatoes in the bottom. Yum!

    Oh my gosh. Yum!!
  • tx_mom72
    tx_mom72 Posts: 96
    Bumping for yummy ideas!:smile:

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