New big crockpot...need help!

zsaoosh
zsaoosh Posts: 402 Member
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I need easy crockpot recipes for the fall season. Anyone have a favorite?

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  • afl0405
    afl0405 Posts: 36 Member
    bump!
  • 126siany
    126siany Posts: 1,386 Member
    There are many good crockpot/slow cooker threads that you can check out:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/758287-crocktober-break-out-your-crock-pot-recipes-for-october?page=20

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/762000-crocktober-break-out-your-crock-pot-recipes-for-october

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/749400-any-one-reccomend-a-great-crockpot-recipe

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/751998-whole-chicken-in-the-slow-cooker

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/507331-clean-eating-crockpot-recipes

    That's just the first few I found! People vary quite a bit in whether they call it a Crockpot or a Slow Cooker, so when you're searching for recipes try using both terms.
  • mluanne33
    mluanne33 Posts: 70 Member
    3 - 4 pounds of chicken with the skin removed (I use thighs because we like dark meat)
    3 - 4 peeled potatoes
    1 large onion - quarted
    1 jar of salsa (I use medium becauase we like it a bit on the spicy side)
    1 pack of taco seasoning

    cook on low all day...oh how good
  • CharMarieDavis
    CharMarieDavis Posts: 43
    • 1 5 lb boneless pork loin roast
    • 1 cup organic apple juice
    • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon real salt
    • 1/2 cup honey
    • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
    • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
    Place pork loin roast in slow cooker fat side up. Pour in the apple juice. Generously sprinkle garlic powder over the roast. Add salt. Mix honey, mustard and vinegar together and pour on top.
    Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
  • Nhizarms
    Nhizarms Posts: 26 Member
    bump :smile:
  • bthumudo
    bthumudo Posts: 79 Member
    These are a couple of my favorite recipes

    Creamy Salsa Chicken
    4 boneless skinless chicken breast
    1 16oz jar of chunky salsa
    1 8oz package fat free cream cheese
    1 15ox can of low sodium black beans

    1 - strain and rinse the black beans
    2- trim and wash chicken breast and place in bottom of slow cooker
    3 - add beans and full jar of salsa
    4 - cook on low for 5 1/2 hours in slow cooker
    5 - Once complete, shred chicken with fork and mix well.
    6 - Add full package of cream cheese to the mixture and continue to cook on low for 15-20 minutes
    7 - Mix well and serve on whole grain tortillas with shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes or your favorite topping.
    Calories Carbs Fat Protein Fiber Sodium
    178 23 2 19 5 560

    Bean Chili
    1 large jar Randall mixed beans
    1 chili seasoning pack
    1 ranch seasoning pack
    1 can corn (white-drained)
    2 cans diced Tomatoes w/jalapeno
    1 Jar of chunky salsa

    1 - Combine all ingredients in crock pot.
    2 - Set on low for 6 hours.
    3 - Stir periodically.

    Calories Carbs Fat Protein Fiber Sodium
    206 39 1 9 13 1155
  • kym123tx
    kym123tx Posts: 54 Member
    Try www.skinnytaste.com
    her recipes are amazing! and they are all categorized.

    Good Luck!
  • Topsking2010
    Topsking2010 Posts: 2,245 Member
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  • 126siany
    126siany Posts: 1,386 Member
    Here are two that I really love:

    Chili:

    1 packet McCormick Slow Cookers Chili Seasoning
    2 lbs lean ground turkey or beef
    2 15oz cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed (rinsing them for one minute removes 40% of the sodium)
    2 14 oz cans diced tomatoes, with liquid
    1 15 oz can tomato sauce

    Brown ground meat in a skillet.

    Drain fat from meat and discard.

    Combine all ingredients in slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4. Makes approximately 8 1 cup servings, about 290 calories each.


    Slow Cooker Parmesan Risotto:

    Makes approximately 4 1 cup servings at 186 calories each.

    http://www.livestrong.com/article/464631-how-to-cook-risotto-in-a-slow-cooker/
  • dconaghan
    dconaghan Posts: 18 Member
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  • lOvInLiFeLaTiNa
    lOvInLiFeLaTiNa Posts: 13
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  • JesGilb
    JesGilb Posts: 30
    1 onion
    1 green pepper
    1.5 lb of rump roast
    1 pck dry italian seasoning
    1 can beef broth.

    Philly cheese steaks. 4-5 hr on lhigh 6-8 hr low. Yummy.
  • 126siany
    126siany Posts: 1,386 Member
    Saw a Betty Crocker Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes book on clearance at Target today for $13. It was in a display next to the slow cookers in my store, rather than the book section. Maybe a few of you can still take advantage of it.
  • lotidah
    lotidah Posts: 6
    Yum, Sounds like something we would like! Thanks
  • Gimpdogg
    Gimpdogg Posts: 163 Member
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  • californiagirl2012
    californiagirl2012 Posts: 2,625 Member
    I need easy crockpot recipes for the fall season. Anyone have a favorite?

    There are lots of crockpot recipes out on the web. I seem to mostly use mine to cook up a batch of meat for the week. I just add water, salt, pepper, garlic, onions and let it cook all day or all night. It makes delicious shredded meats for salads, tacos, sandwiches, or just heating up with some broth and then adding a little avocado or whatever for something simple.

    Have fun! There is nothing like coming home or waking up to the smell of savory food in the crockpot. :)
  • horses7777
    horses7777 Posts: 165
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  • constantvigilance
    constantvigilance Posts: 1
    Chicken Chili

    3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
    1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
    1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
    1 can tomatoes and chilies
    1 can tomato sauce
    1 can drained corn (can also use frozen)
    1 onion chopped
    1 packet taco seasoning
    1 tablespoon cumin
    1 tablespoon chili powder

    Put everything BUT the chicken breasts in the crock pot and stir it. Then place chicken breasts (I use frozen) on top. Let it cook for six hours. Shred the chicken breasts and cook for another 30 minutes or so.
  • Skyfire23
    Skyfire23 Posts: 37
    le bump!
  • siriuslestrange1
    siriuslestrange1 Posts: 74 Member
    I found the most amazing and easy recipe about a week ago. The original recipe wasn't very healthy, but by changing a few ingredients to low/no fat and adding some beans, that made it quite healthy and yummy!


    Italian Chicken
    12-16 oz frozen chicken breast
    1 can reduced sodium cream of chicken soup (condensed)
    1 can water
    1 packet Good Seasonings italian dressing mix
    1 can small white beans (or any other beans you like)
    4 oz fat free cream cheese (room temp)

    Mix soup, water and seasoning in the bottom of your crock pot until smooth. Add chicken and beans. Cover and cook for 6-8 hours on low or 3-5 hours on high. Remove and shred chicken, then dump back into crock pot. 30 minutes before serving, cut cream cheese into cubes and add to crock pot. Stir until all cheese is melted and everything is combined nicely. Serve.

    Makes 6 servings

    You could serve this over rice or pasta, but I like it on it's own! One serving is less than 200 calories! Add a salad on the side and you have an awesome, filling meal for 300 some calories (assuming you use dressing and other add-ons in your salad)!
  • njohnson1966
    njohnson1966 Posts: 58 Member
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  • VGibson12
    VGibson12 Posts: 4
    roast
    lipton soup mix (my fav is beefy onion and savory herb and garlic)
    carrots
    potatoes
    rosemary

    salt
    pepper
    garlic
    water/beef broth

    Since I am trying to eat a healthier...i would go for low sodium

    put the quartered potatoes in the bottom of the pot
    roast on top
    add the carrots
    sprinkle on the soup mix.
    add in to taste, salt, pepper, garlic, rosemary any other spices.. ms. dash is amazing if you are watching salt intake

    pour in between a cup to two cups of the broth/water.. the crock pot will be about 1/4 to 1/2 full of liquid...the meat will make juice and the soup mix will thicken slightly

    Usually cook on low for 8-10 hours....at the end of the cooking cycle....If you want dumplings, open a can of cheapy biscuits (or make up your own), drop them into the liquid and put the lid back on for about 15 minutes. make sure they are not doughy and enjoy!!!
  • TArnold2012
    TArnold2012 Posts: 929 Member
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  • miracle4me
    miracle4me Posts: 522 Member
    There are many good crockpot/slow cooker threads that you can check out:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/758287-crocktober-break-out-your-crock-pot-recipes-for-october?page=20

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/762000-crocktober-break-out-your-crock-pot-recipes-for-october

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/749400-any-one-reccomend-a-great-crockpot-recipe

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/751998-whole-chicken-in-the-slow-cooker

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/507331-clean-eating-crockpot-recipes

    That's just the first few I found! People vary quite a bit in whether they call it a Crockpot or a Slow Cooker, so when you're searching for recipes try using both terms.


    Thanks for all the recipes and above links I was looking for this. :flowerforyou:

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