New big crockpot...need help!

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.

• 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.

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

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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.

Yum, Sounds like something we would like! Thanks

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.

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.

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)!