CROCKtober - break out your crock pot recipes for October!

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  • BrookeBQ
    BrookeBQ Posts: 163 Member
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    bump for ideas!
  • Mina133842
    Mina133842 Posts: 1,573 Member
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    reposting the original Roasted chicken recipe- since this thread has rolled over twice now. ;)


    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.
  • Helenatrandom
    Helenatrandom Posts: 1,166 Member
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    Can of garbanzo beans
    Can of kidney beans
    Can of black beans
    Jar of salsa
    Teaspoon of cumin
    Teaspoon of chili powder

    Rinse and drain beans in collander. Mix all ingredients in the crock pot. Cook on low for at least eight hours. I like to put a tablespoon of greek yogurt in my bowl to cool it off.
  • Neize
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  • 1crazymom
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  • twonkieone
    twonkieone Posts: 132
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    i'm loving crocktober!!!! i'm making beef stew tomorrow w/ tons of veggies!!!!!
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,031 Member
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    Before You Buy a Crockpot
    http://busycooks.about.com/od/slowcookerrecipes/bb/bybcrockpot.htm

    Crockpot 101
    http://busycooks.about.com/od/slowcookerrecipes/a/crockpot101.htm

    Crockpot 102
    http://busycooks.about.com/od/slowcookerrecipes/a/crockpot102.htm

    Convert Recipes for your Crockpot
    http://busycooks.about.com/od/slowcookerrecipes/a/convertcrockpot.htm
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,031 Member
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    Crock Pot "Baked" Potatoes

    Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 1 potato

    4 medium russet potatoes
    aluminum foil
    Toppings (extra pts): light sour cream, fresh chives, bacon bits, broccoli, cheese

    Wash and scrub potatoes until clean. Dry thoroughly. When dry, prick potatoes with a fork and wrap in aluminum foil.

    Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4

    http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/06/crock-pot-baked-potatoes.html#more


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    Crock Pot Santa Fe Chicken

    Servings: 8 servings Size: 1 cup
    Calories: 190 • Fat: 1.5 g • Fiber: 5.6 g • Carbs: 23.1 g • Protein: 21 g

    Slow cooked shredded chicken with corn, tomatoes and black beans. Prepare the night before and turn your crock pot on in the morning for an easy weeknight meal. Low fat and low in points. Serve over rice with chopped scallions, fresh cilantro, fat free sour cream and reduced fat cheddar.

    24 oz (1 1/2) lbs chicken breast
    14.4 oz can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies
    15 oz can black beans
    8 oz frozen corn
    1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
    14.4 oz can fat free chicken broth
    3 scallions, chopped
    1 tsp garlic powder
    1 tsp onion powder
    1 tsp cumin
    1 tsp cayenne pepper (to taste)

    salt to taste
    Combine chicken broth, beans, corn, tomatoes, cilantro, scallions, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, cayenne pepper and salt in the crock pot. Season chicken breast with salt and lay on top.

    Cook on low for 10 hours or on high for 6 hours. Half hour before serving, remove chicken and shred. Return chicken to slow cooker and stir in. Adjust salt and seasoning. Serve over rice.

    http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/02/crock-pot-santa-fe-chicken-425-pts.html (check out the comment section below the recipe on the site)


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    All Day Crockpot Beef Stew

    1 lb. stew beef or round steak cut in 1" cubes (no need to brown)
    2 potatoes diced
    4-5 carrots sliced
    1-2 stalks celery sliced
    1 onion peeled and cut up
    1 or 2 cloves fresh garlic chopped (if you like
    garlic)
    1/2 envelope dry onion soup mix

    Mix all ingredients in Crockpot, add 2 cups water, cook on high about 6-8 hours. Go back to bed or go shopping and enjoy the day!

    30 minutes before serving add one can cream of mushroom soup and 1 package frozen peas. (Cream of tomato is also good, I use whatever is on hand.)

    This recipe can also be done in the oven. Use a large casserole and bake at 275 for 5 hours. No need to stir.


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    Slow Cooker Meatloaf

    1-1/2 LB lean ground beef or turkey
    2 eggs, beaten
    3/4 cup milk
    2/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs (I've also used uncooked oatmeal)
    2 tablespoons grated onion
    1/2 tsp. salt
    1/2 tsp. ground sage
    1/2 cup ketchup
    2 tablespoons brown sugar
    1 tsp. dry mustard
    1/4 tsp. nutmeg

    In large bowl, combine eggs, milk, bread crumbs, onion, salt, sage & meat. Mix well and shape into a 9 x 5-inch rectangle or oval. Place in a slow cooker. Cover and coon on low 6-8 hours. Combine ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and nutmeg in a small bowl. Pour mixture over meat. Turn to high. Cover and cook an additional 15 minutes.
  • Ashleyanne271
    Ashleyanne271 Posts: 27 Member
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    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.
  • loula28
    loula28 Posts: 61
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  • dodie62
    dodie62 Posts: 66 Member
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  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,031 Member
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    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!
  • jennifox63
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  • lbrown
    lbrown Posts: 14 Member
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    Lovin crockpot'n it!

    Salsa Chicken:

    10-12 boneless chicken thighs
    1 jar salsa
    1 can black beans (rinsed)
    1-2 cups frozen corn

    Low 8 hours......easy, cheap and delicious. I serve over rice or noodles or you can put in tortilla's. I have also combined all the ingredients (uncooked) in a large ziploc and then frozen it. Pull it out the night before to thaw and then throw in the crockpot in the morning to cook.
  • str1ne
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  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,031 Member
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    Tips on Buying and Using a Slow Cooker
    http://cookingequipment.about.com/od/slowcooker1/a/Aboutslowcooker.htm

    How to Use a Crockpot 101
    http://busycooks.about.com/od/slowcookerrecipes/a/crockpot101.htm

    How to Use a Crockpot 102
    http://busycooks.about.com/od/slowcookerrecipes/a/crockpot102.htm

    Hotter Cooking Crockpots Update
    http://busycooks.about.com/od/crockpots/a/adjustcrockpotcooking.htm

    Oven to Crockpot Conversion General Information
    http://homecooking.about.com/library/weekly/blcrocktips.htm

    Oops... didn't know I'd already posted this.. oh well... :blushing: :tongue:
  • joelygirl29
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    This one is AMAZING! I make baked taquitos with the leftovers.

    Creamy Chicken Verde Tacos in the Crock Pot

    2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
    10 oz of salsa verde
    3/4 block of low fat cream cheese

    Directions:
    Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot.
    Dump salsa over the top of the chicken.
    Cook for 4 to 6 hours on low depending on the size and amount of chicken breasts. (I usually stick a thermometer in the chicken before the end of the cooking time. Chicken breasts will definitely dry out if cooked too long.)
    About 30 minutes before the cooking time is complete, add the cream cheese to the chicken and salsa mixture. (Just set the cheese right on top.)
    After the last 30 minutes is up, check your chicken. Shred. If your chicken is sitting in a lot of juice, you may want to spoon some off before mixing in the cream cheese. (You can always add it back in if the mixture needs more liquid.)

    Serve on tortillas with all the fixin's and Enjoy!

    From - http://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/2012/06/creamy-chicken-verde-tacos.html
  • pamperedlinny
    pamperedlinny Posts: 1,565 Member
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  • brianburkett
    brianburkett Posts: 32 Member
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    Chicken with vegetables

    just made last night was wonderful

    2 -3 boneless skinless breasts
    2 cans low fat cream of chicken soup 1/2 can water
    frozen broccoli (1 bag)
    frozen Green Beans (1 bag)

    cook on high for 1-2 hours then low for 2-3 hours
    I put this on brown rice and it was a hit even with my 15 year old son
    You could also eat with mashed potatoes
  • JuliePleasant
    JuliePleasant Posts: 72 Member
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    Yumo!

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