Crock Pot Recipes MINUS the canned cream soups...

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  • Alison12121
    Alison12121 Posts: 198 Member
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  • SummerMM1
    SummerMM1 Posts: 94 Member
    Love, saving for later.
  • samcat2000
    samcat2000 Posts: 106 Member
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  • Pearlyladybug
    Pearlyladybug Posts: 882 Member
    love my crock pot, bumping for this weekend
  • nczuczu
    nczuczu Posts: 611 Member
    http://www.crock-pot.com/recipes.aspx

    There are tons of recipes at the crock-pot website. Most seem to be submitted by readers. I have not tried these, but it sounds good. There are also some good tips. One that is key, is that most recipes only need 1/2 - 1 cup of liquid. I was a bit surprised by this as I always thought the more liquid the better.

    Anyway, some of my favorites are chili, beef stew, pork roast and beef tips. I usually just dump ingredients into the crock pot, put the lid on, plug in and turn on, and walk away for 6-8 hours. Most everything I have tried turns out. Liquids that I use can be water, creamed soups (which I know you don't use), packets of onion soup mix, diced tomatoes. You really can't screw it up.

    I do find that chicken tends to dry out if cooked too long, even if there is a lot of liquid.

    When making chili, I always brown the ground meat (beef or turkey) before adding. I think the chili tastes better the next day, but it is delicious whenever.

    I have tried baked ziti a couple of times, but once turned out great, the other time the pasta came out mushy. If I were to try this again, I would most definitely research and find a recipe that would work.

    I really do love my crock pot!!! I think I've had 10 of them in the 27 years of marriage.
  • WinoGelato
    WinoGelato Posts: 13,454 Member
    This website offers a lot of good suggestions:

    http://www.crockingirls.com/recipes/

    Many of the recipes do use canned soups but there are alternative suggestions. There is also a "Crockin' Clean" section which includes many whole foods.

    Also SkinnyMs.com has a section of crockpot recipes.

    http://skinnyms.com/top-10-slow-cooker-recipes-on-skinny-ms/

    I use mine at least once a week. Some of our favorites have already been mentioned including:

    Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches
    Taco Stew
    Kahlua Pork
    Salsa Chicken

    A couple that weren't mentioned yet I don't think:

    Italian Beef Sandwiches:
    1 Chuck Roast
    1 Jar Pepperoncini Peppers
    1 packet Good Seasons Italian Dressing Mix (dry seasoning)
    1 beer

    Cook on low for 8-10 hours and then shred meat and put back in juices. Serve on wheat sub rolls with provolone cheese and giardenera.


    Salsa Verde Pork
    1 pork shoulder
    1 jar salsa verde
    1 cup chicken broth
    Juice of 1 Lime
    Adobo Seasoning (or mix of garlic powder, cumin, oregano, chili powder)

    Cook on low for 8-10 hours, shred pork and put back in juices. Serve over brown rice with black beans, salsa, cheese, etc or use in burritos, quesadillas, etc.

    The leftovers freeze very well on both of these recipes.
  • tzig00
    tzig00 Posts: 875 Member
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  • GnomeLove
    GnomeLove Posts: 379
    This is one of my recipes. It is really more of a winter thing.

    Crockpot Rosemary Chili

    16 oz can pinto beans in chili sauce. (Bush's Best Chili Beans)
    15 oz can seasoned diced tomato sauce for chili (Hunt's)
    1-1.5 lbs ground beef/turkey/venison.
    1 tablespoon onion powder
    1 teaspoon minced garlic
    About 4 sprigs of fresh rosemary, pull off the leaves and discard the stems.

    Put everything in the crock pot on low for 4 to 6 hours, or until meat is cooked through.
  • DDCNY
    DDCNY Posts: 64 Member
    What is the reason your kids can't eat them? Celiac or some other food allergy?

    not sure she needs to disclose reasons to get advice

    Agreed. :flowerforyou:
  • SkinnyGirlPending
    SkinnyGirlPending Posts: 20
    What is the reason your kids can't eat them? Celiac or some other food allergy?

    not sure she needs to disclose reasons to get advice

    If she wants recipes she does. If they are lactose intolerant we can't recommend anything with butter or fresh cream. If they can't have a lot of sodium we need to consider that. If they are allergic to wheat that takes a lot of food off the list. Why not try thinking for a moment.
  • NovemberJune
    NovemberJune Posts: 2,525 Member
    I almost always use homemade chicken broth as the base to my crock pot recipes. I also like to add roasted veggies (tomatoes, onions, peppers roasted with some salt and seasonings), pureed but still chunky. That with the broth makes some awesome stuff. :happy:
  • WRXymama
    WRXymama Posts: 342 Member
    go for some of those crock pot seasoning packets at the store instead. I love them and the calories are like 15 per packet

    This! I have bought the crockpot chicken one...put the whole chicken in the crockpot, sprinkle it on...and it's WAY yummy...and great left overs!
  • glitterbellexo
    glitterbellexo Posts: 13
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  • crista_b
    crista_b Posts: 1,192 Member
    I don't have a ton (but want more too :smile: ), but here are a few I have:

    Not a "meal" but a more natural way to have refried (or other) beans for recipes: http://stickafork.net/2011/10/crockpot-refried-beans/
    http://www.budgetbytes.com/2010/12/how-to-kick-the-can-of-beans/

    Here's a list of "9 Healthy Crockpot Recipes" (winter meal focused): http://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/healthy-recipes/9-healthy-crockpot-recipes-try-winter

    Lasagna (sorry, it's vegetarian) - there's still quite a bit of dairy, but you could probably use cheese substitutes: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/crockpot_lasagna.html

    Tortellini soup - I'd use vegan cream cheese; since it's mixed into the soup, personally I don't notice a difference. Try a meat-filled tortellini instead of the cheese-filled to lower the dairy in that: http://littlefellows.blogspot.com/2011/11/best-crockpot-meal-ive-tried-yet.html



    Those are a few I've found on Pinterest. I recommend searching there for more. :flowerforyou:
  • a_mandolin_
    a_mandolin_ Posts: 336 Member
    I have this in the pot today... one pot meal.

    layer in pot as listed

    4 chicken breasts, seasoned with pepper, thyme and oregano.

    1 small chopped onion
    some chopped mushrooms
    1.5c long grain wild rice
    more seasonings (whatever you like... I added more thyme, oregano, s&p and rosemary)... or you could get the preseasoned uncle bens wild rice
    ~2c chicken broth and 1c water

    It also calls for bacon (cooked and chopped) on top of the chicken, but I forgot and didn't have any.

    I have this cookbook and it is amazing. It even has cake and bread recipes. I'm sure it has some, but I've cooked a ton of recipes from it and haven't used a canned soup yet (they weird me out).

    http://www.amazon.com/Crockpot-Ultimate-Recipe-Collection-5-Ring/dp/B0044KN3H4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1369925144&sr=8-2&keywords=crock+pot+recipe+collection
  • lulu150
    lulu150 Posts: 58 Member
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  • Julettashane
    Julettashane Posts: 723 Member
    i just take whatever meat i have like roast or chicken and rub my favorite seasonings or use a marinade and let it sit over night then get up and throw it in the crockput with onions and other veggies usually potatoes and carrots also and sometimes celery and let it cook for 8hrs if i work that day and if i dont than it will be hrs cooking. im the type of person that usually doesn go by or use recipes i just throw together or if i do see a recipe i make it my own. so im sorry i dont have a recipe to give but just ideas :happy:
  • janl3
    janl3 Posts: 11 Member
    bump for later! don't want to miss out on these great recipes!:happy:
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    joyce0624 Posts: 115 Member
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    tnladyvol Posts: 245
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  • sparkles9779
    sparkles9779 Posts: 29 Member
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  • LKavanaugh
    LKavanaugh Posts: 1 Member
    Pinterest is a good place for recipes.
  • MindyG150
    MindyG150 Posts: 1,296 Member
    Thanks for the Chicken from Skinny taste, I'm thinking that will be friday dinner.
  • TheRunningGuppy
    TheRunningGuppy Posts: 651 Member
    http://www.simplebites.net/coconut-ginger-chicken-vegetables-slow-cooker/

    This one is excellent. Only canned item is coconut milk, unless you can find it un-canned. Had it for dinner last night, so tasty!

    ETA: used chicken breast instead of thighs, and used smart balance instead of real butter (hubby is lactose intolerant), made it 211 calories per serving.
  • nicolen160
    nicolen160 Posts: 197 Member
    :smile: check out crockingirls.com they have some awesome receipes all for the crock pot, anything you can think of.
  • Ascolti_la_musica
    Ascolti_la_musica Posts: 676 Member
    I added a recipe for jerk chicken to the MFP database that uses only fresh ingredients, a food processor and a crock pot.

    Tonight, we are having chicken chili. Lean ground chicken, a can of tomatoes, a can of beans, corn, and seasonings.

    Really, once you figure out a good balance of meat/veggies/wet ingredients, you can stick just about anything you want in there and have a good meal come out of it.
  • betrishy
    betrishy Posts: 52 Member
    Crock Pot Beef Tongue:
    (2 -3 lb) beef tongues
    2 bay leaves
    pepper
    garlic, fresh or jarred
    salt
    ground ginger to taste
    ground chili power to taste


    Directions:

    1.Rinse the tongue and put in pot.
    2.Put enough water to cover.
    3.Season like you would your favorite beef roast with bay leaves, pepper, fresh minced or jarred garlic and salt if you like.
    4. Cook on low for 8-9 hours.
    5. Take out of crock.
    6. Peel skin off and shred meat
    7. Serve like roast beef or on tacos

    It is actually really good and 3oz is 190 calories
  • Samstan101
    Samstan101 Posts: 699 Member
    If you like spicy food then this is great!

    Mexican Beef Stew (serves 4-6)
    2 onions
    2lb braising/ shin steak
    2 cloves garlic
    700g Passata (or tinned toms work as well)
    2 tblsp red wine vinegar
    3-8 chipotles chillis (depending on taste) (if dried soak in warm water before destemming & chopping)
    2 Bay leaves
    1 tsp oregano

    Brown off the beef, soften the onions & garlic then put everything into your crock pot and cook for 6-8hrs.

    Serve with rice/ jacket potato/ corn tortillas and coriander and sour cream/ grated cheddar as you prefer.
  • crista_b
    crista_b Posts: 1,192 Member
    Also, you can cook a lot of things in a crockpot even if the recipe says to use an oven. Here's a bunch of tips and conversions if you want to try that: http://homecooking.about.com/library/weekly/blcrocktips.htm

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