Easy Crockpot Recipes

Easy crockpot stroganoff

1 pound lean ground chuck
1 cup light/fat free sour cream
1 can cream of mushroom (I like the one with roasted garlic)
2/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon worchestershire
1 tablespoon grated parmesan
1 teaspoon season salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (or two chopped cloves)
1/4 cup chopped onion
Pepper to taste (I use fresh ground)
No Yolks extra broad noodles

I threw in everything including the meat (which was still frozen) and didnt drain the beef. I know, not the best idea...but I use really lean ground chuck so it tastes good and isnt that greasy.
1/4 of the meat mix and one serving of the noodles makes for about a 500 calorie dinner...and a happy man.

ps - add a can of mushrooms or fresh ones if thats your thing...I dont like mushrooms though so I leave em out.

sounds interesting. do you cook it on low, on high? for how long? I assume you make the noodles separately? You don't add them in and cook them all day do you? I am interested in learning more on this one.

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Thanks for the great recipes, I too work long hours and need something I can put in the crockpot so my family can eat when they get home. Can't wait to try some of these recipes!!!!!

Anyone ever made Gumbo in the crockpot?

I'm going to try it. If you have any hints or recipes, please repost them.

Thanks,

JAM

PS: I've got shrimp and mild sausage that I can use for the meat.

I know I've made a cooking light recipe from my cookbook "5 ingredients 15 minutes", but this is the closest I can find online and it's not in a crock pot. I know I used a package of frozen gumbo mix vegetables, which would reduce the # of ingredients, but it still wouldn't be 5. I will try to remember to post the recipe from the cookbook when I get home, but I'm very forgetful! haha

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups gumbo and 1/2 cup rice)


Ingredients
1 (3 1/2-ounce) bag boil-in-bag rice
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup frozen chopped onion
1 cup frozen chopped green bell pepper
1 cup frozen cut okra
1 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 cups chopped roasted skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 2 breasts)
8 ounces turkey kielbasa, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes with peppers and onion
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
Preparation
Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.

While rice cooks, combine flour and oil in a Dutch oven; saute over medium-high heat 3 minutes. Add onion and next 6 ingredients (onion through red pepper); cook 3 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently.

Stir in chicken, kielbasa, tomatoes, and broth; cook 6 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve over rice.

Nutritional Information
Calories:369 (28% from fat)
Fat:11.3g (sat 2.7g,mono 4.8g,poly 3g)
Protein:29.4g
Carbohydrate:37g
Fiber:3g
Cholesterol:77mg
Iron:2.2mg
Sodium:949mg
Calcium:92mg

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That sounds great - I'm going to have to try it!

You can add some water to it to make sure the chicken is entirely covered...after I add the barbeque sauce, I fill the bottle with water, shake it, and then pour that water on top too. It still keeps the flavor very well. Also, are you putting the crockpot on low?

I just join and was looking at the site and there is lots of great ideas.
Thanks for the post.

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has anyone ever tried or uses these new (or new to me) electric crock pot / pressure cooker / rice cooker combo units I am starting to see around? There are some made by good companies, Fagor, Cuisinart, etc but I know nothing about them. I like the idea of one unit that can do all three things.

Also, has anyone used the rival crock pot that comes with three different crock inserts for cooking different size meals? I am looking for a good housewarming gift for my nephew and I may have intrigued him about crockpot cooking but he is concerned about fires (which I am not) but I am concerned about overcooking as he is gone a long time in grad school during the day.

I heard Breville makes a crockpot with wrap around cooking? anyone use that one either?

Thanks!

Sunny

OMG!! This sounds so good!!

I love pulled pork in the crock pot.

I use tenderloin (it's a little more expensive, but leaner and easier to use). Just put a loin or two in with BBQ sauce and cook on low/med for 8 hours. I used one bottle of sauce for two loins and then I usually add a squirt to my sandwich. It's great in pitas.

I use McCormick"s Pulled Pork seasoning packet and it is delish. Just add ketcup, brown sugar (Splenda), and cider vinegar -directions are on the packet. Yummy on it's own or as a sandwich!

I'm making pork ribs in the crock pot today. To try and make it less fattening I trimmed the ribs and I cut the BBQ sauce with water. It smells delicious and I can't wait til dinner time.

JAM

I love pulled pork in the crock pot.

I use tenderloin (it's a little more expensive, but leaner and easier to use). Just put a loin or two in with BBQ sauce and cook on low/med for 8 hours. I used one bottle of sauce for two loins and then I usually add a squirt to my sandwich. It's great in pitas.

I use McCormick"s Pulled Pork seasoning packet and it is delish. Just add ketcup, brown sugar (Splenda), and cider vinegar -directions are on the packet. Yummy on it's own or as a sandwich!

I do pulled pork as well, however instead of coooking it in the BBQ sauce I put a sliced onion in the bottom of the pot, lay the pork roast on top of that, 2 cups of water and 1 can/bottle of beer - cook that for 6 hours on low, then drain, pull the pork, return to the CP and add the BBQ sauce for another hour. Fantastic!!! so tender!

Your idea of the taco meat should turn out well--I did this for the first time this past weekend and was amazed at how well it turned out without having to brown the meat in a skillet. You can add onions and a can of diced tomatoes, and a can of green chiles if you like. It makes it delicious, and adds some veggies into your main dish for almost no calories.

My perennial favorite: 2-3 lb. pork loin
16 oz jar of Salsa Verde (green salsa)
then fill the jar with chicken broth or water and add to pot
1 chopped onion
It will shred easily when cooked 4 hrs on high or 8 hrs on low.

Make into tacos, or serve over brown rice and top with lettuce, tomato, cheese & lite sour cream. This feeds a crowd and is one of my favorite things to serve a group of people. Enjoy!