Got a slow cooker! Throw your best ideas/recipes at me! :)

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  • ericlind
    ericlind Posts: 2 Member
    Lickety-split Meals by Zonya Foco has a great section on crock pot meals. Tortellini Stew is a favorite for my kids. Nutrition info is included on all the recipes. You can get it on Amazon for about 20 bucks. some sample recipes: http://www.zonya.com/healthy_recipes.html

    Still trying to figure out what "bump" means..... neophyte, I know.
  • whouwannab
    whouwannab Posts: 350 Member
    cant wait to try some of these
  • Desterknee
    Desterknee Posts: 1,056 Member
    bump I have a slow cooker haven't touched it
  • MaraDiaz
    MaraDiaz Posts: 4,604 Member
    Chuck Roast (Got two good size pieces in one package at Costco for $18)
    Soy Sauce
    Basalmic vinegar
    Onion
    Minced garlic
    Cumin
    Ground pepper
    Basil
    Thyme
    Chili powder
    A packet of ranch dressing powder

    Splash soy sauce and vinegar into pot in approximately equal measure until bottom is thoroughly covered.

    Add everything except the meat (chop onions to desired size). Mix it up.

    Now take the meat and drop it in, roll it over, get it covered on all sides in sauce and spices.

    Now splash some basalmic vinegar over the top of the meat, put on the lid, and cook on low for ~6 hours (depending on whether you added 1 cut of meat or 2 and the size of the meat it could be from 4-8 hours).

    Tangy and very tasty!

    Approximate nutritional value for a 9 ounce piece. I deliberately overestimated my serving size on the sauces and onions to make sure I didn't go over carbs, though! Unless you slurp up the juice after you finish the meat (tempting!) it won't be quite this high.


    Calories 556

    Carbs 15

    Fat 38

    Protein 36

    Sodium 2,519

    Fiber 2

    One more thing, if you're worried about sodium, halve the soy sauce or replace it completely with the basalmic vinegar.
  • LeeshaNichole
    LeeshaNichole Posts: 179 Member
    All these sounds amazing! I use to make this all the time but not really low cal-so you would want to do it on a day where you have some extra calories

    4-5 boneless pork loin chops (could also use a pork roast)
    A large can of cream of chicken soup (I would use the low cal kind-can all use cream of mushroom or any other cream soup)
    Cook on low 8-10hrs or high for 5-6hrs
    Salt and pepper
    I usually make mashed potatoes and use the soup as a gravy.

    Next time I make it-I am gonna try the cauliflower Mashed "potatoes" I found on here today!
  • Fairy_Farts
    Fairy_Farts Posts: 166 Member
    I'm going to be trying out a Sweet and Sour Meatball recipe for the crockpot, this weekend. If it's good, I'll post the recipe =)
  • Dudagarcia
    Dudagarcia Posts: 849 Member
    Bump
  • Raregreeneyes
    Raregreeneyes Posts: 80 Member
    bump
  • Shannon2714
    Shannon2714 Posts: 843 Member
    Bumping to write these all down later!!!!
  • chlorisaann
    chlorisaann Posts: 366 Member
    bump, its 1 am but I want to read this later!! Bed time! night all!
  • Inarific
    Inarific Posts: 29
    Bump!
  • Meamo
    Meamo Posts: 89 Member
    bump for later! so many great ideas. I always cook my dry bean or roast.
  • fmbomzo
    fmbomzo Posts: 382 Member
    12 Layer Grub recipe from the Gooseberry Patch Slow-Cooker Recipes book.

    2 lbs turkey
    1/2 onion, diced
    4 stalks celery, diced
    2 c. shredded cabbage
    4 carrots, diced
    Can green beans, drained
    Can corn, drained
    4 potatoes, diced
    Can stewed tomatoes
    Can beef broth
    Salt and pepper to taste

    Sequence/layer in order shown. Salt and pepper as desired between layers. Cook 8 hours on low.

    This is unbelievably delicious.
  • jrhstarlight
    jrhstarlight Posts: 867 Member
    Bump, sounds delicious :D
  • scurry12
    scurry12 Posts: 24 Member
    Looking forward to trying these! Thanks!
  • Smackered
    Smackered Posts: 2 Member
    Can I ask about calories? If you cooked a chicken in it's own juices in a crockpot is it more calorific than cooking it on a griddle which allows the juices to drain away?
    I'm guessing it is but can't find the calories for just a cooked whole chicken in crockpot - I always remove skin before eating.
  • new_blossom
    new_blossom Posts: 111 Member
    http://punchfork.com/recipes/slow-cooker

    http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/recipe_slideshows/cheap_recipes_for_a_crock_pot?slide=1#leaderboardad


    There are some good looking meals on these sites. All in crock pots or slow cookers
  • BigBrewski
    BigBrewski Posts: 922 Member
    bump
  • becabean
    becabean Posts: 49 Member
    these all sound so good thx defo a bump so can try them out :)
  • ingalynn
    ingalynn Posts: 136 Member
    bump
  • Robyn1227
    Robyn1227 Posts: 9 Member
    Bump

    Thanks! :smile:
  • asmallermeplz
    asmallermeplz Posts: 125 Member
    bump :flowerforyou:
  • mgoetsch1982
    mgoetsch1982 Posts: 339 Member
    bump for later
  • skininbonz
    skininbonz Posts: 17 Member
    sounds good!
  • skininbonz
    skininbonz Posts: 17 Member
    missfelicia6.....sounds really good. I need to try this. Do you add water to it? Most crock pot meals you do. You didnt mention it. I will add it though just in case. If you answer before I make it, then all is well. I cant wait. I am making this tomorrow
  • shercoup
    shercoup Posts: 64 Member
    I make this often and it freezes well.

    Creamy Italian chicken

    Fat Free cream cheese, 1 block (8oz)
    1 can of cream of chicken soup, 98% Fat Free
    1 package Good Seasons Italian Dressing mix
    1/2 cup water
    6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts



    Directions

    Spray crockpot with nonstick spray. Place chicken in crockpot, mix italian dressing mix and water, pour over chicken. Cut cream cheese into cubes, spread out over chicken. Pour can of soup over all. Cover, cook on low 6-8hrs, or low 4-6hrs.

    Number of Servings: 6

    Serve over brown rice

    Nutritional Info
    Servings Per Recipe: 6
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories: 313.9
    Total Fat: 3.5 g
    Cholesterol: 125.0 mg
    Sodium: 718.2 mg
    Total Carbs: 7.1 g
    Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
    Protein: 51.6 g
  • JessicaG229
    JessicaG229 Posts: 10 Member
    Bump
  • AmoreCouture
    AmoreCouture Posts: 255 Member
    Bump for later!
  • stopdropandlose
    stopdropandlose Posts: 162 Member
    Lime Cilantro Chicken Tacos

    http://delightsbites.blogspot.com/2012/02/lime-cilantro-chicken-tacos.html

    I love this recipe! We made out own salsa for it (onion allergies), left out the jalapeno, and mixed up our own taco seasoning. So very good :)
  • twinmom14ek
    twinmom14ek Posts: 174 Member
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