Beef Roast or Pork Loin
Barbeque Sauce
Water
I will put the meat straight into the crockpot, mix about 1/2 jar of barbeque sauce with about 3 times that amount of water and pour over the meat. Cover & cook on Low 6-8 hours or until the meat shreds easily with a fork. Shred all the meat right in the crockpot and mix barbeque sauce in to taste. It usually takes at least another whole bottle or two. Serve on Hamburger buns.
Super easy for large parties!
Monday, April 5, 2010
Pot Roast
Pot Roast
Carrots
Potatoes
Onions
Celery
Beef Bouillon cubes & water
Minced Garlic
Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning
I put my pot roast straight into the crockpot without braising it, once it is soaking I don't ever notice a difference and it makes prep quicker! I will cut up my veggies in very large chunks, that way it doesn't end up like a soup. I usually add 3 bouillon cubes to 3 cups water, microwave it and stir to dissolve the bouillon then add to the crockpot. You basically want the liquid to be about halfway up the meat & veggies. I season with garlic & creole seasoning but you can use any seasonings that your family likes. Because of all the liquid you will need to use more seasonings than you are used to. Cover and cook on Low 8-10 hours or High 4-5 hours.
The roast will end up with LOTS of extra liquid but the meat will be SUPER tender and flavorful!
You can make the same meal basically the same with a whole chicken, just use chicken bouillon instead of beef!
Carrots
Potatoes
Onions
Celery
Beef Bouillon cubes & water
Minced Garlic
Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning
I put my pot roast straight into the crockpot without braising it, once it is soaking I don't ever notice a difference and it makes prep quicker! I will cut up my veggies in very large chunks, that way it doesn't end up like a soup. I usually add 3 bouillon cubes to 3 cups water, microwave it and stir to dissolve the bouillon then add to the crockpot. You basically want the liquid to be about halfway up the meat & veggies. I season with garlic & creole seasoning but you can use any seasonings that your family likes. Because of all the liquid you will need to use more seasonings than you are used to. Cover and cook on Low 8-10 hours or High 4-5 hours.
The roast will end up with LOTS of extra liquid but the meat will be SUPER tender and flavorful!
You can make the same meal basically the same with a whole chicken, just use chicken bouillon instead of beef!
Baked Potatoes
Baked Potatoes are also super easy in the crockpot!
After washing and poking the potatoes I just put them straight into the slow cooker. I know some people will wrap with tinfoil but I never do and they turn out great. You can fill the crockpot about 2/3 full with potatoes and cook on High 3-5 hours or on Low 6-10 hours.
After washing and poking the potatoes I just put them straight into the slow cooker. I know some people will wrap with tinfoil but I never do and they turn out great. You can fill the crockpot about 2/3 full with potatoes and cook on High 3-5 hours or on Low 6-10 hours.
Rice
You can cook regular, (not instant) rice in a crockpot super easy!
I use just a little more water than regular and add a Tbs of butter then cook on High for about 2-3 hours.
I use just a little more water than regular and add a Tbs of butter then cook on High for about 2-3 hours.
Red Beans and Rice
1 lb pkg dried red beans
water
ham, cubed or summer sausage, cut into small chunks (or both)
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
3-4 cups water
1 sm can tomato paste
1 sm can tomato sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
Soak beans overnight, drain. Mix together all ingredients in crockpot, cover & cook on Low 10-12 hours. Serve over rice.
If you don't want to use the dry bean, or you forget to put them in the night before :) you can use canned kidney bean and only cook for about 4 hours on Low.
water
ham, cubed or summer sausage, cut into small chunks (or both)
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
3-4 cups water
1 sm can tomato paste
1 sm can tomato sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
Soak beans overnight, drain. Mix together all ingredients in crockpot, cover & cook on Low 10-12 hours. Serve over rice.
If you don't want to use the dry bean, or you forget to put them in the night before :) you can use canned kidney bean and only cook for about 4 hours on Low.
Sloppy Joes
3 lbs ground meat, browned & drained
1 onion, chopped fine
1 green pepper, chopped fine
2 8 oz cans tomato sauce
3/4 Cup ketchup
1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
pepper
Combine all ingredients in crockpot, cover & cook on Low 8-10 hours or High 3-4 hours. Serve on Hamburger buns.
Sometimes I mince up other veggies & hide them in so my kids are eating more veggies without even knowing it :)
1 onion, chopped fine
1 green pepper, chopped fine
2 8 oz cans tomato sauce
3/4 Cup ketchup
1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
pepper
Combine all ingredients in crockpot, cover & cook on Low 8-10 hours or High 3-4 hours. Serve on Hamburger buns.
Sometimes I mince up other veggies & hide them in so my kids are eating more veggies without even knowing it :)
Party Meatballs
1 16 oz. jar salsa
1 can jellied cranberry sauce
2 lbs frozen meatballs
Dump salsa & cranberry sauce in crock pot and stir. It won't really mix but just enough so it isn't a huge chunk. Add meatballs and cook on Low for about an hour. Once cranberries have melted then stir. Cook 2-4 hours total.
1 can jellied cranberry sauce
2 lbs frozen meatballs
Dump salsa & cranberry sauce in crock pot and stir. It won't really mix but just enough so it isn't a huge chunk. Add meatballs and cook on Low for about an hour. Once cranberries have melted then stir. Cook 2-4 hours total.
Tater Tot Casserole
Frozen Tater Tots
About 1 lb of browned, ground beef
salt & pepper
2 can green beans, drained
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 Tbs dried onions, or 1/4 cup diced fresh onion
1/4 cup milk
Line crockpot with tater tots, sometimes I add more like a double layer to make it go farther. Combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl then add to the crockpot, cover and cook on High 3 hours. Sometimes we add grated cheese right before eating. This is one of my kids favorites!
About 1 lb of browned, ground beef
salt & pepper
2 can green beans, drained
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 Tbs dried onions, or 1/4 cup diced fresh onion
1/4 cup milk
Line crockpot with tater tots, sometimes I add more like a double layer to make it go farther. Combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl then add to the crockpot, cover and cook on High 3 hours. Sometimes we add grated cheese right before eating. This is one of my kids favorites!
Gone All-Day Casserole
1 Cup uncooked rice
1 Cup chopped celery
1 Cup chopped carrots
2 cans mushrooms or 1 cup chopped mushrooms
1 Large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 Cup slivered almonds
3 beef Bouillon cubes
2 1/2 tsp. seasoning salt
2 lbs round steak, cut into cubes
3 Cups water
Put all ingredients in crockpot, cover & cook on Low 6-8 hours. Stir before serving
I've used cooked ground meat when I didn't have any steak, it was a little different but still good!
1 Cup chopped celery
1 Cup chopped carrots
2 cans mushrooms or 1 cup chopped mushrooms
1 Large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 Cup slivered almonds
3 beef Bouillon cubes
2 1/2 tsp. seasoning salt
2 lbs round steak, cut into cubes
3 Cups water
Put all ingredients in crockpot, cover & cook on Low 6-8 hours. Stir before serving
I've used cooked ground meat when I didn't have any steak, it was a little different but still good!
Cheese and Corn Chowder
3/4 Cup Water
1/2 Cup Chopped Onions
1 1/2 Cups Sliced Carrots
1 1/2 Cups Chopped Celery
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 Can Whole kernel corn, drained
1 Can Cream-Style Corn
3 Cups Milk
1 1/2 Cup Grated Cheddar Cheese
Combine water, onions, carrots, celery, salt & pepper in crockpot, cover & cook on High 4-6 hours. Add corn, milk & cheese. Heat on High 1 hour.
HINT: Milk products such as milk, cream & sour cream can curdle and separate when cooked for a long period. Add these during the last hour of cooking.
1/2 Cup Chopped Onions
1 1/2 Cups Sliced Carrots
1 1/2 Cups Chopped Celery
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 Can Whole kernel corn, drained
1 Can Cream-Style Corn
3 Cups Milk
1 1/2 Cup Grated Cheddar Cheese
Combine water, onions, carrots, celery, salt & pepper in crockpot, cover & cook on High 4-6 hours. Add corn, milk & cheese. Heat on High 1 hour.
HINT: Milk products such as milk, cream & sour cream can curdle and separate when cooked for a long period. Add these during the last hour of cooking.
Alphabet Soup
About 1/2 lb of cubed steak
1 can stewed or diced tomatoes
1 8 oz can tomato sauce
1 Cup water
1 pkg dry onion soup mix
your choice of cut-up veggies, or a pkg of frozen mixed veggies
1/2 cup uncooked alphabet noodles
Combine meat, tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, onion soup mix, and fresh veggies in crockpot, cover & cook on Low 6-8 hours. Stir in noodles (and frozen veggies if using frozen instead of fresh) You can add more water if it is looking too thick. Cook on High another 30 min.
1 can stewed or diced tomatoes
1 8 oz can tomato sauce
1 Cup water
1 pkg dry onion soup mix
your choice of cut-up veggies, or a pkg of frozen mixed veggies
1/2 cup uncooked alphabet noodles
Combine meat, tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, onion soup mix, and fresh veggies in crockpot, cover & cook on Low 6-8 hours. Stir in noodles (and frozen veggies if using frozen instead of fresh) You can add more water if it is looking too thick. Cook on High another 30 min.
Short-Cut Fondue Dip
2 Cans condensed cheese soup
2 Cups grated cheddar cheese
1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp lemon juice
Combine all ingredients in crockpot, cover & cook on Low 2-2 1/2 hours. Stir until smooth and well blended. Serve warm dip with celery sticks, cauliflower, broccoli, bread pieces or tortilla chips.
2 Cups grated cheddar cheese
1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp lemon juice
Combine all ingredients in crockpot, cover & cook on Low 2-2 1/2 hours. Stir until smooth and well blended. Serve warm dip with celery sticks, cauliflower, broccoli, bread pieces or tortilla chips.
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