What are some good crock pot recipes?

Question

I work full time and Love to use the crock pot just dont know really what else to cook in it besides roasts

Answer 1

I make pretty easy dinners with the crock pot that cook all day while I'm working -

put beef spare ribs in the crock and add a bottle of bbq sauce.

I also put pork chops in the crock and a family size can of cream of chicken soup - excellent.

Cube steaks with a large can of diced tomatoes and add italian seasonings. You can thicken the broth with cornstarch and water mixture when you get home.

Make a pot roast - add cut up potatoes, carrots, onions & celery on the bottom of the crock & your roast on top. Add a cup and a half of water. Brown the roast before putting in the crock pot though.

Answer 2

Crockpot is easy and tasty right ?
I have some for you.

Recipe #1 - All Day Macaroni & Cheese

8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
4 cups(16 ounces) shredded sharp Chedder Cheese
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Place the cooked macaroni in crockpot that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Add the remaining ingredents, all except 1 cup of the cheese, mix well.

Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of cheese and then cover and cook on low setting for 5 to 6 hours or until the mixture is firm and golden around the edges. Do not remove the cover or stir until it has finished cooking.

You can check another easy crockpot recipes here :
http://www.baaiidu.com/3-cheesy-crockpot-recipes.php

Hope this help. Bon Apetit..

Answer 3

I love my crock pot too!! Try making stuffed peppers. They are fantastic in the crock pot.

I don't measure, but I'll try my best to give directions....

4 med-large green, yellow or red bell peppers
1 lb ground beef or steak
1 large onion diced
2 eggs
rice or crushed crackers - about 2 cups
garlic powder - to taste
black pepper - to taste

mix everything in a large mixing bowl (if it feels sloppy, add more rice or crackers) Fill bell peppers and place in crock pot. Add a large jar of spag. sauce. Hint: make sure sauce DOES NOT come to the rim, leave at least 2 inches. If you fill it too full, you'll come home to a mess on the counter! Trust me...lol Cook on low. I serve over pasta with a salad. If you have your own recipe for the peppers, use that, just cook like I mentioned. Good luck!!

Answer 4

I like to make what I call Ham chowder. It's nice and filling on a cold night. Here is the recipe. I came up with it myself so bear with me.
8 cups thinly sliced potatoes
2 cups diced ham
1 sm onion chopped
1 lb. Velveeta chopped
1-15 oz. can whole kernel corn undrained
1 can cream of mushroom soup
salt and pepper to taste

Layer all ingredients in your crock pot except the soup. Be sure to salt and pepper layers. Spread soup over the top to seal. If you need to: use another can of soup. Set crock pot on low and cook covered for 6 to 8 hours.

Answer 5

Slow Cooker Enchiladas

* 1 pound lean ground beef or turkey
* 10 (6 inch) corn tortillas, quartered
* 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
* 1 ¼ cups water
* 1 (12 ounce) jar chunky salsa
* 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
* 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
* 4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Crumble the ground beef into a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until evenly browned. Add taco seasoning and water; simmer for 15 minutes over low heat.

In a medium bowl, stir together the salsa, cream of mushroom soup and cream of chicken soup. Mix in most of the cheese, reserving 3/4 cup for later.

Place a layer of tortillas covering the bottom of a slow cooker. Scoop a layer of the ground beef over that, and then spoon a layer of the cheese mixture. Repeat the layers until you run out of stuff, ending with a layer of tortillas on the top. Top with remaining cheese.

Cover, and cook on High for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Answer 6

Boneless BBQ ribs- sear them and put them in the pot with BBQ sauce.

Soups and stews are good also- chili, chicken noodle, beef stew etc.

~Jambalaya~

12 oz. skinless, boneless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14 ½ oz.) whole tomatoes
1/3 cup tomato paste
1 can beef broth
1 tbsp. dried parsley
1 ½ tsp. dried basil leaves
½ tsp. dried oregano leaves
1 tsp. Tobasco sauce
1 tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp. salt
1-lb. shrimp, shelled and deveiened
3 cups cooked rice

Directions: Add all ingredients except shrimp and rice to stoneware.Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours (high 3-4 hours). Add shrimp during last 15-30 minutes of cooking. Stir in rice when ready to serve.

~"White" Chili~

1-lb. great northern beans, soaked
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans (4 oz. each) green chilies
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 ½ tsp. cayenne pepper
½ tsp salt
2 lbs. skinless boneless chicken breasts
1 can (14 ½ oz.) reduced sodium chicken broth
1 cup water

Directions: Put beans in medium pan and cover with water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Drain and discard water. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces and brown if desired. Put all ingredients in stoneware and stir. Cover and cook on low 10-12 hours or high 5-6 hours.

Answer 7

This is the site I go to for crockpot ideas. Have a look.

http://southernfood.about.com/library/crock/blcpidx.htm

Answer 8

Look here for plenty good ones:

http://answers.yahoo.com/search/search_result;_ylt=AqmAYv5G4aXUBRLBiu1ZMB8jzKIX?p=crock+pot

Answer 9

Crock Pot Chicken W/ Black Beans and Cream Cheese

4-5 boneless chicken breasts
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans
1 (15 ounce) can corn
1 (15 ounce) jar salsa, any kind
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

Take 4-5 frozen, yes, frozen, boneless chicken breasts put into crock pot.
add 1 can of black beans, drained, 1 jar of salsa, 1 can of corn drained.
Keep in crock pot on high for about 4-5 hours or until chicken is cooked.
Add 1 package of cream cheese (just throw it on top!) and let sit for about 1/2 hour.
All done and enjoy!

4 servings

Crock Pot Cheesy Chicken

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed cheddar cheese soup
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper (optional)

Place chicken breasts in the crock pot.
Mix the undiluted soups together with the garlic powder and pour over chicken.
Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours , until chicken is tender.
Serve with the delicious sauce over rice or noodles.

8 servings

Crock Pot Ravioli

1 (25 ounce) bag beef ravioli
1 (26 ounce) jar pasta sauce
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water
2-3 teaspoons red peppers
Italian spices
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Pour about half of the pasta sauce in the bottom of crock pot.
Add frozen ravioli.
Pour additional pasta sauce, tomato sauce, water, and red pepper over ravioli (I usually pour the pasta sauce on first and then shake together the tomato sauce, water, and red pepper in the empty pasta sauce jar to mix them).
Sprinkle Italian seasonings over sauces.
Sprinkle cheese on top.
Turn crock pot on low and cook for 4-5 hours (until ravioli are tender).

6-8 servings

Crock Pot Lasagna

1 lb lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
12 ounces cottage cheese (we like 2%)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese or asiago cheese
12 ounces lasagna noodles, uncooked
16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Brown ground beef, onion and garlic in frypan.
Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt and oregano.
Cook long enough to get it warm.
Spoon a layer of meat sauce onto the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add a double layer of uncooked lasagna noodles (break to fit) and top with cheeses.
Repeat with sauce, noodles and cheeses until all are used up.
Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours.

4-6 servings

Crock Pot Potato Chowder

8 cups diced potatoes
1/3 cup onions, chopped
3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
1/2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
chives

Combine potatoes, onion, broth, and cream of chicken soup in crock pot.
Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours or until potatoes are tender.
Add cream cheese and blend.
Top with bacon and chives before serving.

12 servings 3 quarts

Crock Pot Candy

1 (16 ounce) package dry roasted salted peanuts
1 (16 ounce) package unsalted dry roasted peanuts
1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate bits
1 German chocolate bar
32 ounces white almond bark

Put peanuts in bottom of crock pot; add other ingredients.
Cook on low setting for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Place rounded spoonfuls onto wax paper and allow to cool.

24 servings