Post by jillywilly on Oct 27, 2016 11:05:58 GMT -5
My go-to just because of how simple it is is chicken tacos - just dump some chicken breast into the crock pot, a jar of salsa, and a packet of taco seasoning. Shred the chicken with a fork when it's done.
I also do my roasts in the crock pot during the week, the recipe I use is to mix 1 envelope Italian seasoning, 1 envelope Ranch dressing mix, and 1 envelope brown gravy mix with 1 cup of water, pour over the roast. I normally throw in some redskin potatoes with it and any celery/onions/carrots I have on hand.
1 lb ground beef 1 green pepper, chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 cans kidney beans 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 Tbsp chili powder 1 tsp adobo sauce 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/8 tsp salt 1 can tomato sauce 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles
1. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Saute peppers and onions until tender. 2. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Place mixture in crockpot. 3. Combine remaining ingredients and stir into the beef in the crockpot. Cook on low for 6-7 hours.
But I've also recently used it for Oso Bucco, coq au vin, and Burgundy beef.
Post by musicfrk2002 on Oct 27, 2016 12:17:26 GMT -5
Are any of these recipes ones that cook for 8+ hours? Most of the ones I have only cook for 3-6 hours, and that's going to be a problem starting next week.
Are any of these recipes ones that cook for 8+ hours? Most of the ones I have only cook for 3-6 hours, and that's going to be a problem starting next week.
A lot of times if a recipe says to only cook for 3-6 hours, I just put it on low for 8 hours when I leave for work. After 8 hours, I have one of those crockpots that goes to "warm," and it's helped immensely in the drying food out department. If you don't have a crock pot that can do this, I can't recommend it enough. Sometimes I also add just a little more liquid to the recipe if I know it's going to cook longer than the recipe says while I'm at work.
Are any of these recipes ones that cook for 8+ hours? Most of the ones I have only cook for 3-6 hours, and that's going to be a problem starting next week.
A lot of times if a recipe says to only cook for 3-6 hours, I just put it on low for 8 hours when I leave for work. After 8 hours, I have one of those crockpots that goes to "warm," and it's helped immensely in the drying food out department. If you don't have a crock pot that can do this, I can't recommend it enough. Sometimes I also add just a little more liquid to the recipe if I know it's going to cook longer than the recipe says while I'm at work.
I have one, I think the setting for low is either 8 or 10 hours. Some of my recipes are 3-6 on low though. I guess worst case scenario is dinner turns out like crap and we eat the emergency pizza.
A lot of times if a recipe says to only cook for 3-6 hours, I just put it on low for 8 hours when I leave for work. After 8 hours, I have one of those crockpots that goes to "warm," and it's helped immensely in the drying food out department. If you don't have a crock pot that can do this, I can't recommend it enough. Sometimes I also add just a little more liquid to the recipe if I know it's going to cook longer than the recipe says while I'm at work.
I have one, I think the setting for low is either 8 or 10 hours. Some of my recipes are 3-6 on low though. I guess worst case scenario is dinner turns out like crap and we eat the emergency pizza.
That's how mine is. So if I want to make a 3-6 hour recipe, I set the crock pot to low for 8 hours, and depending on the recipe, add a little extra liquid. It normally turns out ok. Certain chicken recipes can get a little dry, but I use my crock pot 99% of the time while I'm at work - so it's going on at 7-ish, dinner at 5-ish. Normally turns out ok. And if not, that's why we also have an emergency pizza in our freezer at all times
musicfrk2002 it kind of defeats the purpose but for the 3-6 hour meals, I start them when I get home from work, put it in the fridge when it finishes before I go to bed, microwave my portion as leftovers the next night. Not the same as a fresh cooked meal ready when you get home but still less work than cooking dinner when I walk in the door.
Good idea, but I will be working noon to 830 pm and an hour and 20 minute commute until we move. Morning commute will be longer since our dcp is 15 minutes in the opposite direction. Starting a 3-6 hour crockpot meal at 10pm probably isn't the wisest idea for our situation here.
I have one, I think the setting for low is either 8 or 10 hours. Some of my recipes are 3-6 on low though. I guess worst case scenario is dinner turns out like crap and we eat the emergency pizza.
That's how mine is. So if I want to make a 3-6 hour recipe, I set the crock pot to low for 8 hours, and depending on the recipe, add a little extra liquid. It normally turns out ok. Certain chicken recipes can get a little dry, but I use my crock pot 99% of the time while I'm at work - so it's going on at 7-ish, dinner at 5-ish. Normally turns out ok. And if not, that's why we also have an emergency pizza in our freezer at all times
I often make them overnight, then refrigerate in the morning, reheat after work.
One of my favorites is pork chops - 4-6 pork chops, a packet of ranch seasoning, and a can of cream of chicken soup (if you use 6 you might need 2 cans). Mix ranch seasoning in soup and pour over pork chops in crock pot. Cook for 4-6 hrs.
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