It feels really strange to celebrate buying a crockpot

[tama]

But I am! (Is this what being an adult feels like? I'm 26, btw)

Hubby and I moved into a trailer in August and have been without a crockpot since we did so. To be honest I forgot how much I utterly adored meals cooked in one, particularly pork roasts...that is some tasty broth . We bought one on sale at Walmart last Sunday. (5 QT)


Here's our plan for the roast we currently have:

1. Night 1 - Cook half the roast (it's a big one) Eat roast, eat veggies. Add rice.
2. Night 2-4 - Eat rice-pork glop for breakfast and dinner, possibly more meals considering that there's only 2 of us.


*some time later*

1. Make other half of roast.
2. Repeat Night 2-4.


I guess my only real question is...what other crockpot meals that can cover 4 days (for 2 adults, besides beef stew which we will be doing sooner or later), can you suggest/have recipes for?

[Blonde Granny]

I wish I was home I could give you a few recipes, but since I'm not I suggest: 


southernfood.about.com/od/crockpotrecipes/fl/Slow-Cooker-Recipes.htm

[Deleted]

I love my crock pot! Coming home to a meal cooked in one is like someone else made me dinner. I like your plans for the pork roast except I would throw some toasted pork sandwiches into the mix just for some variety from the rice.

[tama]

Not to mention the FANTASTIC smell you get all day while it's cooking!        

[Shooby]

Make pulled pork sandwiches. Hot pork sandwiches and gravy. Shredded pork fajitas etc.

[tcu2003]

I make beef roast in my crockpot fairly often. I have a balsamic roast recipe I found on Pinterest that is delicious - I'll find it and link it.

Chicken Enchilada Soup is another yummy option.

I do Swiss Steak (round steak, sliced onions and stewed tomatoes) as well and serve with rice or mashed potatoes.

ETA:

addapinch.com/cooking/balsamic-roast-beef-recipe/

sotastysoyummy.blogspot.com/2011/08/crockpot-chicken-enchilada-soup.html?m=1

[MJ2.0]

There's a good recipe for carnitas (Mexican pulled pork) and cilantro lime rice on allrecipes.com.

[ArchietheDragon]

We are making Chicken Masala today.    I am sure the kids will hate it, but hopefully we will like it.


www.thekitchn.com/recipe-slow-cooker-chicken-tikka-masala-recipes-from-the-kitchn-211284

[Wisconsin Beth]

Someone posted a recipe for quinoa chicken chili/stew in the crockpot.  I made it and it was super yummy.  And the quinoa worked out great in it.  NOt to hard, not mushy - just right. 

queenbeecoupons.com/crock-pot-slow-cooker-quinoa-chicken-chili-recipe/

[MJ2.0]

I have meatballs in the crock pot now to put with spaghetti for dinner tonight! ?

[MJ2.0]

Why does it always use the confused smiley on the mobile app? Anyway, no recipe needed - just ground beef/Turkey/pork, garlic, and Italian seasonings mushed together and rolled into balls. Put into crockpot, cover with sauce, and cook on low for 6 hours.

[Deleted]

Oct 28, 2015 7:30:35 GMT -5 ArchietheDragon said:

We are making Chicken Masala today.    I am sure the kids will hate it, but hopefully we will like it.


www.thekitchn.com/recipe-slow-cooker-chicken-tikka-masala-recipes-from-the-kitchn-211284

That looks delicious!

[Wisconsin Beth]

I'm slightly afraid of the heat but I'm printing it off to try.  If it's too spicy for me and the kids, DH will love it. 

[ken a.k.a OMK]

I made sweet and sour chicken Sunday and there is some left. Just the 2 of us.

[Abby Normal]

I like this site.  Lots of ideas. 


365 Days of Crock pot

[andi9899]

I was thinking about putting something in the crock pot this morning. I'm going to have to look for a recipe.

[The Captain]

There are dozens of bean recipes you can do in a crock pot. 

www.yummly.com/recipes/dry-beans-crock-pot

[Chocolate Lover]

My favorite lazy thing to do with pork roast is to salt and pepper it and pour a small can of the spicy tomato sauce on it (I find it in the Mexican section of the grocery store). Makes great tacos. And rice/pork glop. And pulled pork sandwiches later when you're tired of Mexican flavors.


In general, I've had good luck with recipes from the Budget Bytes website.  I have not yet tried a crock pot recipe but the other stuff has been very yummy. 

[tama]

Sadly my husband seems to have a thorough dislike of most beans that aren't green beans. He refuses to eat them. I haven't yet been able to figure that one out. 

I'm noting the rest of these recipes though.     

[chiver78]

Oct 28, 2015 7:49:23 GMT -5 MJ2.0 said:

Why does it always use the confused smiley on the mobile app?

because that's the BBCode for that smiley. next time you're on a computer, take a look at the BBCode tab on the reply window and see for yourself. that's why sometimes when I'm posting from mobile, it'll come up as -random words- b/c it's smileys I use all the time and am used to just typing out.



tama - we have a couple threads with crockpot recipes on this board. I'm also linking the soups section, since those do well in CPs too.
CrockPot Recipes
Crock Pot Pizza-Low Carb
Soups