I need better crockpot ideas

[campermom]

I realize this gets asked all the time, but I'm tired of the same stuff that I always make.

Beef stew
Chicken tortilla soup
Chicken noodle soup
Chili
Pulled pork or shredded chicken
Crockpot lasagna
Roast with veggies
I've been disappointed by freezer crockpot meals lately. Where you dump raw stuff in a bag, freeze it, then pull it out and put it in the crockpot. It's convenient but not that good.

Any inspiration for me?

[niki]

I have been trying for years to make slow cooker meals I like and this recipe gave me hope: foxeslovelemons.com/slow-cooker-chicken-parmesan-soup/#comment-158464

My comment is at the bottom under Nicole. It was seriously so good.

[sunbutter]

Brisket
Chicken chili - Smitten Kitchen
Pork and sauerkraut

[sweetptater]

I tend to stick with soups or chilis. I feel like most crock pot recipes that are meat/veggies end up with dry meat and soggy veggies (unless you're going for shredded chicken/pork/beef). I did this last night which was really good:

www.skinnytaste.com/beef-tomato-and-acini-di-pepe-soup/

This is the chili recipe I've used for years that people absolutely love:

allrecipes.com/recipe/78299/boilermaker-tailgate-chili/

[kimberlybb]

campermom , check out New Leaf wellness: newleafwellness.biz/blog/ She has lots of easy crock pot meals.

[2chatter]

Chicken breasts + salsa = tacos or salads or sandwiches

[twinmomma]

No one on this board watches This Is Us?! #toosoon

[erinshelley21]

Sausage and Peppers are good. I didn't add all the spices like this recipe. I think I literally threw a package of sausages, a jar of sauce and some peppers in and turned it on lol
foodfolksandfun.net/sausage-peppers-slow-cooker-recipe/

personal favorite, reheats easily, freezes and thaws well too if you want to double it.
www.keyingredient.com/recipes/573551783/crockpot-cheese-tortellini-and-sausage/

also reheats well and can be prepped the night before
livingachangedlife.blogspot.com/2011/03/recipe-review-crockpot-cheesy-chicken.html

[186momx]

Cuban-Style Pork & Sweet Potato Stew (its a weight watchers recipe)
1 large sweet potato peeled & chopped
1lb pork (I use a couple thick cut pork chops and then break up before serving to save time) otherwise chop into 1" cubes
14oz can of diced tomatoes
1 garlic clove (I skip)
1/4 cup OJ
2 medium scallion chopped green parts only
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground cumin & black pepper
1.5 TBSP lime juice
2TBSP cilantro

Place all ingredients but the lime juice and cilantro into crock pot cook on low for 7 hours
add lime and cilantro before serving.

I like this one because I can add more potatoes which DD loves and the pork is so tender it falls apart.

[186momx]

campermom, I'm getting tired of the same old thing too which is why we took a break this week.

We do
Chicken and dumpling soup
Chicken noodle soup
Beef Barley soup
Chicken enchilada casserole but I need and hour to finish it once I get home so it isn't a weeknight meal
Italian Beef (French Dips)
Beef pot roast with veggies
Beef Stew
Pork Stew
Chicken tacos
Stuff Peppers (I made a ton and froze back in October so pull out and add tomato juice cook all day) DD favorite
Bone in ham
Whole chicken

I like the recipes that I can prep the night before and then throw together quick in the morning. Anything that takes too much time in the AM doesn't work since I am not a morning person.

[sweetptater]

Jan 26, 2018 11:10:03 GMT -5 2chatter said:

Chicken breasts + salsa = tacos or salads or sandwiches

I did this the other day and also added a packet of taco seasoning, a can of rinsed black beans, a can of corn, and cream cheese. Served it over rice. Sooooooo good. 

[2chatter]

Jan 26, 2018 12:07:18 GMT -5 sweetptater said:

Jan 26, 2018 11:10:03 GMT -5 2chatter said:

Chicken breasts + salsa = tacos or salads or sandwiches

I did this the other day and also added a packet of taco seasoning, a can of rinsed black beans, a can of corn, and cream cheese. Served it over rice. Sooooooo good. 

I am so jealous! I loved making this with beans, but DD can’t eat them. The corn is a great idea!

[rere]

I do a lot of chicken breast and then turn them into something else easy: enchiladas, chicken pot pie, chicken tacos, chicken casserole, Mexican chicken pasta. I did chicken breast plus cream of chicken and 2 packages of chicken gravy which was delicious and served over potatoes or rice.

I also love northern beans and ham, but I'm from the South #regional. I don’t know if this is quite the same everywhere else.

[sandandsea]

Jan 26, 2018 11:19:47 GMT -5 twinmomma said:

No one on this board watches This Is Us?! #toosoon

Omg. I was just going to write this. Ugh. I just watched and the preview made me cry.

[freezorburn]

Jan 26, 2018 11:19:47 GMT -5 twinmomma said:

No one on this board watches This Is Us?! #toosoon

I do not, and I don't plan to, but I heard there was a thing and please feel free to spoil it for me via PM because I have no plans to watch it.SaveSave

[freezorburn]

If you still have turkey in the freezer:
www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/11/print/slow-cooker-turkey-leftover-chili-verde-thanksgiving-recipe.html

I like this either as a bowl or in tacos
www.chelseasmessyapron.com/slow-cooker-cheesy-enchilada-quinoa/

If you like lentils but are tired of same old: 
www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/slow-cooker-lentil-chili/

[sunbutter]

Jan 26, 2018 11:19:47 GMT -5 twinmomma said:

No one on this board watches This Is Us?! #toosoon

I do but I’m a week behind....guessing a crock pot fire?

[mommyatty]

I made this chicken chili last week, and it was delicious. www.spendwithpennies.com/slow-cooker-chicken-chili/

In fact, DH requested it for tomorrow. And it reheats really well!