Crock pot recipes

[pomtzu]

It's getting to be that time of year again, when I break out the crock pot and let it do the work.

I'm looking for some new ideas. I do the old favorites like chill and stews, and I have a couple of chicken and beef dishes that are good, but I'm looking for some new twists, but kept simple.

I have one of my favorite chicken dishes in cooking now. It smells soooo good!!!!
Any kind of chicken parts - I used legs today.
Potatoes quartered - no need to peel if you don't want to.
A large family size can of cream of mushroom soup - undiluted.
Parsley flakes, pepper.

Put chicken and potatoes in pot - spoon over the mushroom soup - and season with the parsley and pepper. The soup cooks into a wonderful gravy and the potatoes taste fantastic after cooking in it all day.


I also do basically the same with roast beef - any cut - except use a regular size can of the soup undiluted - and sprinkle an envelope of dry onion soup in it. Again - cook the potatoes in with it too.


So I'm looking for some new chicken or roast recipes (or any other kind of meat) - but kept simple.

Does anyone have any they would like to share?


ETA: I forgot this - for those that don't like mushrooms or mushroom soup - you can use any kind of cream soup. I have used cream of chicken or cream of broccoli too, altho I prefer the mushroom.

[caseysmom]

That sounds great I am definitely going to try it.

I made a pot of navy beans, chicken tenders and a can of green salsa a few days ago...kind of a white bean chicken chili...it was tasty.

[Killearn Kitties]

Can I ask how big a big family size can of soup is? And if it is condensed, how thick? Would it take the same volume of water again if it were to be used as soup?

Nothing is ever easy when translating recipes from one country to another.

[Grace]

I am so slow - just got my first crock pot last week. So far I have made an Italian Meatball Stew, and Chicken Pot Pie - both were yummy! Right now I have a Cheesy Ravioli Casserole in it.

I bought a couple of crock pot recipe books, and there a a bunch of things I want to try.

[kfitzp1]

Try using canned biscuits as dumplings on top for the last 1/2 hour or so for chicken and pork dishes. Just cut each biscuit in 4 pieces and flour them and place on top, yummy.

[Randi]

Uhmm, that first chicken recipe sounds yummy, but I'm lost here... I don't even think I can get a can of cream of mushroom soup. I'll try though!

John's sister used to make a delicious soup, she cooked a whole chicken with various things, and in the end added a can of cream of chicken soup. I used to bring a few of those back.

[pomtzu]

Can I ask how big a big family size can of soup is? And if it is condensed, how thick? Would it take the same volume of water again if it were to be used as soup?

Nothing is ever easy when translating recipes from one country to another.

The family size can is 26 oz.(737g) However if you can't get that, then use two of the regular size cans which are 10.75 oz (305g) each. That little bit less won't make any difference. Nope - I didn't know the g weight - I read it right off the can!

It's condensed, and you don't want to add water to those crock pot recipes. If you just wanted it to eat as soup, then you would use the same volume of water as the condensed amount in the can.

[pomtzu]

Uhmm, that first chicken recipe sounds yummy, but I'm lost here... I don't even think I can get a can of cream of mushroom soup. I'll try though!

John's sister used to make a delicious soup, she cooked a whole chicken with various things, and in the end added a can of cream of chicken soup. I used to bring a few of those back.

You really can't get creamed soups in Denmark?? They're a staple in every kitchen here in the U.S.

[Randi]

pomtzu, years ago I thought I had found a can of it, but it had some horrible Indian spice in it and tasted awful. However, there's a supermarket that now sell American and British products - in fact, we have an American and a British shop in Copenhagen, but the prizes are horrendous! They don't even have my favourite cereal.

[Moesha]

What is your favorite cereal? And would you like some condensed soup shipped to you?

[pomtzu]

pomtzu, years ago I thought I had found a can of it, but it had some horrible Indian spice in it and tasted awful. However, there's a supermarket that now sell American and British products - in fact, we have an American and a British shop in Copenhagen, but the prizes are horrendous! They don't even have my favourite cereal.

They might have the creamed soups in that shop. Campbell's is the most popular here. Just for an example - I paid $1.92 for the family size can at Walmart, and that's a discount store. The smaller can was around $1.00. It would be interesting to know what you would pay if they carry it.

Indian spice in it - oh yuk - that sounds really nasty!

[pomtzu]

I am so slow - just got my first crock pot last week.

Gosh Gretchen - you lead a sheltered life!

I'm on my second one - a 5 quart - the first one just wasn't big enough. They last forever and I don't think they ever burn out.

I used mine so much when I was still working. It was a Godsend - I would just put everything in before I left for work and dinner was ready when I got home. You can really get spoiled by using them.

[Daisy and Delilah]

Although it's never really crock pot season here in Florida, this is a great idea for a thread!! I can't wait to see and try all the great recipes.

Richard, where are you? Richard is a walking culinary expert and chef extraordinaire.

[jennielynn1970]

I got this recipe from my old old Betty Crocker (circa 1973). I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!



* 1/4 cup shortening
* 2 lbs beef chuck or beef round steak, cut into 1 inch cubes
* 1 cup sliced onion
* 1 garlic clove, minced
* 1/4 cup catsup
* 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
* 1 tablespoon brown sugar
* 2 teaspoons salt
* 2 teaspoons paprika
* 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
* 1 dash red cayenne pepper
* 1 1/2 cups water
* 2 tablespoons flour
* 1/4 cup water
* 3 cups hot cooked noodles

Melt shortening in large skillet.

Add beef, onion and garlic; cook and stir until meat is brown and onion is tender.

In crock pot, add catsup, Worcestershire, sugar, salt, paprika, mustard, cayenne and 1 1/2 cups water.

Add beef, onion and garlic mixture to sauce.

Cover; simmer 2 to 2 1/2 hours.

Blend flour and 1/4 cup water; stir gradually into meat mixture.

Allow to thicken, takes about 1-2 minutes.

Serve over noodles.

[Killearn Kitties]

Thank you Pomtzu, beautifully explained. I must try that one.

I believe Lady's Human is a bit of a crock pot chef himself. Perhaps he will treat us to a new recipe.