Crock pot recipes

[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.

[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.

[Randi]

Moesha, that is sweet of you, but I'll try to find some here. It would cost a fortune to send heavy things like that. I'm hoping to travel myself and I usually get some when I do. Imagine the customs opening my suitcase, finding 3-4 packets of cereal! They'll have a good laugh!

The cereal I love is called Kelloggs “Raisin Wheats”, in England. In Spain they’re called “Splitz”, in Luxembourg they’re called “Toppas”. They also come as frosted and plain. They’re all good. You should try them!

My absolute favourite is Jordan’s Country Crisp Four-Nut - they are wheat clusters with 4 kinds of chunky nuts in. Yummy!

I find most cereals too sweet.

Sorry pomtzu, we got side tracked here - won't happen again.

[pomtzu]

You could try the roast or chicken that I put in post #1. No tomatoes there........

[Catherinedana]

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

Me too! I got it on reward points from the credit union that I bank with, believe it or not. I haven't even opened the box yet, but now, with this thread and my mouth watering about those BISCUITS ON TOP (oh my!) I'm gonna have to try it reeeeeeaaaal soon!

Cathy

[shais_mom]

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.

That's so funny - Gretchen. I have 3 crock pots! One is small just for dips etc with one temp- HIGH!
I love my crock pot.
I make all kinds of soups in them. And I've done the biscuits on top for dumplings a few times. YUM!
I would love that cheesy ravioli recipe tho!
I've done Crock pot Pizza - that was ehh - ok - the pasta turned kinda mushy.

Another good one and I think someone mentioned it already but it bears repeating is to do a beef roast topped with a can of coke.
Also - a beef roast with one can of beef broth and one packet of dry gravy is good too and let it cook on low for several hours.
I just really wanted to subscribe to this thread so the ideas keep coming!

[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.