Crock pot recipes

[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.

[beeniesmom]

Sounds like Raisin Bran!

Lots of good recipes here!
I too have discovered the crock pot only a year ago.
So far I've made a plain roast with veggie and potatoes and a killer pork BBQ.
It's so easy. I always thought crockpots were only used to keep stuff warm at parties and such!
I may just have to make one of those chicken recipes listed.
Even if it's still really hot here in FL. to make a stew, I feel like one.

[Asiel]

Definitely get the crock pot out of storage. I cooked a whole batch of chops with mushroom sauce ,threw in the potatoes and veggies, lots of onions and garlic (I'm still a beleiver that garlic will cure anything) . But I put it all in a huge casserole and shoved it in the oven, the house got so hot I had to turn the furnace off and turn the a/c back on.
Might be a good day for that today. It was -3 when I got up. Fall is here to stay.

[pomtzu]

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

[Edwina's Secretary]

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

That is my plan.

Medusa - it is an 8.5 qt (who does he think we are cooking for and WHERE do we store it...) slow cooker. It appears to have three or four speeds.

[Medusa]

Wow, that's huge! But that's a man for ya. I just don't know how crock pot recipes translate to slow cookers. Guess there's only one way to find out, eh?

[pomtzu]

That is my plan.

Medusa - it is an 8.5 qt (who does he think we are cooking for and WHERE do we store it...) slow cooker. It appears to have three or four speeds.

Yikes!!! - 8.5 qt????? Did hubby figure on feeding the whole neighborhood?
I have a 5 qt which is plenty big enough to make a meal for 4 - 6. It's a good 15 or 20 years old, and I think that was the biggest they made way back then, but it's still as good as new. I'd like to find an excuse to buy one of the new oval shaped ones since they're great for whole chickens and rolled roasts.