Crock Pot Recipes for a Busy School Year

RealLifeMama · 08-29-2016, 08:38 AM

With out current schedule, I am going to need to employ my crock pot twice a week. That is 8 recipes a month. We like variety, so I am thinking if I had 16 really good ones, I can rotate those.

Chicken crock pot recipes are hit or miss with my family. Only if I am cooking chicken to shred for sandwiches or making chicken chili do they really like it. I can probably get away a non-chicken chili dish once a month. Most recipes I find are chicken, or they are not real food ingredients. (canned soup, etc.)

This is a favorite
Turkey Black Bean Chili
http://newleafwellness.biz/2013/02/1...ck-bean-chili/

Turkey Sloppy Joes
DD made these Turkey Sloppy Joes yesterday. They were really good. Most of my kids liked them better than our usual ground beef joes.
http://www.realsimple.com/food-recip...ppy-joe-recipe
She made them on the stovetop, but I bet they would be good in the crock pot.

Chicken Taco Soup
1 onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, rinsed - I use pintos if I can't find organic chili beans w/ no sugar or questionable ingredients
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained - I use frozen
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer, (or broth)
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilis, undrained
1 package taco seasoning, (1.25 ounces) - I use 2-3 tbs homemade
2 whole skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Put all ingredients in crock pot, cook on low all day, shred chicken when done.

That is three. I need 13 more!

2sunshines · 08-29-2016, 08:45 AM

Does your family like pot roast? Super easy in the crock pot and you can also add the veggies right in and get a good meat, potato, veggies and gravy in one.

I also sometimes crock pot a roast and then shred to serve over rice or pasta or potatoes or whatever the starch of the day might be.

charla · 08-29-2016, 09:10 AM

Vegetable Beef Soup - it's not a slow cooker recipe, but it could easily be adapted to that, just brown the grown beef and saute the veggies, then add all to the slow cooker.
I don't know how many slow cookers you have, but I make a whole meal in three crockpots: Roast beef, creamy crockpot mashed potatoes, green beans.
This is a really easy recipe, but it may not fit your criteria for real food: Crockpot Meatball and Tortellini Soup.
Poor Man's Stew
Crockpot Stuffed Bell Peppers Don't cook the peppers too long or they will fall apart.
Meatball Parm
Slow cooker Lasagna Soup
Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup - I usually add 8 oz of cream cheese to this to make it more creamy
Italian Beef Stew

RealLifeMama · 08-29-2016, 09:14 AM

We like pot roast. And beef stew, which I make almost the same.
Thanks for the reminder.

Charla, those look good. My family would enjoy a lot of those. By "real", I mean no Velveeta, canned cream of or French onion soup, mostly.

DahliaRW · 08-29-2016, 09:44 AM

I have a really good roast recipe. I'll have to dig and find it.

This Thai chicken curry is good. You could use another type of meat or even just veggies. http://showmetheyummy.com/crockpot-thai-chicken-curry/

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LoveIsGentle · 08-29-2016, 09:49 AM

I really like this one. http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/main...s-slow-cooker/

2TMama · 08-29-2016, 10:25 AM

Subbing....

Kiara.I · 08-29-2016, 09:10 PM

Barley and Shiitake Mushroom Dinner. It's yummy, and the bonus is that if you sub vegetable broth in for the beef broth, it's vegan (in case you have any vegan or vegetarian friends who might need to be fed sometime...)

DahliaRW · 08-29-2016, 09:29 PM

Here is the roast recipe. It turns out really flavorful. I rub the seasonings on the roast rather than just dumping it in. http://newleafwellness.biz/2014/07/2...roast-carrots/

ashbobash · 08-30-2016, 04:19 AM

Kalyn's kitchen website has some good slow cooker recipes without "cream of" ingredients. You might also search for "whole 30" slow cooker recipes for real food options.

I'm in the same boat this school year! Following along.

Beth1231 · 08-30-2016, 12:29 PM

I washed a whole chicken and dumped two jars of garlic tomato sauce on top. Not exactly sure how that will become dinner,but that was my five minute dinner prep this morning

2TMama · 09-01-2016, 08:17 AM

Beth, who knows....may turn out to be a family favorite!

Serving over noodles?

RealLifeMama · 09-01-2016, 02:18 PM

This is great.
Thanks!

Keep them coming!

2sunshines · 09-01-2016, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beth1231

I washed a whole chicken and dumped two jars of garlic tomato sauce on top. Not exactly sure how that will become dinner,but that was my five minute dinner prep this morning

To me that sounds like a perfectly acceptable dinner prep method.

How did it turn out?

bananacake · 09-02-2016, 04:22 AM

White bean chili
Minestrone
Lentil soup
BBQ chicken
Buffalo chicken
Sloppy joes

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08-29-2016, 08:38 AM	#1
RealLifeMama Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18,259	Crock Pot Recipes for a Busy School Year With out current schedule, I am going to need to employ my crock pot twice a week. That is 8 recipes a month. We like variety, so I am thinking if I had 16 really good ones, I can rotate those. Chicken crock pot recipes are hit or miss with my family. Only if I am cooking chicken to shred for sandwiches or making chicken chili do they really like it. I can probably get away a non-chicken chili dish once a month. Most recipes I find are chicken, or they are not real food ingredients. (canned soup, etc.) This is a favorite Turkey Black Bean Chili http://newleafwellness.biz/2013/02/1...ck-bean-chili/ Turkey Sloppy Joes DD made these Turkey Sloppy Joes yesterday. They were really good. Most of my kids liked them better than our usual ground beef joes. http://www.realsimple.com/food-recip...ppy-joe-recipe She made them on the stovetop, but I bet they would be good in the crock pot. Chicken Taco Soup 1 onion, chopped 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, rinsed - I use pintos if I can't find organic chili beans w/ no sugar or questionable ingredients 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained - I use frozen 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer, (or broth) 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilis, undrained 1 package taco seasoning, (1.25 ounces) - I use 2-3 tbs homemade 2 whole skinless, boneless chicken breasts Put all ingredients in crock pot, cook on low all day, shred chicken when done. That is three. I need 13 more! __________________ A, Mother of Dancing Diva, 21 Boy Wonder 19, Mr. Cool 15, and Ninja 13 Sunshine, 11, and 8 year old Joy

08-29-2016, 08:45 AM	#2
2sunshines Moderator in Celebrations, Cloth Diapering & EC, Empty Arms, Prayer & Praise, and Swap n' Shop Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 27,061	Re: Crock Pot Recipes for a Busy School Year Does your family like pot roast? Super easy in the crock pot and you can also add the veggies right in and get a good meat, potato, veggies and gravy in one. I also sometimes crock pot a roast and then shred to serve over rice or pasta or potatoes or whatever the starch of the day might be. __________________ married 25 years mom to two young adults (23 and 21) and two teens (17 and 15)

08-29-2016, 09:10 AM	#3
charla Administrator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 16,756	Re: Crock Pot Recipes for a Busy School Year Vegetable Beef Soup - it's not a slow cooker recipe, but it could easily be adapted to that, just brown the grown beef and saute the veggies, then add all to the slow cooker. I don't know how many slow cookers you have, but I make a whole meal in three crockpots: Roast beef, creamy crockpot mashed potatoes, green beans. This is a really easy recipe, but it may not fit your criteria for real food: Crockpot Meatball and Tortellini Soup. Poor Man's Stew Crockpot Stuffed Bell Peppers Don't cook the peppers too long or they will fall apart. Meatball Parm Slow cooker Lasagna Soup Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup - I usually add 8 oz of cream cheese to this to make it more creamy Italian Beef Stew __________________ CHARLA Married to Nick, 32 yrs Mom to Nathan and his wife Abby, and Hope Elizabeth, dancing for eternity with babies: Micah Noel, Grace Anna, Andrew David www.dancingforeternity.org www.irresistiblehope.org Save Save Save Save Save

08-29-2016, 09:14 AM	#4
RealLifeMama Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18,259	Re: Crock Pot Recipes for a Busy School Year We like pot roast. And beef stew, which I make almost the same. Thanks for the reminder. Charla, those look good. My family would enjoy a lot of those. By "real", I mean no Velveeta, canned cream of or French onion soup, mostly. __________________ A, Mother of Dancing Diva, 21 Boy Wonder 19, Mr. Cool 15, and Ninja 13 Sunshine, 11, and 8 year old Joy Last edited by RealLifeMama; 08-29-2016 at 09:20 AM.

08-29-2016, 09:44 AM	#5
DahliaRW Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,793	Re: Crock Pot Recipes for a Busy School Year I have a really good roast recipe. I'll have to dig and find it. This Thai chicken curry is good. You could use another type of meat or even just veggies. http://showmetheyummy.com/crockpot-thai-chicken-curry/ Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk __________________ ISFJ Mom married to an INTP Dad; busy raising 2 sons (15, 12) and a daughter (10)!

08-29-2016, 09:49 AM	#6
LoveIsGentle Rose Garden Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 10,768	Re: Crock Pot Recipes for a Busy School Year I really like this one. http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/main...s-slow-cooker/

08-29-2016, 10:25 AM	#7
2TMama Rose Garden Flawed & Forgiven. Rescued, Redeemed & Restored. Image Bearer, Grace Embracer, Joy Seeker & Hope Stirrer. Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,983	Re: Crock Pot Recipes for a Busy School Year Subbing.... __________________ Wife to the man He led me to 20 years ago Mama to my favorite kids- two teens , & two toddlers

08-29-2016, 09:10 PM	#8
Kiara.I Rose Garden Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Pacific South-West. You know, north of the Pacific North-West Posts: 12,922	Re: Crock Pot Recipes for a Busy School Year Barley and Shiitake Mushroom Dinner. It's yummy, and the bonus is that if you sub vegetable broth in for the beef broth, it's vegan (in case you have any vegan or vegetarian friends who might need to be fed sometime...) __________________ ENTP fits me to a T, though it took me forever to figure it out! DYT Type 3, Enn. Type 1 (hold that thought...enneagram crisis...might be a 7!) Sparks (9) ; Spitfire (8); Sprite (4.5)

08-29-2016, 09:29 PM	#9
DahliaRW Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,793	Re: Crock Pot Recipes for a Busy School Year Here is the roast recipe. It turns out really flavorful. I rub the seasonings on the roast rather than just dumping it in. http://newleafwellness.biz/2014/07/2...roast-carrots/ __________________ ISFJ Mom married to an INTP Dad; busy raising 2 sons (15, 12) and a daughter (10)! Last edited by DahliaRW; 08-29-2016 at 09:33 PM.

08-30-2016, 04:19 AM	#10
ashbobash Rose Blossom Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 216	Re: Crock Pot Recipes for a Busy School Year Kalyn's kitchen website has some good slow cooker recipes without "cream of" ingredients. You might also search for "whole 30" slow cooker recipes for real food options. I'm in the same boat this school year! Following along.

08-30-2016, 12:29 PM	#11
Beth1231 Deactivated Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 14,962	Re: Crock Pot Recipes for a Busy School Year I washed a whole chicken and dumped two jars of garlic tomato sauce on top. Not exactly sure how that will become dinner,but that was my five minute dinner prep this morning

09-01-2016, 08:17 AM	#12
2TMama Rose Garden Flawed & Forgiven. Rescued, Redeemed & Restored. Image Bearer, Grace Embracer, Joy Seeker & Hope Stirrer. Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,983	Re: Crock Pot Recipes for a Busy School Year Beth, who knows....may turn out to be a family favorite! Serving over noodles? __________________ Wife to the man He led me to 20 years ago Mama to my favorite kids- two teens , & two toddlers

09-01-2016, 02:18 PM	#13
RealLifeMama Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18,259	Re: Crock Pot Recipes for a Busy School Year This is great. Thanks! Keep them coming! __________________ A, Mother of Dancing Diva, 21 Boy Wonder 19, Mr. Cool 15, and Ninja 13 Sunshine, 11, and 8 year old Joy

09-02-2016, 04:22 AM	#15
bananacake Rose Garden I Am A BananaCake Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northeast US Posts: 25,158	Re: Crock Pot Recipes for a Busy School Year White bean chili Minestrone Lentil soup BBQ chicken Buffalo chicken Sloppy joes Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Brenna 3 kiddos (17, 14 1/2 & 9 1/2) Praying for semi-son, age 36 I live by the motto: seek first to understand. "Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions." Proverbs 18:2

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