I love to try new things and share them with people, so these great slow cooker recipes are no exception! They meet my criteria for healthy, quick, family friendly meals and each one was delicious! My crock pot is my secret weapon in the kitchen so of course I super love them too because they are so easy to make. I found each recipe on Pinterest and included the link and photo from that particular person. Stuffed Peppers. Yes we all love them in our house but I just don't always have the time to put them all together....enter the super yummy, super easy "Stuffed Pepper Soup" recipe from 'ValSoCal.blogspot.com' In her recipe she combines all the great things we love in our traditional stuffed peppers but in a soup version and I must say the results are pretty awesome! Her original recipe was not actually a slow cooker recipe but I easily converted it for myself. I added the ground turkey to the crock pot when it was frozen (whoops forgot to defrost it the night before) and just cooked it on high instead of low and it still came out fine. The nice thing is that you can make this either way you like, if you're not using a slow cooker the recipe says this can be made in about 20 minutes or so :) STUFFED PEPPER SOUP http://valsocal.blogspot.com/2014/01/stuffed-pepper-soup.html 4 Peppers-1 green, 1 red, 1 yellow, 1 orange (diced)...can also just use green if that suits you as well 1small onion diced 3 garlic cloves minced or 2-3 tsp 6 1/2 cups beef broth/stock (52 oz) - can be homemade or store bought 1 15 oz can tomatoe sauce 2 15 oz cans diced tomatoes 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey, chicken, or beef 3 tsp worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp basil 1/2 tsp dill (my own little addition) 1 1/2 cups instant white or brown rice Parmesan cheese Combine all ingredients in crock pot EXCEPT the instant rice. Cook on low (if the meat is defrosted) for approx 4 hours or cook on high (if the meat is frozen) for approx 6-8 hours Cook the rice in a separate pot according to directions on box, combine with soup in slow cooker, stir. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and serve The second recipe that the fam really liked is for chicken tacos. This comes from 'mychocolatetherapy.blogspot.com' I've tried making these before and they never came out that good then I found this recipe and thought "DUH! What a good idea!" What I love the most...3 ingredients! Talk about easy AND budget friendly. 3 INGREDIENT CHICKEN TACOS http://www.mychocolatetherapy.com/2012/01/crockpot-chicken-tacos.html 6 chicken breasts (I used 8-10 chicken thighs because that's what I had on hand) 1 1oz envelope Taco Seasoning (or your own homemade taco seasoning) 1 16 oz jar Salsa (or your own homemade Salsa) Combine all ingredients in the crock pot and gently stir to coat chicken and mix. Cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 6-8 hours. Chicken will easily shred apart when it's done. I made a quick batch of cornbread which you can find the recipe for on the recipe page under 'Fluffy Cake Like Cornbread' and served them with soft taco bowls, (which were much loved by everyone because they were so easy to use), shredded lettuce, cheese and sour cream. The third and final recipe treasure I love is for 'Sweet Garlic Chicken' by 'thehighheeledhostess.com' This recipe reminded me a little of my favorite chinese food, which is always a big hit in our house, but without all the oils and salts. SWEET GARLIC CHICKEN http://www.thehighheeledhostess.com/?m=1 4-6 chicken breasts (I used 2 small pkgs of thighs) 1 cup packed brown sugar 2/3 cup vinegar or Apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup lemon lime soda 2-3 TBSP minced garlic 2 TBSP soy sauce (I used low sodium soy sauce) 1 tsp fresh ground pepper 2 TBSP cornstarch 2 TBSP water Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray or use a liner made for slow cookers, place chicken in bottom In a separate bowl mix together brown sugar, vinegar, soda, garlic, soy sauce, and pepper. Pour over chicken Cook on low 6-8 hours or on high for approx 4-6 hours Remove chicken from slow cooker, set aside. Pour or spoon remaining sauce into a saucepan Mix together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl or mixing cup, pour into saucepan and mix well. Let sauce come to a boil and boil for 2-3 minutes or until it starts to thicken and turns into a glaze. Remove from heat, let sit a minute or two, it will thicken as it cools. I served this on top of white rice with the glaze. All of these recipes can be found on my recipe page with the corresponding photo and link to the original recipe and creator. |
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AuthorI'm the busy mom of two pretty awesome boys, one of which has Asperger's. I created this blog to help raise awareness for Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders. CategoriesArchives
February 2015
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