I need the most awesome crock pot dinner ever.

rssnlvr · February 2012

MIL is coming in this weekend with her new boyfriend (a cowboy named Keith. True story.). They are arriving Thursday night for dinner so that we can meet Keith before they keep DD out of school together on Friday. Since I get home at 5:15 at the earliest, (and I'd rather not serve this guy a frozen skillet meal for the first time we meet him), I need to have dinner pretty much ready to go.

Oh, and I got a new crock pot for Christmas. It's the kind that has a timer and switches to "warm" when it's done cooking. Oh, and I haven't used it yet. So this will be the first use.

Please give me a company-worthy, impossible-to-screw-up CP recipe, por favor.

Keribells · February 2012

What about KA's tacos? I wasn't sure about making them because BF is a little picky if it isn't ground meat. He took one look and headed to the store to buy stuff to make chicken chalupas (he called it sopa?)... If you'd like to do a little more than just the tacos he fried the corn tortillas and then added refried beans, the chicken, cheese and sour cream. Would be good with lettuce and tomato too. It was delicious!

rssnlvr · February 2012

Keribells:
What about KA's tacos? I wasn't sure about making them because BF is a little picky if it isn't ground meat. He took one look and headed to the store to buy stuff to make chicken chalupas (he called it sopa?)... If you'd like to do a little more than just the tacos he fried the corn tortillas and then added refried beans, the chicken, cheese and sour cream. Would be good with lettuce and tomato too. It was delicious!

Well, previously MIL has always turned her nose up at KA tacos. Because they're, you know, not Russian food. (eyerolleyerolleyeroll). But, since her new BF is a Texan, I'm now wondering if she'll be on better behavior trying to impress him. Hmm.........

jml5q · February 2012

how about pork bbq sandwhiches? i take a boston butt roast, fill the crock pot 3/4 or so the way with root beer. cook all day, maybe 8-9 hours. drain the crock pot and add a bottle of your fav bbq sauce. heat until warmed through. i like the heb brand carolina style sauce.

most other crock pot meals are just meh to me. they are fine for an easy dinner, but not company worthy to me.

angelaggie · February 2012

My DH's fav is pot roast. We put large carrots and potatoes in with it.

mcurban · February 2012

1 (2 pound) pork tenderloin
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
1 cup water
3/4 cup red wine
3 tablespoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons soy sauce
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Put everything in the crockpot, try to keep the garlic on top of the pork. I add more than the 3T of soy sauce.

Low for 4 hrs (I've gone way longer and it was fine). Serve over polenta (premade + cream cheese + chicken stock) or mashed potatoes.

By the time the pork comes out, it's very tender. You can slice it, but most likely it will come out in big chunks. The cooking liquid can be poured over the meat/starch.

Chicklit · February 2012

I hear cowboy and I think chili: Crock Pot Chicken Taco Chili. I've made this several times and it's impossible to screw up. Even though it's kind of a weight watcher meal, my husband says it's really filling.

A&Jmom · February 2012

pot roast!

I don't really have a recipe. But here is what I do. Salt and pepper the meat, sear on a very hot skillet on both sides (on the stove top) beef roast (I usually use chuck roast but know some people like to use top or bottom round roast, if you prefer pork that is good too). You just want to get a nice color, browned, on both sides. Then trow it in the crockpot pour lipton onion soup mix on top, then throw in potatoes and baby carrots. Add about a cup of liquid (can be water, beef broth, red wine- really whatever you prefer).

Here is a recipe that is very similar to what I do. (I don't combine the soup mix and water in the skillet first though, I just throw it all in).

https://www.makinglifebetter.com/Recipe/Beef/SLOW-COOKER-POT-ROAST-1-8606.aspx

Keribells · February 2012

rssnlvr:

Keribells:
What about KA's tacos? I wasn't sure about making them because BF is a little picky if it isn't ground meat. He took one look and headed to the store to buy stuff to make chicken chalupas (he called it sopa?)... If you'd like to do a little more than just the tacos he fried the corn tortillas and then added refried beans, the chicken, cheese and sour cream. Would be good with lettuce and tomato too. It was delicious!

Well, previously MIL has always turned her nose up at KA tacos. Because they're, you know, not Russian food. (eyerolleyerolleyeroll). But, since her new BF is a Texan, I'm now wondering if she'll be on better behavior trying to impress him. Hmm.........

***eyeroll to RSSN's mom*** just put 10 bows in A's hair and she'll be distracted. He will probably like it. BF is a good ol' country boy and really like the chicken.

a-c-d · February 2012

Pork Pozole! I get cheers every time I serve it and it is very company-worthy. I got it from a Nestie Cookbook we did WAAAAY back in 2006. It is from a Nestie named Maribel 922.

The only changes I make are corn instead of hominy (just not a fan). I serve it with tortillas so you can either roll up your own taco or just use the tortilla like bread and eat it like a stew. I also have shredded cheese on the table so it can be added on top. SO YUMMY and SO EASY!!

Pork Pozole

2 15 to 16 ounce cans hominy, drained

3 10 ounce cans green enchilada sauce

1 large onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, chopped

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 2 1/2 pound boneless pork loin roast, well trimmed

1 cup chopped fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

serve with: warm flour tortillas and salsa

Mix all ingredients except pork, cilantro and lime juice in a 4 quart or larger slow cooker.

Add pork; spoon hominy mixture over top.

Cover and cook on low 7 to 9 hours or until pork is tender. Remove pork to a cutting board.

Stir cilantro and lime juice into mixture in cooker. Shred pork in bite size pieces; return to cooker.

To serve: Ladle into soup bowls. Serve with or rolled up in, flour tortillas. Accompany with salsa. 6 servings.

carlinlp · February 2012

We are going to make this hungry man sweet potato casserole tonight.

MrsH07 · February 2012

Love, love Crockpot Italian Short Ribs

1 Tablespoon veg. oil

approx 2 lbs. boneless short ribs

1 can diced tomatoes w/ green peppers and onions

3 oz tomato paste w/ basil, garlic and oregano (or the can that says italian herb)

1 med onion, cut into 8 wedges

1 med green pepper, sliced

1 medium carrot, sliced

1/2 teaspoon dried orgegano

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 cup chopped parsley ( I dont use this)

Cooked egg noodles

1- In large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, place oil until hot. Cook shortribs until brown on all sides ( I skip this step. I do not notice a difference in taste)

2- coat cp w/ cooking spray. Add short ribs. Top w/ remaining ingredients except parsley and noodles

3- Cover. Cook on high for 5 1/2 hrs. serve over cooked egg noodles. I usually let it cook on low for about 8 hrs.

You dont have to use egg noodles, but I think their yummy w/ the short ribs!

OrangeFelt · February 2012

I've got nothing (and think MC's recipe sounds delish) ... but I definitely want to hear the stories that come out of this one!

Mrs.Froggianna · February 2012

rssnlvr:
MIL is coming in this weekend with her new boyfriend (a cowboy named Keith. True story.).

Dude, your mom could be the next Pioneer Woman. Because if ever there was a fish-out-of-water story it's your Russian MIL living in TX and dating a cowboy. Big Smile

mrs.wildman · February 2012

This is one of the best dishes I've ever made and/or eaten. Sorry I can't make clicky. You can tone down the spice some, but I don't recommend it. It's so so so good. I've made it once a week since I discovered the recipe and not a bite goes to waste. This last week I left out the Bok Choy and just made some kale chips on the side. I serve the pork over Jasmine Rice, but think I might try some rice noodles and broccoli next time.

https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/sweet-spicy-asian-pork-shoulder-00000000028082/index.html

rssnlvr · February 2012

Mrs.Froggianna:
rssnlvr:
MIL is coming in this weekend with her new boyfriend (a cowboy named Keith. True story.).
Dude, your mom could be the next Pioneer Woman. Because if ever there was a fish-out-of-water story it's your Russian MIL living in TX and dating a cowboy.

Pshh. You have to be likable to be the next Pioneer Woman. Wink

Mrs.Froggianna · February 2012

rssnlvr:

Mrs.Froggianna:
rssnlvr:
MIL is coming in this weekend with her new boyfriend (a cowboy named Keith. True story.).
Dude, your mom could be the next Pioneer Woman. Because if ever there was a fish-out-of-water story it's your Russian MIL living in TX and dating a cowboy.
Pshh. You have to be likable to be the next Pioneer Woman.

LMAO!! Good point.

SareBear30 · February 2012

What about French dip sandwiches? I use this recipe but add a sliced onion or two and its amazing every time.

https://www.fatgirltrappedinaskinnybody.com/2011/06/french-dip-sandwich-slow-cooker-style-2/

Ricola · February 2012

Check out this blog: www.crockpot365.blogspot.com (sorry, can't make it clicky in Chrome). She has the most awesome recipes! I liked the spinach and feta frittata a lot!

kellenickle · February 2012

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HnyBear · February 2012

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