Slow Cooker Favorites?

Witchys_Woman

I am having my parents and sister over for supper on NY Day. I am thinking my best bet is to put something in the slow cooker since we'll be at a NYE party the night before and it's the Mr's year to drive haha. My go to is usually pulled pork but i'd like to try something new for a change. Anyone have any favorites that would be good for 5 people?

KatieintheCity

Hahaha... before I finished reading, I was going to suggest our favorite pork recipe! I'll throw it out there anyway, since it's a little different - http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/10/crock-pot-asian-pork-with-mushrooms.html.

Our other favorite crockpot meal is a chili recipe DH and i came up with years ago. It's so good. The spices can be adjusted to your heat tolerance. I top it with shredded cheese and sour cream. It makes a ton, even with five people you'll have leftovers!

J&K's CROCKPOT CHILI
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INGREDIENTS

2 large onions (1 red, 1 yellow), chopped
1 lb ground beef, lightly browned, drained
1 lb ground pork, lightly browned, drained


1 can kidney beans
1 can black beans
1 can great northern beans

1 can diced tomatoes w/ chilis
1 can sliced stewed tomatoes w/ chilis
1 12oz can tomato paste

1 tsp cumin
1 tsp curry
1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp cayenne pepper
1-1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 tbsp brown sugar


OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS
1 bottle beer
1 cup frozen corn

DIRECTIONS
Place all ingredients into crockpot.  

Cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Cornbread
Sour Cream
Shredded Cheese
Chopped green onions

 

 

Milliechel67

If chicken sounds good, we really like this one.  Just make some rice and steamed veggies and you're set for dinner. I usually only put a couple tablespoons of oil and water in place of the rest of the called for 1/3 cup.  I also don't bother to remove the skin most of the time.  If I'm home, I'll pour some of the juices over the chicken a few times during the cooking process.  I'm not sure if that makes it better or if it's just a habit. 

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/kathys-delicious-whole-slow-cooker-chicken/detail.aspx

Let us know what you make and how it comes out!

wittyschaffy

This one was on our "slow cooker" cookbook on facebook and seemed to get good feedback.

All Day Salsa Chicken

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 jar chunky salsa
1 can cream of chicken soup

Grease inside of crockpot, add chicken
Mix together salsa and soup
Pour over chicken (I sometimes add some at the bottom first then add the chicken and pour the rest over it)

Cook on low 6-8 hours

Serve over rice pilaf 

Milliechel67

wittyschaffy:

This one was on our "slow cooker" cookbook on facebook and seemed to get good feedback.

I forgot about the facebook cookbook!