9 Crock Pot Meals

With another school year fast approaching...(as in tomorrow) and a request by a friend of mine I thought I would post all of the meals I prepared this year. Unfortunately, this was an after thought so I don't have any pictures to post. The suggested cook time is based off of my current crock pot. I have found I have to cook my meals for a shorter amount of time than the time typically suggested. I have had one too many dried out meals due to over cooking. All of these meals feed the two of us for dinner and most recipes have leftovers for lunch the next day. 

I have collected these recipes over the years and have made changes every time I have made them. So, tweak where you need. Remember to use FREEZER gallon bags and have a black marker handy to write the names and cooking times on the bags (before putting the contents in)  :)

Beef Burritos
1 top round roast (approx 2 lbs)

1 diced onion

4 minced garlic cloves

2 T. whole peppercorns

2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce

1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (1 only use 1 pepper)

1 1/2 t. chili powder

1. Add the above items into freezer bag.

2. When you are ready to cook, put the contents of the bag in the crock pot and cook on low for 5-7 hours. 

3. When the meat is cooked, strain the juices and add the juice back to the crock pot. (by straining you get the peppercorns and onions out) Shred the meat and add the juice back to the crock pot and cook for additional 30 minutes on low. 

Dijon Chicken

2 lbs. chicken breasts

1 cup chicken broth

1 onion, chopped

2 T. dijon mustard

3 cloves garlic

2 bay leaves 

1 t. thyme (or less if you're not a big fan of thyme)

Cook for 4-6 hours on low. 

Cilantro Lime Chicken

1 1/2 lbs of chicken breasts

juice of 2 limes

1 bunch of cilantro, chopped

1 bag frozen corn

1/2 chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 can black beans

1 cup water

1 tsp. cumin

salt/pepper

Cook for 4-6 hours on low. 

Herbed Turkey Breast (haven't actually seen the outcome of this recipe)

1/4 c. butter

1/4 c. sage

1/4 c. terragon

1 T. thyme

4 tsp minced garlic

2 tsp. pepper

1 tsp. salt

Turkey Breast (3 lbs)

Cook for 6-7 hours on low. 

Sesame Chicken Sauce  

1 c. reduced sodium soy sauce

2/3 c. brown sugar

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. ground ginger

2 T. ketchup

2 T. sesame seed 

4 chicken breasts

Cook on low for 4-6 hours. Serve with rice.

Easy Steak Marinade (this is for the grill/not the crock pot)

1/3 c. reduced sodium soy sauce

1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil

1/3 c.  lemon juice

1/4 c.  Worcestershire sauce 

1 1/2 T. garlic powder

3 T. dried basil

1 1/2 T. dried parsley

1 t. pepper

1/4 teaspoon tabasco

1 t. minced garlic

Cover steak evenly with marinade. Toss and knead bags to coat steak with marinade. 

Chili Maple Glaze Chicken

1-2 lbs chicken breast

1/2 t. salt

1/2 c. maple syrup

1 T. chili powder

Cook on low for 4-6 hours. 

Sweet Teriyaki Chicken 

1 c. low sodium soy sauce

1 c. sugar

1 t. garlic salt

1/2 minced onion

1-2 lbs. chicken

Cook on low for 4-6 hours. Serve with rice.

Crock Pot Cajun Chicken

2 lbs. chicken

1 t. cumin

1 t. chili powder

1/2 t onion powder

1 t. garlic

1/4 t pepper

1/2 t. salt

2 cups frozen corn

1/2 c. diced pepper

handful of cilantro

(I also threw in a cup of salsa)

Cook on low for 4-6 hours. Shred and use in tortillas.