Slow Cooker Recipes

[sugaraddict]

I just recently bought a slow cooker so I can make some meals throughout the day to help me eat better when I get home from work later then planned. Does anyone else here use slow cookers for their meals?
Any recipes anyone would like to share?

Thanks in advance

[cshearer]

I've been using my slow cooker to make steal cut oats. I know, it is not a dinner, but I LOVE it! I put 2 cups of oats, 8 cups of water, some cinnamon, and some vanilla extract into the crock pot and turn it on low at about 10 or 11 pm. I have dogs and a baby who wake me up frequently, so I usually turn it off around 5 or 6am. It cooks about 7 hours. Then, I let it stay in the pot until it cools down itself and transfer the pot to the fridge! I simply reheat the oatmeal in the microwave whenever I need carbs!

I have to say, I read a lot about steal cut oats and decided to try them...now I am in love! I like the texture better than regular oatmeal and I LOVE the cinnamon and vanilla smell that it gets when I cook it this way.

Another easy recipe (although not the healthiest) is to put a package of stew meat (you could probably use turkey) and a few cans of cream of broccoli/mushroom/celery/chicken/etc. (use the Healthy Choice 98% fat free kind) into the crock pot. Let it cook on low all day. Eat over whole wheat pasta...yum! It is like a stroganoff.

Good luck! I can't wait to see what else is posted here! I need new "easy" recipes!

Smile!

[imperfectly_lou]

I loooove my slow cooker.

I make a bean/rice/veggie kind of combo by throwing in basmati or brown rice, chicken breast, kidney beans, mushrooms, celery, green capsicum and add mexican salsa. It's really yummy.

[Meeesshh]

I also make stew type things by putting soaked and 10 minute boiled chickpeas (do a batch and freeze), chicken/turkey, carrots, onions, garlic, squash ect and then add some spinach to it at the end.

Also brown rice with turkey and spices is really good.

I haven't tried the oats thing but it looks delicious! >Off she goes to find steel cut oats<

[darkangel]

Check out this great low carb slower cooker recipe book:

http://www.amazon.com/Everyday-Low-C...4698582&sr=8-3

[cshearer]

I found this on the recipe thread. It was posted by spytechs_wife originally... I haven't tried it yet!

Slow Cooker Oriental Ginger Chicken
Slow Cooker Oriental Ginger Chicken

24 oz chicken breast, cut up
2 oz minced onion (about ½ cup)
4 oz sliced carrot
6 oz cut celery
6 oz broccoli florets (about 2 cups)
½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
¼ cup rice vinegar
2 T sesame seeds
½ T salt (opt.)
1 T ginger powder or ¼ cup grated ginger

In slow cooker, combine all ingredients except broccoli. Cook for about 4 hours on LOW. Add the broccoli during the last 45 minutes.

Serve over rice, or for a lower calorie/carb option, serve over chopped cabbage.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

TOTAL MEAL:
CAL 1038
FAT 16g
CRB 46g
PRT 184g

FOR 4 SERVINGS OF 11.5 OUNCES: (each)
CAL 260
FAT 4g
CRB 11.5g
PRT 46g
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[sugaraddict]

Here is one I tried the other day... not sure on the macros but in small portions its tasty!!

1 can tomato soup
1.5 lbs extra lean ground beef/chickn/turkey
6 medium potatos
1/2 cup onions
1 can kidney beans

cut up onions and place on bottom of slow cooker
cook ground meat and remove liquid
cut up potatos into slices

layer ground beef, potatos, and kidney beans in slow cooker

add seasonings as desired - garlic, salt, pepper

empty can of tomato soup on top

Turn on low and cooks 7-8 hours

[ToraAdams]

Is the best and most valuable cooking instrument I own. It is great for hungry kids in my case my 14 year old boy who can easily eat 2000 calories in one sitting . I swear Im going broke filling that kids gullet!!

I prepare super nutritious soups and stews. Is a great way to hide veggies or introduce new ones you wouldn't normally eat.

[MrsDowFire]

I got this idea from the Eat Clean Diet Website and I've been doing every Sunday for the last 2 weeks.

Put up to 6 cleaned chicken breasts in slow cooker. I sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper. Then pour 1 can of low-sodium chicken broth over all and cook on high for 4 hours or low during the day. I then put them in the refrigerator and they are wonderful cold or heated up. Use on salads, etc.

[hvivona]

I like to put frozen chicken breasts in the cooker. Cover with low sodium stewed tomatoes or fresh tomatoes. Cook for like 6 or 7 hours. the chicken comes out sooo tender. If you want some carbs, throw in some whole wheat egg noodles for the last hour.

[B00man]

These are great keep them coming, the cowboy chilli worked a treat

[Dutchie1972]

My beautiful slow cooker is collecting dust. I found that you dont really gain much time with a slow cooker since you still have to prepare a meal. Nearly everything can be prepared in 15 - 30 minutes so why bother cooking something all day? What I do find very efficient is cooking larger quantities to put in the freezer. That really saves a lot of time. That being said - I dont eat stew that often.

[DiannaPrince]

Bumping this old thread. I'm looking for a slow cooker and would love to hear more recipes; most of the ones I've found on other sites are too high calorie for my current cutting needs. Here's one of the few recipes I found in the Nutrition tab:

Crockpot Sesame-Ginger Salmon
1 lb salmon
2 tbsp water
1 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
2 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp minced onion
1 tsp sesame seeds
1 tsp ginger
Chili flakes
3 green onions chopped

Directions:
1. Combine olive oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic, onion, sesame seeds, ginger and chili flakes in a bowl and mix well.
2. Place salmon in Crockpot with water. Pour mixture over salmon.
3. Cook on low heat for one hour.
4. Top with green onions and serve with brown rice and broccoli.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Makes 2-4 servings
Calories: 353
Fat: 12 g
Carbs: 14 g
Protein: 36 g

[SKnewbie]

There are so many great ones all over the internet, but my staples are making steak or chicken to use in various ways and freeze extra. I buy thin cut steak and add water/seasonings and cook on low until it falls apart. This makes great steak and egg breakfast, cheese steak sandwich for the hubby, and breakfast burritos. The chicken is great too, you can use breasts, tenderloins, or thighs and cook with water/broth and seasonings (sometimes I add can of tomatoes) and let is cut on low all day until you can shred it. It makes for great salad toppers, chicken salad, tacos, and quesadillas. It makes making different lunches for me and my husband easy and easy to save things in the freezer for last minute ideas.

[thepowerwithin]

I use a lot of my slowcooker recipes from http://paleomg.com/category/crockpot/.

No, I'm not paleo.

My favorite is the ropa vieja. It's delish.