Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Mushroom and Steak Stroganoff Crockpot Recipe

Mushroom and Steak Stroganoff Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
* 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
* 1/2 teaspoon of pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon of paprika
* 1 3/4 lbs. beef top round steak, cut into 1 1/2-inch strips
* 1 can of cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
* 1/2 cup of water
* 1/4 cup of Lipton onion mushroom soup mix
* 2 jars of sliced mushrooms, drained (4 1/2 oz. each)
* 1/2 cup of sour cream
* 1 tablespoon of minced fresh parsley
* Hot cooked egg noodles, optional

Preparation steps:

* In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, garlic powder, pepper and paprika. Add beef strips and shake to coat.
* Transfer to crockpot. Combine the soup, water and soup mix; pour over beef. Cover and cook on low for 6 1/2 hours or until meat is tender.
* Stir in the mushrooms, sour cream, and parsley. Cover and cook for 15 minutes longer or until sauce is thickened.
* Serve with noodles if desired.

Enjoy

Chicken Tortilla Soup Crockpot Recipe

Chicken Tortilla Soup Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
* 1 lb. of boneless skinless chicken breasts
* 3/4 teaspoon of salt
* 1/2 teaspoon of pepper
* 2 cups of water
* 1 1/2 cups of chicken broth
* 1 can of organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
* 1 can of Green Giant SteamCrisp Mexicorn whole kernel corn, red & green peppers, drained
* 1 can of Old El Paso enchilada sauce
* 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
* 1 can of chopped green chiles
* 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
* 1 teaspoon of chili powder
* 1/2 cup of chopped fresh cilantro
* 8 cups of tortilla chips, coarsely crushed
* 1/2 cup of sour cream

Preparation steps:

* Spray crockpot with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook 4 minutes, turning once, until browned on both sides. Place chicken in crockpot. Add water, broth, tomatoes, corn, enchilada sauce, onion, green chiles, cumin and chili powder.
* Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken from crockpot to plate; shred using 2 forks. Return chicken to crockpot. Stir in cilantro. Cover; cook 30 minutes longer. Top each serving with 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips and 1 tablespoon of sour cream.

Enjoy

Monday, February 17, 2014

Peanut Fudge Pudding Cake Crockpot Recipe

Peanut Fudge Pudding Cake Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 cup of all-purpose flour
* 1 cup of sugar, divided
* 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder
* 2/3 cup of milk
* 1/2 cup of peanut butter
* 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
* 1 teaspoon of vanilla
* 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
* 1 cup of boiling water
* Chopped peanuts (optional)
* Vanilla ice cream (optional)

Preparation steps:

* Coat inside of the crockpot with nonstick cooking spray. Combine flour, 1/2 cup of sugar and baking powder in medium bowl. Stir in milk, peanut butter, oil and vanilla until well-blended. Pour batter into crockpot.
* Combine remaining 1/2 cup of sugar and cocoa in small bowl. Stir in water. Pour into crockpot. Do not stir.
* Cover; cook on high for 1 1/2 hours or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes; scoop into serving dishes or invert onto serving platter. Serve warm with chopped peanuts and ice cream, if desired.

Enjoy

Spicy Chipotle Orange Squash Crockpot Recipe

Spicy Chipotle Orange Squash Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 small buttercup or acorn squash (2 to 2 1/2 lb.)
* 1/4 cup of water
* 3 tablespoons of packed brown sugar
* 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine, melted
* 1 teaspoon of grated orange peel
* 3 tablespoons of fresh orange juice
* 1/4 teaspoon of salt
* 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce (from 7 oz. can), finely chopped

Preparation steps:

* Spray crockpot with cooking spray. Cut squash in half crosswise; remove seeds and membranes. Pour water into crockpot. Place squash halves, cut sides up, in crockpot. (If necessary, cut off pointed tip so squash stand upright.)
* In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; pour into squash halves.
* Cover; cook on High heat setting for 3 1/2 hours or until squash is tender. Cut cooked squash in half.

Enjoy

Beef Vegetable Stew Crockpot Recipe

Beef Vegetable Stew Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 1/2 lbs. boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
* 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
* 3 cups of hot water
* 1 1/2 cups fresh baby carrots
* 1 can of tomato soup, undiluted
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 1 celery rib, chopped
* 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
* 1 tablespoon of browning sauce, optional
* 2 teaspoons of beef bouillon granules
* 1 garlic clove, minced
* 1 teaspoon of sugar
* 3/4 teaspoon of salt
* 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
* 1/4 cup of cornstarch
* 3/4 cup of cold water
* 2 frozen cups of peas

Preparation steps:

* Place the roast, potatoes, hot water, carrots, soup, onion, celery, Worcestershire sauce, browning sauce if desired, bouillon granules, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper into large crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours or until meat is tender.
* Combine cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until smooth; gradually stir into stew. Add peas; cover and cook on low for 30 minutes or until thickened.

Enjoy

Taco Meat Loaf Crockpot Recipe

Taco Meat Loaf Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
* 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
* 1 cup of salsa
* 2 eggs, lightly beaten
* 1/4 cup of sliced ripe olives
* 1 envelope of taco seasoning
* 2 lbs. of lean ground beef
* 1/2 cup of ketchup
* 1/4 cup of packed brown sugar
* 2 tablespoons of Louisiana-style hot sauce

Preparation steps:

* Cut four 20-in. x 3-in. strips of heavy duty foil; crisscross so they resemble spokes of a wheel. Place strips on the bottom and up the sides of the crockpot. Coat strips with cooking spray.
* In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into a round loaf. Place meat loaf in the center of the strips. Cover and cook on low for 3 1/2 hours or until no pink remains.
* Combine the ketchup, brown sugar and hot sauce; pour over meat loaf during the last hour of cooking. Let stand for 10 minutes. Using foil strips as handles, remove the meat loaf to a platter.

Enjoy

Sunday, February 16, 2014

Blue Cheese Potatoes Crockpot Recipe

Blue Cheese Potatoes Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 2 pounds red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
* 1 1/4 cups chopped green onions, divided
* 2 tablespoons of olive oil, divided
* 1 teaspoon of dried basil
* 1/2 teaspoon of salt
* 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
* 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

Preparation steps:

* Layer potatoes, 1 cup green onions, 1 tablespoon oil, basil, salt and pepper in crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours.
* Turn crockpot to high. Gently stir in cheese and remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Cook 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Remove potatoes to serving platter and top with remaining 1/4 cup of green onions.

Enjoy

Creamy Tarragon Chicken Crockpot Recipe

Creamy Tarragon Chicken Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
* 1 cup of chopped onion
* 1 cup of water
* 2 oz. prosciutto or deli ham, chopped
* 3 tablespoons of quick-cooking tapioca
* 2 teaspoons of chicken bouillon granules
* 2 teaspoons of dried tarragon
* 1 teaspoon of minced garlic
* 1/4 teaspoon of salt
* 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
* 3 cups of frozen broccoli-cauliflower blend, thawed
* 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
* 1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta

Preparation steps:

* In crockpot, combine the first 10 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6 1/2 hours or until chicken juices run clear.
* Stir vegetables and cream into the crockpot. Cover and cook for 15 minutes longer or until vegetables are heated through.
* Meanwhile, cook orzo according to package directions. Serve with the chicken and vegetables.

Enjoy

Chicken Fajitas Crockpot Recipe

Chicken Fajitas Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast halves
* 1 can of kidney beans, rinsed and drained
* 1 can of diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, drained
* 1 each medium green, sweet red and yellow peppers, julienned
* 1 medium onion, halved and sliced
* 2 teaspoons of ground cumin
* 2 teaspoons of chili powder
* 1 garlic clove, minced
* 1/4 teaspoon of salt
* 6 flour tortillas, warmed
* Shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes are optional

Preparation steps:

* In crockpot, combine the chicken, beans, tomatoes, peppers, onion and seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours or until chicken is tender.
* Remove chicken; cool slightly. Shred chicken and return to the crockpot; heat through.
* Spoon about 3/4 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Top with lettuce and tomatoes if desired.

Enjoy

Italian Sausage and Pasta Crockpot Recipe

Italian Sausage and Pasta Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 4 Italian sausage links, halved
* 1 jar of Italian sausage spaghetti sauce
* 1 can of diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
* 1 large green pepper, julienned
* 1 medium onion, diced
* 2 garlic cloves, minced
* 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
* 2 cups of uncooked spiral pasta

Preparation steps:

* In a large nonstick skillet, brown sausage links. Transfer to crockpot. Add the spaghetti sauce, tomatoes, green pepper, onion, garlic and Italian seasoning.
* Cover and cook on low for 6 hours. Stir in pasta. Cover and cook on high for 35 minutes or until pasta is tender.

Enjoy

Sweet Pepper Chicken Crockpot Recipe

Sweet Pepper Chicken Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 6 bone-in chicken breast halves, skin removed
* 1 tablespoon of canola oil
* 2 cups of sliced fresh mushrooms
* 1 medium onion, halved and sliced
* 1 medium green pepper, julienned
* 1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
* 1 can of cream of chicken soup, undiluted
* 1 can of cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
* Hot cooked rice

Preparation steps:

* In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil on both sides. Transfer to crockpot. Top with mushrooms, onion and peppers. Combine the soups; pour over vegetables.
* Cover and cook on low for 5 hours. Serve with rice.

Enjoy

Bacon and Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Crockpot Recipe

Bacon and Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
* 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage leaves
* 4 slices of bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
* 1 jar of sliced mushrooms, drained, chopped
* 1 tablespoon of butter or margarine, melted
* 1/4 teaspoon of salt
* 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
* 1/2 cup of chicken broth
* 2 tablespoons of quick-mixing flour
* 2 tablespoons of whipping cream
* 1/3 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese

Preparation steps:

* Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of the sage, the bacon and mushrooms; divide evenly among chicken breasts, mounding in center. Roll chicken over filling, tucking in ends to enclose filling.
* Spray crockpot with cooking spray. Place chicken roll-ups, seam sides down, in crockpot. Brush chicken with butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour broth around chicken.
* Cover and cook on low for 3 hours and 15 minutes. With slotted spoon, remove chicken to serving platter; cover to keep warm. Strain cooking liquid; pour into 1-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling. Stir in flour with whisk; boil and stir 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in whipping cream and remaining 2 tablespoons of sage. Spoon about 2 tablespoons sauce over each chicken roll-up. Sprinkle with cheese.

Enjoy!