Friday, October 25, 2013

Turkey Dinner Casserole Crockpot Recipe

Turkey Dinner Casserole Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 package of frozen mixed vegetables
* 3/4 lb. boneless, skinless turkey breast, cut into 1/2" strips
* 1 package of turkey or chicken gravy
* 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
* 2 cups of refrigerated mashed potatoes, warmed

Preparation steps:

* Place vegetables into crockpot coated with cooking spray.
* Top with turkey.
* Stir together gravy and thyme in medium bowl.
* Pour over turkey.
* Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.
* Transfer turkey mixture to serving dish and spoon warm mashed potatoes on top.

Serve and enjoy
(serves 4)

Lasagna Spinach Pie Crockpot Recipe

Lasagna Spinach Pie Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 1/2 jars of marinara sauce (approximately 24 oz. each)
* 1 container of part-skim ricotta
* 1 egg, lightly beaten
* 1 package of frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
* 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan
* 1 box of oven-ready lasagna noodles
* 8 oz. part-skim mozarella, shredded

Preparation steps:

* Coat crockpot with cooking spray. Stir together ricotta, egg, spinach, and 1/4 cup Parmesan in bowl.
* Spread 2/3 cup of the marinara sauce in bottom of the crockpot.
* Cover with a layer of noodles, breaking them to fit as needed.
* Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup of the mozzarella.
* Top with 2/3 cup of the sauce and a layer of noodles, then spread half the ricotta mixture over the top of the noodles.
* Repeat this step, starting and ending with 2/3 cup marinara sauce.
* Top with remaining noodles and sauce. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan.
* Cover and cook on high for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours.

Enjoy
(serves 8)

Pepperoni Pizza Sloppy Joes Crockpot Recipe

Pepperoni Pizza Sloppy Joes Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 small onion, chopped
* 1 green or red bell pepper, chopped
* 1 lb ground turkey breast
* 1 1/2 cups of marinara sauce
* 18 slices of pepperoni, quartered
* 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano, crushed
* 6 whole wheat hamburger buns
* 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella

Preparation steps:

* Heat large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat.
* Cook onion and pepper, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes.
* Add turkey to skillet; cook until no longer pink (approximately 5 minutes).
* Coat crockpot with cooking spray. Add turkey mixture, marinara sauce, pepperoni, and oregano. Stir to combine.
* Cover and cook on low for 2 to 4 hours.
* Serve on buns and top with cheese.

Enjoy
(serves 6)

Garlic Chicken and Rice Crockpot Recipe

Garlic Chicken and Rice Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 2 lbs leeks (about 4), white and pale green parts coarsely chopped
* 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts and thighs (about 2 breasts and 4 thighs)
* 12 cloves of garlic, smashed
* 1 1/2 cup of wild rice blend
* 2 cups of reduced-sodium chicken broth
* 3/4 cup of dry white wine
* 2 oz. pancetta, cubed
* 1 small lemon, thinly sliced, plus additional for garnish

Preparation steps:

* Coat crockpot with cooking spray.
* Place half of the leeks at the bottom of the pot. Layer chicken, garlic, and rice evenly on top. Pour in broth and wine. Add remaining leeks. Top with pancetta and lemon.
* Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours, or until chicken and rice are cooked through and tender.
* Season with salt to taste.

Serve with additional lemon slices and enjoy.
(Serves 6)

Friday, October 18, 2013

Steak and Ravioli Soup Crockpot Recipe

Steak and Ravioli Soup Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 lb. boneless beef round steak, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
* 1 jar of marinara sauce ((26 to 28 oz)
* 2 1/2 cups of water
* 1 package of refrigerated cheese-filled ravioli
* 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation steps:

* Spray crockpot with cooking spray.
* Mix beef, marinara sauce and water into crockpot.
* Cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours.
* Stir ravioli into crockpot. Increase heat setting to high. Cover and cook for 30 minutes longer or until ravioli is tender.
* Sprinkle individual servings with cheese.

Serve and enjoy.

Monday, October 14, 2013

Mushroom Swiss Steak with Gravy Crockpot Recipe

Mushroom Swiss Steak with Gravy Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
* 2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup)
* 1 can of mushrooms pieces and stems, drained
* 1 1/2 lb boneless beef round steak, cut into 6 serving pieces
* 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
* 1 can of Progresso Vegetable Classics creamy mushroom soup
* 1 can of tomato sauce (8 oz)
* Hot cooked egg noodles, if desired

Preparation steps:

* Spray crockpot with cooking spray. Layer onion, carrots, mushrooms and beef. Sprinkle pepper over beef. In medium bowl, mix soup and tomato sauce; pour over beef.
* Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours. Beef should be tender.
* Remove beef from crockpot to serving platter. With slotted spoon, remove vegetables and spoon over beef. Stir gravy in crockpot with wire whisk to blend.
* Serve gravy with beef and vegetables over noodles.

Enjoy!

Friday, October 11, 2013

Sweet Potato Rice Pudding Crockpot Recipe

Sweet Potato Rice Pudding Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 cup of Arborio rice
* 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil spread, melted
* 1 cup of cooked sweet potato cubes
* 1/3 cup of sweetened flaked coconut
* 1/2 cup of coconut milk
* 1 cup of brown sugar
* 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
* 1/2 teaspoon of allspice
* 1/2 cup of dried apricots, coarsely chopped
* 1 carton of vanilla flavored almond milk (32 oz)
* 1/2 cup of light cream

Preparation steps:

* Stir rice and spread into crockpot coated with cooking spray.
* Puree sweet potatoes, coconut, coconut milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, and allspice in blender.
* Transfer to crockpot and add apricots, almond milk and cream. Stir.
* Cover and cook on high for 2 hours, stirring halfway through.

Serve and enjoy
(serves 8)

Greek Beef Casserole Crockpot Recipe

Greek Beef Casserole Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 lb. lean ground beef
* 1 onion, chopped
* 2 cloves of minced garlic
* 1/4 cup of tomato paste
* 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
* 1 medium eggplant, halved lengthwise and sliced
* 2 cups of refrigerated mashed potatoes, warmed

Preparation steps:

* Heat medium skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add beef, onion, and garlic and cook, stirring, until browned, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
* Stir in tomato paste and cinnamon and remove from heat.
* Coat crockpot with cooking spray. Line bottom with half of the eggplant slices, overlapping as necessary. Season with salt.
* Spread beef mixture on top of eggplant and cover with remaining eggplant slices.
* Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours. Spread warm mashed potatoes over top of casserole prior to serving.

Enjoy
(serves 4)

Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Crockpot Recipe

Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 package of organic cream of mushroom condensed soup
* 2 cooked chicken breasts, cubed
* 1 cup of long-grain rice
* 4 oz. reduced-fat Cheddar, shredded (about 1 cup)
* 1 bag of frozen broccoli florets, thawed

Preparation steps:

* Coat crockpot with cooking spray.
* Add all ingredients except broccoli. Stir in 3 cups of water.
* Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours. For faster cooking time, cook on high for 2 hours.
* Stir in broccoli and cook for 30 minutes longer.

Enjoy
(Serves 4)

BBQ Beef Brisket and Beans Crockpot Recipe

BBQ Beef Brisket and Beans Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 4 onions, sliced
* 5 lb. beef brisket, trimmed
* 1 1/4 cup of barbecue sauce
* 2 cans of cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (15 oz. each)
* 2 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary

Preparation steps:

* Put three-quarters of the onions in the crockpot coated with cooking spray. Top with brisket and remaining onions.
* Stir together barbecue sauce and 1 cup water. Pour over beef and onions.
* Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or until brisket is fork-tender. Let stand for 15 minutes before slicing. Skim fat from pot and reserve sauce and onion mixture.
* Combine beans, rosemary, and 1 1/2 cups of the sauce in saucepan and warm through. Serve slices of brisket with beans and top with onions and more sauce.

Serve and Enjoy
(Serves 8)

Eggplant Lasagna Crockpot Recipe

Eggplant Lasagna Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 medium eggplant (1b), cut into 1/4" rounds
* 1 container of part-skim ricotta (15 oz.)
* 2 large egg whites
* 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh basil
* 2 cloves of garlic, minced
* 1 teaspoon salt-free Italian herb seasoning
* 3 1/2 cups of marinara sauce, warmed
* 12 whole wheat no-boil lasagna noodles
* 1 cup of shredded Italian cheese blend

Preparation steps:

* Arrange eggplant in single layer on 2 racks. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt. Let stand for 10 minutes. Turn slices and repeat process. Rinse eggplant and dry between paper towels.
* Combine ricotta, eggs, basil, garlic, and Italian seasoning in a bowl.
* Coat crockpot with cooking spray. Add 3/4 cup of warm marinara sauce. Top with 4 noodles, breaking to fit. Spread half the ricotta mixture over noodles. Add 7 or 8 eggplant slices, overlapping to fit. Add 1 cup of marinara sauce and 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Repeat with another layer of eggplant, sauce, and cheese. Top with 4 noodles and remaining 3/4 cup marinara.
* Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese over top. Cover and let stand until cheese melts. Uncover and cool for approximately 20 minutes.

Serve and enjoy
(serves 6)

Stuffed Eggplant Crockpot Recipe

Stuffed Eggplant Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 lb lean ground beef
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 2 medium eggplants
* 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
* 1/2 cup of reduced-fat sour cream
* 6 tablespoons of Italian-style dried bread crumbs
* 3 tablespoons of grated Parmesan

Preparation steps:

* Brown beef, onion, and garlic in large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
* Halve eggplants length-wise and scoop out flesh, leaving 1/2" border all around. Chop flesh and add with pepper to beef mixture. Cook, stirring, until vegetables soften. Turn off heat. Stir in sour cream and bread crumbs.
* Place eggplant halves in large, oval crockpot coated with cooking spray. Spoon beef mixture into wells. Top with Parmesan.
* Cover and cook on low for 3 hours or until eggplant is tender.

Enjoy
(Serves 4)

Stuffed Cabbage with Tangy Tomato Sauce Crockpot Recipe

Stuffed Cabbage with Tangy Tomato Sauce Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1 small head of cabbage (approximately 2 1/4 lb)
* 2 cans of diced tomatoes
* 1 can of tomato paste (6 Oz)
* 2 tablespoons of sugar
* 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar
* 3 cloves of garlic, chopped
* 1 teaspoon of chili powder
* 1/2 teaspoon of allspice
* 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme
* 2 teaspoons of canola oil
* 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
* 1 lb ground sirloin
* 1 cup of cooked brown rice

Preparation steps:

* Bring large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Cut off cabbage stem and boil uncovered until leaves separate. Drain and lay 12 intact leaves on paper towels to dry. Chop remaining cabbage.
* Combine tomatoes (with juice), tomato paste, sugar, vinegar, garlic, chili powder, allspice, thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer, then reduce to low.
* Heat oil in large skillet and cook onion until lightly browned. Add beef and cook until no longer pink. Transfer to a large bowl and combine with rice.
* Coat crockpot with cooking spray. Add 1 cup of the tomato sauce and cover with chopped cabbage. Place 1/4 cup of the beef mixture in a cabbage leaf, fold, and roll leaf into a tight bundle. Place seam-side down in crockpot. Repeat with remaining leaves. Add any remaining sauce and beef mixture to crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours.

Enjoy
(Serves 4)