mom31257 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Would you share your favorite crock pot recipes that are also cheap meals? Dh is laid off and going to school, and we've had lots of medical bills the last few months. I'm fairly busy with some outside obligations, so I'd love to use the crockpot more. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner recipes are welcome! Thank you so much for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsbaby Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Split pea soup is easy and cheap. Her's the recipe I use: 16 oz. Bag dried plot peas 1 diced potato 1 cup diced carrots 1 cup diced ham (I buy the precooked and cut bags) 6 cup veg. or chicken broth 2 cups water 1/2 tsp. Pepper 1 tsp. Salt Sprinkle of bay leaves Dump it all in and cook 4-6 hours on high or 6-8 on low Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VA6336 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I really like the recipes from the CrockPot Lady: http://www.crockpot365.blogspot.com. The recipes rarely call for expensive or unusual ingredients. Most are gluten free, but we eat them anyway. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 I really like the recipes from the CrockPot Lady: http://www.crockpot365.blogspot.com. The recipes rarely call for expensive or unusual ingredients. Most are gluten free, but we eat them anyway. :001_smile: Thank you! That's a lot of recipes. Any favorites? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VA6336 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Strangely enough, my family loved her pizza chicken (basically chicken with mozzarella, tomato sauce and pepperoni, sounds gross doesn't it?). I can't remember which version but we've liked lasagna, both "normal" and an eggplant one. Her Asian-style recipes have all been hits around here, too, particularly orange chicken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang!Zoom! Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Black bean anything on the 365 site always works here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseball mom Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 All kinds of dried beans and soups and chili are the standard with me. --------- I haven't tried it yet (but planning on soon). I heard you can do baked potatoes in the crockpot. Scrub, wrap with foil, put in crockpot and cook on low about 8hrs. ------------------ BBQ -- if you find a boston butt on sale pork butt seasoning salt like lawry's can soda - regular or diet favorite bbq sauce Rub pork with seasoning salt. Put in crockpot. pour soda over it. Cook on low. (2.5lb took about 4-5 hours, about 7lb took about 8-10 hours). When done pull out and shred with 2 forks. Ready to eat. Add your favorite sauce at table. ------------------- Crockpot Chicken Tacos 1 envelope Taco Seasoning 6 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts 1 16-ounce jar Salsa Dump everything into a crock pot and give it a little stir to blend the seasoning with the salsa. Cook on high for 4 to 6 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours. When done, the chicken should shred easily when stirred with a fork. For tacos, serve the chicken with soft flour tortillas, guacamole, lettuce, shredded cheese and sour cream. This is very versatile and can be used for enchiladas, nachos, tostadas, quesadillas, etc. Any leftover chicken can then be used for tortilla soup (make it the next day or freeze the chicken to use at a later time). ------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsTheDay Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken. My kids adore it. I often get boneless, skinless thighs on manager's special/clearance at Kroger, otherwise I buy regular thighs and skin/bone them myself. (I watched a youtube video to learn how.) After it's cooked, I tear the chicken into smaller pieces, otherwise I have one child who will flat out take too much. I also found that if I overcooked it, the texture turned mealy, not quite as good as it could be. http://lakelurecottagekitchen.blogspot.com/2011/08/crock-pot-teriyaki-chicken.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Laurie Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Thank you! That's a lot of recipes. Any favorites? We like the Indian spiced lentils with chicken. When I'm trying to stretch the budget, I just put a lot of lentils and only a little chicken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VA6336 Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 The baked potatoes DO work!! I have done them many times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I think I just found my new favorite website (The Hive excluded, of course)... so many ideas on the 365 list!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseball mom Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 The baked potatoes DO work!! I have done them many times. Can you do sweet potatoes the same way? My FIL is giving us some sweet pototes and I love them baked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdie Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Ditto split pea soup. That is one of my family's favorites. These refried beans are great: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/refried-beans-without-the-refry/detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=refried%20beans%20without%20the%20refty&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Home%20Page Also, if you can get this book from your library she has some great suggestions relating to crock pot: Family Feasts for $75 a Week: A Penny-wise Mom Shares Her Recipe for Cutting Hundreds from Your Monthly Food Bill by Mary Ostyn (Sep 1, 2009) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Thank you! That's a lot of recipes. Any favorites? Our favorites are the Black Bean soup, Pasta Fagioli (which I just make with whatever veggies we have from our CSA), and a number of her chicken recipes which I put together ahead of time and freeze - Margarita Chicken, Pineapple Chicken, Apricot Chicken, and Honey-Garlic Chicken. I frequently do a baked potato bar or some corn on the cob in the crockpot too. The fajitas and taco soup are good as well. Have fun, that is my number one go to crockpot site! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamrachelle Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 My family loves a roast pork roast in the crockpot. It's a bit more expensive than other cuts of meat, but it makes a lot and we use it over 4-5 different meals. One pork roast (I buy the largest one I can find) 1 bottle of your favorite BBQ sauce 2 cans of whole cranberries (next to the cranberry sauce at the store) one onion sliced into small rings or slivers Mix the cranberries, bbq and onion in the bottom of your crockpot. Put the pork roast on top... I usually cook it on high for 2-3 hours and then put it on low for another 4-6. When you're ready to eat shred the meat (it will literally fall apart) and mix everything together with the sauce. To make it stretch we will use it as a topping for baked potatoes, BBQ pork pizza, mini shredded pork sandwiches with cole slaw and baked beans, quesadillas... it's also great by itself!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtoamiracle Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Skinless chicken, either whole or parts, rub with olive oil and spices of your choice, cook on high for three hours. Mix with Bowtie pasta and Parmesan cheese. Yum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VA6336 Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Yes to the sweet potatoes. I don't think you have to cook them quite as long, but it's hard to overcook in a crockpot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpskowski Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Crockpot 365 saved my sanity when the twins were born! I would slowly throughout the morning get all ingredients into pot (even frozen chicken - who had time to pre think the next day's dinner). Get it turned on by lunch and have dinner ready whenever we were ready. I haven't revisited her site. After about a year I was pretty sick of that crockpot. But, I'm feeling that crockpot love again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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