Slow Cooker Crock Pot

aUsing a slow cooker, you can make short ribs that will leave people wondering if you are a professional chef. The truth is you don’t have to be one; all it takes to whip up the right dish is to approach it with the right mentality and some zest.

Barbecue Beef Short Ribs

The ingredients here are 6 medium sized potatoes (peeled, and sliced), 1 cup of small carrots, 3 and ½ lbs of beef short ribs, a large onion (8 and ½ wedges), water (1/4 cup), a cup of ketchup, half a teaspoon of dry mustard, vinegar (1/4 of a cup) and 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika.

For this slow cooker recipe you will also need a teaspoon of chili powder, 1 and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, some garlic powder, a tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with water and a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce.

To begin, take the carrots and potatoes, and place them in the slow cooker. Add some of the onion and the short rib beef. Now mix the ketchup with the paprika, water, chili powder, mustard, paprika, garlic powder, vinegar, the salt and the Worcestershire sauce.

Spray this mixture onto the short ribs, and set the slow cooker to high. Let it cook for about 5 hours. When it is cooked, mix the cornstarch with the water and sprinkle on the beef, and stir for about a minute. Serve it hot.

Short Ribs with Lima Beans

You’ll need about 3 lbs of short ribs, a can of condensed beef barley soup, frozen lima beans (20 ounces), a cup of water, 1 can of mushrooms (6 ounces), a cup of water, some dry onion soup mix and flour (2 tablespoons).

The first step is to put the short ribs and the lima beans in the slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the onion soup mix, half a cup of water, and some of the mushrooms too. Dash these over the beef freely. Now adjust the setting of the crock pot and put it to low (10 to 12 hours is the average time it takes to cook).

When it is cooked, remove the broth and let it boil. Add about ¼ cup of water with the flour, and mix until it smoothens. Add this to the broth and use it as gravy for the dish.

Slow cooker short rib dishes are numerous, and these are just a couple of them. Get familiar with the many ways you can serve up beef, and make every meal worth remembering.

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The new breed of cooking ware provides a new cooking experience. Many food recipes provide easy crock pot meals. This is food that is easy to make using a slow cooker without compromising safety and quality.

In making crock pot meals, the ingredients should be compatible with the slow cooker. Examples of these are liquids like wine, water and stock, raw food also can be used like meat and vegetables or even rice grains. Avoid using oil without incorporating it with water.

There are many benefits of cooking using a slow cooker. It provides a convenient way of cooking. Meat and vegetables can be cooked unattended. The food in the slow cooker does not burn or overcook hence the food retains its natural flavors and is also tender. It also provides one step preparation by simply putting all the ingredients in the slow cooker. Using also a slow cooker is economical and a wide selection of food can be prepared.

There are some cooking tips that are worth remembering in using a slow cooker. First are the safety tips of reducing bacterial risks when using a slow cooker. Keep raw ingredients well refrigerated until it is time to put in into the pot. Then thaw poultry or meat before cooking.

Vegetables should also be cut into small pieces for rapid heat transfer. Also do not leave the cooked food to cool down in the slow cooker. Never reheat leftover food using the crock pot.

In making crock pot meals there are some general cooking tips like never over fill the pot with water, the amount should be two thirds full so that food can cook properly. Remove the skin of poultry and excess fat from meat. The reason for this is that fat has the tendency to melt with prolonged cooking making the dish turn out with an unpleasant texture.

Follow also instructions of layering of the contents. Vegetables should be placed in the bottom of the pot because veggies do not cook as quickly as the meat.

Avoid removing the lid to stir the contents. The heat will escape from the slow cooker adding 15 – 20 minutes to the overall cooking time.

Easy crock pot meals require careful selection of recipes. The types of dishes that work best with slow cooker are soups, stews, meat and vegetable combinations. Any ingredients that can benefit form steam heat.

Making steam puddings are also compatible because of the moist heat provided by the slow cooker. Some easy crock pot meals include quick breads and cakes and even pot roast. Whole chicken with simmered veggies will surely be a hit.

The availability of easy crock pot meals provides a whole new dining experience to families. Cooking now is easy as 1-2-3 and convenient. There are now plenty of time left to do other things like having quality time with the family.  

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A staple at Mexican dinner plates, fajitas generally refer to meat flavored with corn tortilla. But there are other ways you can enjoy this delicacy, such as the ones below which you can make in a slow cooker.

Fajitas Laced with Cheese and Salsa

To create this dish you will need to assemble the following: sweet red and yellow pepper, beef sirloin, a couple of chopped sweet onions, a cup of water, ground cumin (1 and a half tablespoons), 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar, a teaspoon of lime juice, half a teaspoon of salt and garlic and chili powder (a teaspoon).

This fajita slow cooker dish also needs a teaspoon of cayenne pepper, 5 flour tortillas, cheddar cheese (2 cups), 4 teaspoons of cilantro, and a cup of salsa.

The directions are as follows: Open the slow cooker and put inside the peppers, onions, and the beef sirloin on top. Pour in order: the red wine vinegar, water and lime juice, spraying some salt and garlic too. Allow it to cook for 9 to 10 hours.

Now take a spoon and scoop up some of the mixture into each tortilla, and layer it with the salsa, cheese and cilantro. Roll gently and it’s ready to serve.

Jalapeno Flavored Fajitas

This slow cooker recipe needs 2 lbs of flank steak, a couple of jalapeno peppers (chopped), some garlic, a can of tomatoes (do not dry), 2 tablespoons of ground coriander, onions, a teaspoon of cumin and half a teaspoon of chili powder.

Also, a teaspoon of salt is required, 1 green pepper, 2 red peppers (sweet), crushed fresh cilantro, cornstarch (2 teaspoons), water (1 tablespoon), a dozen warmed flour tortillas, a cup of salsa and half a cup of sour cream.

To make the fajitas cut the meat into thin slices, and set in the slow cooker. Toss in the tomatoes, coriander, jalapeno and chili powder. Add some salt to give it extra flavor, and the garlic too. Put the timer on to low. After 8 hours, add in the rest of the onions, cilantro and sweet peppers. Close it and allow another couple of hours to pass.

About half an hour before it’s fully cooked, mix in the flour and water. After the half hour has passed, spoon a generous amount into each tortilla, topping it with helpings of salsa and sour cream.

Fajitas are the perfect meals for those family get-togethers, with the spicy food providing more life to an animated dinner table. With its rich texture these are the type of slow cooker meals worthy of a second helping.

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Yummy ribs in a luscious mix of honey and chipotle mush—sounds as delicious as a Honey Chipotle Crock Pot Ribs recipe can get. So get these ingredients now and start cooking.

Here is the list of ingredients of this crock pot ribs recipe: two racks of baby back ribs. Cut them into 2 to 3 rib portions. We also need salt and pepper, one and half cups of tomato ketchup, one third cup of pure honey, a fourth of a cup of chopped onions, one and half tablespoons chipotle sauce (or to discretion), a tablespoon or Worcestershire sauce, two tablespoons chili powder, a tablespoon of prepared mustard, two tablespoons cider vinegar, a half of a teaspoon garlic powder, one half teaspoon salt, and one fourth teaspoon ground black pepper. With these ingredients present we’re ready to cook this crock pot ribs recipe.

Place a sheet of foil in the oven where the crock pot ribs will be placed. Be sure to provide foil protection even to the sides of the oven. Place the crock pot ribs inside, with a side of the ribs down on the oven tray covered with foil. Get the crock pot oven ready by heating it to 375 degrees. Bake for one hour. While waiting for the crock pot ribs to bake, prepare the rest of the ingredients by putting them all in a food processor or blender, processing them to a near paste.

When the ribs are baked, put them in a crock pot slow cooker, top lavishly with onions, and pour the chipotle barbecue mush on everything in the crock pot slow cooker. Cook on low fire for some 8 to 10 hours. If 4 to 5 hours is preferred, cook on high fire. This crock pot ribs recipe serves four persons.

The tangy honey and chipotle mush mixture adds to the goodness of the crock pot ribs leaving a subtle savor in the tongue each bite that urges one to have more servings. This crock pot ribs recipe goes well with potato salad, corn on the cob, baked beans, or mashed potatoes for a scrumptious indoor barbecue the family can enjoy.

Crock pot ribs with honey and chipotle sauce is a tasty and elegant dinner cuisine. It is spiced up with lots of pungent ingredients to bring out the subtle aroma and flavor of baby back ribs. It oozes with the succulent blend of rib juice and spices cooked gradually in a crock pot slow cooker for the right curing and cooking time.

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One of the worries of a lot of people when eating meat is putting on too much weight or gaining unwanted carbohydrates. But with the low carb slow cooker rib recipes shown below, you don’t have to worry about that side effect, and you don’t have to put up with poor taste either.

Spare Ribs with Barbecue Sauce

This low carb slow cooker rib recipe needs only a few ingredients: pork spare ribs (3 lbs), half a teaspoon of salt, pepper (1/2 teaspoon), a cup of sliced onion (1 and ¾ cups will be sufficient), and a bottle of barbecue sauce (18 oz).

Begin by setting the spare ribs on a frying pan, with the meat face up. Add some salt and pepper for seasoning. Cook for 20 minutes, or when it turns brown. Upon completion, slice them into bite size chunks.

Put some of the onions inside the slow cooker and place the sliced meat chunks in there. Add the barbecue sauce, and cook this low carb slow cooker rib recipe for 60 minutes on high. After the time has expired, turn it to low and cook for another 4 hours. Serve this meal with some potatoes, and low calorie drinks.

Spare Ribs with Chicken Broth

For this low carb slow cooker rib recipe, you should prepare the following: a piece of garlic clove (minced), a couple of tablespoons of butter, some spare ribs, 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, 2 and a half cups of chicken broth, and 1 small yellow onion (sliced).

Heat a skillet and put in the butter, onions and garlic, sautéing for 5 to 7 minutes. After that time has elapsed, add in the spare ribs. After its color has turned brown, put the meat into the crock pot. Add the Worcestershire sauce, followed by the chicken broth. Cook this low carb slow cooker rib recipe for 8 hours (low).

To serve, put the pieces of meat onto a large bowl and pour some barbecue sauce. This dish goes very well with some vegetables like spinach, lettuce, green beans, and even some cabbage. This recipe is good for 4 to 6 servings.

The biggest myth concerning low carb slow cooker rib recipes is that you have to sacrifice taste and quality. That isn’t the case at all, and by cooking and serving these meals you can sit back, relax and enjoy your meals without fretting over unwanted calories.

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Some of the pork tenderloin slow cooker recipes that you’ll see call for all sorts of ingredients, but when cooked have less than satisfactory results. If you want to be sure about what you’re preparing, give these tried and tested dishes a go in the kitchen.

Sweet Pork with Orange Juice

Those who love pork tenderloin slow cooker recipes that are sweet will relish this one. Prepare 2 pounds of pork, a cup of cold water, a can (10 oz) of orange juice, a jar of sweet barbecue sauce, and a teaspoon of salt and pepper.

Before anything else you need to cook the meat in a skillet. Heat it up with some vegetable oil (or olive oil if you have one). Slice the pork into smaller pieces if you find that more convenient, and spray the onions over it. Cook for 5 minutes on high.

The proceeding step to making this pork tenderloin slow cooker recipe is to put the just cooked meat into the crock pot. Smatter a bit of the pepper and salt. Cook on high for an hour. After 60 minutes, turn it low for 8 hours.

Now remove the roast (if you hadn’t’ sliced it, do it now), and discard the juices. Once they have been chopped into smaller chunks, put them back in the crock pot. Add the orange juice and barbecue sauce. Cook on high for another 2 hours.

You may serve this pork tenderloin slow cooker recipe on sandwiches or fried rice. You can also eat it with other vegetables.

Pork with Corn

What you will need to create this pork tenderloin slow cooker recipe are 4 lbs of pork shoulder (or any other cut), a can of sweet corn, a cup of peas, a tablespoon of Tabasco sauce, 1 and ½ teaspoon of salt and pepper, a tablespoon of soy sauce, and a couple of cups of macaroni.

The procedure is as follows: once the meat has been sautéed and cooked in the frying pan, it should be transferred in the slow cooker. Now throw in the sweet corn, peas, macaroni, soy sauce and the other sauces. Set it to high for an hour, then turn to low and add some salt and pepper. Cook at low settings for another 8 hours.

It is best to eat this pork tenderloin slow cooker recipe with a bowl of newly cooked rice. Serve the sliced chops on each plate, and add a generous helping of the sauce.

All good things come to those who wait, and this adage holds true for fine dining. Take the time to prepare the necessary ingredients, and by following the directions, you’ll come up with meals you’re not apt to forget anytime soon.

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When making slow cooker meals, there’s no need to avoid using frozen elements or ingredients. As you will see here, they can actually supplement and improve the texture of the meal, particularly since recipes made with crock pots take some time.

Meatballs with Frozen Corn

The ingredients for this recipe include 2 cups of water, a can of beef broth (10 oz), shredded cheese (1 cup), a teaspoon of marjoram leaves, pepper (1/4 teaspoon), shredded Parmesan cheese, garlic, onions, celery, a can of frozen kernel corn, precooked meatballs, diced potatoes (2 medium size) and a cup of chopped carrots.

You should also have a couple of tablespoons of cornstarch, and a tablespoon of water.

Start by opening the slow cooker and put in the frozen kernel corn, carrots, marjoram, meatballs and potatoes. Pour in the broth, and add the seasonings (salt and pepper) last. Stir so that the ingredients are mixed thoroughly.

Turn the slow cooker to low and cook for 9 hours. After that time has expired, open and add the cheeses, cornstarch and cold water. Cook again on high for another half hour. This is good for 8 servings. Serve this with some steamed rice and also a little bit of lettuce. Some would also add a few drops of hot sauce or ketchup to give it some extra zest.

Chicken with Salsa

This is another easy slow cooker dish, you can prepare. Just get four frozen chicken breasts (boneless and with the skin removed), a 16 ounce can of hot salsa, a tablespoon of pepper, a teaspoon of salt, half a teaspoon of vinegar, a tablespoon of crushed celery, and a cup of condensed chicken soup.

Put the chicken breasts inside the slow cooker. Get a small bowl, and mix the chicken soup, celery, salsa, salt and pepper. Make sure that you stir and mix them well. When everything has been combined pour over chicken. Cook at a low setting for 10 to 12 hours.

When serving this meal, you can top it with more of the shredded cheese. If you like, you can set aside some of the salsa and sprinkle on top of the chicken breasts while serving it.

Unlike other methods, slow cookers allow you to use frozen ingredients as you would a fresh one, making it more convenient for you. If only for the convenience and not just the savory meals it can produce, you should get yourself a crock pot.

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Curry flavored dishes are tasty dinner treats. But curry dishes cooked the slow cooker way are tastier. Even a simple recipe of slow cooker vegetables with curry can be a special family dinner for a holiday.

Curry Veggie Mix

For this dish of slow cooker vegetables cooked with curry powder, prepare a cup of washed and cleaned lentils, 2 cans of stewed tomatoes, 2 cups of water, a medium-size chopped onion, a small cubed eggplant, and some spinach leaves. This recipe of slow cooker vegetables also needs some ground coriander seed and cayenne pepper to taste, a half spoon of ground cumin, some turmeric, a clove of well copped garlic, and of course, 2 tablespoon of curry powder.

To cook this simple yet appetizing meal of slow cooker vegetables, combine the lentils, spices, and water in s slow cooker. Turn on high heat for an hour and then add on the remaining vegetables. Adjust the amount of spices needed to suit one’s flavor preferences, especially the curry powder. Cook until the ingredients, especially the slow cooker vegetables, are tender enough and the sauce has the right consistency. This dish is perfect when topped on brown rice.

The time for cooking this dinner of slow cooker vegetables may take longer when low heat is used. When simmering the vegetables, it may take 3 hours for this recipe to cook. The kind of slow cooker used and heat setting are factors to consider when figuring out total cooking time. This dish serves 6 people.

Bean-Squash in Curry

String beans and squash also make a great dish of slow cooker vegetables when cooked with curry powder. When a few pieces of pork, shrimp, onion slices and crushed garlic are mixed with chopped pieces of a slice of squash, a thin bunch of string beans, some drops of cooking oil, and a half spoon of curry powder in a slow cooker, the result is a thick-sauced spicy dish of slow cooker vegetables. Some red chili may be added for a more appetizing vegetable recipe. Cook the whole thing for 3 hours on low heat.

All-Chili Curry

Finally, how about a dish of super spicy hot red chili in a stew of curry? Just mix together a bunch of de-seeded and sliced red chili, chopped onion, 5 pieces of crushed garlic, a few cubed pork, cooking oil, and a spoon of curry powder. Cook on medium heat for an hour and enjoy a hot and spicy vegetable and curry special.

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The term brisket refers to a cut of meat pertaining to the lower chest or the breast of an animal. Although all meat animals are known to have briskets, the term is oftentimes used to pertain to veal or beef. As a matter of fact, the term brisket refers to beef brisket in general. And the reason why we mentioned this is because we have some brisket recipes to share with you, which are all prepared using the crock pot.

The Spiced Brisket dish is ideal for people who love spicy foods. The ingredients for this brisket recipe are a four-pound fresh brisket, 1 ½ cups of water, ¼ cup of catsup, a package of dry onion soup mix, two tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon of ground all-spice, a clove of minced garlic, ¼ teaspoon of pepper, and a tablespoon of flour that is mixed with three tablespoons of cold water.

The initial step for this brisket recipe is to place the brisket in the crock pot. If it does not fit into the crock pot, it is alright to cut the meat. In a bowl, mix such ingredients as pepper, garlic, spices, Worcestershire sauce, soup mix, catsup, and water. After mixing them well, add such mixture into the crock pot and allow it to cook for like eight hours or so on low. After cooking it for at least eight hours, remove the brisket from the crock pot and skim the fat from the juice which should then be transferred to a saucepan. The water-and-flour mixture should be stirred into the saucepan and continue to stir until the mixture thickens. You may now serve the brisket with gravy. Follow the simple steps of this brisket recipe and you will be able to make approximately ten servings.

The Smoked Brisket is another brisket recipe that can be cooked in the crock pot. The ingredients for this brisket recipe are fewer than the first recipe we mentioned, which include one lg. crock pot, a six- to seven-pound brisket, one teaspoon of powdered black pepper, one tablespoon of garlic powder, two tablespoons of celery salt, one half cup of 57 Steak sauce, and one cup of liquid smoke.

The initial step for this brisket recipe is to open the brisket and rub powdered black pepper, garlic powder, salt, and celery in it. The steak sauce and a small amount of the liquid smoke should be poured inside as well. Roll the brisket and place it in the crock pot, making sure that it is standing on end. The remaining liquid smoke should be poured onto the meat. The empty cup you used for the liquid smoke should then be filled with ¼ cup of water which should then be poured over the meat too. This brisket recipe only allows an hour of cooking time on high temperature first before reducing the setting to low temperature and adjusting the cooking time to approximately five to six hours. Cooking time actually depends on the size of the meat.

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