On days when things are super busy yet I’ve got a craving for a real good home cooked meal, the crock pot is my best friend.
Throw in a roast in a pan and brown it first, add some seasonings, you can even brown some carrots, potatoes and any other veggies you may have on hand. Then toss it all into the crock pot, add some water, cook it all day and come supper time, you’ve got a yummy, and VERY easy, yet very satisfying meal!
Want a little extra flavour in that water/juices, add some beef stock of your choice. Or get creative with some more spices/seasonings or other flavourings. We’ve even done coke roast before. Yes, coke roast. Google it, it’s got to be in there! It was actually pretty darn good!
Soups are another favorite here. We especially love pea or bean soups here.
Or fresh chanterelle mushroom soup even!
What are your favorite VERY easy, crock pot meals? I need some new recipes and hate trying anything new that hasn’t been ‘reviewed’. So if you have a moment, share a review of one of your favorite crock pot recipes here!
I love just throwing a whole chicken in there. Add some spices or whatever you would add if you are putting it in the oven. Several hours later (depends on the size of your chicken) the chicken is done and just falls apart. No need to add any liquid.
crockpot yogurt is my new personal favorite!
I’ve always been scared to do this Nicole. Something about chicken cooking slowly on a lower temp, rather then in the oven on a higher temp. lol I may have to try it though!
I’ve really been wanting to try this Nicole, do you have a recipe/method you would/could share?
Pietra I have done chicken breast with a jar of salsa on low for 8 hours, then stir and fill up tortillas/tacos and top with shredded lettuce and cheese, etc.
That sounds REALLY good and VERY easy! Thanks for sharing Mary!
I love the crockpot! Too bad I always forget to get it started in the morning 🙁