Easy Crockpot Week 2

Pork Roast with Spicey Cabbage and Apples

Recipe: Pork and Apples Serve over rice. The flavors of moist pork tenderloin and tender apples are wonderful in this easy crockpot dish. Category: Crockpot Pork Time to Prepare: 10 minutes Time to Cook: 8 hours Number of servings: 6 Ingredients: 2 pound sliced pork tenderloin 2 large apples 1 cup chicken broth 1 tbsp dried minced onion 1 tsp dried rosemary ¼ tsp black pepper Instructions: Spray crock pot with non-stick cooking spray. Place sliced pork tenderloin in slow cooker. Core, slice, and peel apples, place on top of pork. Add chicken broth and spices, cover and cook on low 8 hours or high 4 hours. Notes: Source: www.natalies-recipes.com I left out the apples but added: 2 lbs red cabbage, shredded finely 4 large onions, peeled & finely diced 4 large apples or pears, NOT peeled, finely diced 4 garlic cloves, peeled & finely minced 4 tablespoons soft brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves salt & pepper 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 ounce butter Layer in the crockpot: Red cabbage, then salt & pepper; Apples or pears, onions & garlic, then the spices & brown sugar;keep layering this way until everything has been used up. Dot the top of the red cabbage with the butter and pour over the red wine vinegar. Season once more with salt & pepper and cook for 6 to 12 hours on High in the crockpot, until everything has broken down, is soft and it is a rich red colour. Serve with brown rice. Pepper Steak This is easily one of my favorite crockpot recipes - so easy and so good! Category: Crockpot Beef Time to Prepare: 15 minutes Time to Cook: 5-6 hours on low Number of servings: 6 Ingredients: 2 lbs beef round steak ¼ cup soy sauce 1 cup chopped onion 2 cloves minced garlic 1 tsp sugar ½ tsp black pepper ¼ tsp ground ginger 3 chopped green and/or red bell peppers 1 undrained 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes ½ cup flour Instructions: Spray crockpot with cooking spray. Place strips of beef into slow cooker. In bowl, combine soy sauce, onions, garlic, sugar, black pepper, and ginger; pour over beef. Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours. Add bell peppers and tomatoes. Cover and cook 1 hour. Use flour to achieve desired thickness, mixing in and cooking for 15-20 minutes. Serve over rice. Notes: Source: www.natalies-recipes.com Ginger Beef and Broccoli A tasty way to enjoy this classic. If fresh or bottled minced ginger is used, reduce to 1 tbsp. Category: Crockpot Beef Time to Prepare: 15 minutes Time to Cook: 5 hours Number of servings: 6 Ingredients: 2 pounds beef round steak 5 medium chopped carrots 2 medium chopped onions 2 tbsp ground ginger 2 cloves minced garlic ½ cup water ¼ cup soy sauce 1 envelope brown gravy mix 4 cups broccoli 6 cups noodles Instructions: Spray slow cooker with cooking spray. Slice meat and place in crockpot. Add carrots, onion, ginger and garlic. In a small bowl, combine water, soy sauce and brown gravy mix. Pour over meat and vegetables in slow cooker. Cover and cook on high 4-5 hours or low 8-10 hours. Stir in broccoli, cover and cook on high 15-20 minutes (25-30 if using frozen broccoli). Notes: Serve over noodles. Source: www.natalies-recipes.com

Black Bean Soup So easy - just put all the ingredients in the crock pot and turn it on! Category: Crockpot Soups and Appetizers Time to Prepare: 10 minutes Time to Cook: 4-6 hours Number of servings: 6 Ingredients: 2 15.5 ounce cans (drained) black beans 1 cup diced carrots 1 medium diced onion 1 cup diced celery 2 cloves minced garlic 4 strips cooked crumbled bacon 1 tbsp ground cumin 1 tbsp chili powder ¼ cup chopped green onions 1 cup chicken broth 2 cups water Instructions: Spray crock pot with cooking spray. Put all ingredients in slow cooker and stir. Cover and cook on low 4-6 hours, until vegetables are tender. Notes: Source: www.natalies-recipes.com

Creamy Seafood Chowder Using the soup base makes this often difficult to make recipe super easy! Category: Crockpot Soups and Appetizers Time to Prepare: 10 minutes Time to Cook: 8 hours Number of servings: 10 Ingredients: 2 cans cream of chicken soup 2 cans cream of potato soup 1 tsp garlic powder 2 tbsp minced onion 1 cup half and half 1 cup milk ¼ tsp black pepper 1 cup celery 2 10 ounce undrained cans of clams 1 tsp creole seasoning 4 medium peeled and chopped potatoes 1 16 oz package frozen corn 1 pound tailed and devienned shrimp Instructions: Spray crockpot with cooking spray. Combine all ingredients except shrimp, mix well. Cover and cook on low 7-8 hours or high 3-4 hours. Add shrimp, cover and cook on high and additional 30-45 minutes, until shrimp is tender. Notes: Source: www.natalies-recipes.com

Cashew Chicken Vary the taste of this dish by picking different stir fry sauces. Category: Crockpot Chicken Time to Prepare: 10 minutes Time to Cook: 7-8 hours Number of servings: 8 Ingredients: 2 medium chopped onions 1 can drained mushrooms 1 can drained can drained bamboo shoots 1 can sliced (drained) water chesnuts 2 pounds boneless skinless (cubed) chicken breasts 1 ½ cups stir fry sauce ¼ tsp ground ginger 1 16 ounce package frozen stir fry vegetables 1 cup cashews Instructions: Spray crockpot with cooking spray. Combine all ingredients except cashews in crockpot, stir well to mix. Cover and cook on low 7-8 hours or high 3-4 hours. Just before serving, stir in cashews. Serve with rice. Notes: Source: www.natalies-recipes.comStir fry sauce: 2/3 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/3 cup rice wine 3 1/2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 2 tablespoons cooking oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced ginger 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 cup water In a bowl, combine soy sauce, broth, rice wine, sugar, sesame oil and white pepper. Dissolve the cornstarch in 1/4 cup water. Heat a pan over high heat; add the cooking oil, swirling to coat; add the garlic and ginger; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add the soy sauce mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 1 minute. Add the cornstarch solution and cook, stirring, until the sauce boils and thickens. Lentil and Barley Soup 1 cup lentils 1/3 cup pearl barley 1 cup carrots (chopped) 1 cup celery (chopped) 1 cup onions (chopped) 2 garlic cloves (minced) 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1 bay leaf 3 1/2 cups broth 2 1/2 cups water 14 1/4 ounces Italian-style tomatoes or regular stewed tomatoes or crushed tomatoes 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional) 2 tablespoons cider vinegar (optional) Crock Pot One-Dish Meal Low Fat One-Dish Meal Lentils One-Dish Meal Italian One-Dish Meal Fall One-Dish Meal Sort through lentils to remove debris and shriveled beans, then rinse. Add lentils to crock pot, along with barley, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, dried herbs and bay leaf. Pour in broth, water, and tomatoes. Cover and cook on low heat for 12 to 14 hours, or on high heat for 5 to 6 hours. Discard bay leaf and just before serving stir in parsley and vinegar (if using.).