Category: From the Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Enchilada Soup

I don’t usually fire up (ok, turn on) my crockpot during the hot summer, but storms were brewing. I decided to make an exception and make a fantastic slow cooker enchilada soup. Tender, falling apart chicken is slow cooked in a pool of enchilada sauce goodness. Deep flavors, and a bit spicy. I love spicy and this soup does not disappoint.

Slow Cooker Enchilada Soup

Roasted Corn Adds Flavor

Since fresh corn is in season I tossed a few ears on the grill to roast them, then cut off the kernels for this slow cooker enchilada soup, but right-out-of-the-can works great too. You can roast canned corn if you wish. Just drain it well, dump it out on a sheet pan, and place under the broiler (keeping an eye on it) until it starts to char a bit. Done.

Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)
Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)

Also try my slow cooker French onion soup.

Slow Cooker Enchilada Soup
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Slow Cooker Enchilada Soup

Tender, falling apart chicken is slow cooked in a pool of enchilada sauce goodness. Deep flavors, and a bit spicy. I love spicy and this soup does not disappoint.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword crockpot, slow cooker, soup, southwestern
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 95kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Gimme Some Oven

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a slow cooker.
  • Stir and set cooker to low.
  • Cook for 6-8 hours or until the chicken is tender but not falling apart.
  • Remove the chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks.
  • Return the meat to the slow cooker and continue cooking 30 more minutes.
  • Serve topped with desired garnishes.

Notes

Substitute canned roasted jalapenos for the chiles for a nice kicked-up version!

Nutrition

Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 446mg | Potassium: 307mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count

Slow Cooker Italian BBQ Chicken

I knew exactly what I was going to do with this slow cooker Italian BBQ chicken as soon as I saw the recipe. Po Boys. I knew that the tender chicken, cooked in BBQ sauce and Italian dressing, would be perfect on French bread and I was right. The chicken has just a hint of sweetness, a bit of a tanginess, and a bit of heat. Perfect for a sandwich of any kind. I loved the contrast of the melt-in-your-mouth chicken and the crunch of onion and iceberg lettuce. Yum!

I didn’t mess around making a sandwich. I loaded up on the chicken. Thick onion slices (soaked in water for 30 minutes to cut a little bit of that onion heat). Ripe tomato. Plenty of shredded lettuce. Heck yeah, it was messy. And messy is good.

Slow Cooker Italian BBQ Chicken

Open To Changes

You can really change up the taste of this slow cooker Italian BBQ chicken by using a more herby or zesty dressing or by adding different BBQ sauces. Smoky, hot, mesquite, etc BBQ sauces would all really make for different tastes. That way you can make this chicken again and again without getting bored with it.

Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)
Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)

Also try my slow cooker creamy bacon chicken.

Slow Cooker Italian BBQ Chicken
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Slow Cooker Italian BBQ Chicken

I knew exactly what I was going to do with this slow cooker Italian BBQ chicken as soon as I saw the recipe. Po Boys. I knew that the tender chicken, cooked in BBQ sauce and Italian dressing, would be perfect on French bread. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken, crockpot, slow cooker
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 5 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 149kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Center Cut Cook

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the chicken in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together the remaining ingredients. Pour over the chicken.
  • Cook on low for 7 hours if slicing, or 8 hours if shredding.

Notes

Great on sandwiches. Leftovers freeze well, too.

Nutrition

Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil

I’ve eaten my share of shrimp boils. But honestly, there’s no such thing as having had too many shrimp boil. My favorite was at a hole-in-the-wall shack in Virginia. You’d place your order, grab a few beers and sit down at a picnic table covered in newspaper. Minutes later out comes a large pot of everything good. Dumped out onto the table, I would instantly start to devour shrimp, corn, potatoes and sausages. This here isn’t quite the same, but here in Indiana on cold winters day slow cooker shrimp boil did just fine as a substitute.

Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil

A Few Notes And Changes

Do not be shy with the Old Bay seasoning. You can also substitute beer for the beef stock, or go half beer, half stock. I used smoked sausage in my slow cooker shrimp boil, but andouille would be fantastic and a little more spiciness. Just enjoy!

Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)
Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)

Also try my Old Bay peel-n-eat shrimp.

Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil
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Slow Cooker Shrimp Boil

I’ve eaten my share of shrimp boils. But honestly, there’s no such thing as having had too many shrimp boils.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword crockpot, shrimp boil, slow cooker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 997kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Lightly spray a large slow cooker with non-stick spray.
  • Add the potatoes, water, stock, onions, and Old Bay.
  • Cut the lemons in half and squeeze into the slow cooker. Add lemons.
  • Cover and cook on high for 3 hours. The potatoes should start to soften.
  • Add the sliced sausage and corn. Cover and cook on low for another 2 hours.
  • Add the shrimp. Increase heat to high and cook another 15 minutes.
  • Turn off heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and discard lemon halves.
  • Serve with hot sauce and cocktail sauce and lots of paper towels.

Notes

If you’re a big fan of Old Bay feel free to add more.

Nutrition

Calories: 997kcal | Carbohydrates: 99g | Protein: 74g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 652mg | Sodium: 3086mg | Potassium: 3143mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 164IU | Vitamin C: 86mg | Calcium: 486mg | Iron: 12mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Ozeri Pronto Digital Multifunction Kitchen and Food Scale

Slow Cooker Italian Beef

Slow cooked beef piled deep on a crusty roll with ooey gooey cheese and sautéed peppers and onions. This definitely satisfies my rule about sandwiches. The messier, the better. The tender juicy meat socks up all sorts of great flavors from the broth to the seasonings to the pepperoncini and Giardiniera. There are a lot of variations on this approach to making Italian beef in a slow cooker. And I’ve definitely tried a number of them, but this is by far my favorite. Perfect on a cold fall or winter day.

Slow Cooker Italian Beef

One Great Sandwich

I would not hesitate to use spicier versions of pepperoncini and Giardiniera in this slow cooker Italian beef since I like a little kick. I used nacho cheese sauce instead of sliced provolone cheese because I wanted to up the messy factor (mission accomplished!). If you’re going the sliced cheese route also consider using pepper jack cheese instead of provolone.

Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)
Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)

Also try my slow cooker Creole sausage sandwiches.

Slow Cooker Italian Beef
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Slow Cooker Italian Beef

Slow cooked beef piled deep on a crusty roll with ooey gooey cheese and sauteed peppers and onions definitely satisfies my rule about sandwiches. The messier, the better. 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword beef, crockpot, Italian, slow cooker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8 sandwiches
Calories 775kcal
Author Inspired by a recipe from Deep South Dish

Equipment

Ingredients

For the beef

For sandwiches

Instructions

For the beef

  • Add chuck roast to a large slow cooker.
  • In a bowl mix the remaining ingredients then pour over the beef. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours or until the meat begins to fall apart.
  • Transfer the meat to a cutting board (I like to put my cutting board inside a rimmed baking sheet to catch any juices). Slice, chop or pull the meat as desired then return to the slow cooker to keep warm until ready to make sandwiches.

For sandwiches

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the peppers and onion. Saute until tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Toast the bread if desired.
  • Slather the bread with mayonnaise if using.
  • Add the meat and top with cheese. Serve.

Notes

If you prefer, sear the chuck first in a large skillet or Dutch oven.

Nutrition

Calories: 775kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 2057mg | Potassium: 894mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 769IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 235mg | Iron: 8mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

Oh my goodness. My wife made some slow cooker Salisbury steak the other day and it was just divine. I was out of town for an all-day meeting. An amazing, fantastic aroma welcomed me home. As soon as I pulled into the garage I could smell something really, really good was cooking. I could not wait for dinner! Served over some Cajun mashed potatoes, this was a meal to dream about!

Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

The Perfect Bite And Flavor

The slow cooker Salisbury steak meat patties not only tasted fantastic they had the perfect texture. I was worried that they might fall apart or worse, get too tough, but no! They came out just as great as I hoped for! They were the best! And they soaked up some of the great flavors from the mushroom gravy that on it’s own is just superb. My only complaint? We should’ve doubled the recipe!

You’d swear I hadn’t eaten in two weeks when we sat down for dinner. I was clearly hankerin’ for some stick-to-my-ribs comfort food. Thankfully, that’s exactly what I got!

Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)
Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)

You can also serve these with yummy fried potatoes! The potatoes also go great with the gravy. And hey, everyone loves a good steak and potatoes dinner! Well, maybe not everyone.

Slow Cooker Salisbury Steaks
Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak
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Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

This slow cooker Salisbury steak meat patties not only tasted fantastic they had the perfect texture.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword beef, crockpot, slow cooker
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 358kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Beef Patties

Instructions

  • Lightly spray your slow cooker with non-stick spray.
  • Combine all of the beef patty ingredients and form into 6 patties. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the patties, 3 minutes per side. Transfer browned patties to the slow cooker.
  • Whisk together the beef broth, gravy mix and ketchup, Dijon. Stir in the parsley. Pour over the meat. Cook on low for 5 hours.
  • Remove patties to a plate. Combine the water and corn starch and stir into the gravy in the slow cooker. Turn heat to high and let cook until thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • Return meat to the slow cooker along with any accumulated juices and let warm before serving over mashed potatoes with plenty of gravy.

Notes

Use whole milk for the best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 419mg | Potassium: 561mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Slow Cooker Bush’s Best 3-Bean Chili

I have a new rule this year. Any time the temperature is less than my age, it’s time to make chili. But not just any chili. This slow cooker Bush’s Best 3-bean chili. Loaded with plenty of great beans (I mean, really… you knew that was coming, right?) and beef and just the right amount of spices, this chili warmed me to the bone. It’s perfect on a cold day. Or hot day for that matter.

Slow Cooker Bush's Best 3-Bean Chili

Great Beans

I’m a huge fan of Bush’s beans. Any of them. And not just in chili. They’re perfect in this chili, though. They belong in this slow cooker Bush’s Best 3-bean chili. I know, there’s some that say chili and beans do not go together. Well, they do. And here’s proof!

Go Visit

Not too far out of Sevierville TN, in Chestnut Hill, you’ll find the Bush’s Best Visitor Center. I cannot possibly recommend it enough. First, you have to get a selfie with Duke, the famous dog from the Bush’s Best commercials. Then you have to go thru the museum. It’s got all sorts of cool exhibits, from a vintage kitchen to a movie about the history of the company and how the beans are made (many of them made right across the street), to fun interactive exhibits. You finish up the museum visit in the original store, where you can buy all sorts of great bean swag and beans! I was super happy to find beans that we don’t have in our local store. And I bought a bean hat…

Go Eat

Right next door to the Bush’s Best Visitor Center you’ll find the Bush’s Family Cafe. And I guarantee, you have to stop in. The food is fantastic. I mean seriously good. And the service was great. Our stops at Bush’s Best Visitor Center are ones we reminiscence about often. We always stop by if we are anywhere near it. You should do. And grab some beans and go home and make some of this chili!

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BUSH’S BEST 16 oz Canned Dark Red Kidney Beans, Source of Plant Based Protein and Fiber, Low Fat, Gluten Free, (Pack of 12)
Bush's Best Black Beans, 26.5 Ounce
Bush’s Best Black Beans, 26.5 Ounce

Also try some over the top smoked chili.

Slow Cooker Bush's Best 3-Bean Chili
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Slow Cooker Bush’s Best 3-Bean Chili

Makes a big batch of delicious warm-you-to-your-bones chili!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chili, slow cooker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Servings 12
Calories 216kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Brown the ground beef in a large skillet. Drain well.
  • Add the onion and bell pepper.
  • Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes or until they just start to soften.
  • Transfer the mixture to your slow cooker.
  • Add the remaining ingredients except for the sour cream. Stir. Taste. Add more salt if desired and stir again.
  • Cover and cook on low 3-4 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.,
  • Serve topped with a dollop of sour cream if desired.

Notes

Add a sliced or diced jalapeno or two for a little kick!

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 659mg | Potassium: 446mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 429IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Slow Cooker Hearty Sausage and Beans Soup

I love baked beans. As a side dish. I never thought about making a soup out of them. Well, lemme tell ya! Add some smoked sausage and give it a few hours in the slow cooker and you’ve got the best slow cooker hearty sausage and beans soup around. This is the kinda soup winter is afraid of. After a bowl of this I’m ready to shovel snow, rake leaves, chop firewood… you name it!

Slow Cooker Hearty Sausage and Beans Soup

A Flavor-Packed Soup

There’s just the right amount of ‘juice’ in this slow cooker hearty sausage and beans soup to make it stand out from being just baked beans. The broth is fantastic. I’d drink it out of the bowl. It’s packed with flavor, despite how simple this dish is to make.

Browning the sausage before adding it to the slow cooker is optional. Personally, I want a little ‘char’, a little bite, to my sausage. The onions don’t really need to be partially cooked ahead of adding them to the pot either. Onions take forever in a slow cooker and often they don’t get cooked through enough. So I let them spend a little time in a hot skillet beforehand to soften up a bit.

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Slow Cooker Hearty Sausage and Beans Soup
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Slow Cooker Hearty Sausage and Beans Soup

This soup is packed with flavor, despite how simple it is to make.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword slow cooker, soup
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Servings 8
Calories 406kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausage. Brown on all sides, stirring. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  • Add the onion and saute for 3-5 minutes to just soften. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  • Add the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker and stir.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or on high for 3.

Notes

Serve with hot cornbread.

Nutrition

Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 1233mg | Potassium: 744mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 330IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Deluxe Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

Some crockpot recipes really set the bar high. This deluxe slow cooker Mongolian beef is one of them. The steak is not only tender it is absolutely packed with flavor. The combination of Asian BBQ sauce (Hoison), soy and the real kicker, apricot jam, makes for a sauce that is fantastic just by itself. I loved everything about this dish, especially considering just how easy it was to make. This dish is proof that you don’t have to sacrifice great flavor when you are using your slow cooker. You can have ease-of-use and enjoy the dish too!

Deluxe Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

Cheap Cuts Work Best

You don’t have to use an expensive cut of meat for this deluxe slow cooker Mongolian beef. But, if you do use a cheaper, fattier steak make sure to trim as much fat away as you can. The meat will get tender on it’s own after hours in the slow cooker but you don’t want it to be swimming in fat. Ewwwww! (If you do get a bit of fat on top, don’t freak out! Just ladle it off before serving!).

Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)
Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)

So why is this called deluxe? Well, because I’ve made another variation on this recipe before. I have to say, this one is just as good if not better!

Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef Version 2.0
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Deluxe Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

Some crockpot recipes really set the bar high. This slow cooker Mongolian beef is one of them. The steak is not only tender it is absolutely packed with flavor. 
Course Main
Cuisine Side
Keyword Asian, beef, crockpot, slow cooker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 574kcal
Author Inspired by The Recipe Rebel

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place steak, peppers and onions into your slow cooker.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, water, garlic, ginger, Hoisin and apricot jam. Pour over the steak mixture. Stir and cover.
  • Cook on low 5 1/2 hours or until the steak is tender.
  • In a small bowl or glass, combine the corn starch and water.
  • Turn the slow cooker to high and stir in the corn starch mixture.
  • Cover and cook another 30 minutes.
  • Serve over warmed rice.

Notes

Add a few pinches of red pepper flake for a nice little kick.

Nutrition

Calories: 574kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 3092mg | Potassium: 726mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 1020IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Slow Cooker Cubed Steaks with Gravy

I woke up last Tuesday and all of a sudden it hit me. Eureka! I needed to make something simple but comforting in my slow cooker. I don’t know why, but the idea crept into my head and I could not get rid of it. Fact is, I hadn’t had cubed steak in years and years, so that seemed like a good start. Gotta have gravy too, then. My slow cooker cubed steaks with gravy hit the spot. Nothing fancy, nothing complicated. Just toss a few ingredients into the slow cooker and let ‘er go for a bit.

Slow Cooker Cubed Steaks with Gravy

Beef And Gravy Goodness

Sure, I love the beefy flavor of the cube steaks. And oh, they are so tender and juicy! But I have to I admit, it’s the gravy that is the star of the show for me. That’s due in large part to the fact that I am a gravy-aholic. Big time. It’s my favorite thing at Thanksgiving. Fortunately, these slow cooker cubed steaks with gravy make plenty of delicious, flavorful gravy. Perfect over the cubed steaks and awesome over mashed potatoes!

What? No French Onion Soup?

As an aside, if you can’t happen to find French onion soup at your grocery store, you can substitute a can of beef broth or gravy. I guess everyone around me had the same idea and raided all of the French onion soup the day I went to the market so I had to improvise. No problem, everything still came out great!

Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)
Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)

This recipe was inspired by a recipe from The Country Cook.

Slow Cooker Cubed Steaks with Gravy
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Slow Cooker Cubed Steaks with Gravy

Comfort food at its best!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword slow cooker, steak
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 409kcal
Author Inspired by a recipe from The Country Cook

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Lightly spray the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker with non-stick spray.
  • Add in the packet of aus jus, both cans of soup and the water. Stir well.
  • Season the cube steaks (I'd go light on the salt, but heavier on the pepper) and add to the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. If desired, flip the steaks once halfway through the cooking time to get the sauce well-coated onto the cube steaks.
  • In a small glass or bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until well combined.
  • Carefully remove the steaks from the slow cooker and place on a plate.
  • Stir the cornstarch mixture into the slow cooker.
  • Add the steaks back in and turn the heat to high.
  • Cook another 30 minutes to thicken the gravy.
  • Serve steaks covered in the gravy.

Notes

Great served with mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 641mg | Potassium: 608mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 139IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Slow Cooker Rice

I didn’t have a reason to make rice in a slow cooker. It was something that I just wanted to try it. I usually just make rice on the stove top and most times I get it right. I don’t have a fancy rice cooker.

My slow cooker was sitting there with that ‘use me’ look on it’s face so I fired it up, added the rice and a few other ingredients. In just over 6 hours, I had a big ole batch of cooked rice. I can’t imagine anything any easier!

Slow Cooker Rice

The No Boo-Boo Zone

It ain’t fancy, but slow cooker rice is exactly what I was looking for: a big batch of rice with no fuss and little chance of me making a boo-boo. I needed the rice for an upcoming dinner. Time would be tight and I knew that if I made the rice last minute, when the pressure was high, I might over or under cook it and I wouldn’t have time to re-make it. So I just cooked it a day in advance and kept it in the fridge overnight. It was just as good leftover.

Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)
Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)

Slow cooker rice is perfect served with chicken sauce piquante.

Slow Cooker Rice
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Slow Cooker Rice

My slow cooker was sitting there with that ‘use me’ look on it’s face so I fired it up, added the rice and a few other ingredients. In just over 6 hours, I had a big ole batch of cooked rice. I can’t imagine anything any easier!
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword crockpot, rice, slow cooker
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 117kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups water
  • 1 cup rice
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt

Instructions

  • Spray your slow cooker with non-stick spray.
  • Add all ingredients.
  • Stir and cook on low 6-8 hours until done. Start checking for doneness after 5 hours just in case.

Notes

Fluff with a fork before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 402mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

VYAJI Silicone Slow Cooker Divider Liners, Fit for Crockpot & Hamilton Beach 6-8QT, Food-Grade Material, Easy Cleanup, Reusable, Eco-Friendly, Replace Disposable Liners That Tend To Leak
VYAJI Silicone Slow Cooker Divider Liners, Fit for Crockpot & Hamilton Beach 6-8QT, Food-Grade Material, Easy Cleanup, Reusable, Eco-Friendly, Replace Disposable Liners That Tend To Leak
Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count
Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count