I have decided that the inventor of the crock pot deserves a national holiday to recognize their efforts and the success they bring to families everywhere. I mean what’s better than grabbing the kids before school, letting them toss a bunch of stuff into a pot and pressing a button?
You go to school…
you head off to work…
you take the kids to soccer…
pick up your dry cleaning…
and head on home…
Walk in the door and voila…
Dinner is served!
Serves: 6 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 9 hours
2-3 lb bottom round or rump roast
1 T canola oil
3 large carrots, cut in large chunks
3 large celery stalks, cut in large chunks
1 large onion, cut in large chunks
1 cup white mushrooms whole
1 lb small red potatoes, halved
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 package dry onion soup mix
1 10 oz can low sodium cream of mushroom soup
½ cup beef stock
S&P
Special Equipment: Slow cooker
In a large skillet heat oil over high heat. Season your roast on all sides with S&P. When oil is smoking add meat and brown on all sides. Meanwhile add your veggies to the bottom of you slow cooker. When your meat is browned, place on top of veggies. Add in your chopped garlic, and season with S&P. Sprinkle your dry soup mix over meat and veggies then pour on your soup. Pour stock over veggies and cover. Cook on low for 8 hours.
Serve this with a side salad and crusty bread or just enjoy as is…this is a one pot wonder!
I hereby christen the 3rd week of October
Crock Pot Week!
Gather your best recipes and send them in.
If I use one of yours…
YOU WIN!!
A copy of our cookbook to call your very own. Fire up your crock pots in honor of the guy (or girl – come on now, we all know it was probably a busy mom) who created them and pay some tribute. If you can actually tell me who did invent the crock pot you win too! Well, you win mad props from me anyway!
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I love making pot roast in the crock pot….and the smell that greets you when you walk in the house after a long day at work… mmmmmm!!!!!
Mmmm, you’re making me hungry! So glad I found you at Moms Review 4 You Blog Hop! I think you’d have fun at http://www.magicalmouseschoolhouse.com, where Disney IS school. Monday’s Takeaway was to make pasta! Hope you can stop by!
you had me at crockpot!
I made this one the other night. I started with a recipe, but ended up having to improvise (what else is new!) so I can call it my own!
Slow Cooker Tex-Mex Chicken Chili
4 chicken breasts
1/2 packet taco seasoning
1 can kidney beans,rinsed and drained
1 can corn
1/2 jar peach/mango salsa
1/2 jar taco sauce
Layer chicken (I start with frozen) in slow cooker, sprinkling generously with taco seasoning. Add remaining ingredients to cover chicken. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. When done, fork-shred chicken in slow cooker.
Serve over rice, iceberg lettuce, or in soft taco shells. Top with sour cream and cheddar cheese if desired.
I love cooking with the crock pot!! Supper is ready when you are!!
I just found your blog and look forward to following along! I am always looking for new quick and easy recipes to feed our little ones… we have three and are in the process of adopting twins from Ethiopia!
Blessings.
j
http://www.gfinkfamily.blogspot.com
beneath the acacia tree
Thanks for another delish crock-pot dinner. I’m ready for them!
I’m going to do this one soon, but my husband doesn’t like it. He’ll have to suffer – such a great fall meal!
Sigh. Yet another reason why Santa needs to bring me one. And a smoker. I desperately want a smoker.
Love your blog!! I’m your newest follower. Would love for you to stop by my site and follow back if you like! Here is a link to my most favorite new crockpot recipe – we eat this once a week, and it’s so good!! : )
http://justkiddingaroundatlanta.blogspot.com/2010/10/fantastic-autumn-crockpot-meal-with.html
Hi there! I’m your newest follower from the Thursday blog hop. I can’t wait to try out some of your recipes! In my house, even the hubby asks repeatedly what is for dinner!
Please stop by and say hello!
http://www.hollyatnaptime.com
Holly
Have a good weekend!
Well., we’re heading into the lighter stuff ‘downunder’ Alex so I’m giving my crockpot a well earned rest, I think its been the most used piece of equipment this long wet cold winter, I got used to cleaning around it, it has lived on the bench all winter. This winter I discovered you can do ANYTHING with crockpots, one day I was dashing about & didnt exactly finish putting all ingredients in & still came home to that delightful aroma & a brand new recipe:)
Sounds great! I’m going to try this one!