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Everyone already knows how wonderful a
Crock Pot or slow cooker can be. Just poor a couple of ingredients in, set the timer and you’re on your way to having a delicious meal in just a few hours. What’s not to love, there is minimal active time, little clean-up and you are guaranteed a fantastic meal that can feed your whole family.
We put together some favorite family recipes using a Crock Pot . These recipes are scrumptious and can embody the spirit of fall and will have your household coming back for more.
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1. Cream Cheese Chicken Chili
Chili is always a Fall favorite. To make it a little healthier you can use chicken instead of the normal beef version or add some cream cheese to make it creamy. It’s so easy and if you use your favorite chili recipe, simply substitute your ground beef for lean cuts of boneless chicken and add a half cup of cream cheese. This recipe is creamy and can be seasoned to your taste. Add some fresh vegetables and it will be a treat that you will love. This recipe pairs beautifully with your favorite cornbread as well.
2. Barbecue Pulled Pork
With a Crock Pot your dish can impress your guests with a very minimal amount of preparation and mess. Barbecue pulled pork is no exception. Choose a good cut of pork shoulder or tenderloin, add it to the Crock Pot with enough water to cover the meat and cook on high temperature until the meat is falling apart. Lower the heat to low and make your own barbecue sauce from equal parts of ketchup, spicy brown mustard and brown sugar. Mix well and season to your taste. There are so many ways you can make BBQ Pulled Pork in a Crock Pot . They also work great for Game Night. You can make some spicy with your preferred hot sauce or hot peppers. Don’t forget the warm rolls alongside with your favorite salad recipe.
3. Beef and Broccoli
Many home chefs are scared of cooking vegetables in their Crock Pots. Too often, they can become flavorless and lose their structure. Th broccoli in this recipe keeps its flavor as well as its shape, perfectly complementing the beef that it is paired with to be even better than your favorite takeout recipe. Find the recipe here and put a smile on the faces of all of your guests.
4. Short Ribs
Few things are as satisfying as a big pile of short ribs. This dish is perfectly suited to celebrate the holidays and is enjoyed by people of all ages – from kids to the elderly. For an amazing burst of flavor, sear a rack of short ribs before you place them in your Crock Pot with enough water or broth to cover the meat. Make a sauce from the drippings of the searing pan, some Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and red wine vinegar. Add some hot sauce if you prefer a bit of heat. When served with a pile of creamy mashed potatoes, this is a meal that will fill your whole family. Put it in the Crock Pot in the morning and it will be ready to eat by the time you get home that evening.
5. Chicken and Dumplings
Few things are as comforting as a pot full of chicken and stodgy dumplings that are the perfect vehicle for heir gravy. Cook your chicken in a creamy soup and add biscuits to cook on top for the last hour. You will have a satisfying and comforting dish that is filling and homelike. Add vegetables when you put in the biscuits to make a healthy, one-pot meal for everyone.
6. Spaghetti
What family gathering is not enlivened by a meal of spaghetti and meatballs? By cooking this perennial comfort dish in a Crock Pot, you will never feel the need to boil water for your pasta again. Use this recipe to cook your pasta in the sauce and create a flavorful and homemade meal that everyone around your table will enjoy. Serve this dish with a garden salad and some homemade garlic bread for a taste that everyone will love.
Using a slow cooker can really help make your meals taste great, be healthy and delicious meals and a fantastic way to savor flavorful leftovers that your family will love to finish off. Use one of these recipes to step up your home cooking game and give your entire household something to rave about this Fall Season!
