Monday
Crock Pot Fajitas
This has got to be one of my favorite meals because it is most importantly easy and secondly it tastes amaing. I adapted my own recipe from this recipe here...http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2012/01/baked-chicken-fajitas-recipe.html
I will post my version of things I do a bit differently so you can really use either but I just love my crockpot and any recipe I can convert to a crockpot and not compromise taste I am game for it!
Crockpot Chicken Fajitas Recipe:
(Serves 4-6)
Ingredients:1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
2 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 medium onion, sliced
3 large bell pepper
(one of each color), seeded and sliced
2 Tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 flour tortillas, warmed to serve
Directions:
Chop chicken into strips, chop onions and peppers into strips. Add it all into a crockpot you have sprayed with cooking spray. Add all the other ingredients listed and then stir well. Put on 8 hours for low. The meat is SO tender!! You can do with fewer hours if you cook on a higher speed. I serve it with a can of black beans and corn that have been drained and rinsed with the juice of one lemon sprinkled over them for a side. I serve with cheese, tortillas, sour cream and guacamole!
Tuesday
Pioneer Woman Fettuccini Alfredo
All I can say is that she rocks and so does this recipe. I do not make any adjustments to this one. Recipe is linked. I serve with salad and garlic bread.
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2009/07/fettuccine-alfredo/
Wednesday
Crockpot Steak Tips with Smashed Potatoes and Corn on the Cob
I need to put up a disclaimer that I have not actually ever done this recipe in the crockpot before so when I try it tomorrow I will come back and make any adjustments as needed.
One Package Beef Round Chunks (Mine was about 1.34 lbs)
1/2 Cup A1 Sauce
1/2 cup water
1 pack onion soup mix
1 can mushroom soup mix
Put it all in the crockpot and cook on low for 8 hours
For the smashed potatoes I buy the small yellow gold. I grease a cookie sheet. I put the potatoes on there and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for about 15-20 minutes till tender. Then take out of the oven and use the bottom of a glass to smash the potato down. Let bake for another 10 minutes or so until the potatoes are crispy around the edges.
For the corn I just buy frozen and boil on the stovetop. Top with butter, salt and pepper when it comes out of the boiling water.
Thursday
Grilled Pork chops with Crockpot Macaroni & Cheese and Honey Glazed Carrots
For Dessert Apple Dumplings...YUMMMM
There is no better marinade that I have found than the Webber brand that they have come out with. I chose a Chipotle and a Lime marinade for big thick pork chops! I just make sure that I have time to marinate my meat for at least 4 hours for the best flavor but you can do last minute if needed it just won't be as strong of a flavoring.
Crockpot Mac n Cheese
2 Cups elbow macaroni
4 tbsp. butter
2 1/2 Cups grated cheddar cheese (I use 3 cups usually but use your own judgment)
3 beaten eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 can cheddar cheese soup
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup milk
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp black pepper
In a saucepan melt butter and cheese. In another pot boil macaroni till its al dente. Then dump it all into a sprayed down crockpot to prevent sticking and mix all the remaining ingredients. Stir well! Then set it on 4 hours low setting and go back to stir occasionally.
Honey Roasted Carrots
1 pk baby carrots
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoon honey
1 pk candied pecans like ones used for salads
I bake in oven on 350 for one hour. Give it plenty of time to carmelize!! The longer it cooks the better it is. So, this is a good set it and forget it meal. The sides can cook for a long time and the meat can marinate till right at time to grill. Its low stress and a hit!!
Apple Dumplings
Ingredients
- 5 Green Apples
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 10-18 canned buttermilk biscuits
- 4 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 8 oz pack cream cheese
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Peel, core and slice the apples vertically into slices. Cream together 1/4 cup sugar and cream cheese and set aside.
Separate each biscuit into 2 layers. Once flattened put a layer of the cream cheese mixture down. Then a slice or two or apple depending on the size. Wrap a biscuit layer around a slice of apple, stretching the biscuit slightly to overlap, and seal on the bottom. Place the wrapped slices, sealed-side down, in a 9- by 12- by 2-inch casserole dish that has been greased.. Then pour melted butter all over the top of the dumplings. Then sprinkle the sugar and cinnamon mix 1/2 cup sugar and 4 tablespoons of cinnamon over the top. Bake until biscuits are firm. About 15-20 minutes depending on your oven.
Friday
Leftovers!! Take a break because you have earned it with all this good cooking this week!
Peel, core and slice the apples vertically into slices. Cream together 1/4 cup sugar and cream cheese and set aside.
Separate each biscuit into 2 layers. Once flattened put a layer of the cream cheese mixture down. Then a slice or two or apple depending on the size. Wrap a biscuit layer around a slice of apple, stretching the biscuit slightly to overlap, and seal on the bottom. Place the wrapped slices, sealed-side down, in a 9- by 12- by 2-inch casserole dish that has been greased.. Then pour melted butter all over the top of the dumplings. Then sprinkle the sugar and cinnamon mix 1/2 cup sugar and 4 tablespoons of cinnamon over the top. Bake until biscuits are firm. About 15-20 minutes depending on your oven.
Friday
Leftovers!! Take a break because you have earned it with all this good cooking this week!
