Monday, October 31, 2011

Slow Cooker Broccoli & Beef!



This was good, I think if I had water chestnuts in there it would have been better but overall this was good & super easy. I served over rice.


1 lb thin beef ( i used london broil)
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 T red wine (or white if that’s all you have)
2 T apple cider vinegar
1 T brown sugar
2 t sesame oil
2 cloves chopped garlic
1/2 t crushed red pepper flakes (if you want less heat add less if more heat add more)
1 bag thawed broccoli florets (to add later)

Directions:

add the liquid to the crock pot
chop up your garlic, add to mixture
stir in spices
slice meat into thin strips
toss meat in liquid till coated

cook on low for 6-8 hours, depending on the cut of meat.
an hour before serving, add entire bag of broccoli, cover and continue to cook



Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Chicken!


12 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, or 6 boneless, skinless breast halves
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup lemon-lime soda
2/3 cup apple cider vinegar
3 cloves smashed and chopped garlic
2 T soy sauce
1 tsp ground black pepper

Directions:

Put the chicken into your crockpot. Cover with the brown sugar, pepper, chopped garlic, and soy sauce. Add the vinegar, and pour in the soda

Cover and cook on low for 6-9 hours, or on high for 4-5. The chicken is done when it is cooked through and has reached desired consistency.

Serve over a bowl of white rice

Slow Cooker Pineapple Pork Tenderloin!





3 pound pork tenderloin
2 tablespoons brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 cup apple juice
1 can of pineapple chunks


Directions:
meat, sugar, spices, and cornstarch in a plastic zipper bag.Seal and shake well to coat. Pour contents of bag into crockpot. Add garlic and peppers. Pour in soy sauce, apple juice, and an entire can of pineapple.
Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours, or on high for 4-6
Serve with rice or pasta.


*This was really good, had Lot's of flavor. I served with egg noodles & green beans*