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Is A Crockpot or Slow Cooker Safe?
Yes, the slow cooker, a countertop electrical appliance, cooks foods slowly at a
low temperature—generally between 170° and 280° F. The low heat helps less
expensive, leaner cuts of meat become tender and shrink less.
The direct heat from the pot, lengthy cooking and steam created within the
tightly-covered container combine to destroy bacteria and make the slow cooker a
safe process for cooking foods.
Suggestions using a crockpot:
Fill cooker no less than half full and no more than two-thirds full. Add
desired amount of liquid.
Keep the lid in place.
Settings on a Crockpot
Most cookers have two or more settings.
Foods take different times to cook depending upon the setting used. Certainly,
foods will cook faster on high than on low. However, for all-day cooking or for
less-tender cuts, you may want to use the low setting.
Source: USDA
My favorite easy crock pot
recipes
Crockpot Cheese Dip
1 lb. ground beef
1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
1 lb. Velveeta cheese
1 jar med. or hot picante sauce
1 can Mexican refried beans
Tortilla chips
Cube Velveeta cheese and place in crockpot. Heat on medium to start. Brown
ground beef and drain off fat. Add taco seasoning and 1/2 cup water. Simmer for
10 to 15 minutes, until water is cooked down. Add refried beans. Add meat
mixture to cheese in crock pot. Add picante sauce last. Cook on high until
cheese is melted. Mix well. Reduce heat and cook about 30 minutes. Serve hot or
cold (best hot) with tortilla chips.
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Crockpot Chili
2 (15 oz.) cans tomato sauce
2 tbsp. dry minced onion
1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
1 c. pre-cooked ground beef
1 (15 oz.) can pinto beans, drained
or 1 1/2 c. home-cooked pinto beans
Mix all of the ingredients in crock pot.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
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More Easy Crockpot Recipes
Beef
Beef in Mushroom Gravy
Barbecue Rump Roast
Barbecue Short Ribs
Beef and Black Bean Chili
Crock Pot Beef Chop Suey
Beef Goulash
Beer Beef Roast
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Cincinnati Chili
Corned Beef
Crockpot Barbecue Brisket
Crockpot Beef and Acorn Squash
Crockpot Beef and Cabbage
Crockpot Beef and Potatoes
Crockpot Beef Burrito
Crockpot Beef Hash
Crockpot Beef Stew
Crockpot Beef Stew #2
Crockpot Beef Stroganoff
Crockpot Cheeseburger
Casserole
Crockpot Roast
Crockpot Beef Tips
Crockpot Steaks with Onion Gravy
Meatloaf with BBQ Glaze
Pot Roast
Rump Roast Barbecue
Chicken
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Crockpot Beer Chicken
Crockpot Broccoli Chicken
Crockpot Broccoli Chicken Rice
Crockpot Brunswick Stew
Crockpot
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Chicken a la King
Crockpot Cola Barbecue Chicken
Crockpot Olive Chicken
Southwestern Chicken and Rice
Pork
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Cherry Glazed Pork Roast
Country Pot Roast
Crockpot Braised Pork Chops
Crockpot Braised Pork Loin
Crockpot Cabbage and Bratwurst
Crockpot Catalina Dressing Ribs
Crockpot Cherry Pork Chops
Crockpot Cranberry Pork Roast
Crockpot Pork Loin Chalupas
Crockpot Pork Chops and Potatoes
Pork Spareribs Barbecue
Pork Strips Barbecue
Short Ribs and Vegetables
Venison
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Soup/Stew
Bean Soup with Short Ribs
Beef Stew and Sun Dried Tomatoes
Beef Stew and Sweet Potatoes
Black Beans and Rice Soup
Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup
Crockpot Beef Stew
Crockpot Beef Stew #2
Crockpot Cauliflower Cheese Soup
Crockpot Cheese Soup
Crockpot Meatball Soup
Sides
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Casserole
Crockpot Chicken and Asparagus
Crockpot Chicken Apple Stuffing
Crockpot Baked Potatoes
Crockpot Blackeyed Peas
Crockpot Boston Baked Beans
Crockpot Bourbon Baked Beans
Crockpot Broccoli Soufflé
Crockpot Butter Beans
Crockpot Cabbage Rolls
Crockpot Cajun Pecans
Crockpot California Tamale Pie
Crockpot Cheddar Potato Slices
Crockpot Cheese Potato Casserole
Crock Pot Chicken Cornbread
Stuffing
Crockpot Stuffing
Crockpot Southwestern Beans
Ham Hock Baked Beans
Molasses Baked Beans
Desserts
Apple Brown Betty
Appetizers
Barbecue Meatballs
Appetizers
Barbecue Meatballs Appetizer #2
Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Dip
Cheese Dip with Artichokes
Cheese with Bacon Dip
Crockpot Chili Dip
Fruit
Apple Cranberry Compote
Cinnamon Baked Apples
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