{"id":18354,"date":"2020-10-26T08:07:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-26T08:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/?p=18354"},"modified":"2025-05-28T13:37:21","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T13:37:21","slug":"3-easy-crock-pot-recipes-we-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/3-easy-crock-pot-recipes-we-love\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Easy Crock-pot Recipes We Love"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>3 Easy Crock-pot Recipes We Love<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/crockpot.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"236\" height=\"342\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-18356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/crockpot.jpg 236w, https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/crockpot-207x300.jpg 207w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 236px) 100vw, 236px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>What\u2019s easier, and less stressful, than coming home to a warm, home-cooked meal without having to do any of the work? That\u2019s why I love slow cooker recipes. You can usually prep the night before, or in the morning before you leave, and all you do is plug in your slow cooker and go about your day. Plus, your house becomes filled with the tasty aroma of that night\u2019s dinner.<\/h4>\n<h4>I also like slow cooker recipes because it usually makes whatever cut of meat you\u2019re using more tender than usual, especially bone-in chicken and beef. And the prep work is usually very minimal. Here are 3 slow-cooker recipes you&#8217;re sure to love!<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15477\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg\" alt=\"blog-divider-line\" width=\"620\" height=\"60\" srcset=\"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg 620w, https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line-300x29.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Balsamic Roast Beef<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-15978\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/BalsamicRoastBeef-316x440.jpg\" alt=\"BalsamicRoastBeef\" width=\"300\" height=\"435\" \/>Ingredients<br \/>\n\u2022 3-4 pound boneless roast beef (chuck or round roast)<br \/>\n\u2022 1 cup organic, low-sodium beef broth<br \/>\n\u2022 \u00bd cup balsamic vinegar<br \/>\n\u2022 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce<br \/>\n\u2022 1 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce<br \/>\n\u2022 1 tbsp. honey<br \/>\n\u2022 \u00bd tsp. red pepper flakes<br \/>\n\u2022 4 cloves garlic, chopped<br \/>\nDirections<br \/>\n1. Place roast beef into slow cooker.<br \/>\n2. In a 2-cup measuring cup, mix together remaining ingredients.<br \/>\n3. Pour over roast beef and cook on HIGH for 4 hours OR on LOW for 6-8 hours.<br \/>\n4. Once roast beef has cooked, remove from slow cooker into a serving dish.<br \/>\n5. Break apart lightly with two forks and then ladle about \u00bc &#8211; \u00bd cup of gravy over roast beef.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15477\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg\" alt=\"blog-divider-line\" width=\"620\" height=\"60\" srcset=\"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg 620w, https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line-300x29.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Steak Fajitas<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-15977\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/steak-fajitas-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"steak-fajitas\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/steak-fajitas-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/steak-fajitas.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Ingredients<br \/>\n\u2022 1 \u00bd lbs. grass-fed flank steak<br \/>\n\u2022 1 \u00bd tsp. chili powder<br \/>\n\u2022 1 tsp. cumin<br \/>\n\u2022 1 tsp. coriander<br \/>\n\u2022 \u00bd tsp. salt<br \/>\n\u2022 \u00bc tsp. black pepper<br \/>\n\u2022 2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce<br \/>\n\u2022 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped<br \/>\n\u2022 2 cloves garlic, minced<br \/>\n\u2022 4 \u2013 5 bell peppers, any color<br \/>\n\u2022 1 onion<br \/>\nToppings<br \/>\n\u2022 Whole-wheat tortillas, grated cheese, fresh sliced avocado, cilantro, lime slices, fresh spinach leaves, Greek yogurt (a healthier alternative to sour cream), hot peppers, etc.<br \/>\nDirections<br \/>\n1. Mix dry spices with a fork including the chili powder, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper.<br \/>\n2. Rub the spice mixture over all sides of the steak and place in the bottom of the slow cooker.<br \/>\n3. Sprinkle the soy sauce on top.<br \/>\n4. Top the flank steak with the diced jalapeno and minced garlic.<br \/>\n5. Slice the bell peppers and onion and place on top of the steak as well.<br \/>\n6. Cook on HIGH for 5-6 hours or until the steak can easily be shredded with two forks.<br \/>\n7. Drain the meat and peppers well.<br \/>\n8. Serve with the desired toppings from above.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15477\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg\" alt=\"blog-divider-line\" width=\"620\" height=\"60\" srcset=\"https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line.jpg 620w, https:\/\/landing-uat.thedolcediet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/blog-divider-line-300x29.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Pineapple Chicken<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-15976\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Pineapple-Chicken-300x147.jpg\" alt=\"Pineapple-Chicken\" width=\"300\" height=\"147\" \/>Ingredients<br \/>\n\u2022 3-4 chicken breasts or 2 lbs.<br \/>\n\u2022 10 oz. pineapple, chunked (save any extra juice or about \u00bc organic pineapple juice)<br \/>\n\u2022 1 medium onion<br \/>\n\u2022 2 tbsp. soy sauce<br \/>\n\u2022 \u00bd cup organic, low-sodium chicken broth<br \/>\nDirections<br \/>\n1. Chop onion and place in crock pot.<br \/>\n2. Place chicken on top of onion.<br \/>\n3. Place pineapple and juice over chicken.<br \/>\n4. Pour soy sauce and chicken broth on top of everything.<br \/>\n5. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4-5 hours OR on LOW for 6-8 hours.<br \/>\n6. Serve over rice and with a steamed veggie.<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: right;\">by Samantha Coogan, MS, RDN, LD<\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>3 Easy Crock-pot Recipes We Love What\u2019s easier, and less stressful, than coming home to a warm, home-cooked meal without having to do any of the work? That\u2019s why I love slow cooker recipes. 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