This recipe is a mash up from Lauren Greutman and Dinosaur BBQ’s Cookbook. It’s so easy, kids can help, and you can eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner over rice, with an egg on top, or salad greens. Ingredients 1.5 lbs of skirt steak, flank steak, or top sirloin 6 cloves garlic smashed and minced 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp … Continue reading Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja
I adapted this from Damn Delicious. I think my way is easier. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 4 cloves garlic, smashed 3 pounds of root veggies cut into equally sized chunks (I suggest a mix of sweet potatoes (quartered then halved), red skinned potatoes (quartered then halved), carrots (1/2in … Continue reading Slow Cooker Chicken and Root Veggies
Our house loves green chili. My husband came upon this recipe from Serious Eats and tweaked it for the slow cooker – such a great, easy update! It was fantastic over a fried corn tortilla with a little bit of cheese and sour cream. You could also have this over rice or quinoa for a wholesome bowl. Ingredients: 3/4lbs tomatillos, husks discarded 1lb poblano peppers … Continue reading Slow Cooker Green Chili with Chicken
Last week, I talked about our Chipotle inspired taco bar for our son’s birthday party. As promised, here is the recipe for slow cooked pork. The original is from Bon Appetit but my husband has made some adjustments that make it perfect for the slow cooker. This melt-in-your mouth dish is a crowd-pleaser and awesome in tacos, burritos, with rice, or over a salad. Ingredients: 4 … Continue reading Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder
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