For the Bratwurst recipe, it says “6 to 8 large bratwursts, boiled” do you really boil the brats prior to putting them in the crockpot?

Thank you so much for these recipes! Now how do you make your own sauerkraut? Is this a family kraut recipe?

Charlotte Wilson

Here is one very easy one for chicken tacos.

Dump 4-6 frozen or thawed chicken breasts in a large crockpot. Dump one jar of salsa on top, and one packet of taco seasoning. Stir it into the salsa, and cook for 6-8 hours on low! Viola! Shred with a fork when done, and you have super easy – and fast – chicken tacos!! Top with your favorite taco toppings.

place thighs in crockpot, add taco seasoning, tomatoes and water cook on low 6-8 hours, add 1 can of corn and 1 can of black beans if desired.
Great as a stew (with added water) or as taco or burrito meat.

Chili is another favorite of mine. Very simple, and it can last for a handful of meals. Put it over rice or pasta or add it to whatever else.

Ingredients:
-1 small can of Hormel Chilli without beans (about 15 ounces)
-For every 1 lb of Velveeta Cheese

Equipment:
Crock-Pot or other slow cooker

1. Cut up cheese into small squares. The smaller they are, the faster it will melt.

2. Put the chilli and cheese into the bowl of the Crock Pot, layering and mixing as you go.

3. Place the cooker on low heat (if available).

4. Allow the cooker to melt the cheese and warm the Queso for 1-1.5 hrs, stirring often to prevent burning.

5. Once the Queso if fully melted and dip-worthy, you can keep the cooker plugged in for a little while; however I recommend unplugging it once the dip becomes thin.

That’s the sign of an Alton Brown fan! :)

Dump in vegetables, place beef on top, then pour over French Onion Soup and dust all with seasoning salt.
Cook on low for about 8 hours (covered) You should be able to break up beef with a spoon…

[Modifications}
Add: minced garlic, or Brussels sprouts, or soy beans.
Try making it without potatoes and leave the lid off for the last hour. Then serve it on hoagie rolls as a sandwich.

For reduced fat, let can of soup sit for a few hours and dip off the oil layer on top. To reduce fat even more, cook as recipe, then let cool to room temp and dip off solidified fat.

2 cans (15 ounces each) dark kidney beans, rinsed and drained (or 2 small chicken breasts, cut up)
1 package (16 oz) frozen bell pepper stirfry mixture
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt

Combine beans (or chicken), pepper mixture, corn, tomatoes, chili powder, 1.5 teaspoons cumin in slow cooker, mix well
Cover, cook on high for 3 hours or low for 5
When done, stir in olive oil and remaining .5 teaspoon of cumin. Serve.

Absolutely easy and fantastic.

The only problem I really have with most crockpot recipes is that they’re largely meat based, and I try and keep my meat intake to a minimun.