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Originally Posted by california dreamer
Now that we have a gas stove, and are on a fixed income for the first time, I really would like more slow cooker recipes! I even went to the library today and checked out "slow cooker cooking for dummys".
I think the crock pot is great for TV living. With active lifestyle, and to be flexible on dinner time.
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I like the crock pot too, and will be using a couple of these recipes, but not sure what having a gas stove now means?
I have had both gas and elec ranges over the years, and much prefer gas. I cook at home a lot (maybe 5 out of 7 nights, if not more) and don't find a gas stove to be much of an expense. Feb. gas bill was $36 and includes gas dryer, gas hot water and heat (admittedly haven't needed heat much this year) along with the much-used gas range.
Here is my daughter's (working mom) super-quick pot roast recipe (can be found on foodnetwork.com):
Beef Pot Roast
1 (12 oz bag) frozen onions
1 (8 oz bag) frozen baby carrots
1 (8 oz pkg) sliced mushrooms
1/2 pound small new potatoes, halved
4 lbs. beef chuck roast, rinsed and patted dry
salt and pepper
2 T canola oil
1 can condensed cream of celery soup
1 packet onion soup mix
1 c. low-sodium beef broth
1/4 cup steak sauce
Brown meat in oil over med-high heat, add to slow cooker on top of veggies.
In small bowl, stir soup, soup mix, beef broth and steak sauce, pour over top. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 8-9 hours.
Being frugal and liking to cook, I use fresh instead of frozen, and slice my own mushrooms and carrots and onions. Amounts don't have to be exact. I don't use any oil and use a non-stick pan for the beef, just spray with Pam or similar. I use low-sodium or light soup (can substitute cr of mushroom or really any cream soup). I make my own beef broth either from the drippings or soup base concentrate. The steak sauce seems to give it an added kick from my usual pot roast recipe.