Crockpot BBQ Applesauce Chicken

Crockpot BBQ Applesauce Chicken

Julia   

Tangy and sweet, these tender chicken breasts smothered in BBQ and applesauce are a delicious weeknight dinner option. 

Crockpot BBQ Applesauce Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts
• 1 C BBQ sauce {homemade basic or Cherry BBQ}
• 1 C chunky applesauce
• 1/2 tsp. chili powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 T crumbled, cooked bacon

Directions

Begin by mixing together the 1 C BBQ sauce, and 1 C applesauce with the 1/2 tsp. chili powder. 

Arrange the chicken breasts in a lightly greased crockpot. 

Top with the apple BBQ mixture. 

Cover, and cook on low for 8-10 hours. 

Serve warm with rice or mashed potatoes, green veggies and for an extra special treat, top with crumbled bacon. 

Enjoy!

Crockpot Steak Fajitas

Crockpot Steak Fajitas

Julia   

With all our basement work, and the heat of summer, our crockpots have been getting a workout. 

These fajitas are super easy to make and filling for your tummy.

There is also something amazing about walking in the door at night after work and having dinner ready for you to eat.  Love that. 

Crockpot Steak Fajitas

Ingredients

• Fajita seasoning
• 1 lb. steak
• 6 medium bell peppers (colored and green)
• 1/4 C beef broth

Directions

Slice steak into smaller pieces and place in the bottom of a large crockpot.  Season with fajita seasoning and then add in 1/4 C beef broth. 

Slice up the bell peppers into thin strips and layer these over the beef. 

Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours. 

Using two forks, shred the beef.  Place beef, and peppers in the center of a tortilla.  Add cheese, tomatoes, avocado, sour cream, etc., as you desire. 

Roll up and serve warm. 

Enjoy!

Crockpot Pulled Teriyaki Pork Sandwiches

Crockpot Pulled Teriyaki Pork Sandwiches

Julia   

With the weather heating up, a good crockpot meal is in order.  While we certainly love our crockpot, I was looking for a sandwich recipe that did not involve BBQ, and I thought this tangy teriyaki pulled pork sandwich sounded interesting to try. 

We loved the flavor and it was so easy to make!  I can imagine some grilled or fried pineapple on the sandwich too.  Yum!

Crockpot Pulled Teriyaki Pork Sandwiches – Adapted from Jamie Cook’s It Up

Ingredients

• Pork roast or loin, ~2 lbs
• Low-Sodium Montreal Steak Seasoning (McCormick)
• 1/4 C chicken broth
• 1 recipe teriyaki sauce
• Whole wheat buns
• Pineapple {optional}

Directions

Place the pork roast/loin into the base of your crockpot and pour 1/4 C chicken broth over the roast.  Sprinkle the roast with Montreal Steak seasoning; roughly 1-2 tsp.  Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, until pork reaches 170 degrees. 

When the pork is ready, prepare the teriyaki sauce, by mixing together the water, cornstarch, soy sauce, ginger, honey and garlic.  Bring to a simmer on the stovetop until thick.  Set aside. 

Shred the pork with two forks, and pour the teriyaki sauce over the top. 

Serve on a whole wheat bun.  If desired, grill or fry up a pineapple ring and place on the sandwich. 

Enjoy!