Pot Roast with Carrots & Potatoes in Crock Pot

Sirloin Tip Roast 3-4lbs
1 package onion soup mix
1 package Hidden Valley Ranch dip mix (dry)
1 small onion, sliced
5 medium red potatoes, scrubbed & cubed
2 cups baby carrots
1 can beef broth

Typically a roast recipe will call for you to brown the roast before placing it in the crock pot. I just didn't feel like it today and I don't think it made any difference in the outcome.

Scrub the potatoes, leaving the skin on. Cut into cubes. Layer potatoes & carrots on bottom of crock pot. Add roast. Mix soup mix, ranch dip & broth in bowl. Pour over roast & vegetables. Put lid on crock pot, cook on low 6-8 hours.

Kung Pao Chicken - Slow Cooker Recipe

3 tbsp hoisin sauce
3 tbsp dry sherry or chicken broth
3 tbsp ketchup
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp thin sliced ginger *I used ground
1lb chicken, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
8oz can water chestnuts, drained
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
2 tbsp water
1 tbsp corn starch
3 cups onion & pepper, diced


Combine hoisin sauce, sherry/broth, soy sauce, ketchup, ginger & red pepper flakes in crock pot. Stir in chicken & water chestnuts. Cook on low 6-8 hours.

20 minutes before cooking time is up, mix water & corn starch in a bowl. Stir in with onions & peppers into the crock pot. Cook additional 15 mins.

Serve over rice.

4pts (not including the rice)

Red Beans & Rice

1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup celery, diced
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup bell peppers, diced
2-3 cups water (enough to cover ingredients)
1 tsp thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp pepper
3/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp Slap Ya Mama (or any cajun seasoning)
2 cups dry red kidney beans
1lb turkey andouille sausage, sliced

Add all ingredients into crock pot. Cook on low 8 hours.
Serve over rice.

6 servings, 5 pts each