Chicken Azteca

And one final recipe for today - this comes from Joella Shanklin.  I love it but my family doesn't because they can't stand black beans (or any beans for that matter).  But they allow me to make it once or twice a year and pick out the beans.

2 c frozen corn
1 15-oz can black beans, rinsed and divided
1 c salsa
1 clove garlic (I normally use dried minced garlic)
1/2 t ground cumin
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 pkg cream cheese, cubed
Hot Cooked Rice
Shredded cheddar

Combine corn, beans, 1/2 c salsa, garlic and cumin in slow cooker.  Arrange chicken over top; pour remaining salsa over chicken.  Cover; cook on High 2-3 hours or on low 4-6 hours.

Remove chicken, cut into bite-size pieces.  Return chicken to slow cooker.  Add cream cheese and stir.  Cook on High until cream cheese melts and blends into sauce.

Serve over rice.  Top with cheddar cheese.

Kelly's Crockpot PorkChops

This recipe came from Kelly Hull during a phone conversation one Sunday morning (it was what she was preparing for dinner).  You can also use a pork roast instead of pork chops and it's still yummy.

Season pork chops with pepper, garlic powder and seasoned salt on one side.  Brown.

Mix 1 can cream of mushroom soup with 1 packet dry onion soup mix.  Add 2-3 T water to thin.

In crockpot, place 2 T sauce, then pork chops.  Continue, alternating layers.

Cook on low (I don't have a time but it works fine if you start it before church and then eat after you get home so 3-4 hours).

Swiss Steak

Here's another crockpot favorite.  I grew up on this as one of my favorite meals.  Sadly, when I got out on my own, I discovered that most people think swiss steak is tomato based so I had to get this recipe from my mom!

Swiss Steak

2 lbs round steak (cut 3/4 inch thick)
salt and pepper to taste
1 lg onion (I usually use dried onion)
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 can water

Cut steak into serving pieces; season with salt and pepper and place in crockpot with sliced onion.  Spread soup and water evenly over top.

Cover and set to High for 1 hour then turn to Low for 8 to 10 hours.

Serve over rice.

Linked to What's in Your Crockpot?.  Go check out all the wonderful crockpot recipes.

Italian Beef recipe for the crockpot

A friend asked today for crockpot recipes.  So here's my first one - this is actually the main menu item for Sunday's birthday dinner for Princess2.  It comes from my friend Denise and we love it!

Italian Beef

3 cups water
1 t salt
1 t ground black pepper
1 t dried oregano
1 t dried basil
1 t dried onion salt
1 t dried parsley
1 t garlic powder
1 bay leaf
1 (.7 ounce) pkg dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
1 (5 pound) rump roast

Combine water with salt, pepper, oregano, basil, onion salt, parsley, garlic powder, bay leaf and salad dressing mix in a saucepan.  Stir well and bring to a boil.  Place roast in slow cooker and pour salad dressing mixture over the meat.

Cover and cook on Low for 10 to 12 hours or on High for 4 to 5 hours.  When done, remove bay leaf and shred meat with a fork.

Serve on hamburger buns with provolone cheese.  For an even more scrumptious sandwich, put sandwich under broiler to melt the cheese.  You could also serve it with the juices in a small bowl for dipping.