Description
Simple and satisfying meals that transform just five ingredients into a flavorful feast, perfect for busy families.
Ingredients
- Protein: Chicken, beef, or tofu
- Vegetables: Hardy options like carrots and potatoes
- Sauce: Barbecue sauce, salsa, or canned soup
- Starch: Rice, quinoa, or pasta
- Seasoning: Salt, pepper, and preferred spices
Instructions
- Layer the ingredients: Start by placing your protein at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add vegetables: Toss in your chopped veggies.
- Pour the sauce: Add your sauce for moisture and flavor.
- Season it: Sprinkle your spices over the top.
- Cook: Set the crockpot to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Notes
Feel free to switch proteins or veggies based on what you have. For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with cold water and add during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg