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Today we are making 5 MORE Summer Slow Cooker Meals to Beat the Heat! It has been a hot, humid summer, and the last thing I have wanted to do is heat up the house with the oven. So, I created these recipes to satisfy my summer cravings! We will be making Shrimp and Grits, Peach Pork Chops, Chili Cheese Dogs, Chicken Enchiladas, and Beef Gyros.
Slow Cooker Shrimp and Grits
Ingredients
- 1 cup grits
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 TBSP butter
- 1 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined, thawed
- 1 TBSP old bay seasoning
- fresh parsley, for serving
Instructions
- Spray the slow cooker with oil. Combine the grits, milk, water, cheese, butter, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high 2-3 hours.
- Season the shrimp with the old bay seasoning. Lay them on top of the grits. Cook an additional 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley!
Slow Cooker Peach Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 thick boneless pork chops (or bone in)
- 15 ounce can peaches, in fruit juice
- 15 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 TBSP brown sugar
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp dried mustard
- 1/4 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 TBSP cornstarch
- 1 TBSP water
Instructions
- Optional: Sear the pork chops in a pan on both sides for one minute, or until browned. Place in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Drain the peaches, reserving the juice. Pour the peaches in.
- To the peach juice, add the tomato sauce, water, brown sugar, soy sauce, and spices. Pour over the pork chops.
- Cook for 4-5 hours on low, or 2-3 hours on high.
- Combine the cornstarch and water in a small bowl, and add to the slow cooker. Cook an additional 15-30 minutes, or until thickened.
Slow Cooker Chili Cheese Dogs
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained
- 15 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 TBSP Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried mustard
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 6 hot dogs
- 6 hot dog buns
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup minced onion
Instructions
- In the slow cooker, combine the beef, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, water, and spices. Lay the hot dogs on top.
- Cook on low for 2-3 hours.
- Serve on buns with minced onion and cheese.
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas
Ingredients
- 2 cup cooked, shredded or diced chicken
- 1/2-1 cup salsa
- 4 ounces mild diced green chiles
- 15 ounces black beans, drained
- 1 cup corn
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 10 ounces enchilada sauce
- 6-12 small flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, beans, corn, green chiles, salsa, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and 1/2 cup enchilada sauce.
- Spread 1/2 cup enchilada sauce in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle some cheese in the middle of each tortilla. Place 2 TBSP of filling on each (or more, depending on size). Roll up, and place seam side down in slow cooker.
- To make traditional enchiladas, stick to one layer. (You may have extra filling to freeze). You can also make double, layer them on top of each other and create a casserole.
- Drizzle remaining enchilada sauce on top, and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Cook on low for 3-4 hours.
Slow Cooker Beef Gyros
Ingredients
Gyro Seasoning
- 1 TBSP oregano
- 1/2 TBSP thyme
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 TBSP olive oil
Beef Gyros
- 3-4 pound beef chuck roast
- 1 TBSP olive oil
- 1 small red onion. sliced into rings
- 8 pitas
- diced cucumber, red onion, and tomatoes for serving
- tzatziki sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Combine the seasoning ingredients in a bowl. Add the oil to form a paste.
- Drizzle 1 TBSP olive oil in the bottom of the slow cooker. Place the onions in, and place the beef on top. Spread the seasoning all over the beef.
- Cook on low for 8 hours, or until fork tender.
- Shred, and serve on warm pitas with veggies and tzatziki sauce!
