Crockpot Beef and Satay Sauce

Fall weather makes me want to get the crockpot out and do some slow cooking. Today I had 2 ingredients available so not much choice in what I was making, but it turned out delish! So easy and so tasty - give it a try!

Crockpot Beef and Satay Sauce

2 lbs lean beef stew meat cut in chunks
1 jar Trader Joes Peanut Satay sauce
1/4 cup almond flour
2 tbspn olive oil

toss meat and flour together and heat oil in pan. Brown meat and scrape all the yummy goodness into a crockpot. Pour over the jar of Trader Joes Peanut Satay sauce and cook on low 6 hours.

Sweet and Spicy Sloppy Joes

I have gotten alot of complaints that eating Paleo is expensive. Well, yes buying fresh fruit and vegis and quality meat is more expensive than loading up on the cheap eats like mac n cheese, twinkies, and ramen noodles. This is part of the reason for the obesity problem in America. Statistics show that obesity is more prevalent in lower income areas. So, I admit, I don't buy all my food at whole foods and the farmer markets. I hit Walmart and Food for Less and would shop at Sams and Costco if I had the membership cards. I think it just takes a little time and education to figure out where you can get the best bang for your buck. So today - Walmart products rule as I make Sweet and Spicy Sloppy Joes in the crockpot. What is your opinion on the quality vs. value controversy?

Sweet and Spicy Sloppy Joes

Ingredients:
1 lb ground turkey (Purdue white meat on sale)
1 jar Calavo brand Salsa Lisa (sweet pineapple ginger salsa)
1 can tomato sauce
2 Tbspn apple cider vinegar
salt
garam masala

Brown the meat over med high heat and season with salt and garam masala. Add to crockpot with jar of salsa, can of tomato sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Cook on low 4-6 hours. Serve over spaghetti squash, roasted portabella mushroom cap, or buns for the holdouts in the family.

Crockpot Pork and Sweet Potato Curry

Ok, its thursday after a great crossfit workout and Im inspired because someone has actually looked at some of these recipes - Hey Jamie!! Today I looked in the fridge and cupboard and came up with the last pack of meat I have (pork short ribs - lean cut). So, here is the crockpot creation I am trying tonight - will let you know how it turns out.

Crockpot Pok and Sweet Potato Curry

Ingredients:
1 lb lean pork cut in cubes
4 sweet potatoes peeled and cut in chunks
1 tbspn olive oil
1/2 can of light coconut milk
1 jar trader joes Curry Simmer Sauce

Brown meat in pan with oil. Transfer to crockpot with potatoes and pour coconut milk and curry sauce over the top. Cook for 6 hours.

This recipe was a winner with me, my husband and the girls - everyone gave it two thumbs up.
I served it with pear sauce - peeled 6 pears cubed and cooked with cinnamon and 1/4 cup honey. Blended in the blender for 10 seconds and refrigerate. Just like applesauce.