Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Crock Pot Brisket? Um..Yes, please!

Hickory Smoked Brisket

Since I just shared my favorite turkey meatloaf recipe, I thought, why not share another family favorite recipe?

I had no clue just how much of a hit this one would be when I made it for the first time. My family drooled over it. My oldest son requests this meal often. And with how easy it is to put together, I always oblige! 

Best part? You make it in the crock pot! 

It started with a cookbook

An awesome cookbook, at that. A year or so ago, I stumbled across this cookbook. Every recipe in it is done in a slow cooker..or crock pot. I bought it and it is amazing! It has everything from appetizers all the way to desserts and drinks. You should check it out. If you love cooking with a slow cooker, this is for you. They're all easy to make and gluten-free! Not to mention, delicious.
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Hickory Smoked Brisket Recipe

Ingredients:
3 to 4 pounds beef brisket, or chuck roast (I always buy the chuck roast)
½ tablespoon celery salt
½ tablespoon garlic powder
½ tea black pepper
¼ cup A-1 steak sauce
1 to 2 tablespoons hickory liquid smoke

Directions:
In a 4-qt slow cooker, put the meat into the stoneware and rub the spices on all sides. Add the A-1 sauce and liquid smoke. (I rub this in as well) Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or on high for 4 to 6 hours. However, low is better. 

Your house will smell SO good! And your mouth will thank you when you eat it! I always make loaded red mashed potatos to accompany this. And usually green beans, as well. 


And there you have it! Another recipe that I hope you all try out! You have to let me know what you think! It literally takes me about 5 minutes, if that, to throw this together. The longest part is making the mashed potatoes and green beans, come dinner time. 

Hmm..I may have to make this for dinner tomorrow!



Ma! We want the Meatloaf!

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A Family Favorite

I love me some meatloaf. Like…really love it! 

So, when I started trying to eat clean and I came across a clean version of it, I was all over it! Its really delicious and its a huge hit here at the house. Its become a staple. 

I've had several people ask for the recipe and so I thought I'd share it here in a blog post! Hope you enjoy! You're welcome, by the way!

Turkey Meatloaf

Ingredients:
1 pound ground turkey
1½ cup chopped onion (this is actually a little more than I prefer so I do less)
3 cloves garlic, minced   
¾ cup old fashioned oats
1 egg
¾ cup ketchup
2 tea worcestershire sauce
1 tea salt
½ tea ground pepper
2 tbsp ground flax seed 
olive oil spray

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl (You can sauté the onion and garlic first if you prefer) 
Form your meatloaf and place in a baking dish.
Bake in oven for 1 hour or until its no longer pink in the center. 
Optional: Drizzle ketchup over the top to keep moist.

Yum time!

And that's it! Its an easy meal to put together. All you have left to add is sides of your choice. 

Again, I hope you try it and enjoy it!