4 Dump and Go Crockpot Meals for When It's Too Hot to Cook
It's been scorching hot this week, so hot that my air conditioning is struggling to keep up. To avoid adding more heat to the house, I've been relying on my trusty crockpot to make meals.
These dump and go crockpot recipes are perfect because they require minimal effort and don't heat up the kitchen. Here are the delicious crockpot meals I made this week.
Mississippi meatballs
Ingredients:
- 1 bag of Homestyle meatballs
- 1 packet of au jus gravy mix
- 1 can of Campbell’s beef consommé soup
- 3/4 jar of pepperoncinis (including juice)
- 1 packet of ranch seasoning mix
Instructions:
- Prepare the ingredients: Dump the bag of meatballs into the crockpot.
- Add the seasonings and broth: Pour in the au jus gravy mix and the can of beef consommé soup. Add 3/4 of the jar of pepperoncinis along with the juice. Finally, sprinkle in the ranch seasoning mix.
- Mix and cook: Stir everything together to combine. Cook on high for 2.5 hours.
- Serve: Serve the meatballs over mashed potatoes. I used family-size Bob Evans mashed potatoes heated in the microwave to keep the kitchen cool.
These Mississippi meatballs are savory and delicious, perfect for a hot day when you don’t want to use the stove.
Teriyaki chicken
Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch pieces
- 16 oz chicken broth
- 1.5 cups Royal blend rice (or any rice blend)
- 1 bottle of teriyaki stir fry sauce
- 1 head of broccoli, chopped
Instructions:
- Prepare the ingredients: Place the diced chicken breasts and chopped broccoli in the crockpot.
- Add the rice and broth: Pour in the chicken broth and an equal amount of water to cover the rice. Add the rice and mix.
- Add the sauce: Pour the teriyaki sauce over the top.
- Cook: Cook on high for 3 hours.
- Serve: Serve the teriyaki chicken over the cooked rice.
This teriyaki chicken is a delicious, easy meal that cooks perfectly in the crockpot, saving you from turning on the stove.
Black bean mango chicken tacos
Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 cups mango salsa (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained and rinsed
- Tortillas
- Mexican cheese dip
- Sour cream (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the ingredients: Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot. Add the mango salsa, black beans, and corn.
- Cook: Cook on high for 3.5 to 4 hours.
- Shred the chicken: Once done, shred the chicken breasts.
- Serve: Serve the shredded chicken mixture in tortillas. Top with cheese dip and sour cream.
These mango salsa chicken tacos are a unique and flavorful dish that is easy to make and perfect for hot days.
Ricotta pasta
Ingredients:
- 16 oz pasta
- 2 jars of tomato basil garlic sauce
- 15 oz container of ricotta cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- Seasonings: salt, pepper, garlic powder, parsley, oregano
Instructions:
- Prepare the ricotta mixture: In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, and seasonings.
- Layer the ingredients: Spread a layer of sauce at the bottom of the crockpot. Add half of the pasta, then half of the ricotta mixture, and then another layer of sauce. Repeat the layers, finishing with a layer of sauce.
- Cook: Cook on high for 2.5 hours.
- Serve: Plate the pasta and top with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
This ricotta pasta is a delightful, cheesy meal that tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant, but without heating up your kitchen.
Easy dump and go crockpot meals
These crockpot meals have been lifesavers this week, keeping the kitchen cool and the family happy. They might not be the prettiest dishes, but they are certainly delicious.
The Mississippi meatballs were a hit, the teriyaki chicken was devoured, the black bean mango chicken tacos offered a sweet and savory twist, and the ricotta pasta was a comforting, cheesy delight.
I hope these recipes inspire you to use your crockpot to beat the heat. Customize them to your taste and enjoy the simplicity of dump-and-go cooking. Which meal idea is your favorite? Comment down below.
Next, check out these 4 Easy Desserts From The South That Your Family Will Love.
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