Day 14- Crock Pot Cooking

11/14/13

I used my crockpot! Woohoo! If you know me, then you know that this is a big deal because I never use it. I wish I did, and everyone I talk to things I'm dumb because it's the easiest thing on the planet to use. So I did it!

Here's what I made: Beef Stroganoff!!

I bought beef chunks (?) at the grocery store, a packet of McCormick's mix, sour cream, and egg noodles. I made it over night, and then put it in the fridge until Tommy got home from work and put it back in the crockpot to warm it up (That's ok right? I mean, I'm still alive, but if you have any advice on this, share with me please!).

So basically, you mix the sauce mix and the water with a whisk. Then you add the beef to the bowl and coat it with the whisked mixture. Then you put it in the crock pot, and cook on low for 8 hours. After, you add 1 cup of sour cream, mix it in, and add it to the cooked egg noodles.

There you go! It was super simple, pretty yummy, and Tommy ate it, which is always a plus. Stephanie was also over for dinner and said it was good, so there you go! I think next time I might add a little more sour cream, but otherwise it was edible (which is my goal).

Two nights ago I made parmesan chicken that Tommy said should be added to the meal rotation. #winningthisweekinthedinnerdepartment

So, it seems silly, but I am thankful for realizing that I semi-enjoy making dinner a few nights a week, and that I have the time to make dinner for my family!

P.S.- while we are on the subject,

This is the Crock Pot I have, and it's not bad. I'm still learning the difference between each setting, but I like that it can travel. Can I bring anyone some Crock Pot food? Because I haven't yet and it's got a cool snapping lid! And, fyi, you have to keep the snaps on the lid to lock it on tight and cook right (lesson learned the hard way...)

{Learning to love this thing}

I went to a party at Wendy's house with this one and I totally want one now:

{Awesome}

I just bought this one from Bed, Bath & Beyond for $19.99 because I love me some warm any-kind-of-dip!

{Yep}