Crockpot Sloppy Joes - 21 Day Fix Friendly!

Crockpot Sloppy Joes are SO easy to make, and weeknight-dinner friendly for the whole family.

The flavors for my recipe come out with a nice garlic taste with a slightly sweet taste, too.  To add a little kick, you can add a little hot sauce to the meat while it’s doing its thing in the slow-cooker.

21 Day Fix Crockpot Sloppy Joes

 

21 Day Fix Crockpot Sloppy Joes

Ingredients:

• 8 red containers of ground turkey or lean ground beef, cooked
• 4 purple containers of organic tomato sauce
• 4 tbsp. organic tomato paste
• 2 onions, diced fine
• 1 tbsp. minced garlic
• 1 tbsp. mustard
• 1 tbsp. onion powder
• 1 tbsp. garlic powder
• 1 tbsp. Italian seasoning
• 2 packets Stevia
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• (Whole-wheat deli flats)

 

In a large skillet on medium-high heat, brown the ground turkey or beef.  Once browned, drain any excess fat. Brown diced onion.

 

Put the cooked ground turkey/beef into the slow cooker.

 

In a measuring cup or mixing bowl, combine all of the other ingredients.  Combine this well so everything is thoroughly mixed. Pour the sauce over the ground beef in the slow cooker and stir it to coat everything.

 

Set the slow cooker to cook for 5 hours on LOW.  Once finished, stir the meat and sauce again. Serve on toasted whole-wheat deli flats.

 

(Makes 8 servings.  For the 21 Day Fix, each serving counts as: 1 red, 1/2 purple, 1/2 green, and the whole-wheat deli flat counts as 1 yellow container.  The tomato paste isn't really 21 Day Fix approved, but the amount is so small, I've chosen to ignore it in my counts.)
 

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ALL THE BEST,

Mexican Chicken Salad Wraps - 21 Day Fix Friendly Lunch

Mexican Chicken Salad Wraps - 21 Day Fix Friendly Lunch

These are a flavor lover's dream!  Also perfect to prep in advance and freeze for grab-and-go lunches, or quick and easy weeknight dinners.

21 Day Fix Mexican Chicken Salad Wraps

Mexican Chicken Salad Wraps

• 4 cooked chicken breasts, shredded or chopped
• 1/2 cup of salsa of choice
• 2 packets of Stevia
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup chopped jalapeno peppers
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Organic natural hot sauce, to taste
• 4 Flatout flatbreads, or other approved wrap/sandwich bread

In a large mixing bowl, combine all of your ingredients (except for sandwich bread) and mix until fully incorporated.

Spread out your four flatbreads.  In the center of each, add 1/4 of the filling mixture, and roll up.

If eating immediately, cut each flatbread wrap in half.  If prepping to freezer, wrap each one in aluminum foil or in freezer bags individually.

(Option:  Add cheese or avocado -- but be sure to count appropriate containers for extra items.)

21 Day Fixers!:  Each wrap counts as 1 yellow, 1.25 red, and .25 purple for the salsa.

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ALL THE BEST,

Slow-Cooker Chicken Tacos - Only 4 Ingredients!

Many of our kids are going back to school!  That means, busy-ness, homework, after-school activities, and sports.  Schedules can get a little crazy .... at least in our house. 

This recipe is perfect for those busy nights when you don't want to stand in the kitchen before or after those activities.  Put everything into the slow-cooker earlier in the day, and everyone can eat dinner as they are able. 

AND .....

Four simple ingredients.  That's all!

That's all you need to create these slow-cooker chicken tacos:  chicken, salsa, garlic, and Mexican hot sauce. 

And, for extra-healthy measure, you can serve this inside of lettuce cups instead of corn taco shells. 

Slow-Cooker Chicken Tacos - Only 4 Ingredients!

Slow-Cooker Chicken Tacos - Only 4 Ingredients!

3 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast
1 cup Mexican chili sauce (like Cholula or Valentina)
2 cups salsa
2 tbsp. chopped garlic

Very simple!  Place all four ingredients into your slow-cooker.  Let it cook for about 6-8 hours on low heat.  After it cooks, remove the chicken from the slow-cooker and shred it with two forks (or using a standing mixer).  Add the chicken back to the slow-cooker and add more Mexican sauce to your taste.

You may also garnish with a little fresh cilantro if you desire.  Enjoy!

(21 Day Fixers:  Measure out your RED CONTAINER for the chicken.  You may also count 1/2 of a purple for the salsa.)

If you would like to participate in one of my monthly 21 Day Fix or 21 Day Fix Extreme online accountability groups, get in touch with me here.

If you give this recipe a try (or any of my other 21 Day Fix approved recipes), please let me know.  I would love to hear how it went!

Drop a comment below ..... or contact me here! 

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ALL THE BEST,

Slow-Cooker Honey-Mustard Chicken Sandwiches: 21 Day Fix - Approved!

Winner, winner, chicken dinner!

This was a HUGE hit with my family.  Especially my son - the infamous chicken-hater.  He had two sandwiches .... and asked if he could take one for lunch the following day.  THAT is progress in my house. 

For my family, I served these on whole-wheat rolls.  I used a deli-flat with mine.  So good.  Serve these with a side salad and you've got a quick-and-easy meal.

Oh, and my son also asked if I could make these again next week.  SCORE.

21 Day Fix Slow-Cooker Honey-Mustard Chicken Sandwiches

Slow-Cooker 21 Day Fix Honey-Mustard Chicken Sandwiches

• 4  boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup whole grain mustard
• 2-3 Tbsp. coconut aminos (soy sauce substitute)
• 1 Tbsp. local, organic honey 
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• Freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste

Instructions:

Put all ingredients into crock pot, and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours. Shred chicken to serve.  Enjoy on your choice of bread or wrap.

It really is that simple!

(21 Day Fixers:  Measure out your chicken and count that as 1 "red".  I added a little more honey than the recipe called for, so I counted a that as one of my "teaspoons".  Count the appropriate number of "yellows" for what you use as your sandwich base.)

If you would like to participate in one of my monthly 21 Day Fix or 21 Day Fix Extreme online accountability groups, get in touch with me here.

If you give this recipe a try (or any of my other 21 Day Fix approved recipes), please let me know.  I would love to hear how it went!

Drop a comment below ..... or contact me here! 

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ALL THE BEST,

21 Day Fix Recipe: Slow-Cooker Creamy Mexican Chicken

I just made this one yesterday for our dinner, and it was DELICIOUS and 100% family-approved! 

I had found a lot of similar recipes online for a dish like this, but they all included cream cheese.  I simply added my own twist, with some extra vegetables, a homemade "taco seasoning", and a little plain Greek yogurt for creaminess. 

Give it a try!  You won't be sorry. 

Easy Slow-Cooked Creamy Mexican Chicken

Ingredients:

• 4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts (may be frozen)
• 15 oz. can black beans, drained
• 7 oz. canned chopped green chilies
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 bell peppers, chopped
• 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tbsp. onion powder
• 1/2 tbsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1 red container plain Greek yogurt
• Fresh cilantro

Add chicken breasts to slow-cooker.  Top with remaining ingredients, except for Greek yogurt and fresh cilantro.

Cook on low for 8 hours, until chicken breasts begin to fall apart easily.

Remove chicken and shred. Add back to crockpot. Add Greek yogurt, cover and continue to cook on low for 30 minutes.  Stir well, top with fresh cilantro.

Serve with tortillas, or over quinoa or rice.  Top with avocado or cheese with your blue container!

(21 Day Fixers:  This makes 6 servings, and each serving counts as 1 red, 1 green, 1/2 a purple, and 1 yellow.  Count additional "yellows" for tortillas and/or rice and quinoa.)

Thanks for reading.  I would love to hear from you in the comments below, if you do try this one! 

ALL THE BEST,

Slow-Cooker Pork Carnitas

This recipe was kid-tested and family-approved.  Just yesterday! 

I love a recipe that is versatile and easy to throw into the crockpot too.   Mexican-themed meals are also easy to make 21 Day Fix-approved.  Add some vegetables, a tortilla, some fresh salsa and some avocado and you're all set.

And, if anyone takes my leftovers this week, they're in trouble! 

21 Day Fix Approved Slow-Cooker Pork Carnitas

3 lbs. of pork loin
1-1/2 cup of low-salt organic beef broth (or water)

Pork Rub:

• 2 tbsp. chili powder
• 2 tsp. cumin
• 2 tsp. onion powder
• 2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. red cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp. sea salt
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Coat inside of crockpot with nonstick cooking spray.

Pour broth into the bottom of the crockpot.

Combine spice ingredients for the rub, and rub all over the pork loin.  Place into the slow-cooker and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours.
Remove pork loin from slow-cooker and shred.  Return to slow-cooker and stir, to combine with juices.

Measure out your RED container, and then serve with your favorite toppings, or simply on a salad!

Enjoy!

ALL THE BEST,