Did you know that tomatoes are actually a fruit? In general, it is now considered a vegetable. Tomatoes are a staple in homes and in thousands of recipes. This superfood is an excellent source of lycopene, an antioxidant known for its many health benefits that include reducing the risk of cancer and heart disease. It’s also packed with vitamin C, K, folate, potassium, and many other essential nutrients. If you’re a fan of its slightly sour and sweet flavor, here are some tomato-based crock pot recipes to try:
Slow cooked beef tomato gravy
what do you need:
- 1 pound beef chuck, fat cut into 1-inch slices
- 3 carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 3 celery stalks, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 3 crushed and peeled garlic cloves
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cups cooked brown rice
- 3 1/2 cups of mashed tomatoes
- 1 cup of chicken broth
- 1/3 cup freshly chopped parsley
- 6 tablespoons of fat-free plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, to taste
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, then cook the carrots, celery, and onions for 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender. Transfer the vegetables to the crock pot, then add the beef, garlic, brown rice, tomatoes, and chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to mix the ingredients well. Cover and cook on high heat for 6 hours. Transfer to serving bowls, drizzle with yogurt, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Tomato and Spinach Crock Pot Chicken
what do you need:
- A kilo of boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 sweet onion, finely chopped
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 6 cups of fresh spinach
- 3 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes with liquid
- 3 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then place it in the bottom of a clay pot. Add the onion, garlic, tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, and Italian seasoning to the saucepan. Stir until the ingredients are well mixed. Cover and cook for 4 to 5 hours on low heat, adding spinach half an hour before the dish is ready. Her feet are warm.
Best crock pot tomato soup
what do you need:
- 1/2 chopped onion
- 1 bay leaf
- 7 cups of tomatoes, cut into cubes
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup full fat milk
- 4 tablespoons of butter
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt 1/2 tsp
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
In a slow cooker, combine the onion, bay leaf, tomatoes, vegetable broth, carrots, milk, butter, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook for 3 to 4 hours on low heat. When you’re ready, puree the mixture in a blender until smooth. Serve immediately.
If you love tomatoes, these tomato-based crock pot recipes are for you!
