This is my very sweet, very puffy faced 7-year-old son. A few weeks ago, I learned something new about Jones Child #5….he is highly allergic to kitty cats. After loving on a friend’s cat, he looked like this for days. He was so miserable and barely half conscious from the amounts of children’s allergy medication he had to take. My poor little guy was in tears much of the time, but not because of how much his eyes hurt or because he couldn’t keep them open without using his fingers, but because he understood that he would have to keep his distance from Rascal the Cat from now on.
Of course, my fellow Mamas out there understand what these days of a swollen child were like for me. When your kiddos are sick or otherwise afflicted, everything else in your life comes to a screeching halt. Work deadline? Another child’s volleyball game? Church responsibilities? Mountain of dirty laundry? Kiss them all goodbye because little ones only want love and attention from Mom when life isn’t quite right. Dads and older siblings are good for playing games and wrestling on the living room floor, but only Mom will fill the prescription for love, snuggles and attention.
Luckily for me, during this kitty cat allergy crisis, I was in the midst of trying out Campbell’s Slow Cooker Sauces for the first time. Apparently, Campbell’s has impeccable timing as well as great products because this Sweet Korean BBQ Beef honestly took me less than 5 minutes to prep in the crock pot. I just tossed in the beef chuck roast into the slow cooker, added the sauce….DONE! Back to the couch to snuggle with my puffy boy and to endure endless amounts of annoying kids shows.
This was the first time I had ever tried Campbell’s Slow Cooker Sauces and was so excited to see the Sweet Korean BBQ because that flavor profile is one of my all time favorites! There were quite a few flavor varieties to choose from at my local store but I was pumped to give this one a try.
There are also a couple different timing options for this recipe, which gives you some great flexibility in your dinner prep. You can either cook the beef on low for 7-8 hours if you are going to be gone all day, or on high for 4-5 hours. No matter which timing you choose, your house will smell like a Korean food truck has parked outside your house 🙂 Yum!
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Mary Holmes says
My favorite crock pot meal is taco soup!
Stefanie Robinson says
chili
Natalie says
My favorite easy slow cooker meal is chicken wild rice soup!
One Frugal Girl says
Slow cooker lasagne. So easy and tasty.
heather says
My favorite slow cooker meal to make when life is crazy is my own recipe of chicken breasts, potatoes, onions, lentils and barley.
Cynthia C says
I am one of the unfortunate people without a slow cooker, but if I had one I would make pulled BBQ pork for quick sandwiches.
latanya says
I would make beef stew
melissa says
One of the easiest is chicken breasts with bbq sauce. Yummy too!:) I love your blog by the way, you rock! And I hope your baby feels better. I have 4 of my own, 5 including hubby.:) It ain’t for sissy’s! You’re doing a great job though!! 🙂
-gina says
Red beans with sausage over steamed rice
Rebecca says
Making a roast in the crockpot is so easy. Just serve with mashed potatoes or shred and eat in tacos.
Mami2jcn says
I love pot roast!
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Nicole says
My favorite slow cooker meal to make when things get too crazy in the house and busy, is chicken and dumplings.
Gloria says
My favorite go to slow cooker meal is pulled pork bbq (made with rootbeer).
Vincent says
Chili is always easy and good.
Kelly D says
I like to prepare a vegetarian chili in the slow cooker. All we need is a side of rice and we have a great meal for busy days.
Lisa Brown says
i make chili
Pat Finnestad says
My go to is always a beef roast with Coca-Cola over it to tenderize. Cook for 7-8 hours, then inhale!
Elena says
My favorite slow cooker meal is chili
Julie Wood says
My favorite Crock pot meal is Pulled Chicken Sandwiches. Just throw in chicken breasts with my homemade sauce and the chicken stews in it and I pull the chicken to pieces and serve it on Toasted buns with coleslaw! Yummy!
Nataly Carbonell says
Some Spaghetti Bolognese !
Jessica To says
I like to do a pot roast and potatoes.
Angel Jacklyn says
I LIKE MY SLOW COOKER PORK I MAKE EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE! afjackly @ oakland . edu
Ashley H says
I like BBQ chicken in the slow cooker.
ELIZA ELLIOT says
Chicken noodle soup!
D SCHMIDT says
My favorite is definitely beef pot roast. I would like to try the I will use the Tavern Style Pot Roast variety
Erika says
We like Italian beef or orange cranberry chicken in the crock pot.
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Nicole says
My go-to when things are rushed is boneless/skinless chicken breasts cooked in the crockpot with cream of mushroom soup, then served with rice and veggies.
Shannon says
I just found a great chicken and dumplings recipe for slow cooker. It’s quick and a great comfort food dinner!
Jessie C. says
Slow cooker barbecue ribs is my favorite slow cooker meal to prepare when life is too crazy.
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sharonjo says
My favorite easy crockpot meal is chicken stroganoff. Thanks
Deb Anderson says
I make pot roast with all the trimmings. Set it in the morning and forget it. Dinner is ready when we are.
Elle says
I love to make a delicious beef stew.
Cindy says
Chili.
sandra says
an easy baked potato soup
courtney b says
we do a baked potatoe soup handed down from my mom. Its absolutely to die for! tastes like a loaded baked potatoe!
amy pugmire says
BBq shredded chicken.
Annie says
I LOVE the crockpot. I’m a dietetic intern and many times I offer crockpot suggestions for clients who say they don’t have time to cook! Super easy and convenient. Personally I like making heart chicken dishes – chicken with potatoes and carrots, barbecue chicken, etc.
Judith says
Pot roast
Susan Smith says
I would make beef stew.
Anne says
I found a lovely but simple chicken recipe on the Le Creuset website that works either in a Dutch oven or a slow cooker. It’s called Walnut Creek Chicken, and it’s basically chicken thighs simmered in a spiced tomato sauce. Easy peasy, and delicious. Just add rice and a salad. My new go-to meal for those crazy-life times!
Hope your little guy is feeling better soon. Good for you for being there for him.
Cheryl W says
First of all, aww poor little guy. I have never seen a reaction to cats like that. Oh my goodness, bless his heart. Second my favorite crock pot meal is Pepperoncini Beef. So easy and a million ways to dress it up.
Robin says
Stew beef!
anna pry says
my fave is a basic pot roast with onions and peppers [email protected]
Denise L says
Pot roast in my favorite crockpot meal.
rachel says
Pulled pork — so easy: just pork and BBQ sauce. Boom!
Rebecca Helene Thomas says
I love making chicken and Dumplings in my slow cookers- that’s my go to recipe 🙂
Tina M says
i like chicken curry.
Aurelie Red says
When life is to crazy, I use a curry sauce with chicken and some coconut milk, rice, ten minutes and it’s ready !
Janice Cooper says
Barbecued meatballs
MelissaO says
I don’t have a slow cooker, but I always make something on Sunday in the Dutch oven that cooks for a long time in low heat. Same principle and results!
Samantha Daleo says
My “go to” slow cooker meal is rubbing a pork butt/shoulder down with BBQ seasoning and brown sugar, throwing it in the slow cooker with about 8 oz of water and a cut up onion and setting it to low. 8 hours later ou have some of the best BBQ Pulled Pork ever.
Amy P. says
I have Taco Soup and Potato Soup on my meal list for this week! Easy to throw in the Crock-pot and yummy!
maria cantu says
BBQ ribs.
anash says
I love chcken and rice curry
Gina M says
My favorite slow cooker meal is pulled pork BBQ! Yummy and easy!
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LAMusing says
I love an onion roast in the crock pot!
norma says
I like a crock pot pulled pork sandwich!
Kerry says
Salsa chicken!
Karen H. says
Love to make beef tips/stew meat with brown gravy, mushrooms, onion soup mix and a little water to get it all started. Leave it to slow cook all day and its fabulous! Serve with mashed potatoes or noodles. Definitely comfort food.
Madeline says
I like making side dishes more than meals, and my favorite slow cooker dish is orange sweet potatoes.
Sarah says
Burgundy Pepper Spoon Roast with Potatoes, Carrots and Onions. Nothing better on a week night to come home to a house that smells amazing and you get to just eat and spend the rest of the evening with your family!
Sonya Morris says
Poor little guy! My allergies to cats were that bad when I was little! Either they are not quite as bad now or I am not around one enough to find out.
My favorite slow cooker meal is a roast with potatoes and carrots. Simple yet yummy.
Betty C says
I love making pot roast in the slow cooker. After the first meal the rest can be used so many different ways.
Christy says
I love crockpot chicken & dumplings from Crockin Girls
Christy says
I love crockpot chicken & dumplings
Debbie B says
i like to cook roast in my crockpot!
Neiddy says
I like to cook beef fajitas in my slow cooker and then use it for a variety of meals, tacos, chalupas, rice bowls, etc
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ewhatley says
One of my crockpot faves is pot roast with potatoes, carrots and onions.
Ellie Wright says
My favorite slow cooker meal to make for my family is spicy chicken stew.
Rebecca Graham says
I like to make chicken stew in the crock pot.
erica best says
i love beer stew in the slower cooker
Thomas Murphy says
I like to make chili.
Lisa Garner says
I like making slow cooker enchiladas when life is to hectic.
Amanda Sakovitz says
i love making beef stew!
Birdiebee says
One of my favorite slower cooker recipes to make when life is crazy is BBQ ribs that the whole family loves and there is never any leftovers.
Sarah L says
I like a good pot roast with onions and mushrooms.
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Annette says
My favorite slow cooker meal is country style ribs. I make a lot and freeze the leftovers which are great for tacos and pulled pork sandwiches.
Julie Wood says
I like to make easy Pulled Pork sandwiches. All I do is throw in the pork with sauce and it comes out so good, and I put it on crusty french rolls and serve with cole slaw!
Shannon says
Definitely chili! Especially when its so cold out.
Melissa M says
I like the roasted Chicken one. Bake some biscuits and you got a meal!
Samantha Daleo says
My favorite to make in a pinch is BBQ pulled pork. I take a pork butt or shoulder, rub it down with BBQ seasoning and brown sugar and then put it in the crock pot with a quartered onion and enough water to almost cover it. Set it on low for the day and about an hour before serving you can drain it a bit, pull out any bones (and onions if you want) and then mix in your favorite BBQ sauce…then set to low until ready to eat.
BusyWorkingMama says
I would use these sauces for a weekday crock pot meal. I actually have two of them at home waiting to be used! Great recipe!
latanya says
I would make chicken teriyaki over brown rice
sandra says
sweet Korean bbq beef
Rebecca Thomas says
I like to make chicken and dumplings in the slow cooker!
Kerry says
Chicken and dumplings in the crock pot!
Debbie B says
my favorite crock pot meal is roast beef with potatoes and carrots
Katherine says
A macaroni and cheese recipe I have
erica best says
i would use the HAWAIIAN PORK to make a pizza
Tabathia B says
My favorite crockpot meal to prepare is tater tot casserole
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mysweetiepiepie says
I like to make a nice pot roast or stew.