Crock pot meals bring a lot of joy to my way of cooking these days and at this point in my life. Being single, it's great putting all of the products I purchased; meat, vegetables, broth, or whatever into the crock and then book to whatever I might need to do outside of my lowly apartment while the crock is making my food. Sometimes I let it work overnight for me. It's easy.
There are a couple of ways to approach crock pot cooking. One way is to get all of your meat, produce & seasonings at the grocery store yourself and put the food together.
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The second way is to buy kits. Tyson does a pretty good job of it, but I like throwing it together myself with all the food components. It's not tough! Let Food Run Fix present some products to you and remember, a crusty loaf of French bread, a little wine and slow cooker seasoning; well, at the end of the workday, other than winning the lottery...how can you be more blessed? Such is the stuff of a great life. All of these will involve adding beef, chicken, pork and vegetables to your crock pot meals. I'll take you through what I believe to be some great crock pot meals! |

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Tyson Beef Roast with Vegetables 44 Oz "4 Oz: 230 Calories, 7g Total Fat, 570mg Sodium, 19g Total Carb, 23g Protein" ![]() |
Boneless Pork Roast with Vegetables 44 Oz "4 Oz: 230 Calories, 8g Total Fat, 530mg Sodium, 19g Total Carb, 22g Protein" ![]() |
Other than a kit, a great chuck, rump or sirloin tip roast is the best meat for crock pot meals and a base for a hearty slow cooked toss-up. I've used all of the cuts at one time or another. The toughest, meanest and cheapest beef roast won't stand a chance slow and low in a crock pot over night! The chunks will come out very tender and fall apart on your fork. I rip them right out of the package fresh and cube & trim the fat right off them as much as I can. Not all of the fat though. I leave some for flavoring. I won't forget about the chicken or pork either which is a delicacy in itself!
A note about beef: It's been two years since I've purchased any beef in any form. Today I did 9/17/2026. It was a "buy one, get one free" deal for a Black Angus Sirloin Tip Roast ($10.99 a LB). I wouldn't have purchased them except for a $6.00 dollar off coupon. Still, it was $42.00 dollars for beef roasts! $21.00 for each which is crazy no matter what kind of deal Pick N Save conjures up. I understand there are people who say to hell with it and buy anyway. I respect that. I've been around this old world for a bit buying groceries and friends, I don't see beef prices ever making a low price comeback. If it does, I'll be the first one comically surprised.
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USDA Choice Black Angus Chuck Roast ![]() |
USDA Choice Sirloin Tip Roast ![]() |
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Prairie Fresh Pork Shoulder Butt ![]() |
Smart Organic Air Chilled Whole Chicken ![]() |
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McCormick Slow Cooker Savory Pot Roast Seasoning Mix 1.3 Oz
Ingredients:
2 & 1/2 to 3 pounds boneless chuck roast
1 & 1/2 cups cut-up carrots
1 & 1/2 cups cut-up red potatoes
1 cup cut-up celery
1 cup cut-up onions
1 packet seasoning
1 cup water
Instructions:
1. Place beef & vegetables in slow cooker.
2. Mix seasoning packet & water until blended. Pour over beef & vegetables.
3. Cover and cook 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high.
McCormick Mississippi Roast Seasoning Mix 1.25 Oz
Ingredients:
3 pounds boneless chuck roast, cut in half
1 packet seasoning
1/2 stick butter
7 pepperoncini peppers
Instructions:
1. Place roast in slow cooker. Sprinkle roast evenly with seasoning mix. Top with butter & peppers.
2. Cover and cook 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high.
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Slow Cooker Pot Roast Seasoning Mix 1.3 Oz "1 Tsp: 10 Calories, 0g Total Fat, 340mg Sodium, 2g Total Carb, 0g Protein" ![]() |
Mississippi Roast Seasoning Mix 1.25 Oz "2 Tsp: 15 Calories, 0g Total Fat, 300mg Sodium, 2g Total Carb, <1g Protein" ![]() |
Crock-Pot Brand Pot Roast Seasoning Mix 1.25 Oz
Ingredients:
2 & 1/2 to 3 pounds boneless chuck, rump or round roast
1 & 1/2 cups cut-up carrots
1 & 1/2 cups cut-up red potatoes
1 cup cut-up celery
1 cup cut-up onions
1 packet seasoning
1 cup water
Instructions:
Kinder's Sunday Pot Roast Seasoning Mix
Ingredients:
2 & 1/2 pounds boneless chuck roast
2 tbsp oil
2 tbsp flour
1 & 1/2 cups cut-up carrots
1 & 1/2 cups cut-up red potatoes
1 cup cut-up celery
1 cup cut-up onions
1 packet seasoning
2 cups beef stock or water
1 tbsp tomato paste
Instructions:
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Pot Roast Seasoning Mix 1.25 Oz "2 tsp: 10 Calories, 0g Total Fat, 460mg Sodium, 2g Total Carb, 0g Protein" ![]() |
Sunday Pot Roast With Rich Gravy 1.1 Oz "1.5 tsp: 5 Calories, 0g Total Fat, 580mg Sodium, 1g Total Carb, 0g Protein" ![]() |
Kinder's Grandpa's Rich Homestyle Beef Stew
Ingredients:
1.5 LB chuck roast
2 tbsp oil
1 & 1/2 cups cut-up carrots
1 & 1/2 cups cut-up red potatoes
1 cup cut-up celery
1 cup cut-up onions
2 tbsp flour
1.5 cups beef stock or water
1 tbsp tomato paste
Instructions:
1. Cut 1.5 LB Chuck into 1-inch cubes, coat with flour and sear until brown.
2. Add beef, seasoning pack, tomato paste, 1.5 cups beef stock or water. Add Chopped vegetables.
3. Cook on low for 8 hours.
Crock-Pot Brand Beef Stew Seasoning Mix
Ingredients:
2 LB 1" cubed chuck roast
1 & 1/2 cups cut-up carrots
1 & 1/2 cups cut-up red potatoes
1 cup cut-up celery
1 cup cut-up onions
1 seasoning pack
1 & 1/2 cup water
Instructions:
1. Place meat & vegetables in slow cooker.
2. Combine seasoning mix with 1 & 1/2 cup water until blended. Pour over beef & vegetables. Stir well.
3. Cover and cook 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high.
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Grandpa's Rich Homestyle Beef Stew 1.2 Oz "4.9g: 10 Calories, 0g Total Fat, 600mg Sodium, 3g Total Carb, 0g Protein" ![]() |
Beef Stew Seasoning Mix 1.25 Oz "5g: 15 Calories, 0g Total Fat, 530mg Sodium, 3g Total Carb, 0g Protein" ![]() |
Orrington Farms Tender Pot Roast Seasoning Mix
Ingredients:
3-4 lbs. chuck roast
2 cups baby carrots
3 large red potatoes, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 seasoning pack
1 & 1/2 cup water
Instructions:
1. Place meat & vegetables in slow cooker.
2. Mix water with 1 pouch seasoning in a small bowl until completely combined.
3. Cover and cook 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high.
Orrington Farms Vegetable Beef Stew Seasoning
Ingredients:
2 lbs. chuck roast
2 cups carrots, chopped
2 medium red potatoes, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 seasoning pack
1 cup water
One 14 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
Instructions:
1. Place meat & vegetables in slow cooker.
2. Mix water with 1 pouch seasoning in a small bowl until completely combined.
3. Cover and cook 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high.
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Tender Pot Roast Seasoning 2.5 Oz "1 Cup: 25 Calories, 0g Total Fat, 850mg Sodium, 5g Total Carb, 1g Protein" ![]() |
Vegetable Beef Stew Seasoning 2.5 Oz "1 Cup: 25 Calories, 0g Total Fat, 830mg Sodium, 5g Total Carb, 1g Protein" ![]() |
Crockery Gourmet Beef Seasoning Mix
Ingredients:
3-3 & 1/2 lbs. chuck roast
2 cups baby carrots
12 whole small red potatoes
2 cups celery sticks
1 medium onion, diced
1 seasoning pack
2 cups water
Instructions:
1. Place meat & vegetables in slow cooker.
2. Mix entire contents of packet with 2 cups water & pour over beef & vegetables.
3. Cover and cook 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high.
Lawry's Beef Stew Seasoning Mix
Ingredients:
2 lbs. chuck roast
1 & 1/2 cups cut-up carrots
1 & 1/2 cups cut-up red potatoes
1 cup cut-up onions
1 cup frozen green peas
1 seasoning pack
2 tbsp oil
3 cups water
Instructions:
1. Heat oil and sear roast over medium high heat until brown. Place meat & vegetables in slow cooker.
2. Mix entire contents of packet with 2 cups water & pour over beef & vegetables.
3. Cover and cook 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high.
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Crockery Gourmet Beef Seasoning Mix 2.5 Oz "2 Tsp: 20 Calories, 0g Total Fat, 790mg Sodium, 4g Total Carb, 1g Protein" ![]() |
Lawry's Beef Stew Seasoning Mix 1.5 Oz "1 Tsp: 10 Calories, 0g Total Fat, 530mg Sodium, 2g Total Carb, 0g Protein" ![]() |
Crockery Gourmet Chicken Seasoning Mix
Ingredients:
4-4 & 1/2 lbs. any chicken
2 cups baby carrots
6 golden potatoes, cut in half
2 cups celery sticks
1 medium onion, diced
1 seasoning pack
2 cups water
Instructions:
1. Place meat & vegetables in slow cooker.
2. Mix entire contents of packet with 2 cups water & pour over chicken & vegetables.
3. Cover and cook 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high.
Orrington Farms Southwest Style Chicken Seasoning
Ingredients:
3 pounds whole chicken
1 six ounce can tomato paste
1 seasoning pack
1 red bell pepper, thin sliced
1 green bell pepper, thin sliced
1 cup water
Instructions:
1. Mix water with one pouch seasoning and tomato paste in a small bowl until completely combined.
2. Place meat & vegetables in slow cooker; pour sauce over.
3. Cover and cook on low 6 hours. Remove chicken, remove bones and shred. Return chicken to slow cooker and heat on low 30 minutes before serving.
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Crockery Chicken Seasoning Mix 2.5 Oz "2 Tsp: 20 Calories, 0g Total Fat, 680mg Sodium, 4g Total Carb, 1g Protein" ![]() |
Southwest Style Chicken 2.5 Oz "1 Cup: 25 Calories, 0g Total Fat, 700mg Sodium, 5g Total Carb, 0g Protein" ![]() |
Mc Cormick Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork
Ingredients:
3 pounds boneless pork shoulder roast
1 seasoning pack
1/2 cup French's Tomato Ketchup
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 cup cider vinegar
Instructions:
1. Place pork in slow cooker.
2. Mix seasoning mix, ketchup, brown sugar & vinegar in bowl until blended.
3. Pour over pork, cover and cook on low 8 hours. When done, shred and serve over buns.
Crock Pot Brand Sweet Southern Pulled Pork
Ingredients:
3 pounds boneless pork shoulder, picnic, or Boston butt, well trimmed
1 seasoning pack
1/2 cup Ketchup
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 cup water
Instructions:
1. Place pork in slow cooker.
2. Combine entire seasoning mix with ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar & one cup water until blended.
3. Pour over pork, cover and cook on low 8 hours. Remove pork from slow cooker and shred.
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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork 1.6 Oz "1 Tsp: 15 Calories, 0g Total Fat, 430mg Sodium, 3g Total Carb, 0g Protein" ![]() |
Pulled Pork Seasoning Mix 1.25 Oz "4g: 10 Calories, 0g Total Fat, 440mg Sodium, 2g Total Carb, 0g Protein" ![]() |
Here are all of the side items needed for the recipes above to put together some great crock pot meals!
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Bolthouse Fresh Carrots 2 LB ![]() |
Bolthouse Fresh Baby Cut Carrots 1 LB ![]() |
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Alsum Red Potatoes 5 LB ![]() |
Alsum Premium Gold Potatoes 3 LB ![]() |
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The Little Potato Company Reds 3 LB ![]() |
Fresh Celery Heart 1 Each ![]() |
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Fresh Yellow Onion ![]() |
Red Barn Creamery Salted Butter 8 Oz ![]() |
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Whole Pepperoncini Mild Peppers 16 FL Oz ![]() |
Food Club All-Purpose Flour 5 LB ![]() |
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Food Club Vegetable Oil 24 FL Oz ![]() |
Food Club Tomato Paste 6 Oz ![]() |
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Swanson Beef Stock 32 Oz ![]() |
Food Club Diced Tomatoes 14.5 Oz ![]() |
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Food Club Frozen Green Peas 12 Oz ![]() |
Fresh Green Bell Pepper ![]() |
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Fresh Red Bell Pepper ![]() |
Heinz Tomato Ketchup 20 Oz ![]() |
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Food Club Pure Dark Brown Sugar 32 Oz ![]() |
Food Club Apple Cider Vinegar 16 FL Oz ![]() |
Ordering:
With inflation running amok with food, fuel and everything else resembling one of those heart monitors; zig, zag, up then down, I really stand on "real time pricing". What is "real time pricing"? It means I'm actually in the store calculating true prices on your order.
That's right, a real human being making it happen for you. Prices you see on Food Run Fix are close estimates and not guaranteed to be absolute because they change every day, so I have to comb the grocery lanes, see what they got, see the prices, pick the products and give you the shout out! Just like if you were shopping yourself. Simply add your items to the cart.
Paying:
Don't pay anything, regardless of what you see in the cart until I send you the actual invoiced bill of the real time prices, sales tax and my delivery fee, right from the store. You also get the receipt; everything is open and upfront.
Lastly, remember that I am working for you! If there is anything you need to change last minute, you have my number (608) 895-6188 and emails, rex@foodrunfix.com or burgess_rex@yahoo.com. No worries ;)
