BBQ Pulled Pork

2 T bbq seasoning, divided
2 tsp salt, divided
1 3-5 lb pork roast
1-15oz can diced tomatoes, no salt added
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup tomato paste, no salt added
1 T Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 T spicy brown mustard
1 tsp black pepper
2 tsp red pepper flakes, optional

1. Combine 1 T bbq seasoning and 1 tsp salt. Rub evenly over pork.

2. Combine 1 T bbq seasoning and 1 tsp salt with remaining ingredients. Add to slow cooker, then add roast. Cover.

Cook* on low for 6-9 hours
Cook on low for 3-4 hours

*Cook time varies depending on the size of your roast. Check towards the end to make sure roast does not become overcooked.

Vegetable Beef Soup

Adapted from Better Homes and Garden

1 lb lean boneless beef chuck pot roast, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 T cooking oil
2 cups beef broth
2 cups water
1 14.5 - ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups frozen mixed veggies
2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 of a 2 ounce packet of onion soup mix
1 tsp instant beef bouillon granules
1 clove garlic
1/2 tsp black pepper

1. In a large skillet, brown beef pieces, about half at a time in hot oil. Drain off fat.

2. In your crock pot, combine beef and remaining ingredients.

3. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 5-6 hours.

Crockpot Chicken Tacos

Adapted from What Megan's Making

What you need:

2-3 (I used 3 because I was feeding 3 people) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 can cream of chicken (or cream of mushroom) soup
1 cup store bought salsa
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 pkg taco seasoning
1 cup sour cream
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin (because let's be honest...it makes everything better)
fresh cilantro, chopped

1. Place chicken, soup, salsa, and black beans in the slow cooker. Sprinkle taco seasoning over everything. Cook on low for 5-6 hours.

2. Shred chicken. Stir in spices, sour cream, and fresh cilantro (to taste) until everything is combined.

3. Serve in corn tortillas with diced tomatoes and guacamole.