Pampered Chef ~ Rockcrok Dutch Oven XL + Taco Soup Recipe & Giveaway! (Continental US) 12/29 | Emily Reviews (2024)

Sending a big thank you to Pampered Chef for providing this amazing product for review as well as sponsoring the giveaway. All opinions are my own.

The weather outside is frightful and it’s definitely more delightful indoors. While I’m not a huge fan of the freezing Minnesota winters, I do enjoy some of the yummy foods that come with this time of year. I have a great chili recipe as well as some delicious soups, and other comfort foods that definitely make the days a bit more bearable. Since I love turning to Pampered Chef to help provide me with the best tools and cookware to make these meals happen, I’m thrilled to partner with them on today’s 2016 Emily Reviews Holiday Gift Guide stop. They offer such an amazing selection of products that truly help turn meal times into memories with style and ease.

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Pampered Chef is known for their innovative and amazing kitchen products and their brand new Rockcrok Dutch Oven XL is definitely going to become a quick favorite for many. The extra large 8 quart size features 11” diameter pot that includes a sleek glass lid. I love the fact that I can take this from the oven to the stove top to the table seamlessly and it looks gorgeous too! The Rockcrok has been created from a clay and is heat-resistant to 752°F (allowing me to boil, braise, simmer, slow cook, grill, microwave, bake, and fry!) while the glass lid is rated oven safe for up to 400 degrees. The see through glass lid is a huge bonus for me as I love being able to see what’s happening when I cook.

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Of course, Pampered Chef is also known for their yummy recipes and they send along 8 great exclusives but I decided to test this out with one of my family’s tried and true favorites, a Taco Soup recipe that I received from a lady at church about 10 years ago!

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Taco Soup Recipe

  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 6 cups water
  • 4 beef bouillon cubes
  • 1 cup medium salsa
  • 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup Acine Di Pepe, uncooked (I use an organic alphabet pasta that’s similar in size.)
  • 1 small to medium size onion
  • sour cream
  • shredded cheese

~Season and brown hamburger and onion together in your Pampered Chef Rockcrok Dutch Oven XL.

~Once browned, add the water, bouillon cubes, salsa, chili powder, and cumin.

~Turn burner on medium, place cover on pot, and stir often as you heat to boiling.

~Add uncooked pasta and cook uncovered at a medium boil for 12 minutes. Be sure to STIR FREQUENTLY!

~Serve sprinkled with shredded cheese and sour cream.

~Enjoy!

***Serving size is about 4 for the above recipe but the generous size of the Rockcrok Dutch Oven XL makes it perfect for creating a double batch of this yummy soup so you can feed up to 8 or 9 adults!

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Another great feature of the Rockcrok Dutch Oven XL is the fact that clean up is a breeze as it’s dishwasher safe too! So once you’ve devoured your delicious soup, you don’t have to worry about dishes either!

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Overall, I absolutely love this Rockcrok Dutch Oven. The quality was immediately evident upon un-boxing and I was thrilled with the even cooking and ease of creating a meal with this pot. I love spending time with my family and meal time is a great way to catch up, enjoy quality conversations, and really enjoy each other. Since Pampered Chef makes the prep and clean up easy, I’m able to focus on the memories we make instead!

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Win It: Pampered Chef is generously offering one of our lucky readers their very own Rockcrok Dutch Oven XL valued at $250! This giveaway is open to the Continental US only and will end December 29th, 2016. For your chance to win, enter the Giveaway Tools below. Good luck!

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FAQs

Is Pampered Chef Rockcrok like a Dutch oven? ›

The Rockcrok® Dutch Oven is the perfect size for cooking for a crowd, and unlike other types of ceramic cookware, you can use Rockcroks® right away without needing to preseason.

What to cook with a Pampered Chef Rockcrok? ›

Ceramic cookware like the Rockcrok® Dutch Oven is durable and made for everyday use. You can boil pasta or brown meat in it or put it in the oven for roasts. It can also go on your grill for cookouts or in the microwave for fast, convenient cooking.

Can Pampered Chef Rockcrok be used on the stove? ›

ROCK YOUR KITCHEN

Takes the heat you dish out™! Pans are heat- resistant to 752°F (400˚C) — safe on gas, electric and flat-top stovetops, in the oven and microwave, under the broiler, even on gas and charcoal grills.

Can I put my Pampered Chef Rockcrok in the dishwasher? ›

Move it between your freezer, microwave, stovetop, oven, broiler, grill, and slow cooker stand. Rockcroks are dishwasher-safe and easy to clean, so you can use them night after night without soaking them.

Can I use my Pampered Chef Dutch oven on the stove top? ›

It heat up great either on the stovetop or in the oven. And it retains the heat beautifully.

Why is Pampered Chef stoneware so good? ›

A: The benefits are numerous. Because it heats evenly and then retains that heat, Stoneware produces exceptionally crisp crusts and moist interiors, promotes even baking and browning, and roasts foods to perfection.

Can a Rockcrok go in the microwave? ›

And, Rockcrok® has two other qualities that most others don't: it's microwave- and dishwasher-safe.

Can Rockcrok go from fridge to oven? ›

Great heat retention—food stays hot long after it's done cooking. Safe for the freezer. Goes right from the fridge to the heat. It's lightweight—a great alternative to cast-iron cookware.

Do you use cooking spray on Pampered Chef stoneware? ›

Washing New Stoneware

In the future, it is not recommended that you use soap on your stoneware, or it will remove the seasoning. Dry the stoneware with a towel and set it aside. Don't use aerosol non-stick spray on the surface of the stoneware. It can cause a sticky surface that prevents seasoning.

Can you use dish soap on Pampered Chef stoneware? ›

This latest partially glazed stoneware formula is dishwasher-safe, and can also be hand-washed with soap and warm water. Make sure all food remains are removed from your stone when washing, and thoroughly dry it before storing.

What happens if you put Pampered Chef stoneware in the dishwasher? ›

Made-to-Last Varieties

Unglazed stones are dishwasher-safe, and can be preheated and go under the broiler. Plus, they develop a nonstick finish with use. The elegant, glazed exteriors combined with unglazed interiors make these stones ideal for going from the oven to the table.

What is equivalent to a Dutch oven? ›

Explore versatile alternatives to Dutch ovens for your cooking needs: stock pots, casserole dishes, slow cookers, roasting pans, cast iron skillets, and clay pots. Adjust cooking techniques and monitor closely when using substitutes.

Can the rock crock lid go in the oven? ›

Lids are oven-safe to 400F. Lids are not grill-safe. Pans resist thermal shock, so you can safely take them straight from the refrigerator to the heat source.

What brand Dutch oven does Ina Garten use? ›

"I use my 5.5-quart Le Creuset Dutch oven more often than anything else," says Ina.

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