slow cookers are a great resource and appliance to have if you are busy a lot but want delicious meals here I have come up with 10 easy slow cooker recipes for you to try.
1. Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet of taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa
- Tortillas
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream
Instructions:
1. Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
2. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the chicken.
3. Pour salsa over the chicken.
4. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
5. Shred the chicken with two forks and serve in tortillas with your favourite toppings.
2. Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs beef stew meat
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 4 potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker.
2. Stir to combine.
3. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, until the meat and vegetables are tender.
3. Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
- 3 lbs pork shoulder
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Place the sliced onion at the bottom of the slow cooker.
2. Place the pork shoulder on top of the onions.
3. In a bowl, mix together BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, chicken broth, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour the mixture over the pork.
5. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
6. Shred the pork with two forks and serve on buns or as desired.
4. Slow Cooker Chili
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cans (15 oz each) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cans (15 oz each) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. In a skillet, brown the ground beef or turkey with the chopped onion and bell pepper. Drain any excess fat.
2. Transfer to the slow cooker.
3. Add the beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, chilli powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Stir to combine.
5. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
5. Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 4 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 oz egg noodles
Instructions:
1. Place chicken, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, chicken broth, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker.
2. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
3. Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the slow cooker.
4. Add egg noodles and cook on high for another 30 minutes, until noodles are tender.
6. Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry
Ingredients:
- 2 cups diced potatoes
- 2 cups diced carrots
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup diced zucchini
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker.
2. Stir to combine.
3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until vegetables are tender.
4. Serve with rice or naan bread.
7. Slow Cooker Meatballs
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
Instructions:
1. In a bowl, mix together the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
2. Form into meatballs and place them in the slow cooker.
3. Pour marinara sauce over the meatballs.
4. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
5. Serve with pasta or on sub rolls.
8. Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs beef stew meat
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup sour cream
- Egg noodles, cooked
Instructions:
1. Add beef, onion, cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
2. Stir to combine.
3. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, until beef is tender.
4. Stir in sour cream just before serving.
5. Serve over cooked egg noodles.
9. Slow Cooker Lentil Soup
Ingredients:
- 2 cups lentils, rinsed
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 4 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker.
2. Stir to combine.
3. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, until lentils and vegetables are tender.
10. Slow Cooker Applesauce
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Ingredients:
- 6 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar (optional)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions:
1. Place apples, water, sugar (if using), and cinnamon in the slow cooker.
2. Stir to combine.
3. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until apples are very soft.
4. Mash with a fork or blend for a smoother consistency.
These recipes are simple to prepare and can help you make delicious, home-cooked meals with minimal effort.
Don't forget to enjoy! and let me know in the comments which of these recipes is your favourite.
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