The Best Slow Cooker Recipes Ever

It’s simple to make the most incredible slow cooker recipes, but many people struggle to decide which ones are the best. This article intends to assist you in locating the most delectable and nutritious recipes. We’ll show you our favorites, as well as some additional delicious recipes you may create at home. Don’t worry if you don’t have a slow cooker yet. These recipes work in several kitchen appliances, including crockpots and ovens.

 

Using the slow cooker is a convenient way to prepare meals for your family, and you can create a variety of different dishes by adding different ingredients. This will help you make more delicious meals and save time. There’s a wide variety of dishes you can make with a slow cooker, and you can choose anyone you prefer. Some of the best recipes require a minimum amount of preparation time, like those that can be prepared in a few hours.

The Best Slow-Cooker Recipes

Creating a meal in a slow cooker is a convenient and delicious way to create a delicious meal at any time of day. You can simply prep the chicken in the morning and have it ready to eat as soon as you arrive home. The best slow cooker recipes are those that make meal preparation a breeze, and you’ll be amazed at the variety of foods that you can cook with it. You can even use your slow cooker for special occasions or everyday cooking.

Here are some delicious recipes:

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pound sweet Italian sausage
• Two cloves garlic, minced
• Two small onions, chopped
• 2 (16 ounces) cans of whole peeled tomatoes
• One ¼ cups dry red wine
• 5 cups beef broth
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• Two zucchini, sliced
• One green bell pepper, chopped
• Three tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 (16 ounces) package spinach fettuccine pasta
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions Checklist of Instructions

Step 1

Cook sausage till brown in a large pot over medium heat. Drain on paper towels after removing with a slotted spoon. Remove three tablespoons of grease from the pan and set aside.

Step 2

2 to 3 minutes in conserved grease, cook garlic and onion. Combine the tomatoes, wine, broth, basil, and oregano in a mixing bowl. Stir in the sausage, zucchini, bell pepper, and parsley in a slow cooker.

Step 3

Cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours, covered.

Step 4

Bring a kettle of water to a boil with a pinch of salt—Cook pasta in boiling water for 7 minutes or until al dente. Drain the water from the pasta and place it in the slow cooker. Simmer for a few minutes before serving, seasoning with salt and pepper.

Spicy Green Chile Pork

Rich, spicy recipe for slow-cooking pork. This makes for excellent tacos, enchiladas, etc. We crave this pork, and you will too.

Ingredients

• One white onion, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 ½ pounds pork shoulder roast
• 1 (16 ounces) jar green salsa (such as Frontera®)
• ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• Two serrano chile peppers, or to taste

Directions Checklist of Instructions

Step 1

In the bottom of a slow cooker, layer the chopped onion. Salt and pepper the pork shoulder and put it on the chopped onion. Over the pork, pour the green salsa. Over the salsa and meat, sprinkle the cilantro. In the slow cooker, place the serrano chile peppers.

Step 2

Cook on Low for 8 hours or until the meat quickly falls apart. Transfer the meat to a cutting board with care. Remove about half of the residual liquid from the slow cooker and set aside the rest using a filter. If desired, remove the onions, peppers, and cilantro.

Step 3

Using a pair of forks, shred the pork shoulder. To serve, combine the pork with the slow cooker liquid that has been set aside.

Slow Cooker Chicken Massaman Curry

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

This hearty beef stew is a family favorite when served with fresh bread and salad. It may be made right away by browning the beef and placing all of the ingredients in the slow cooker, or it can be made ahead of time and frozen for easy assembly when you need a crockpot meal! I like to cook fresh stew but double the ingredients and freeze half for a quick fix of comfort food during the week.

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
• One teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• One tablespoon olive oil
• One onion, chopped
• 1 (8 ounces) package mushrooms, chopped
• Three potatoes, diced
• Five carrots, sliced
• Two stalks celery, chopped
• Two cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup Marsala wine
• One tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 3 (10.5 ounce) cans organic beef broth
• 1 (14.5 ounces) can of crushed tomatoes
• 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
• One teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika, or to taste
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• Two tablespoons cornstarch (Optional)
• Two tablespoons water (Optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large, resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, one teaspoon smoked paprika, seasoned salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Seal the bag after adding the beef. To coat the meat with seasoned flour, shake the bag vigorously.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Shake off any extra seasoning from the beef, then combine it with the onion and mushrooms in a heated skillet. Cook, constantly stirring, until the beef is evenly browned and no longer pink in the center. Any surplus grease should be drained and discarded.

Step 3

Combine the steak and vegetables in a slow cooker. Combine the potatoes, carrots, celery, garlic, Marsala wine, and Worcestershire sauce with the beef mixture in a slow cooker. In a slow cooker, combine the beef broth and tomatoes, add the onion soup mix, and add one teaspoon of smoky paprika. Cook for 4 to 6 hours on high or 10 to 12 hours on Low. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 4

Add cornstarch and water to make a thicker stew in a separate bowl. Stir the mixture into the stew gradually until it thickens.

Step 1

Season the ribs with salt and pepper in the

Step 2

Fill the slow cooker with water. In the slow cooker, layer the ribs, and onion and garlic go on top.

Step 3

Cook for 4 hours on high (or Low for 8 hours).

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees C).

Step 5

Place the ribs on a baking pan and set them aside. Toss out the onion and garlic. Barbeque sauce should be applied to the ribs.

Step 6

10 to 15 minutes in a preheated oven until the sauce caramelizes and clings to the meat.

Using a slow cooker is an excellent option for families. Not only are the recipes easy to prepare, but they also taste great. Having a slow cooker makes meal preparation easy, making them the perfect option for busy families. It will save you a lot of time, and you can even set them up ahead of time. And if you don’t have a slow cooker, you can use it as a convenient tool to make meals on the go.

Conclusion

The best slow cooker recipes are easy to prepare and are ready to eat when you get home. This method of cooking is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Many great slow-cooker recipes are available online that will make your life easier. Try one of these delicious meals: ranch and chicken is an excellent combination for a comforting dinner! Just be sure to use the crockpot often!