The Ultimate Guide to Slow Cooker Recipes: 50 Dishes for Every Palate

1. Classic Beef Stew

Ingredients:

• • 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into chunks

• • 4 carrots, sliced

• • 3 potatoes, diced

• • 1 onion, chopped

• • 4 cups beef broth

• • 2 tbsp tomato paste

• • 1 tsp thyme

• • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions: Place all ingredients in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.

2. Creamy Chicken and Rice

Ingredients:

• • 1 lb chicken breast

• • 1 cup long-grain rice

• • 4 cups chicken broth

• • 1 cup cream of mushroom soup

• • 1 cup frozen peas

• • 1 onion, diced

• • Garlic, salt, and pepper to taste

Instructions: Add all the ingredients to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.

3. Vegetarian Chili

Ingredients:

• • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

• • 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

• • 1 can corn, drained

• • 1 bell pepper, diced

• • 1 onion, chopped

• • 2 cups diced tomatoes

• • 1 tbsp chili powder

• • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions: Combine all ingredients in your slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.

4. Honey Garlic Chicken

Ingredients:

• • 2 lbs chicken thighs

• • 1/2 cup honey

• • 1/4 cup soy sauce

• • 1/4 cup garlic, minced

• • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions: Mix honey, soy sauce, and garlic in a bowl. Place chicken in the slow cooker, pour sauce over it, and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.

5. Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Ingredients:

• • 6 medium potatoes, diced

• • 1 onion, chopped

• • 4 cups chicken broth

• • 1 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled

• • 1 cup sour cream

• • 1 cup cheese, shredded

• • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions: Add potatoes, onion, and broth to slow cooker. Cook on low for 7 hours or high for 4 hours. Stir in sour cream and cheese before serving.

6. Mediterranean Quinoa

Ingredients:

• • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed

• • 2 cups vegetable broth

• • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• • 1 cucumber, diced

• • 1/4 cup olives, sliced

• • 1/4 cup feta cheese

• • 2 tbsp olive oil

• • 1 tbsp lemon juice

• • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions: Combine quinoa and vegetable broth in the slow cooker. Once cooked, mix with remaining ingredients and serve warm or cold.

7. Pulled Pork Tacos

Ingredients:

• • 3 lbs pork shoulder

• • 1 cup barbecue sauce

• • 1 onion, chopped

• • 1 tsp cumin

• • 1 tsp paprika

• • Salt and pepper to taste

• • Taco shells and toppings as desired

Instructions: Place pork, barbecue sauce, onion, and spices in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours. Shred and serve in taco shells.

8. Thai Green Curry

Ingredients:

• • 1 lb chicken or tofu, cubed

• • 1 can coconut milk

• • 2 tbsp green curry paste

• • 1 cup bell peppers, sliced

• • 1 cup zucchini, sliced

• • Fresh basil for garnish

• • Salt to taste

Instructions: Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours. Serve with rice.

9. Spaghetti and Meatballs

Ingredients:

• • 1 lb ground beef

• • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

• • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

• • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped

• • 1 jar marinara sauce

• • Spaghetti noodles

Instructions: Mix beef, breadcrumbs, cheese, and parsley to form meatballs. Brown them in a pan. Add to sauce in slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours. Serve over spaghetti.

10. Chocolate Lava Cake

Ingredients:

• • 1 cup flour

• • 1/2 cup sugar

• • 1/2 cup cocoa powder

• • 1/2 cup butter, melted

• • 1 cup hot water

• • 1 tsp vanilla extract

• • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions: Mix all ingredients in a bowl and pour into the slow cooker. Cook on high for 2 hours. Serve warm with ice cream.