I have owned a slow cooker for quite a few years now, since moving out of my family home actually – I think my mum bought it for me. However I very rarely used it, maybe for the odd recipe here & there but I honestly didn’t see the fuss. It wasn’t until I joined Slimming World maybe three years ago that I started using it more often & trying new recipes, it opened my eyes to all the different things you can make in them!
Since having the boys it has been a lifesaver! Especially recently where I find it hard to dedicate time to cooking & trying to keep a baby & a home learning pre-schooler entertained, everyday. Some days it is nice to prep everything in the morning, throw it in the slow cooker and let it do its thang’. I thought I would share our favourite slow cooker recipes that we enjoy altogether, as a family.
MINTED LAMB STEW
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 boneless lamb shoulder/lamb leg steaks – diced
- 1 white onion
- 2 carrots – thinly sliced or diced
- 1 cup of frozen garden peas
- 3tbsp of mint sauce
- 1tsp mixed herbs
- 500ml lamb/veg stock – made with one stock cube
- gravy granules – add 1tbsp at a time until you have your desired thickness.
COOK ON LOW FOR 6/7 HOURS.
CAMPFIRE STEW
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 smoked gammon joint
- 1 tin of chopped tomatoes
- 1 tin of baked beans
- 1 green pepper-sliced
- 1 white onion- diced
- 1 garlic cloves – crushed
- 1tsp tomato puree
- 1tbsp smoked paprika
COOK ON LOW FOR 6 HOURS.
CHICKEN PASTA BAKE
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 chicken breast fillets
- 1 onion
- 2 crushed garlic cloves
- 1 jar of tomato pasta sauce or 500ml of passata.
- handful of sliced mushrooms
- half tsp dried oregano
- half tsp dried thyme
COVER & COOK ON HIGH FOR FOUR HOURS. ONCE COOKING TIME IS DONE, SHRED CHICKEN WITH TWO FORKS. SPRINKLE OVER PARMESAN CHEESE. ADD COOKED PASTA & MIX UNTIL EVERYTHING IS COMBINED.
DONOR KEBAB
INGREDIENTS:
- 500G lamb mince
- 1tsp salt
- 1.5tsp cayenne pepper
- 1.5tsp garlic powder
- pepper to season
- 1tsp oregano
- 1tsp mixed herbs
- salad to serve – lettuce, onion, cucumber, tomatoes.
- pitta
MIX ALL THE SPICES & HERBS TOGETHER IN A BOWL. ADD IN MINCE AND MIX WELL. ONCE ALL THE INGREDIENTS ARE COMBINED, ROLL THE MIXTURE INTO A LOAF SHAPE. PUT THE LOAF IN THE SLOW COOKER FOR 6 HOURS ON A LOW HEAT. ONCE IT HAS FINISHED, REMOVE FROM SLOW COOKER & WRAP IN TIN FOIL FOR 10 MINUTES.
Those are just a few of my favourite slow cooker recipes! I’d love to know your go-to.
Antonia
Such great recipes. I’ve been wanting to get a slow cooker for a long time now. Seeing all the amazing recipes you can make with it definitely makes me wanna get it right now.
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Cristina Rosano
I love slow cookers! In the beginning, when we got one at home I was wary of using one for some reason, but they’re such a great way to spend your time and attention somewhere else! The chicken pasta and the campfire stew sound absolutely delicious! Thank you for sharing x
BR
Chicken pasta bake sounds yummy, I would love to try
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Della Driscoll
I’ve always wanted a slow cooker as they seem so easy to use and make great food! I love the sound of the pasta dish xx