Slow cooker recipes, as prep tables

3–3.5 lbs / 1.4–1.6 kg boneless pork butt (shoulder)
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp / 14 g sweet smoked paprika (use hot if you like spicy pulled pork)
1 tbsp / 18 g kosher salt
1 tbsp / 12 g brown sugar, packed
2 tsp / 4 g ground cumin (dried)
3 tbsp / 45 ml yellow mustard (like the stuff you put on a hot dog)
1 pinch cayenne pepper

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BEST BBQ Pulled Pork - Instant Pot and Slow Cooker Instructions

, 17 ingredients, 8 servings

1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons / 30 ml olive oil
2 tablespoons / 30 g butter
1 1/2 cups / 360 ml chicken broth

+11

Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken

, 6 h 20 min, 19 ingredients, 4 servings

1 lb / 450 g boneless skinless chicken breasts (trimmed of excess fat)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp cumin
3/4 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 yellow onion (diced)

+14

Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili

, 8 h 15 min (or 3 h 45 min on HIGH), 22 ingredients, 6 servings

2 ribs celery, chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
½ medium onion, finely chopped
1 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp minced garlic
½ tsp dried thyme
¾ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper

+7

Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup

, 7 h 1 min (mostly unattended), 15 ingredients, 6 servings

2 pounds 93% lean ground beef
2 teaspoons cumin (for browning)
1 teaspoon cumin (for finishing)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 small onion, minced

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Slow Cooker Beef Tacos

, 3 h high / 6–8 h low (slow cooker), 14 ingredients, 8 servings (2 tacos each)

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/4–1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons sesame oil or extra virgin olive oil (for the curry)
1 shallot, chopped (for the curry)
4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
1 inch fresh ginger, sliced

+10

Crockpot Coconut Chicken Curry with Crispy Shallot Basil Oil

, 4 h 35 min, 18 ingredients, Serves 6

1 tbsp vegetable oil
900 g lamb neck fillet, cut into 3 cm pieces
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 tsp za'tar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp tomato purée
400 g tin chopped tomatoes

+7

Slow Cooker Lamb Tagine with Apricots and Green Olives

, 6 h 20 min, 15 ingredients, 6 servings

1/4 cup / 60 ml olive oil
3/4 cup / 180 ml dry white wine
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon organic honey
1 pound / 450 g organic pastured skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 small clove garlic, minced
1/3 small onion, roughly chopped

+4

Easy Slow Cooker Dijon Chicken with Winter Vegetables

, 12 ingredients

2 teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon coarse sea salt or kosher salt (plus extra to taste)
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 boneless and skinless tilapia fillets
2 tablespoons / 30 ml melted butter (olive oil may be substituted)
1½ tablespoons / 22 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley

Slow Cooker Tilapia

, 2 to 4 h, 8 ingredients, Serves 4

3 lb / 1.4 kg boneless pork shoulder
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ tablespoon liquid smoke
8 strips bacon
½ cup / 120 ml mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons mustard

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Bacon-Wrapped Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork

, 6 h 15 min, 15 ingredients, 8 servings

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
1 heaping tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon asafetida

+8

Slow Cooker Lentils (Masoor Keema)

, 3 h 10 min, 16 ingredients, 4 servings

1 tbsp / 15 ml olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup / 240 ml heavy cream
1/3 cup / 80 ml chicken broth, reduced sodium
3/4 cup / 75 g grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 lb / 680 g boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp sea salt

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Crock Pot Tuscan Chicken

, 6 h 20 min to 8 h 20 min, 11 ingredients, 4

1½ tbsp / 22 ml olive oil (for browning beef)
500 g / 1 lb 2 oz beef mince
1½ tbsp / 22 ml olive oil (for aromatics)
1 onion, finely chopped
1 celery stick, finely chopped
1 large red pepper, thickly sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely grated
2 tsp ground cumin

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Slow Cooker Chilli Con Carne

, 6 h 30 min to 8 h 30 min, 17 ingredients, Serves 6–8

1 lb / 450 g ground beef
1/2 cup / 115 g breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1 packet French onion soup mix
1/2 cup / 120 ml milk
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup / 55 g Swiss cheese, shredded

Crockpot Meatloaf with Savory Onion and Swiss Melt

, 4 h 30 min, 7 ingredients, 4 servings

3 lb / 1.4 kg beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tsp / 10 ml vegetable oil
5 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch diagonals
4 medium gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
16 oz / 450 g whole fresh mushrooms, quartered
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3 large cloves garlic, minced
4 cups / 960 ml low-sodium beef broth

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Slow Cooker Hungarian Goulash

, 6 h 25 min, 14 ingredients, 8 servings

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3–4 pounds boneless pork sirloin roast
2 teaspoons kosher salt
¼ cup / 60 ml water (or vegetable broth)
2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning (1 oz / 28 g package)
4 oz / 115 g canned green chiles (chopped, not drained)
16–20 small corn tortillas
½ red onion (finely chopped)

+7

Slow Cooker Green Chile Pork Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Slaw

, 6 h 20 min + 4 h chill, 15 ingredients, 8 servings

4–4.5 lb / 1.8–2 kg pork butt or pork shoulder
oil (to coat pork)
salt and fresh cracked black pepper (for seasoning pork)
15 oz / 425 g diced or crushed tomatoes
5–6 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
1.5 inch / 4 cm knob fresh ginger, finely grated or minced (about 2 tablespoons / 30 ml)
1/4 cup / 60 ml fish sauce (or soy sauce; use Tamari for gluten-free)

+4

Slow Cooker Asian Pulled Pork

, 5–8 h (mostly slow cooking), 12 ingredients, 8 servings

900 g lamb shoulder neck or leg, cut into chunks
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 carrots, cut into chunks
2 tsp ras-el-hanout
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp tomato purée
1 chicken or lamb stock cube or stock pot

+6

Slow cooker lamb tagine

, 8 h 15 min (mostly cooking on low), 14 ingredients

600 g / 21 oz chicken breasts (3–4 breasts)
400 g / 14 oz tinned tomatoes
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 red pepper, sliced
1 green pepper, sliced
2 tbsp dark brown sugar
2 tbsp tomato purée
1 tbsp garlic granules

+10

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

, 3 h (HIGH) or 5–6 h (LOW) + 20 min, 18 ingredients, Yield: 4

1 cup / 240 ml beef stock
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 cup / 60 g plain flour
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1.25 kg / 2.5 lb chuck beef, cut into large 4 cm / 1.6" cubes
3/4 tsp cooking salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 large onion, halved and sliced into 1 cm / 0.4" slices

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Slow Cooker Beef Stew

, 10 h 20 min, 21 ingredients, 6 people

1.5 lb / 680 g boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
1 packet Siete mild taco seasoning
12 oz / 340 g red enchilada sauce
1 can corn, rinsed and drained
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
8 Siete almond flour tortillas, sliced into strips
1 cup / 115 g shredded cheddar cheese
Fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeños, sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice (optional toppings)

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas

, 2 h 15 min to 6 h 10 min, 8 ingredients, 4

1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 pounds / 900 g boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1/2 cup / 120 ml hot sauce
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1 can (28 oz / 800 g) fire roasted diced tomatoes
2 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped

+8

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Chili

, 5 h 6 min (mostly cooking), 16 ingredients, Yield: 6

6–8 skinless chicken thighs (approx. 2 lbs / 900 g)
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/3 cup / 80 ml tomato paste
3/4 cup / 180 ml water

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Curried Chicken with Ginger & Yogurt (Slow Cooker)

, 7 h 8 min, 11 ingredients, Serves 4

1 block Velveeta (about 16 oz / 450 g), cubed
1 can chili (about 15 oz / 425 g)
1 block cream cheese (about 8 oz / 225 g)
1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles (about 10 oz / 280 g), undrained
1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
1 cup / 115 g shredded cheddar

Crockpot Chili Cheese Dip

, 2 h 30 min, 6 ingredients, 12 servings