Baby, it’s cold outside, and hearty stews and soups sound deeelightful on days like these, so it’s perfect that January is National Slow Cooking Month.
Besides that, using a Crock Pot, or slow cooker, is a great way to save time, money, and make a delicious meal. Just set it up in the morning and you’ll have a delicious-smelling, hot dinner waiting for you when you get home. Big family? No problem – a big pot of chili satisfies even the heartiest of appetites. Single gal on the go? A full slow cooked meal can be split up and reheated all week!
Here are some great soups, stews, and main dishes to try from Tastefully Simple:
Slow Cooker Beef Stew: This beef stew fits both our Cutting Carbs and Dairy & Grain-Free Lifestyles and is Keto and Paleo-friendly.
Chicken Enchilada Soup: This hearty soup has all the flavors of chicken enchiladas with just a few minutes of prep and your slow cooker.
Sausage & Potato Soup: Take the chill out of your bones with a hearty sausage & potato soup.
Sweet Potato & Black Bean Soup: This hearty soup is packed with flavor but is incredibly easy to make.
Wahoo! Beef Chili: On a cold wintery day, warm your family’s tummy with this savory and hearty chili. If you’d like to forgo the meat, or substitute ground turkey, it’ll still fill you up!
Easy Slow-Cooker Lasagna: A family-favorite, this 5-star slow-cooker lasagna is sure to please!
Balsamic Beef Short Ribs: Hearty, slow-cooked and flavor-packed short ribs, your family will be lining up for seconds!
Herb and Lemon Roasted Chicken: This delicious dish is bursting with the flavors of rustic herbs, garlic pepper and lemon!
Need some party food? Try making these in your slow cooker!
Honey Teriyaki Wings: The great flavors of Honey Teriyaki Sauce slathered on chicken wings makes a great appetizer or light lunch.
Herbed Meatballs: The perfect appetizer for any game day celebration or gathering.
Slow-Cooker Bread Pudding Recipe – BettyCrocker.com(opens in a new tab)
Cheesy Artichoke & Spinach Dip: This is a robust, tasty twist on traditional spinach dip.
You can even make dessert in a slower cooker! Here are a few to try:
Slow-Cooked Chocolate Cherry Cake: Slow-cook this velvety chocolate cake with cherries for a dreamy dessert.
Chocolate Nirvana Slow Cooker Pudding Cake: Spoon up this warm, rich and gloriously gooey chocolate cake, brimming with fudgy goodness. Perfect with ice cream!
Nana’s Peach Pudding Cake: Warm, gooey peach cake – Nana was never this good a cook.
Slow Cooker Bread Pudding: From Betty Crocker, so you know it’s good!
Paula Dean’s Slow Berry Cobbler: Easy peasy and delicious to boot!
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