Introduction
Are you tired of standing in the kitchen for hours while cooking? So I've put together ten recipes for your convenience that are super easy, delicious, and perfect for busy people like you. With just a few ingredients and a little prep, your crockpot (slow cooker) will do the rest. These meals are comforting, comforting, and 100% family-approved!
Why You'll Love These Recipes
Why you'll love these recipes: They're perfect for busy people who want to enjoy delicious, home-cooked meals.
They're incredibly easy to prepare, save you time, and they let the slow cooker do most of the work. Whether you're craving a comforting mac and cheese, a flavorful lentil curry, or a sweet dessert like apple crumble, these recipes offer a variety of options to suit everyone's taste.
Plus, they're made with simple ingredients, meaning you don't have to spend hours in the kitchen.
1. Classic Pot Roast.
This is an American dish that is usually prepared by slowly cooking a large piece of meat (beef) with vegetables (such as potatoes, carrots, onions) over low heat. It is often cooked in a closed vessel (called a "pot") until tender and delicious.
Preparation method
Beef (large piece of meat): 1.5 to 2 kg
Salt: to taste
Black pepper: 1 teaspoon Flour (flour): 2 tablespoons (to lightly coat the meat)
Oil: 4 tablespoons
Onion: 2 pcs (coarsely chopped)
Garlic: 4-5 cloves (chopped)
Carrot: 3 pcs (coarsely chopped)
Potato: 3 pcs (coarsely chopped)
Meat or vegetable broth: 2 cups
Tomato paste or chopped tomatoes: 1cup
Bay leaves: 2 pcs
Other aromatic herbs: to taste
Cooking method
Prepare the meat:Fold the piece of meat well in salt, pepper, and flour so that it is lightly coated.
Frying: Heat the oil in a large pot or pan and fry the meat until well browned on both sides. Then remove and set aside.
Roasted Vegetables: Add onion, garlic, carrot and potato to the same pot. Roast for 5-7 minutes until lightly browned.
Assemble everything: Put the meat back in the pot. Top with the tomatoes, zucchini, bay leaves, and herbs.
If desired, you can also cook it in a pressure cooker or oven (3 hours at 180°C).
Serving: Serve with hot meat, soft potatoes and carrots. You can also eat with bread or rice if you like.
2. Slow Cooker Butter Chicken
Ingredients:
Chicken (boneless, cut into pieces): 1 kg
Yogurt: 1 cup
Tomato puree: 1 cup
Cream (mixed): ½ cup
Butter: 3 tablespoons
Onion (finely chopped): 1 piece
Garlic: 4 cloves (minced)
Ginger: 1 teaspoon (ground)
Hot spices: 1 teaspoon
Red chili powder: 1 teaspoon
Turmeric: ½ teaspoon Salt: to taste
Cereal powder: 1 teaspoon
Coriander powder: 1 teaspoon
Green coriander: for garnish
How to make:
Soak meat or chicken in spices, yogurt, or a specific mixture for some time so that it absorbs the spices and becomes more flavorful and tender.
Add to slow cooker: Now add marinated chicken, tomato puree, onion, hot spices and chopped coriander to the slow cooker. Mix lightly.
Cook: Cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours. The chicken will be tender and the meat will be browned.
Add cream and butter: Finally add cream and butter and let it simmer for another 15 minutes. This will make the gravy more creamy and rich.
Serving: Sprinkle with dill and serve the chicken with naan, paratha or rice.
3.Easy Barbecue Chicken (Spicy)
Instructions
Chicken (boneless): ½ kg
Salt: 1 teaspoon
Black pepper: ½ teaspoon
Garlic powder or minced garlic: 1 teaspoon
Water: ½ cup
Barbecue sauce: ½ cup (buy from the market)
Oil: 1 tablespoon (for frying only)
Easy way to make
Boil the chicken (in one pot only) In a pan or pot, add chicken, water, salt, pepper and garlic. Cook on medium heat for 20–25 minutes with a lid.
Shred After the chicken is cooked, shred it with a spoon or fork. 3.
Mix in the sauce In the same pot, add 1 tablespoon of oil, and add the barbecue sauce.
Add the chicken, mix well and keep it on the stove for 5 minutes
Easy way to eat: Roll into roti or paratha Serve in a sandwich or burger bun
4 Vegetable Soup
It is a light, nutritious dish made by boiling various vegetables (such as carrots, potatoes, cabbage, capsicum, peas, etc.) in water or broth. It is usually consumed as a light meal, during cold weather, or during illness.
Easy Vegetable Soup Recipe
Ingredients
Carrot:1 pc (finely chopped)
Potato: 1 pc (finely chopped)
Peas: ½ cup
Cabbage: ½ cup
Capsicum: ¼ cup (optional)
Garlic: 1 clove (finely chopped)
Salt: to taste
Black pepper: ½ teaspoon
Water or vegetable broth: 3 cups
Oil: 1 tablespoon
Cornflour: 1 tablespoon (dissolve in 1/4 cup water)
How to prepare
Heat oil in a pot, add garlic and fry for 1 minute.
Now add all the vegetables and fry on low heat for 2-3 minutes.
Add water or stock and let it boil.
Add salt and pepper and cook for 10-12 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
Finally add water with cornflour and cook for 2-3 minutes more so that the soup thickens.
Serve hot and drink If you want, you can also add a touch of soy sauce or red pepper sauce to it.
5. Slow Cooker Beef Chili
A delicious and easy dish that soothes the heart in winter. It contains meat, various vegetables and spices, which are transformed into the best flavor by slow cooking. You cook this chili slowly in a slow cooker, which reduces fat and makes the taste more delicious.
6.Creamy Chicken & Mushrooms
A delicious and creamy dish that is not only delicious but also easy to make. The combination of cream with chicken and mushrooms makes this dish even more flavorful and tender. This dish will provide you with a comforting dining experience, which is especially delicious during the winter days.
7. Slow Cooker Mac & Cheese
Ingredients
2 cups macaroni pasta
3 cups milk
2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon flour
Salt and pepper (to taste)
How to prepare
Add pasta, milk, butter, flour, and salt and pepper to the slow cooker. 2.
Add cheese and mix, then let the slow cooker cook on Low for 3-4 hours. 3.
Finally, add more cheese, mix, and serve.
8. Slow Cooked Lentil Curry (Daal)
It is a simple and healthy dish that you cook in a slow cooker to make the lentils soft and flavorful. This dal is rich in spices and is perfect for your daily diet.
9. Sweet & Sour Meatballs
10. Slow Cooker Apple Crumble
Conclusion
Try these 10 best slow cooker recipes for easy and delicious cooking! Each recipe is packed with flavor, easy to make, and great for saving time on busy days. From creamy mac and cheese to hearty lentil curry and sweet and sour meatballs, these dishes will make your mealtimes a joy.
Which dish will you try first? Be sure to share your thoughts in the comments below and for more delicious and easy recipes, don't forget to follow A Jabbar Easy Cooking.
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