Posted by Tastefully Simple on January 27, 2022
Slow cookers can make having dinner ready at a good time so easy and convenient. Did you know you can make all kinds of other foods in your slow cooker? January is National Slow-Cooking Month and to celebrate, here’s 22 slow-cooker recipes to make life a little easier and a lot more delicious!
Main Dishes – We all know we can create some really flavorful and delicious meals in our slow-cooker. Here are a few of our favorites:
Vidalia® Pulled Pork Sandwiches: A very delicious pork sandwich made in a non-traditional way, using Vidalia Onion Dressing and root beer.
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!
Easy Slow-Cooker Lasagna: A family-favorite, this 5-star slow-cooker lasagna is sure to please!
Slow-Cooked Salsa Chicken Wraps: Corn, Black Bean Salsa is the hero in this deliciously simple southwest chicken wrap.
Slow Cooker Beef Stew: This beef stew fits both our Cutting Carbs and Dairy & Grain-Free Lifestyles and is Keto and Paleo-friendly.
Soups, Stews & Chilis – Soups are perfect for this chilly (and downright freezing here in Minnesota) time of year.
Chicken Enchilada Soup: This hearty soup has all the flavors of chicken enchiladas with just a few minutes of prep and your slow cooker.
Italian Beef Stew: The aroma of this stew simmering will get the neighbors asking “what’s for dinner?”
French Onion and Beef Soup: This has been described as “better than any restaurant-style French onion soup I ever had.”
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.
Sides
Cowboy Beans: Perfect for your next get-together – put in the slow cooker and forget about it.
Slow-Cooker Loaded Mashed Potatoes: Making these in the slow-cooker frees up the stove during busy meal preparation.
Appetizers – Using slow cookers for your appetizers makes snacking even easier.
Cheesy Artichoke & Spinach Dip: This is a robust, tasty twist on traditional spinach dip.
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.
Cheesy Pizza Snack Mix: Just toss everything in the slow cooker, get ready for your party and the mix is ready.
Even Dessert!
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.
Hot Fudge Brownies: A chocolate lover’s delight!
So, there you have it! 22 delicious ways to celebrate National Slow Cooking Month. Share your favorite slow-cooker recipes with us in the comments!
Laura