15 Slow Cooker Meals for Families

Lazy Day Beef Stew

A hearty and easy dish that simmers to perfection while you go about your day.

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds beef chuck, cubed
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 4 potatoes, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Place beef, carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic in the slow cooker.
2. Pour beef broth over the ingredients, add Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
3. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until beef is tender.

Creamy Chicken Alfredo

This creamy chicken alfredo is a family favorite that requires minimal effort and delivers maximum taste.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound boneless chicken breast, sliced
• 1 jar Alfredo sauce (15 oz)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Add chicken slices to the slow cooker.
2. Pour Alfredo sauce and heavy cream over the chicken.
3. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, add butter, salt, and pepper.
4. Cook on low for 5-6 hours, stirring occasionally.

Honey Garlic Pork Chops

Enjoy the sweet and savory flavors of these tender honey garlic pork chops.

Ingredients:

• 4 pork chops
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Cooking method:

1. Place pork chops in the slow cooker.
2. Mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, thyme, and pepper in a bowl.
3. Pour mixture over pork chops.
4. Cook on low for 6 hours or until tender.

Mediterranean Chicken Thighs

These chicken thighs are rich in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean.

Ingredients:

• 6 chicken thighs
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup black olives, pitted
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
2. Add tomatoes and olives on top.
3. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper.
4. Cook on low for 6-7 hours.

Spicy Black Bean Soup

A comforting and spicy black bean soup that is perfect for chilly evenings.

Ingredients:

• 3 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
• 1 jalapeño, chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Add black beans, onion, garlic, tomatoes, and jalapeño to the slow cooker.
2. Stir in cumin, salt, and pepper.
3. Cook on low for 6 hours.
4. Puree part of the soup if desired for a thicker consistency.

Savory Beef Stroganoff

Indulge in a rich and creamy beef stroganoff with minimal prep time.

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds beef stew meat
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Add beef, onion, and mushrooms to the slow cooker.
2. Pour beef broth and Worcestershire sauce over the mixture.
3. Cook on low for 7 hours.
4. Stir in sour cream before serving.

Teriyaki Chicken Bowls

These teriyaki chicken bowls are not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare.

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced

Cooking method:

1. Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
2. Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.
3. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
4. Cook on low for 4-5 hours.
5. Shred chicken and serve over rice.

Vegetarian Chili

A hearty vegetarian chili that packs a punch without any meat.

Ingredients:

• 2 cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can corn (15 oz), drained
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cans diced tomatoes (14 oz each)
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker.
2. Stir well and cover.
3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

These sweet and sour meatballs are sure to be a hit with both adults and kids.

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds frozen meatballs
• 1 cup grape jelly
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup soy sauce

Cooking method:

1. Place meatballs in the slow cooker.
2. Mix grape jelly, ketchup, and soy sauce in a bowl.
3. Pour sauce over meatballs and stir to coat.
4. Cook on low for 4-5 hours.

Rustic Lentil Soup

This rustic lentil soup is filling, healthy, and perfect for any time of year.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups lentils, rinsed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Place lentils, onion, carrots, celery, and tomatoes in the slow cooker.
2. Pour vegetable broth over the ingredients.
3. Add thyme, salt, and pepper.
4. Cook on low for 7-8 hours, stirring occasionally.