Slow Cooker RecipesWith your family's jam-packed work and school schedules getting even more loaded with the upcoming holidays, let the slow cooker become your best kitchen friend. Put your favorite lean proteins and vegetables in the "crock" in the morning and you'll have a hearty, balanced meal when you come home for dinner. You can even slow cook a dessert to satisfy your kids' (and your stress-induced) sweet tooth cravings. Here are three sumptuous slow cooker recipes for fall.
Living in Montana, game meat is aplenty and it is abounding with richly-flavored lean protein. Partner venison with a bounty of vegetables and you've got a balanced slow cooker meal that will keep your family well-fed on the busiest days of the season. If you don't have venison on hand, simply substitute two pounds of stew beef.
Serves 6
Ingredients:2 tablespoons olive oil2 pounds cubed venison2 onions, chopped3 carrots, diced3 stalks celery, sliced1 red bell pepper, seeded, diced1 (15 ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes4 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary2 bay leaves2 cups beef brothSalt and freshly ground black pepper to taste1/2 cup sour cream3 tablespoons minced fresh parsleyDirections:- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, brown venison (adding more oil if necessary). Transfer venison and juices in skillet to a 4- to 5-quart slow cooker.Add onion, carrots, celery, bell pepper, tomatoes, garlic, rosemary, bay leaves and broth to the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 6 hours or LOW for 8 to 10 hours.Remove bay leaves. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Stir in sour cream and parsley. Serve hot.
Curry isn't just a warming wonderful spice. It is also a super spice that may reduce your risk of heart disease. Lean chicken breasts, broccoli, peppers, coconut oil and coconut milk give this slow cooker meal a scrumptious healthy appeal.
Serves 6
Ingredients:2 tablespoons Navitas Naturals Coconut Oil4 cloves garlic, minced3 tablespoons minced fresh, peeled ginger root2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubedSalt and freshly ground black pepperZest and juice of 2 limes1 large onion, halved, thinly sliced3 heads broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets1 large red, orange or yellow bell pepper, seeded, cut into strips1 teaspoon ground allspice1 teaspoon dried thyme2 teaspoons curry powder1 cup chicken broth1 (15 ounce) can coconut milk2 green onions, finely sliced (white and green parts)1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantroDirections:- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger and chicken and cook, stirring often, until chicken is browned. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a 4- to 5-quart slow cooker.To the slow cooker, add lime zest and juice, onion, broccoli, bell pepper, spices and chicken broth, stirring to combine.Cook on HIGH for 4 to 6 hours or on LOW for 8 to 10 hours. Stir in coconut milk and heat through.Serve garnished generously with green onions and cilantro.
Freezing those sweet, ripe summer berries is going to pay off for you with this slow cooker dessert recipe. Blackberries are my preferred fruit, but you can substitute any berry you have on hand.
Serves 8
Ingredients:6 cups frozen blackberries, thawed1/3 cup granulated sugarZest and juice of 1 large lemon1 cup white whole wheat flour1/4 cups cornmeal1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup sliced almonds, crushed1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened at room temperature1/3 cup granulated sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon pure almond extractDirections:- In a large bowl, combine blackberries, sugar and lemon zest and juice.In a small bowl, whisk together cornmeal, baking powder and salt. Stir in almonds.In a medium bowl, cream butter and sugar with an electric hand mixer. Beat in eggs one at a time. Then beat in almond extract.Transfer berry mixture to a greased 4- to 5-quart slow cooker. Top with cornmeal batter.Place a clean kitchen towel over slow cooker then top securely with the lid (the towel will absorb moisture).Cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or until topping is set and lightly browned. Spoon out and serve hot.
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