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4 Slow Cooker Recipes to Help with Your Meal Planning

Feb 25, 2016 03:26PM ● By Erin Frisch
Slow cookers are all about set it and forget it. Perfect when you're busy or on the go. From stews to desserts we got you covered.


Slow Cooker Brunswick Stew

A hardy stew made with your choice of chicken, Beef or with this recipe BBQ pulled Pork with tons of veggies. Onion, garlic and canned tomatoes, frozen corn and butterbeans make this super simple and easy when your in a hurry.

 

Slow Cooker Sunday Gravy

Not just for Sunday's, the Sunday Gravy is perfect for any day. The sauce combines three types of tomatoes; sun dried for robust flavor, tomato paste for richness and crushed tomatoes for thickness. The gravy cooks 6-8 hours on low. Right before you are ready to serve you boil up some pasta. 

 

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

All the traditional ingredients and decedent taste of a pineapple upside down cake made even easier by making it in your slow cooker. Cooks for 4 hours on low and comes out looking gorgeous.

 

Black Bean Soup with Turkey

Packed full of protein with the black beans and pre-smoked turkey leg makes this a no-hassel soup. Carrots, garlic, onions, red pepper flakes, pickling spices are just a few ingredients you can throw into your slow cooker. Perfect for any week night or event to entertain with. Garish with sour cream and tortilla chips for extra crunch and texture.



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