Five simple slow cooker recipes for busy holiday season
Between all the decorating and holiday shopping, the everyday tasks sometimes seem a burden. Do yourself a favor when it comes to feeding the family: Take a look at these simple slow-cooker recipes that are a snap to put together in the morning.
Whether you’re heading to work or off to run errands, at the end of the day a meal will await. We chose five quick-and-easy recipes from Allrecipes.com.
1. Crock Pot Chicken Chili
Opening a few cans and dicing up chicken breasts is all it takes to make Crock Pot Chicken Chili. Find all the corn and other canned goods you’ll need – along with the onion and spices if you’re short – at Walmart, and earn Cash Back when you shop at Shopathome.com. Check out this simple recipe here for a dinner sure to make the family happy.
Key ingredients:
Jar of green salsa
Can of chicken broth
Can of tomatoes
Cans white beans
Can of corn
Onion
2. Mushroom Lentil Barley Stew
If you have the spices, all you’ll need is a handful of ingredients to make this healthy Mushroom Lentil Barley Stew. Check out this healthy recipe here and shop at Target to earn Cash Back from Shopathome.com.
Key ingredients:
Pearl barley
Vegetable broth
Button mushrooms
Shiitake mushrooms
Dry lentils
3. Crock Pot Flank Steak
Ready for truly simple? For the most tender beef, the slow cooker is the way to go. Try this recipe for Crock Pot Flank Steak and your evening will be off to a great start. Sam’s Club has a great selection of meat (flat iron steak works just as well), and you’ll earn Cash Back from Shopathome.com while you’re finding that perfect cut.
Key ingredients:
Flank or flat iron steak
Carrot
Onion
Bay leaf
4. Slow Cooker BBQ Meatballs and Polish Sausage
It will work for the family, and better yet, if you’re hosting a party, Slow Cooker BBQ Meatballs and Polish Sausage is a crowd-pleaser. Check out this simple recipe here and prepare to impress your family – or a crowd at a festive gathering. If your slow cooker has seen better days, visit Kohl’s for a great selection of cookers, and earn Cash Back from Shopathome.com.
Key ingredients:
Kielbasa sausage
Salsa
Grape jelly
Ground beef
Onion
Cornflakes cereal
5. Charley’s Slow Cooker Mexican Style Meat
If the gang is fond of Mexican food, Charley’s Slow Cooker Mexican Style Meat is sure to please them. Check out the recipe here, and feel free to amp up the heat a bit if they like it hot. We’ve mentioned beef, but this can be made with any meat, including chicken, pork or even venison.
Key ingredients:
Chuck roast
Onion
Diced chili pepper
Ground chili powder
Cayenne pepper
Hot sauce
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