Your slow cooker can help you get warm, hearty dinners on the table, and it lets you batch cook meals so you have lots to eat throughout the week. From protein-packed vegetarian and vegan dishes to saucy pulled pork sandwiches and a classic stick-to-your-ribs beef stew, try these slow cooker dinner recipes if you're looking to switch up your weeknight routine.
Few things are as comforting as a bowl of warm beef stew, so settle in with one on a cold winter night. Get this slow cooker beef stew recipe.
Simply toss all your ingredients into your slow cooker, let mix and mingle for 4 to 6 hours, and you've got a delicious, protein-packed vegan dinner! Get this slow cooker chana masala recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.Cozy up with a warm bowl of chili topped with cheese, avocado and whatever else you have on hand. Get this slow cooker vegetarian chili recipe.
Make a meal out of these short ribs and serve them over noodles, along with roasted veggies. Get this saucy short ribs recipe.
Photo, Andrew Grinton.Yes, you can use your slow cooker to make dinner party-worthy recipes. Impress with this poached salmon, topped with a creamy sauce. Get this slow cooker poached salmon recipe.
Photo, Andrew Grinton.Two of your favourite meals join forces in this crowd-pleasing dish that's sure to be a hit come dinnertime. Get this slow cooker cheeseburger meatloaf recipe.
Photo, Maya VisnyeiAfter spending time in the slow cooker, crisp up the chicken thighs by broiling for 4-5 minutes. Get this slow cooker herb chicken recipe.
Pile squishy buns high with saucy pulled pork and slaw for a dinner everyone at the table will enjoy. Get this slow cooker saucy pulled pork recipe.
Photo, Maya Visnyei.Use chicken breast or chicken thighs for this dish with a sweet and sticky sauce. Get this pineapple chicken recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.This flavourful soup freezes exceptionally well. Try freezing it in small batches for whenever you need a meal in a flash. Get this hamburger soup recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.Use your slow cooker to caramelize the onions for this creamy pasta dish. Get this slow cooker caramelized onion carbonara pasta recipe.
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