Tag: slow cooker

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Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Mushrooms and Carrots

A full-plate dinner simmers to saucy, savory perfection in the slow cooker. To end up with super-succulent pork, don’t overcook the chops in the pan before adding to the slow cooker. Just a couple of minutes per side will be enough to achieve nice color. Don’t be afraid of the time, you will only be actively […]

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Pork Chile Verde

The challenge: I’m not a morning person. There’s no way I can wake up early enough to do all the prep it takes to get the slow cooker going. Our solution: Make a recipe that gets better with age, such as chili or brisket, and cook it overnight while you sleep. In the morning, just […]

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Brisket with Melted and Pickled Onions

Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 (2-lb.) beef brisket, fat trimmed to 1/4 in. 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 2 bay leaves 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2/3 cup plus 2 Tbsp. water, divided 1 pound sweet onions, cut into 1/2-in.-thick rings (about 2 onions) 2/3 cup red wine vinegar […]

Cajun Chicken Stew

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped 2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks (about 2 cups) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken legs and thighs, separated at the joints 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning 3/4 cup […]

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Ingredients 2 tablespoons uncooked granulated tapioca 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 3 (5.5-ounce) cans tomato juice 4 cups chopped onion 3 cups chopped celery 2 1/2 cups (1/4-inch-thick) slices carrots 2 (8-ounce) packages presliced mushrooms 2 pounds beef stew meat Preparation Place tapioca, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and tomato juice […]

Slow-Cooker Meat Loaf with Shiitake Mushrooms

Ingredients 2 (1-ounce) slices whole wheat bread 3/4 pound ground round 3/4 pound ground turkey 1 1/2 cups sliced shiitake mushrooms 1/2 cup grated fresh onion 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/8 teaspoon ground red […]

Slow-Cooker Meat Loaf with Shiitake Mushrooms

Ingredients 2 (1-ounce) slices whole wheat bread 3/4 pound ground round 3/4 pound ground turkey 1 1/2 cups sliced shiitake mushrooms 1/2 cup grated fresh onion 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/8 teaspoon ground red […]