Category: slow cooker recipes

Slow Cooker Char Sui Pulled Pork

Born out of pure laziness 🙈 but these sometimes are the best creations and i can promise this was so good and im definitely making it again real soon.

I used a Spicentice spice kit which is designed to make Char Sui Spare Ribs, but i didn’t have any so decided to use a pork joint i used leg with all fat removed, this recipe really shows how versatile these kits are. Buy your kits from Spicentice press here https://bit.ly/2VYUZLG use discount code JULES20 for 20% off any order (AFFILIATE)

The recipe below is for 2 portions as this was basically a test batch for 4 portions i wouldn’t double up the quantities just add 1 more portion of the liquids – so where it says 2 tablespoons add 3 etc.

by julessmithie

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Meatball Subs

This wasn’t supposed to be on my meal plan this week but when you wake up feeling not too good my advice is go for the easiest option if you have to cook- so meatball subs it is!

As you will see i have used sausages to make the meatballs with, this is purely down to the fact i did the food shopping on Wednesday the week before and meatball subs weren’t even on my radar. However, i have to admit they worked beautifully and when i make this again i will probably use the Richmond sausages you see in the video.

This recipe makes 4 portions and because there is just 2 of us i still have 2 portions left in the fridge patiently waiting for my second meal which will be spaghetti and meatballs – now don’t you just love the fact you have taken 10 minutes out to create meals for 2 days in the week! i know i do – this will also freeze well.

There is a meat version of slow cooker meatballs already on my website press here for the written recipe and how to video https://julesthelazycook.co.uk/2016/11/23/slow-cooker-meatballs/

by julessmithie

Chicken Sharing Platter

As you know I’m huge fan of making these because they are minimal effort but always look fab and are a great way of cooking in the hotter months.

This is basically my Slow cooker chicken to roast chicken served with bread buns stuffing amd roast potatoes… so a kind of deconstructed Sunday Dinner. Serve woth anything you and your family like it all works with these kind of meals.

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Leftover Beef

I always buy a bigger beef joint than we actually need for a Sunday Dinner so that we have leftovers, which means i can either use it or freeze.

This will be a “rolling” blog of how i use up beef and will keep adding to it as time goes by.

How i cook my beef can be found here https://julesthelazycook.co.uk/2016/10/10/slow-cooker-beef-brisket/

Beef Sharing Board with homemade flatbread
Spice i have used is from https://www.spicentice.com/ use discount code JULES20 for 20% off any order (AFFILIATE)
by julessmithie

Slow Cooker Sausage & Bean Hot Pot (Storecupboard Version)

As you know i absolutely love store cupboard recipes and for me there is nothing wrong with using tins or packets as long as they fit in with your diet plans. Also most store cupboard recipes also come with a winning price tag and make them a fantastic budget friendly family meal.

This one is perfect for using up vegetables from the fridge tins in the cupboards as it really adapts well to suit what you have, i used chickpeas but you could easily use butter beans, borlotti beans, taco beans anything you have will work!

My top tip is once the hot pot is cooked cut the sausages into 3 so they distribute even throughout the dish, this way the kids wont pull all the sausages out and leave you with a bean and tomato meal!!

Same recipe but instead if adding potatoes I stirred through cooked pasta and added cheese
by julessmithie

Sausage & Beans (Spicentice)

Another fantastic kit from Spicentice this is the perfect “one pot” meal and is designed to be cooked on the hob but as always with me i popped it in the slow cooker and it worked perfectly!

These kits are so adaptable and i always adapt the recipe to suit, in this recipe i swapped butter beans to pinto beans as i didn’t have butter beans, i swapped English mustard to wholegrain mustard as im not a huge fan of English mustard. So did these swaps work??? absolutely.

Each kit comes with the ingredients list and cooking instructions so you can just follow that and cook the meal as its intended – but i also think its really important to show you just how adaptable these kits are.

Purchase your kits from https://www.spicentice.com/ use discount code JULES 20 for 20% off any order this is my affiliate code with Spicentice.

by julessmithie

Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole OR Pie using Colman’s Casserole Mix

When you are pushed for time this is a fantastic meal which will take you 2 mins to prep and if like me you are going to pop it all in the slow cooker you can then walk away and get on with your day.

I used a sachet mix today its not designed to be used in the slow cooker but it works perfectly well so don’t be afraid to use it.

You can serve this many different ways in the below videos you will see i have served using sliced potatoes making a kind of hotpot dish or i have topped it mashed potato which also worked really well, a very versatile dish that you can adapt to suit your family. I have also used the casserole to make a chicken pie and this is one of my favourite recipes especially during the colder months.

Topped with sliced potatoes
Topped with mashed potato

The Vegetable chopper i used can be found here https://julesthelazycook.co.uk/category/product-review/

Below is the full step by step video of how i cooked the meal and the serving options available the potatoes i used were from Cheshire farm their website is https://www.cheshirefarmchips.co.uk/

In this version I followed the recipe from above
then topped it with light puff pastry
the dish I use holds 3 portions and takes approx 100g of pastry

by julessmithie

Slow Cooker Chicken & White Bean Soup

Another fantastic easy recipe for a filling Winter Soup and one that will keep you fuller for longer. Its now 2024 and im in the process of trying to update all my older recipes so i decided to change this recipe slightly by cooking it in the slow cooker and adding chicken to add more protein which is always a good thing in any recipe.

There isn’t anything complicated about this soup it batch cooks well and freezes well and is really worth making.

The slow cooker and vegetable chopper i use are on my Amazon Shop press the link then press IDEAS LIST then look under kitchen gadgets https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/julesthelazycook

by julessmithie

Slow Cooker Winter Chicken & Vegetable Soup

I love soup but during the winter months but it doesn’t always fill me up so i decided to create a range of “Fuller For Longer” recipes which will have all the elements to give a lovely filling soup.

When you are trying to lose weight you need to feel full and satisfied after eating and the added ingredients in this soup will help you with that regardless of which diet you are following.

Although i have given a recipe for this soup it really is about using up anything you have in the fridge that is heading for the bin making it perfect for dealing with food waste.

This soup makes 4 portions it will keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days and it freezes well too.

All my recipes fit in with the Slimming World Diet and Calorie Counting.

Vegetable chopper and the slow cooker i use can be found on my Amazon Shop here is the link  look under kitchen gadgets https://julesthelazycook.co.uk/category/amazon-shop/

by julessmithie

Vegetarian Sausage & Bean Casserole Slow Cooker

This is the first recipe I’ve created for a vegetarian meal and i have to say it was absolutely delicious. Moving forward im hoping to cook a meat free meal every Monday without always using meat substitutes such as quorn i want to be able to use all the other fantastic ingredients that i love such as beans and pulses.

With this recipe you can add your favourite sausages but if they are meat based then you need to add them at the beginning of the cooking, the one thing i noticed with vegetarian sausages if that they dont have the “firmness” of a meat based sausage. However the vegetarian sausages i used in the recipe were really good and i would definitely buy them again.

NOTE Once cooked taste the sauce if its too “tomatoey” sorry bad word but you get what i mean then add a couple of splashes of Worcester Sauce or the Vegetarian equivalent you could even add a dash of brown sauce basically you need to add some sugar / sweetness to calm the acidity of the tomatoes down.

by julessmithie

Slow Cooker Cream Cheese & Broccoli Soup

A fantastic batch cook soup perfect for lunches or a light evening meal. This recipe makes 4-6 portions depending on how big your portions are i got 4 big bowls out of the batch i made. Will this soup freeze?? the answer is yes but what i would do is freeze if without the cream cheese then defrost the portion you need and add the cream cheese at that point.

I added potatoes and lentils to the soup to give carbohydrates and protein this makes the soup more filling and will stop you feeling hungry an hour after eating it.

The slow cooker and vegetable chopper i use is on my Amazon Shop press the link it will take you there then look under kitchen gadgets https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/julesthelazycook

by julessmithie

Slow Cooker Loaded Potatoes

I will admit these are 1) gorgeous 2) highly addictive lol 🙈

This is the 3rd or 4th time i have made these now and they are perfect for a weekend and i think the kids will love them.

You will see in the video I used my small slow cooker but the recipe is for a slow cooker of 3.5ltr which will make 4 potions

I used baking potatoes in this batch and they worked perfectly I have also used salad / new potatoes which whilst they work because they are small they allow the filling to drop between the gaps during cooking.

Feel free to add any other flavours to this garlic and a dash of Paprika would work lovely in this recipe.


by julessmithie

Slow Cooker Fajitas

I have tried and tested this recipe several times now and it works perfectly more importantly no water logged fajitas!! For the chicken stick to thigh or breast and if using breast leave it whole until its cooked it will stop it drying out.

Use whichever fajita seasoning you like and add any vegetables you like the key is not to add any liquid and cook on low, i think this setting is best to ensure the onions are cooked or you can run the risk of having crunchy onions.

I know you can easily cook fajitas in a pan on the hob but this recipe really comes from  when the kids were little they loved fajitas on a Saturday night but after a long day out coming home then having to start cooking just seemed like such a chore plus they were always starving 😂😂

I use the basic fajita recipe to make many different types of meals below are just 2 one of fajita boats which are the Old El Paso Stand and Stuff Boats or i make a pasta bake which is the video below.

The base recipe for slow cooker fajitas appears in my cookbook My Slow Cooker Meals which is available on Amazon in Paperback & Kindle  https://amzn.eu/d/bxDzxmn




by julessmithie

Slow Cooker Sausage & Gnocchi Bake

Another fantastic 5 min prep meal that can be made into so many different dishes.

I have wanted to create a basic sausage casserole recipe for ages that can be served with anything you fancy but also one that is not tinned tomato based as i know lots of people are not overly keen on this kind of sauce including me at times.

In this recipe you can add anything you like any vegetable any beans use any sausages it really is a forgiving base to add too, and for me a fantastic family meal.

In this updated version i turned the recipe into a bake by adding it to an ovenproof dish and topping it with cheese then melting the cheese under the grill, verdict?? was really good!







by julessmithie

Slow Cooker Doner Kebab

Another one ticked off my “to cook list” in my head this has always just felt like cooking a giant beefburger which has always put me off making it, because in my eyes a kebab is chicken or lamb.

However, i had minced beef that needed using up and needed a quick recipe so decided to bite the bullet and make a Doner Kebab but as always taking the easy route and popping it in the slow cooker.

This recipe is so easy and will make a fantastic family weekend meal for me what made it even easier is is that it can sit in the fridge once made and still be perfectly fine – i made mine on Friday and didn’t get around to eating it until Monday.

Easiest way to reheat the doner meat is to slice it and then heat on low in a frying pan – i used a grill pan but use whatever is easy for you.

This recipe appears in my cookbook MY SLOW COOKER MEALS Press here for my cookbook MY SLOW COOKER MEALS
https://amzn.eu/d/bxDzxmn



by julessmithie

Slow Cooker Easy Chicken Curry (Schwartz)

This is the easiest curry you will ever make and it can take only 3 minutes to prep and throw it into the slow cooker, obviously if you want to soften down the onions then its going to take longer.

Add whatever vegetables you like fresh or frozen add fresh at the beginning of cooking and frozen last 15 minutes of cooking. This is a versatile curry that works well with anything so play around with it and add whatever you family enjoys.

Sometimes i like to add a tin of chickpeas as they are relatively inexpensive and really help to bulk out the meal especially if you are trying to lower your food costs. A lot of my followers add potatoes during the cooking which then means they don’t need to serve it with rice.

This recipe batch cooks well and freezes well i have made it many many times and it never disappoints.

The slow cooker i use is on my Amazon Shop press here it will take you there then look under kitchen gadgets https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/julesthelazycook




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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

I have to say if your ever going to try any of my reicpes then this is the one not only is it super simple but boy its super tasty also!

If following slimming world you will need to syn the honey and hoisin – but can vary in value so check the brand you are using. There are many ways to thicken the sauce of a slow cooker meal and to be honest its not that often i have had to do this, but since changing over to using chicken thighs im finding im having to make adjustments to the sauce. I think this is down to the fat content within the chicken thighs as it release much more liquid back into the sauce than say chicken breast. Dont let this put you off using thighs as they are cheaper and work well in the slow cooker and in the video below you will see how easy it is to get a lovely rich thick sauce to coat the chicken.

This will batch cook well and freeze well – which is what i will be doing next time i make it. You can also cook this in a pan on the hob if you wish it will still work just the same.


TOP TIP VIDEO FOR THICKENING THE SAUCE
by julessmithie

Slow Cooker Creamy Cauliflower Soup

Yep i can hear the groans from here but trust me you are going to love this soup …promise 😀 I made this in the slow cooker because lets face it by now you know im lazy like that and if i can use my slow cooker to make food i will, but you can easily do this in a pan or a soup maker.

Its such an easy recipe but it works well and will definitely be going back on my lunch menu very soon it was a big thumbs up from me. 




by julessmithie

Slow Cooker Honey Chilli Chicken

Another fantastic easy meal and again would make a brilliant alternative to a weekend takeaway.  


My suggestion with this meal is make it when your in the house the first time and keep your eye on it because there isnt much “sauce” in the slow cooker these kind of dishes can end up cooking very quickly. I have estimated approx 5 hrs on low but it may not take that long or it may take a bit longer its so difficult to say as not all slow cookers work at the same heat mine is a bit of a hottie with dishes like this.

I used chicken thigh which i think works so much better in the slow cooker however you can use chicken breast if you wish but leave it whole until the dish is fully cooked.

I have given some top tips with the sauce on this one they are in the card below again this is all down to personal preference and taste.

This recipe appears in my cookbook MY SLOW COOKER MEALS which is available on Amazon in Paperback & kindle press here https://amzn.eu/d/bxDzxmn

The slow cooker i use has an aluminium non stick inner, i have used this slow cooker for years now and highly recommend it, you can find it on my Amazon Shop press the link it will take you there then look under KITCHEN GADGETS https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/julesthelazycook



by julessmithie

Slow Cooker Cheats Pulled Pork Cooked Real Time

This is such a simple dish and really easy to cook and if your looking for no fuss easy slow cooker recipes it doesn’t get any easier than this one. In this recipe i have cheated to make the cooking of pulled pork simpler sometimes buying a huge joint of pork and getting all the fat off can be a right mess on but in this version there is non of that time consuming faffing needed. 

The finished dish freezes well and is a great one for batch cooking.


by julessmithie