20 Delicious & Healthy Family Friendly Slow Cooker Recipes to try this winter!
Slow Cookers & Crock Pots
At this time of year nothing beats a warm and comforting family meal but as a busy parent I know it’s not always feasible to spend hours at the stove cooking dinner.
This is where one of my favourite kitchen gadgets comes in… the slow cooker or crockpot!
A slow cooker is an absolute life saver when you are short on time but don’t want to compromise on being able to enjoy tasty home cooked family meals.
If you don’t already have one then don’t worry, you don’t have to spend a fortune as even the simplest and cheapest model will do just as well! I bought mine for about £15 in a supermarket.
The great thing about slow cookers is that you can chuck the ingredients in in the morning and later that day you have a delicious family meal ready to dish up.
It’s also great for using cheaper cuts of meat that need hours and hours of cooking, meaning you can make seriously indulgent meals on a budget!
Family Slow Cooker Recipes
I’ve put together a list of 20 of the Best Slow Cooker Recipes to help you too to get ahead this year!
If you try any of the recipes, then please do leave me a comment below. You can also share your pictures with me on Instagram. I always love to see your creations!
20 OF THE BEST FAMILY SLOW COOKER RECIPES
20 Delicious & Healthy Family Friendly Slow Cooker Recipes to try this winter!
Slow Cooker Hidden Veg & Lentil Sauce
An easy and budget friendly hidden veggie pasta sauce made with frozen vegetables and red lentils
Slow Cooker Spaghetti Meatballs with Hidden Veg Sauce
Delicious meatballs cooked in the slow cooker in a hidden veggie sauce and served with spaghetti. Brilliant for fussy eaters and a meal the whole family are sure to enjoy!
Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole
Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole – No chopping, no frying, bung all the ingredients in the slow cooker and leave it to do it’s thing. This is literally the easiest casserole recipe you’ll ever make!
Slow Cooker Hidden Veg Pasta Sauce
A tasty tomato pasta sauce cooked in the slow cooker and packed with five different hidden veggies. Perfect for fussy eating kids!
Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli
A super simple and delicious Beef and Broccoli recipe. This is so easy to make, simply chuck all the ingredients into the slow cooker or crockpot and leave it to cook all day.
Slow Cooker Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce
A rich but super simple Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce cooked in the slow cooker for a delicious flavour. The perfect go-to pasta sauce for busy families.
Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
These tasty Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas are so easy to make. Simply bung all the ingredients into the slow cooker and come back to a delicious dinner later in the day!
Slow Cooker Italian Meatball & Gnocchi Soup
A delicious, warm and comforting Italian Meatball & Gnocchi Soup recipe. A super easy family meal made in the slow cooker. Minimum effort, maximum taste!
Slow Cooker Beef Casserole
An easy recipe for Beef Casserole all cooked together in the slow cooker. Delicious and so warming, perfect for an Autumn or Winter evening.
Slow Cooker Ragu For Kids
A super easy slow cooker ragu recipe. Makes a great family meal that everyone will enjoy!
Slow Cooker Mac & Cheese
Did you know that you can cook Mac & Cheese in the slow cooker or crockpot? Super easy and so tasty too! Here’s my Slow Cooker Macaroni Cheese Recipe!
Easy Slow Cooker Lamb Curry
A really easy Lamb Curry recipe made with lamb shoulder and slow cooked to make it deliciously tender
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
A delicious hearty stew with beef, carrots and potatoes in a rich sauce. All cooked in the slow cooker. Comfort food made easy this Winter!
The Easiest Slow Cooker Christmas Ham
I call it a Christmas Ham but it’s just as tasty any time of the year! Cook a large ham in the slow cooker and then you have loads left over for leftovers for the rest of the week.
Slow Cooker Quinoa Lettuce Cups Recipe
Packed full of protein these Slow Cooker Quinoa Lettuce Cups make a delicious, healthy and fun dinner for the whole family!
Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
The easiest ever recipe for a tasty Chicken Tikka Masala, cooked in the slow cooker to make it soft and tender.
Slow Cooker Sausage & Lentil Casserole
The easiest Sausage & Lentil Casserole recipe, all cooked up in the slow cooker with Very Lazy Paste Pots
Slow Cooked Beef Brisket
An easy and tasty recipe for beef brisket, slow cooked in a red wine stock and served with kale mash.
If you enjoyed this recipe collection, you might also enjoy:
15 Ways To Use Your Slow Cooker This Christmas – 15 Ways To Use Your Slow Cooker This Christmas That Will Make Cooking For A Crowd Much Easier!
Family Friendly Comfort Food – Hearty casseroles (that the kids will actually eat!), One Pot Pasta Recipes, Pies and Kid-Friendly Family Curry recipes to name just a few! If you are looking for Family Friendly Comfort Food, then you’re going to love these recipes!
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Harold Burton says
Second time I have tried this dish – absolutely delicious! Thanks ever so much for this!
Frances says
Amazing post! My slow cooker is probably one of the best kitchen things I’ve ever bought and I can’t wait to try some of these.
Edwina says
These all look delicious but I’m really keen to try the Apricot Chicken. I’d forgotten that recipe even existed! Time to try a new and improved version. Looks good.