Planning a weekly menu is not easy, especially when you are in charge of the preparation. Why not avoid fried or steamed dishes for a while and cook more hearty homemade recipes? Use your slow cooker – you’ll be able to create unique dishes while putting less effort into cooking.
Try these amazing crockpot dinner ideas that are delicious:
Hearty Bean and Sausage Stew
What do you need:
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8 chipolatas
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4 cups of mixed beans
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4 cups tomato chopped
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1 spoon of sugar
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2 teaspoons dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon of olive oil
In a skillet, heat the olive oil over high heat and then brown the sausages for 3 to 5 minutes. Place the hot dogs in a slow cooker along with the beans, tomatoes, sugar, oregano, and basil. Stir, cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes over low heat or until sauce is thickened and sausages are cooked through.
Slow Cooked Salted Grape Jelly Meatballs
What do you need:
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4 cups raw meatballs, cooked
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2 1/4 cups of grape jelly
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2 1/4 cups barbecue sauce
Mix the grape jelly and barbecue sauce in a bowl. Add meatballs and stir to coat. Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker. Cover and cook 2 to 3 hours on high. Consume as is or over rice.
Crockpot Orange Ginger Chicken Thighs
What do you need:
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8 bone-in chicken thighs, skinless
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1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
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2 tablespoons of natural orange juice
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2 tablespoons light brown sugar
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2 tablespoons green onions, sliced for topping
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1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
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1 tablespoon of sesame oil
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1 tablespoon of cornstarch
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1 tablespoon of water
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5 teaspoons hoisin sauce
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2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
Brown the chicken in a skillet with sesame oil over medium high heat. Transfer the chicken to a slow cooker. In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, ginger, hoisin sauce, and garlic, then over chicken. Cover and cook 2 1/2 to 3 hours over low heat. When done, transfer to serving plate and keep warm. Pour the liquid from the pot into a strainer over a skillet and discard the solids. Bring to a boil. Mix the cornstarch and water and then mix with the sauce. Bring back to a boil and cook until sauce thickens. To serve, dip over the chicken and then top with sesame seeds and green onions.
Do you want to enjoy a delicious crockpot dinner? These recipes are just what you are looking for!
