Description
Delicious, comforting meals that come together effortlessly in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs
- Brisket
- Pork shoulder
- Carrots
- Potatoes
- Aromatic onions
- Fresh thyme
- Fresh rosemary
- Cumin
- Paprika
- Broth or sauce
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash, peel, and chop vegetables, and slice meat into manageable pieces.
- Layer strategically: Place heartier ingredients like root vegetables or potatoes first, followed by protein.
- Season generously: Sprinkle herbs, spices, and salt over the layers.
- Add liquid: Pour broth or sauce to just cover the ingredients without drowning them.
- Cook low and slow: Secure the lid and set to low for 6-8 hours or high for about 4 hours.
- Finish and serve: Check for tenderness, stir, and adjust seasonings as necessary before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, brown the meat before adding it to the slow cooker. Leftovers improve the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: slow cooker, easy meals, comfort food, weeknight dinners, seasonal cooking