The Ultimate Slow Cooker Family Dinner
A cozy and comforting slow cooker family dinner perfect for gathering around the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
- Diet: Casual
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs (or beef roast/tofu)
- Carrots
- Baby potatoes
- Bell peppers
- Chicken, beef, or vegetable broth
- Thyme
- Rosemary
- Parsley
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- Tomato paste (or tomato sauce)
- Cream (or coconut milk for vegan alternative)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop your vegetables into uniform pieces.
- Choose your protein: Season chicken, beef, or tofu with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Layer in the slow cooker: Place protein at the bottom, followed by hard veggies, and then soft veggies.
- Add the broth: Pour it over the ingredients until halfway covered.
- Sprinkle in your herbs: Add herbs to taste, using some fresh and saving a bit for the last hour.
- Season it up: Drizzle in soy sauce and stir in tomato paste gently.
- Set it and forget it: Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Finish with cream: Add cream in the last 30 minutes if desired.
- Taste and adjust: Add more seasoning if needed before serving.
Notes
This recipe is versatile; you can swap proteins or vegetables based on your preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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