Easy Slow Cooker Winter Dinner Recipe Ideas 🍳
Winter is the perfect time to savor comforting meals that simmer to perfection in the slow cooker. These hearty recipes are designed to warm you up on chilly evenings with minimal effort. Let your slow cooker do the work while you enjoy the delicious aromas filling your home.
1. Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs stew beef
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 potatoes, cubed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup peas, frozen or fresh
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Brown stew beef in olive oil in a large skillet.
2. Transfer beef to slow cooker, add onion, garlic, carrots, potatoes, and peas.
3. Stir in beef broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce.
4. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until beef and vegetables are tender.
5. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
2. Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Refrigerated biscuit dough, cut into small pieces
Directions:
1. Place chicken breasts, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and peas in slow cooker.
2. Add chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
3. In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour. Cook for 1 minute.
4. Gradually whisk in milk and heavy cream until thickened.
5. Pour mixture into slow cooker, add biscuit dough pieces on top.
6. Cover and cook on high for an additional 1 hour until biscuits are cooked through. Serve hot.
3. Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
Ingredients:
- 3-4 lbs pork shoulder or butt
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Place pork shoulder, onion, garlic, barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours until pork is tender and pulls apart easily.
3. Shred pork using two forks and mix with sauce.
4. Serve on buns with coleslaw or pickles. Enjoy!
4. Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili
Ingredients:
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Place black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using) in slow cooker.
2. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until flavors are blended and chili has thickened.
3. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
5. Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup wild rice blend
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Directions:
1. Place chicken breasts, wild rice blend, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and chicken broth in slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
3. In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour. Cook for 1 minute.
4. Gradually whisk in heavy cream until thickened.
5. Pour mixture into slow cooker, stir well. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley. Enjoy your creamy soup!
These easy slow cooker winter dinner recipes will fill your home with comforting aromas and satisfy your craving for hearty meals during the colder months. Enjoy the simplicity and delicious flavors of these dishes with your loved ones! 🍲
