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Published October 1, 2017 | Last Updated December 29, 2024 By Barbara Bianchi 1 Comment

7 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes That Are Incredibly Flavorful

These slow cooker recipes are nutritious & easy to make. Learn the secret to tender, juicy meat that’s incredibly tasty!

The next time you know that you have a busy day ahead (maybe you’re heading out with friends or going to the gym or shopping) and you don’t want to worry about dinner, why not let your slow cooker do the work?

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Today, I’m rounding up my most delicious slow cooker recipes. (If you’re looking to invest in a high-quality slow cooker, I recommend this one). 

Each meal will taste like you fussed over it all day, but they’re actually very quick and easy to prepare. The name of the game is low stress!

The secret to tender, juicy meat that is incredibly flavorful is to take a little extra time to prep. Searing your meat and even your veggies will add a wonderful depth of taste to your meal.

I always recommend using grass-fed meat when available and fresh veggies. Some of the recipes call for fresh herbs, some for bacon, and some wine.

After you prep your ingredients, all you have to do is transfer them to your slow cooker, pop on the cover, turn on the machine, and wait for the magic to happen.

If you won’t have time in the morning to prep, you can assemble a recipe before you go to bed and place it in the fridge overnight so it’s ready for the slow cooker in the morning.

Cooking your meat low and slow is also a nutritious way to cook that retains much of the vitamins and minerals.

Also, since I’ve been following a low-carb way of eating, I’ve been updating some of my older recipes. I’m sharing some of those low-carb tips with you here too.

Ready to try these slow cooker recipes that make dinner easy? Here you go.

1. Amazing Slow Cooker Pot Roast You’ve Got To Try

pot roast dinner

When I was growing up, pot roast was my favorite meal. This recipe handed down from my mom is a real specialty you’ve got to try. And here’s a tip. If you’re following a low-carb way of eating, leave the potatoes out and you can pair your pot roast with mashed cauliflower. Yum.

Amazing Slow Cooker Pot Roast You've Got To Try
Tender, succulent seasoned-just-right slow cooker pot roast in its own rich gravy. Not only is this simple to prepare, but you're sure to get two thumbs up from everyone at the table.
Check out this recipe

2. Small Batch Slow Cooker Beef Chili With Bacon

small batch beef chili

Beef chili with hot dogs is one of the first recipes I published here on the blog. I make it on the stovetop, but it’s even more awesome in the slow cooker. It’s low-carb and topped with bacon. You can’t go wrong with bacon, right?  

Small Batch Slow Cooker Beef Chili With Bacon
Savor the rich flavors of slow cooker beef chili infused with crispy bacon in this small batch recipe. Perfectly portioned for two - four servings. Then just add your favorite toppings!
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3. How To Make Amazing Pork Chops In Your Slow Cooker

slow cooker pork chops

These low-carb pork chops are mouthwateringly tender and cooked over a bed of sweet carrots and onions in the most intense savory gravy. In this recipe, I share my five tips for making amazing pork chops.  

How To Make Amazing Pork Chops In Your Slow Cooker
Your slow cooker does almost all the work for you. And that also means that there isn't a pile of pots and pans to clean up after dinner. 😊
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4. Slow Cooker Beef Brisket With Gluten Free Barbecue Sauce

slow cooker beef brisket

If there’s any cut of meat that the slow cooker seems to have been designed for, it’s beef brisket. Beef brisket has to be cooked slowly to dissolve all the connective tissues. Slow cooking results in a really tender, super juicy, incredibly flavorful beef that easily pulls apart with a fork. And here’s a tip. If you’re following a low-carb way of eating, just leave out the honey and ketchup.  

Slow Cooker Beef Brisket With Gluten Free Honey Barbecue Sauce
Slow cooker beef brisket with gluten free honey barbecue sauce is tender and juicy and made with healthy ingredients.
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5. Slow Cooker Pork Osso Buco

slow cooker pork osso buco

These tender, juicy, fall-off-the-bone pork shanks are topped with a gremolata. It may sound really fancy, but gremolata is just chopped parsley tossed with lemon zest, garlic, and capers. And is amazingly delicious, I might add. And here’s a tip. If you’re following a low-carb way of eating, you can serve the pork shanks with seasoned cauliflower rice instead of risotto.  

Slow Cooker Pork Osso Buco Recipe
Osso buco is super easy to make in a slow cooker, and the meat is so tender and juicy, that it literally falls right off the bone. Please see my notes for dairy-free options.
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6. Slow Cooker Braised Short Ribs

forkful of braised short ribs

These short ribs are one of the most popular recipes on the blog. And I made you a video so you can watch how to make my beautiful red wine sauce. 

Slow Cooker Braised Short Ribs
This is the ultimate paleo, low-carb, & gluten-free comfort food. Seared beef short ribs simmer in a slow cooker in a beautiful red wine sauce until the meat is so tender and juicy it literally falls right off the bone.
Check out this recipe

7. How To Make Gluten Free Lamb Stew In The Slow Cooker

lamb stew made in the slow cooker

This is one of the first recipes on the blog. This lamb stew is delicious, and here’s a tip: if you’re following a low-carb way of eating, you can just skip dredging the lamb in flour.  

How To Make Gluten Free Lamb Stew In Your Slow Cooker
How to Make Gluten Free Lamb Stew In Your Slow Cooker with only five easy cooking steps for a savory stew. Perfect when you have a busy schedule.
Check out this recipe

There’s nothing like returning home after a long day to the aroma of a wonderful dinner simmering away in the slow cooker. Which one will you make first?

Bonus: slow cooker soup recipes!

Chicken Soup: A Wholesome Low Carb, Gluten-Free, Whole 30 Recipe – A whole chicken, swirling in a sea of flavors, transforms into a heartwarming stock that could cure just about anything.

Hearty Gluten Free Chicken Noodle Soup in the Slow Cooker -Here’s an easy traditional chicken noodle soup recipe for you. It is prepared using an entire chicken, gently simmering in your slow cooker (or on the stove) for hours, infusing your home with its therapeutic fragrance.

Ham Bone Soup – This Slow Cooker Ham Bone Soup is the easiest and most delicious way to turn your leftover ham bone it into a hearty soup with zero fuss.

Roast Lamb Bone Soup – This slow cooker soup is like a warm hug in a bowl. The lamb bone broth is deliciously rich, and every spoonful is packed with deep, comforting flavor.

If you make one of these, share your snap on Instagram and tag #glutenfreehomestead. I always love seeing your photos.

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