As its getting colder I'm using my slow cooker nearly every day. I first bought mine when I was working full time and commuting to London from Surrey. I would have to leave home very early in the morning to catch 7 am train and I wouldn't get back till same time in the evening so I wanted food to be ready when I got back.
These days as busy mum I love to use it when our schedule is packed and I have to take my older son to after school activities. It is also life saver at the weekends as I like to spend time with my family instead of cooking. There is nothing nicer than going for a long walk knowing you have warm food waiting for you!
Mine is made by
Russel Hobbs, its fairly simple device I don't think you need to spend a lot on one.
Today I'll share some of dinners I have cooked last week.
Turkey meatballs with mushroom sauce
You will need:
1 onion
2 garlic cloves
400 g mushrooms
In food processor chop onion, garlic and mushrooms. Form meatballs from mince, place in the slow cooker with mushroom mix, Season and cook on slow for 5h. Tip. I often use ready formed turkey meatballs that I keep frozen, If your using frozen meat too just add 1 cup of hot boiling water to the slow cooker to get cooking process going faster. You can use some coconut milk to make sauce extra creamy if you wish.
I have served these with sweet potato mash and beetroot puree.
Barbecue pulled chicken buns
You will need
400g chicken breast (approx 1 per person)
1 cup barbecue marinade
1 cup chicken stock
brioche burger buns
Ok, so this could not be easier: just place chicken breasts, stock and marinade in slow cooker and cook on low for 4-5h. Once cooked shred with forks and place on toasted burger bun. We had it with simple salad.
Hearty cottage pie
I must admit this doesn't look very appetising but trust me this dinner is very delicious
You will need:
350 g low fat premium beef mince
1 onion
2 garlic cloves
2 cups cooked green lentils
1 cup tomato passata
For topping:
2 large sweet potatoes
1/4 cup milk
Process onion, garlic and mushrooms in food processor, place in slow cooker with browned meat and lentils. Season to taste and cook on low for 5 h. I have used meat we had left over from spaghetti bolognese from previous night and it worked perfectly.
Top with mashed swede-carrot and sweet potato mixture and serve. You may place pot under grill to brown the potato topping but I didn't bother. I have served it with french beans.
Enjoy!
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