There is nothing better than enjoying a delicious homemade meal with the people you love. If you want to cook something special for the whole family for lunch or dinner, break out your slow cooker and let it work its magic. Start with any of these quick and easy crockpot dishes!
Artichoke and Veal Mediterranean Style
What do you need:
- 1 kilo of beef to stew
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 chopped onion
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 can artichoke hearts, drained and halved
- 1 can of diced tomatoes
- 1 can of tomato sauce
- 4 cups of beef broth
- 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
In a saucepan over medium-high heat, heat grapeseed oil and cook meat 2 to 3 minutes per side or until browned. Place the browned meat in a slow cooker along with the garlic, onion, and artichoke hearts. Add the bay leaf, beef broth, tomatoes, and tomato sauce, then season with basil, oregano, parsley, and cumin. Cover and cook over low heat for 7 hours.
Refried Beans No Refry
What do you need:
- 1 onion, peeled and cut in half
- 1/2 fresh jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
- 9 cups of water
- 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 5 teaspoons of salt
- 1 3/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
Place the onion, jalapeño pepper, pinto beans, and garlic in a crock pot. Season with salt, black pepper and cumin. Add the water to the pot and stir to combine the ingredients well. Cover and cook for 8 hours on high, adding more water as needed. When ready, strain the pinto beans and reserve the liquid. Mash the beans, adding a little of the reserved liquid to achieve the desired consistency.
Tasty Chicken Adobo
What do you need:
- 1 1/2 kilograms of whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 8 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 sweet onion, sliced
- 3/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup vinegar
Mix garlic, onion, soy sauce, and vinegar in a bowl. Stir to combine the ingredients well. Place the chicken pieces in a slow cooker, then pour the soy sauce mixture all over. Cover and cook for 6 to 8 hours on low heat. It is best served over cooked rice.
These quick and easy crockpot dishes are the perfect options if you want to surprise and impress your family with a hearty, home cooked meal. They will surely love it!