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What things can you cook in a slow cooker?
Tis the season for slow cooking!
- 1: Creole Chicken and Sausage.
- 2: Braised Beef Ragu.
- 3: Skinny Veggie Lasagna.
- 4: Carnitas.
- 5: Whole Roasted Chicken.
- 6: Granola.
- 7: Texas Chili Con Carne.
- 8: Easiest Garlic Mashed Potatoes.
What meats can you cook in a slow cooker?
What Are the Best Meats for Slow Cooking?
- Pork Shoulder. Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork.
- Beef Chuck Roast. Slow Cooker Beef Pot Roast.
- Lamb Shanks. Rosemary Braised Lamb Shanks.
- Beef Short Ribs. Short Ribs Braised with Mushrooms and Tomatoes.
Can you cook pasta in the slow cooker?
You can absolutely cook pasta in your crock pot, and there is no need to cook it on the stove when you intend to use it in a slow cooker recipe. If the dish you are making uses pasta as an ingredient that is great! No need to worry about firing up the stove, just keep reading!
What cuts of beef are good for slow cooking?
Here are the very best beef cuts to keep on hand to slow cook:
- Chuck steak.
- Round steak.
- Blade steak.
- Topside.
- Silverside.
- Skirt steak.
- Shin (gravy) beef.
- Sausages.
What’s the best cut of meat for stew?
The following are some of the best cuts of beef for stewing, yielding meat that’s juicy and tender even after long cooking:
- Chuck.
- Bone-in short rib.
- Bohemian (Bottom Sirloin Flap)
- Oxtail.
- Fatty brisket (“point” or “second cut”)
- Cross-cut shanks.
Can you put raw mince in a slow cooker?
You can absolutely put raw ground mince meat into your Slow Cooker. It will cook evenly throughout.
Can you cook ground beef in a crockpot?
Place the ground beef into the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Break up the meat with a large spoon and add the water. Cover and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours or low for 4 to 6 hours. Once the beef is cooked through, carefully pour the excess grease and liquid from the slow cooker dish.
How long do diced potatoes take in slow cooker?
How do you make slow cooker potatoes?
- Wash and trim the potatoes.
- Place the potatoes in the crock of a slow cooker.
- Toss the potatoes with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on high for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or on low for 3 to 4 hours.
- Stir the potatoes and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.