Easy Slow Cooker Meals

By the Family Circle food editors
February 03, 2010
Credit: Mark Thomas
For an effortless meal, fill your crock pot or slow cooker in the morning and come home at night to a delicious dinner.
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Vegetarian Mexican Lasagna

Credit: Tina Rupp
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Chickpea Stew Over Couscous

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Indian-Spiced Yellow Split Pea Soup

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Turkey and Curried Vegetables

Credit: James Baigrie
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Curry powder adds some mild heat to winter veggies and tender turkey breast.

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Chicken Stew with Potato Dumplings

Credit: James Baigrie
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Pick up fully cooked gnocchi to use as no-prep dumplings.

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Spiced Shredded Beef Brisket

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Spiced brisket is also delicious wrapped in flour tortillas for a no-cook taco night.

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Sausage and Potatoes

Credit: James Baigrie
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Hot or sweet Italian sausage adds a lot of flavor to this hearty dish.

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Asian Beef Stew

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Garnish this Asian-style stew with thin strips of crisp scallions for added zing.

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Pork Roast with Peach Sauce

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Pumpkin pie spice is the secret ingredient in our warm, fruity sauce.

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Classic Pot Roast

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Opt for a cheaper cut of meat; the long simmer tenderizes it perfectly.

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Spicy Turkey Lasagna

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Turkey reduces the calorie count in this comfort-food classic -- leave room for seconds.

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Mexican Pulled Pork Tacos

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By the time this south-of-the-border treat is done cooking, the pork roast almost falls apart by itself.

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Jambalaya

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Instant rice makes this even easier to prepare -- just add it in for the last 10 minutes.

Originally published in the March 1, 2010 issue of Family Circle magazine and on FamilyCircle.com.

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