5 Slow Cooker Budget-Friendly Recipes

Are you looking for ways to save money on your grocery bill without sacrificing flavor or nutrition? Look no further than your trusty slow cooker! With a little planning and some simple ingredients, you can create delicious and budget-friendly meals that will satisfy your whole family.

See also: Top Budget-Friendly Recipes

Here are some of our favorite slow cooker recipes that won't break the bank:

1. Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 cans cream of chicken soup
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 4 celery stalks, sliced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough

Directions:

1. Add chicken, cream of chicken soup, onion, carrots, celery, chicken broth, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
2. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
3. Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred with two forks.
4. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
5. Cut biscuit dough into small pieces and add to the slow cooker.
6. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until dumplings are cooked through.

2. Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs beef stew meat
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 4 celery stalks, sliced
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lb potatoes, peeled and diced

Directions:

1. Coat beef in flour and place in slow cooker.
2. Add onion, carrots, celery, beef broth, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until beef is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
4. Add potatoes to the slow cooker and cook on high for an additional hour or until potatoes are cooked through.

3. Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Sour cream and shredded cheese for serving (optional)

Directions:

1. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, black beans, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
2. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
3. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
4. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and shredded cheese, if desired.

4. Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry

Ingredients:

• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 cans diced tomatoes
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp curry powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lb mixed vegetables (such as cauliflower, sweet potato, and green beans)

Directions:

1. Add onion, garlic, ginger, chickpeas, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, curry powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
2. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
3. Add mixed vegetables to the slow cooker and cook on high for an additional hour or until vegetables are cooked through.

5. Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Ingredients:

• 3 lbs pork shoulder
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Rub pork shoulder with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Place onion slices in the bottom of the slow cooker.
3. Place pork shoulder on top of onions.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar.
5. Pour mixture over pork shoulder in the slow cooker.
6. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or until pork is cooked through and falls apart easily.
7. Use two forks to shred the pork.
8. Serve on buns with additional barbecue sauce, if desired.

Final Thoughts On Slow Cooker Budget-Friendly Recipes

These delicious and budget-friendly slow cooker recipes are sure to become staples in your meal rotation. With a little time and effort, you can create satisfying and nutritious meals that won't break the bank. So fire up your slow cooker and get ready to enjoy some delicious comfort food!