18 easy slow cooker recipes

Honey and balsamic vinegar give the tilapia fillets a sweet-and-sour glaze. Plus, by using a slow cooker, you'll get perfectly flaky fish every time.

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Using root beer as a braising liquid gives the pork a sweet-spicy note and helps to tenderise the meat. This recipe comes courtesy of slow-cooking expert Stephanie O'Dea, founder of crockpot365.blogspot.com and author of Make it Fast, Cook it Slow. Serve the meat on soft rolls with a side of coleslaw or a hearty salad, it's an unbeatable combination.

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This sweet, smoky chilli is satisfying and vegan. Plus, the sweet potato and beans are hearty enough that you won't feel hungry fifteen minutes later. Courtesy of slow-cooking expert Stephanie O'Dea, founder of crockpot365.blogspot.com and author of Make it Fast, Cook it Slow, this is one delicious slow-cooker meal.

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A healthier version of carnitas, this slow cooker recipe doesn't involve frying or require added oil. The chilli injects just enough heat and the beer brings a balancing tang. You can also serve this as a filling for tacos and enchiladas.

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Who doesn't love a great pot roast? Save some to make sandwiches the next day. Slice the meat, grab some of the vegetables, and place between two slices of bread with sour cream or a smear of mustard.

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This streamlined goulash skips the step of browning the beef, and instead coats it in a spice crust to give it a rich mahogany hue. This saucy dish is a natural served over whole-wheat egg noodles. Or, for something different, try prepared potato gnocchi or spaetzle.

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For this slow-cooker interpretation of Carbonnades Flamandes, a Flemish stew made with beer, if you can't find a brown ale, use a strong, dark beer, but not a stout.

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This hearty lamb stew cooks all day in the crock pot. A final flourish of orange zest is a bright contrast against the cassoulet's deep, rich flavor. 

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This assembles quickly in the morning - simply set it to cook on low for an amazingly delicious dinner than evening.

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This holiday classic is sure to become a convenient family favourite throughout the year with the help of your slow cooker.

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Cooking the chicken in a crock pot ensures that the meat stays juicy and tender.

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Chef John Besh says, 'Time is the key to making successful red beans: they need to cook slowly and well. Using flavourful fat is another secret. Just as my grandmother did, I keep the fat from every batch of bacon I make, and I save the fat that solidifies on the surface of chilled chicken soup and roast chicken drippings, too. Just a little bit adds big flavour.'

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This spicy and rich chicken stew is full of flavour from habanero chilli powder, pickled ginger, smoked paprika, cinnamon, garlic and other aromatic ingredients.

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Veal shanks have a richness unlike any other cut of meat and turn this stew into an extraordinary meal. Try this recipe for a dinner party or special occasion meal.

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Before serving this dish, take the shanks off the bones to make the lamb easier to eat. The wonderful combination of orange, garlic and rosemary give the stew a round, bold flavour.

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These flavourful barbecue sandwiches are so easy to make, thanks to a Crock Pot.

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