Short on time? Don't underestimate the power of a Crock Pot. Throw the ingredients into it in the morning and have a meal waiting for you at night. The un-sexiest appliance in your kitchen just got a whole lot more attractive.
Bonus: Use your slow cooker to fill your freezer [1]!
Looking for more slow cooker recipes? Here are ten surprising things you can make in your slow cooker [2].
Orange Glazed Chicken Wings
Slow cookers aren't just for soups and stews and these chicken wings prove it. A citrus twist on a classic, it'll soon become a family fave.
See full recipe here [3].
Turkey and Black Bean Chili
Shhhhh.....don't tell anyone this recipe is a healthy take on regular chili. Simmer it on the stove for a dish that will have them licking the bowl.
See full recipe here [4].
Roasted Garlic Beef Stew
Take a trip down memory lane with this staple comfort food that will warm you up when it's cold outside.
See full recipe here [5].
Chicken Vindaloo Soup with Mango Curry Dumplings
Your family will shout yahoo when you serve them vindaloo—a tasty twist on a traditional dish.
See full recipe here [6].
Lamb and Lentil Soup
Served with a baguette this Moroccan inspired soup is a hearty meal that will warm you to the tips of your toes. Simply toss in the ingredients and go.
See full recipe here [7].
Caramelized Onion Pot Roast
The sweetness of the caramelized onions turns this roast beef into a roast feast.
See full recipe here [8].
Beef Short Ribs with Tagliatelle
Short ribs that aren't short on flavour, there's a secret ingredient in this recipe that makes it pop.
See full recipe here [9].
Italian Wedding Soup
The perfect marriage of meats and vegetables, you'll fall in love with this soup.
See full recipe here [10].
Looking for more slow cooker recipes? Here are ten surprising things you can make in your slow cooker [2].