Description
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Discover the best easy slow cooker recipes 2025 that will simplify your meal prep and maximize flavor! From hearty Slow Cooker Three-Bean Chili Mac to savory brisket sliders, these slow-cooked meals are perfect for busy lifestyles. Whether you’re cooking for the family or meal prepping for the week, these recipes offer delicious, nutritious, and effortless cooking.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Combine Ingredients: Add cooked meat, beans, tomatoes, onion, garlic, and spices to the slow cooker. Pour in beef broth.
- Slow Cook: Set on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Add Pasta: Stir in elbow macaroni during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Melt the Cheese: Once pasta is tender, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top. Let it melt before serving.
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired, and enjoy your hearty, slow-cooked meal!
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and use vegetable broth.
- You can substitute different beans based on preference.
- If the chili becomes too thick, add a little extra broth before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 ½ cups)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 50mg