LUNCH
Old-Fashioned Beef Stew
This beef stew is hearty and warming, and it pairs perfectly with Cauliflower Mash 5 tablespoons avocado oil1 medium onion, cut into wedges about ¾ inch thick2 celery stalks, sliced ¾ inch thick1 leek, trimmed and sliced ¾ inch thick2¾ pounds boneless beef stew meat...
New Orleans Gumbo
Gumbo is a staple of Big Easy cuisine, and it’s easy to see why. The stew-like dish is packed with flavorful seasonings and vegetables. Pass the hot sauce and “let the good times roll.”SLOW COOKER SIZE: LARGE 3 tablespoons canola oil2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken...
Korean Beef Stew with Kimchi
Serves 6Beef stew gets a bold twist with this Asian-inspired recipe. Topping the stew with kimchi adds even more flavor.SLOW COOKER SIZE: MEDIUM 4 tablespoon coconut oil2 pounds boneless beef stew meat or beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes8 ounces fresh shiitake...
Italian Wedding Soup
This soup is incredibly filling, packed with meatballs, sausage, and nutrient-dense kale. It also freezes quite well, making it an easy meal to defrost on busy weeknights.SLOW COOKER SIZE: LARGE 4 tablespoons olive oil1 pound ground beef½ pound ground pork8 garlic...
Beef Burgundy
The French name for this classic hearty dish is boeuf bourguignon, and while it is served all over France, many in the United States associate it with the famous cookbook author Julia Child. Serve this beef burgundy accompanied by Cauliflower Mash, over zucchini...
Whole Slow Cooker Chicken
MAKES: 4 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 20 minutesCOOKING TIME: 6 hoursBelieve it or not, it’s super-easy to roast a whole chicken in a slow cooker. The skin won’t get crispy, as with oven roasting, but the meat becomes amazingly tender and juicy. For best results, lather...
Three Meat & Liver Stew
MAKES: 8 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 20 minutesCOOKING TIME: 4 to 5 hoursIf you’ve never tried oxtail or marrowbones before, start here. Both of them add deep flavor and texture to a dish, especially when they’re paired with leaner cuts of meat. And lamb’s liver adds a...
Slow Cooker Beef Fajitas
MAKES: 8 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 4 to 5 hoursMade with low-carb Keto Tortillas, these beef fajitas are the real deal. Create a dinnertime “fajita bar” by offering toppings—like sour cream, diced avocado, tomatoes, green pepper, grated Cheddar...
Sausage & Cabbage Stew
MAKES: 6 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 15 minutesCOOKING TIME: 3 hoursIt takes just fifteen minutes of hands-on time to prepare this simple German-style sausage stew; then you can sit back and let your slow cooker take over. A few hours later, you’ll be rewarded with a...
Reuben Meatloaf
MAKES: 10 servingsPREPARATION TIME: 20 minutesCOOKING TIME: 1 hourBest served with roasted Brussels sprouts or coleslaw, this slow-cooker-friendly meatloaf is basically a huge low-carb Reuben-style sandwich. Drizzle it with homemade Russian dressing, and it’s...
