Slow-cooker meals are simple and delicious, and these healthy options are perfect for any day of week.
Spicy Tomato-Braised Pot Roast
This tomato sauce gets its heat from Calabrian chiles.
Find them whole or chopped packed in jars near the pickles in well-stocked grocery stores.
Photo: Photographer / Jacob Fox, Food styling / Sue Mitchell, Food Styling / Kelsey Bulat
If you don’t have any, just a bit of crushed red pepper will do the trick.
Serve over polenta, mashed potatoes or pasta.
Now, you’ve got the option to, and here’s the recipe to prove it.
Jacob Fox
Garnish with fresh oregano leaves and additional kosher salt and black pepper, if desired.
Serve over creamy polenta or buttered whole-wheat egg noodles.
Consider freezing it into portions for busy weeknight meals.
You could also shred the meat and serve it on sandwiches.
Curried Chicken Stew
Short on time?
Consider this slow-cooked chicken stew recipe.
Spend just 20 minutes prepping in the morning and you’ll come home to a hearty dish.
Serve it over basmati rice or with a slice of crusty bread.
Serve with stir-fried baby bok choy and brown rice to sop up the delicious sauce.
Feel free to substitute an equal weight of chicken thighs for the turkey thighs, if desired.
This pairs well with a simple side of steamed green beans.
Serve with shredded napa cabbage tossed with low-fat mayonnaise, cider vinegar, celery seed and honey to taste.
Dera Burreson
