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15 Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes for Meal Prep The Girl on Bloor
15 Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes for Meal Prep The Girl on Bloor from thegirlonbloor.com

Description

Meal prepping is a great way to save time and money while ensuring that you eat healthy and delicious food throughout the week. And what better way to do it than with a crockpot? This article will provide you with some of the best crockpot meal prep recipes that are easy to make and perfect for busy individuals who want to eat healthily and save time.

Prep Time and Cook Time

All the recipes included in this article require minimal prep time and can be cooked in a crockpot for several hours. The prep time ranges from 10-20 minutes, and the cook time ranges from 4-8 hours, depending on the recipe.

Ingredients

The ingredients listed below are for four servings, but you can adjust them according to your needs.

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Flour tortillas, for serving
  • Sour cream, for serving
  • Cilantro, for serving

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cubed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 bell peppers, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can corn, drained
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable broth

Equipment

To make these crockpot meal prep recipes, you will need a crockpot, cutting board, knife, and measuring cups and spoons.

Method

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

  1. Place the sliced chicken, onion, and peppers in the crockpot.
  2. Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and stir to combine.
  4. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
  5. When ready to serve, heat the tortillas in the microwave or on a skillet. Serve the fajita mixture in the tortillas and top with sour cream and cilantro.

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

  1. In a skillet, brown the beef on all sides.
  2. Place the browned beef, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, tomato paste, flour, thyme, rosemary, salt, black pepper, and beef broth in the crockpot.
  3. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
  4. Add the potatoes and cook for an additional 2 hours on low or 1 hour on high.

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili

  1. Place the onion, bell peppers, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper in the crockpot.
  2. Add the black beans, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
  3. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.

Notes

You can store the leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze them for up to 3 months. To reheat, simply microwave or heat on the stove until warm.

Nutrition Info

The nutrition information for each serving of the recipes is as follows:

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

  • Calories: 248
  • Protein: 27g
  • Fat: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Sugar: 5g

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

  • Calories: 380
  • Protein: 32g
  • Fat: 17g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Sugar: 5g

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili

  • Calories: 250
  • Protein: 11g
  • Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 15g
  • Sugar: 12g

Recipes FAQ

Can I use frozen meat?

Yes, you can use frozen meat, but you will need to increase the cooking time by 1-2 hours.

Can I use fresh vegetables?

Yes, you can use fresh vegetables, but you may need to adjust the cooking time to ensure that they are cooked through.

Can I substitute ingredients?

Yes, you can substitute ingredients according to your preferences or dietary restrictions.

Recipe Tips

  • For added flavor, you can sear the meat in a skillet before adding it to the crockpot.
  • You can add additional spices or herbs to the recipes to suit your tastes.
  • When adding liquid, make sure not to overfill the crockpot as it may overflow during cooking.
  • If you want a thicker stew or chili, you can add a cornstarch slurry to the crockpot 30 minutes before serving.

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