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Slow Cooker Beef and Sweet Potato Stew

August 10, 2023 by Katie Hale Leave a Comment

Are you tired of eating the same old boring stews? Look no further than our slow cooker beef and sweet potato stew, a hearty and satisfying dish that will be sure to please. This recipe is perfect for anyone looking for a delicious and comforting meal that is also pale-friendly.

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Slow Cooker Beef And Sweet Potato Stew

This beef and sweet potato stew will leave you feeling full and satisfied without overloading you with carbohydrates. The recipe is well-balanced and loaded with nutrients to help keep you feeling satisfied for hours.

If you're looking for the perfect sides, we recommend a simple sauté of green beans or roasted broccoli. It can be served with a paleo-friendly cracker or bread for dipping into the rich sauce.

Ingredients

Serves: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 8 hours 20 minutes

1 lb beef chuck roast
3 cups sweet potatoes
2 garlic cloves
Allspice
Bay leaf
1 cinnamon stick
1 large onion
1 can (28 oz) tomatoes
8 dried apricots
Fresh parsley
Cooking fat
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

How to Make Slow-Cooker Beef And Sweet Potato Stew

Cut the beef roast into 1" cubes, and then season with salt and pepper. If desired, you can add additional seasonings. Then, melt the cooking fat in a skillet over medium heat, and add the beef. Brown this for 2 to 3 minutes, then remove and add to the slow cooker.

To the beef in the slow cooker, add the sweet potatoes, garlic, cinnamon stick, onion, tomatoes, and allspice. Cook on low for 8 hours until the beef is fork tender.

For added flavor, include dried apricots in the crock pot during the last 20 minutes of cooking. Cook on low, covered, for another 20 minutes until apricots are soft.

Remove the bay leaf and cinnamon stick. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

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Slow Cooker Beef Sweet Potato Stew

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8 20

Total Time 8 30

Course Main Course, Stew

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 353 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 lb beef chuck roast cubed
3 cups sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 garlic cloves minced
⅛ teaspoon allspice
1 bay leaf
1 cinnamon stick
1 large onion cut into chunks
28 oz tomatoes 1 large can stewed or diced
8 dried apricots cut in half
¼ cup parsley fresh chopped
4 tablespoon cooking fat beef tallow, lard, bacon grease
Salt and black pepper

Instructions

Season beef with salt and pepper. Brown beef in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side.
1 lb beef chuck roast, Salt and black pepper, 4 tablespoon cooking fat
In a crock pot, combine browned beef, sweet potatoes, garlic, cinnamon stick, onion, tomatoes, bay leaf, and allspice. Cook on low for 8 hours until beef is tender.
3 cups sweet potatoes, 2 garlic cloves, ⅛ teaspoon allspice, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 large onion, 28 oz tomatoes, 1 bay leaf
Optional: Add dried apricots during the last 20 minutes of cooking. Cook on low for another 20 minutes until apricots are soft.
8 dried apricots
Remove bay leaf and cinnamon stick. Garnish with parsley before serving.
¼ cup parsley

Notes

Ask your butcher to cut a chuck roast into cubes for you instead of using stew meat that may not be as good quality.
If desired, you may add other vegetables to the stew.

Nutrition

Calories: 353kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 18gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 276mgPotassium: 1034mgFiber: 6gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 10327IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 4mg

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Slow Cooker Basque Pork Stew

August 7, 2023 by Katie Hale Leave a Comment

Slow Cooker Basque Pork Stew is a hearty, savory dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more. The pork is cooked to perfection, infused with the flavors of bell peppers, ham, and a blend of herbs and spices that will have you coming back for seconds. It's a perfect meal for anyone looking to stay on track with a paleo or keto lifestyle while enjoying a delicious stew.

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Slow Cooker Basque Pork Stew

The slow cooking method used in this recipe brings out the best possible flavors and a tender piece of pork in every bite. You'll love the richness this brings out over a slower cooking time.

This recipe is a great meal all by itself, but you may want to serve it with a side salad or a slice of paleo bread.

Ingredients

Serves: 6 Prep Time: 2 minutes 5 Cook Time: 6-8 hours

2 lbs pork shoulder
2 onions
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoon tomato paste
2 bell peppers
¼ lb ham
10 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 orange
2-4 tablespoon cooking fat
Salt and black pepper

How to Make Basque Pork Stew in a Slow Cooker

Start by preparing your meat and vegetables. Once the pork is cubed, season it with salt and black pepper.

Then, melt the cooking fat in a skillet, and brown the pork for 3 to 5 minutes. It will not be cooked through. Remove from the skillet and place into the slow cooker.

Add the onions to the same pan, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until translucent.

To the onions, add the chicken broth and tomato paste. Whisk this together and bring it to a boil. Then, pour the mixture over the pork in the slow cooker.

Add the orange zest and flesh, bell peppers, ham, garlic, paprika, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Add salt and pepper "to taste". I start with ½-1 teaspoon each and add more later.

Cover and cook on low heat setting for 6 to 8 hours.

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Slow Cooker Basque Pork Stew

Delight in the rich flavors of slow cooker Basque pork stew, a comforting and hearty dish

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 6 15

Total Time 6 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 313 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

2 lbs pork shoulder cubed
2 onions chopped coarsely
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoon tomato paste
2 bell peppers cut into strips
¼ lb ham cut into strips
10 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 orange zested, peeled, and flesh coarsely chopped
3 tablespoon cooking fat bacon grease, beef tallow, or lard
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the meat and vegetables. Cube the pork and season with salt and black pepper.
2 lbs pork shoulder, Salt and black pepper
In a skillet, melt the cooking fat and brown the pork for 3 to 5 minutes. It doesn't need to be fully cooked. Transfer the pork to the slow cooker.
3 tablespoon cooking fat
In the same skillet, cook onions until translucent (around 5 to 7 minutes).
2 onions
To the skillet, add the broth and tomato paste and whisk to combine. Bring to a boil, then pour over the pork in the slow cooker.
1 cup chicken stock, 2 tablespoon tomato paste
Add orange zest and flesh, bell peppers, ham, garlic, paprika, thyme, and red pepper flakes to the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper to taste (start with ½-1 teaspoon each).
2 bell peppers, ¼ lb ham, 10 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 orange
Cover and cook on low heat setting for 6 to 8 hours. Taste and add more seasoning if needed.

Notes

Use any pork shoulder, pork roast, pork steaks, or pork stewing meat
Add cubed potatoes if desired for a heartier stew

Nutrition

Calories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 24gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 399mgPotassium: 652mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1575IUVitamin C: 67mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 2mg

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Slow Cooker Paleo Pork Stew with Parsnips

August 1, 2023 by Katie Hale Leave a Comment

Looking for a hearty and delicious meal that's packed with nutrition? Look no further than this delectable Slow Cooker Pork Stew With Parsnips recipe! With tender pork cubes, vibrant vegetables, and a savory blend of herbs and spices, this dish is sure to please your taste buds and your health goals.

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Paleo Pork Stew

Let your slow cooker do all the work while you go about your daily life when making this delicious paleo stew. A unique blend of vegetables that includes parsnips pairs wonderfully with the sweet and salty pork. This dish is a great comfort food meal that is satisfying.

If you love this paleo pork stew but want something different, check out our beef stew with cabbage. Another great slow cooker recipe.

Ingredients

Serves: 4 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours

1 ½ lbs pork shoulder
5 carrots
2 onions
2 celery stalks
4 cups parsnips
4 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon dried sage
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoon red wine
3 tablespoon cooking fat
Salt and black pepper

How to Make Slow-Cooker Pork Stew With Parsnips

Melt the cooking fat over medium heat in a large skillet or Dutch oven. Brown the pork for 3 to 4 minutes, until browned. Pour the pork and onions into the slow cooker.

Now, in the skillet, add red wine and deglaze the pan, scraping the bits of food from the bottom of the skillet. Then, pour this liquid into the slow cooker.

To the slow cooker, add the carrots, celery, parsnips, broth, sage, oregano, and paprika. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir the mixture, and cover. Cook for 6 to 8 hours on low heat.

Taste and season if needed before serving.

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Slow Cooker Paleo Pork Stew with Parsnips

Try our flavorful slow cooker paleo pork stew with parsnips for a wholesome and delicious meal.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 15

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 464 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 ½ lbs pork shoulder cubed
5 carrots cut into ¼-inch pieces
2 onions sliced
2 celery stalks cut into ¼-inch slices
4 cups parsnips peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
4 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon dried sage
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoon red wine
3 tablespoon cooking fat
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt the cooking fat over medium heat. Brown the pork for 3 to 4 minutes until browned. Transfer the pork and onions to the slow cooker.
3 tablespoon cooking fat, 1 ½ lbs pork shoulder
In the same skillet, add red wine to deglaze the pan, scraping the food bits from the bottom. Pour the liquid into the slow cooker.
2 tablespoon red wine
To the slow cooker, add carrots, celery, onions, parsnips, broth, sage, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper to taste. Pour in the broth. Stir the mixture, cover, and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours.
5 carrots, 2 onions, 2 celery stalks, 4 cups parsnips, 4 cups chicken stock, 1 teaspoon dried sage, ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon paprika
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
Salt and black pepper

Notes

Adjust seasoning to your own preferences.
Use pork shoulder, pork butt, pork roast, pork steaks, or pre-cubed pork stewing meat.
Can be refrigerated for up to 4 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 464kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 29gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 449mgPotassium: 1237mgFiber: 8gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 1874IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 3mg

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Slow Cooker Rabbit With Juniper Berries And Mushrooms

July 21, 2023 by Katie Hale Leave a Comment

This slow cooker rabbit with juniper berries and mushrooms is going to revolutionize how you see wild game. This mouthwatering dish combines the hearty texture of rabbit with the unusual flavor of juniper berries and the earthiness of porcini mushrooms.

slow cooker with rabbit and mushrooms in broth

Slow Cooker Rabbit

Rabbit, often overlooked as a protein source, is low in fat and high in protein, making it an ideal choice for paleo and keto diets. Some may worry about keeping the meat moist and tender - a challenge that slow cooking in the marinade and broth helps overcome. This dish is a great way to incorporate rabbit meat into your diet in a new and delicious way.

Not sure what to pair with this? You can't go wrong with a side of paleo mashed potatoes!

Ingredients

Serves: 2 Prep Time: 30 m 4 hrs in + Cook Time: 4 hrs

• 2 lbs rabbit meat
• 1 onion, roughly chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 ½ cups red wine
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves picked
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary, leaves picked
• 1 tablespoon crushed Juniper berries
• 2 cups dried Porcini mushrooms
• Cooking fat
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnishing

How to Make Slow Cooker Rabbit

Begin by creating a marinade. In a large bowl, add the onion, garlic, bay leaf, thyme, rosemary, Juniper berries, and wine. Stir and then add in the rabbit pieces. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.

Remove the rabbit from the marinade and pat it dry. Then, melt the cooking fat in a large skillet. Add the rabbit and sear it for 1 to 2 minutes on all sides, just until it is browned. Then, transfer the meat to the slow cooker.

Deglaze the skillet with the remaining marinade liquid. Once all food bits are scraped up and it is simmering, pour this over the rabbit in the slow cooker.

Put the slow cooker on high and cook for 1 hour.

While the rabbit cooks, put the mushrooms into 1 cup of boiling water to soak for 1 hour. Then, drain the mushrooms and pour that liquid into the slow cooker. Continue cooking for another 2 hours.

After 2 hours, remove the rabbit from the slow cooker and strain the liquid. Then, add the rabbit back to the slow cooker with the now strained liquid. Roughly chop the mushrooms and add them to the slow cooker with additional salt and black pepper. Cook for another 1 hour.

For extra richness, add additional cooking fat in the last hour of cooking.

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Slow Cooker Rabbit with Juniper Berries and Mushrooms

Tender slow cooker rabbit with earthy juniper berries and mushrooms. A unique and flavorful dish that's easy to make at home.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 4

Marinating Time 4

Total Time 8 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 1005 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

2 lbs rabbit meat cut into pieces
1 onion roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 bay leaf
1 ½ cups red wine
2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves picked
1 sprig fresh rosemary leaves picked
1 tablespoon crushed Juniper berries
2 cups dried Porcini mushrooms
2 tablespoon cooking fat
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnishing

Instructions

Combine onion, garlic, herbs, juniper berries & red wine in a bowl. Add rabbit & marinate for 4 hours.
1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 bay leaf, 1 ½ cups red wine, 2 sprigs fresh thyme, 1 sprig fresh rosemary, 1 tablespoon crushed Juniper berries, 2 lbs rabbit meat
Remove the rabbit but reserve the marinade. Pat the rabbit dry then sear the rabbit in a pan for just 1 to 2 minutes per side until browned. Then add to the crockpot with the marinating liquid. Cook on high for 1 hour.
2 tablespoon cooking fat
While this cooks, soak the mushrooms in hot water for 1 hour. Drain the mushrooms and set them aside, but pour the liquid back into the slow cooker and continue cooking for another 2 hours.
2 cups dried Porcini mushrooms
Remove the rabbit from the slow cooker, and strain the liquid. Return the rabbit, chopped mushrooms, and strained liquid to the slow cooker. Continue to cook for 1 hour. For added richness, add more cooking fat to the slow cooker.
Freshly ground black pepper
Garnish with parsley before serving.
Fresh parsley

Notes

Fresh rabbit can be found at many butchers, but you can also hunt in some local areas or check with local farmers who may raise them for meat.
This recipe is also excellent for goat to help tenderize the meat.

Nutrition

Serving: 2gCalories: 1005kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 94gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 259mgSodium: 199mgPotassium: 2242mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 55IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 9mg

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Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Cabbage and Mushrooms

July 3, 2023 by Katie Hale Leave a Comment

If you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal that's also good for you, look no further than this slow cooker stew. A beef, cabbage, and mushroom stew is loaded with flavor and "stick to your ribs" goodness.

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Crock-Pot Beef Vegetable Stew

Perfectly seasoned and slow-cooked to perfection, this slow cooker beef stew is guaranteed to leave you feeling satisfied and full of energy. With tender cubes of beef, savory mushrooms, and a medley of fragrant spices, this dish is a feast for the senses.

A classic beef stew is paired with cabbage, a cruciferous vegetable that is high in fiber and low in calories, as well as carrots, which provide a natural dose of sweetness and nutrients, this dish is perfect for those following a paleo or keto diet.

Serve this alone or with a side of refreshing and creamy cucumber salad.

Ingredients

Serves: 6 Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 7 hrs

• 3 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 6 fresh shitake mushrooms
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 can (14 oz.) chopped tomatoes or 3 fresh tomatoes, chopped
• 4 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 cups beef or chicken stock
• 1 cup red wine
• ½ head cabbage, coarsely chopped
• Cooking fat

How to Make Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Cut the beef into cubes, then add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the meat. Toss to season.

In a skillet, melt cooking fat over medium heat. Add the beef cubes to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly to brown all sides. Remove from the pan and place into your slow cooker.

Now, add more cooking fat and the cabbage. Cook this, stirring occasionally, until softened. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove and add to the slow cooker.

Now, add in the last of the cooking fat to the pan. Add in the onions and mushrooms, and cook these for another 5 minutes. Add in the garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.

Pour these into the slow cooker with the beef and cabbage. Then, add in the wine, carrots, tomatoes, and both. Add salt and pepper if desired.

Cook this on low for 6 hours. Before serving, taste and add salt or pepper if needed.

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Slow Cooker Beef, Cabbage, and Mushroom Stew

Delicious slow cooker stew with tender beef, flavorful cabbage, and savory mushrooms. A hearty and comforting meal option.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 7

Total Time 7 20

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 590 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

3 lbs beef chuck cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium onion chopped
6 fresh shitake mushrooms sliced
3 garlic cloves minced
14 oz diced tomatoes 1 can or 3 fresh chopped
4 carrots cut into 1-inch pieces
3 cups beef broth
1 cup red wine
4 cups cabbage coarsely chopped
5 tablespoon cooking fat
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Start by cutting the beef into bite-sized cubes. Then, combine the beef cubes with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper, giving it a good toss to evenly season.
3 lbs beef chuck
In a skillet, melt cooking fat over medium heat. Add the seasoned beef cubes and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to achieve a nice browning on all sides. Once done, transfer the browned beef cubes from the skillet to your slow cooker.
5 tablespoon cooking fat
Next, in the same skillet, melt more cooking fat and add the cabbage. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage turns tender. Season with salt and black pepper to your liking. Once softened, remove the cabbage from the skillet and add it to the slow cooker.
4 cups cabbage
Using the remaining cooking fat, sauté the onions and mushrooms in the skillet for another 5 minutes. Add the garlic and continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
1 medium onion, 6 fresh shitake mushrooms, 3 garlic cloves
Transfer the cooked onions, mushrooms, and garlic to the slow cooker, combining them with the beef and cabbage. Add the carrots and diced tomatoes. Pour in the beef broth and the wine.
14 oz diced tomatoes, 4 carrots, 3 cups beef broth, 1 cup red wine
Let the mixture cook on low heat in the slow cooker for approximately 6 hours, allowing all the flavors to meld together beautifully. Before serving, taste and adjust the seasoning with salt or pepper if needed.
Salt and black pepper

Notes

Use beef stew meat or cut a chuck roast into 1" cubes. You can also ask your butcher to prepare stew meat for you from any roast.
For a different flavor, replace the beef with pork shoulder.
Add fresh or dried herbs such as rosemary, thyme, oregano, or basil if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 590kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 47gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 156mgSodium: 654mgPotassium: 1184mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1073IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 98mgIron: 6mg

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Slow Cooker Chicken And Mushroom Stew

June 8, 2023 by Katie Hale Leave a Comment

Looking for a dish that's both easy to make and deliciously flavorful? Look no further than the Chicken And Mushroom Slow Cooker Stew. Perfect for busy weeknights, this stew packs a punch with tender chunks of chicken, earthy mushrooms, sweet butternut squash, and tangy diced tomatoes.

blue bowl of chicken and mushroom stew on green placemat

Chicken And Mushroom Slow Cooker Stew

Everyone loves a good slow cooker recipe. This chicken and mushroom slow cooker stew is filled with protein, fiber, and delicious flavor. You'll love how easy this is to throw together, and how satisfying it is to eat at the end of a long day at work.

Serve this stew with a piece of toasted paleo or keto bread on the side for dipping.

Ingredients

Serves: 4 Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 6-7 hrs

• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 ½ cups mushrooms, sliced
• 1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 can (14 oz.) diced tomatoes
• 3 cups peeled butternut squash, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• Cooking fat
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

How to Make Chicken And Mushroom Slow Cooker Stew

For this recipe, you will want to brown the onions and chicken before adding to the slow cooker. You can put everything in and let it cook from a raw state, but I like the flavor that comes from browning first.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add some cooking fat to the skillet Once melted, add the chicken pieces, sliced onions, and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Stir occasionally and cook for about 8 minutes or until the chicken is slightly browned and the onions are translucent.

Transfer the chicken and vegetable mixture to your crock pot. Add the diced tomatoes, butternut squash cubes, minced garlic, and bay leaves to the crock pot. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Stir to combine, then cook on low for 6 to 7 hours. Once done, taste, and season more if needed.

Note: While the vegetables and chicken will add some liquid naturally, you may want to add a bit of bone broth to add moisture and more of a soup style to the dish.

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Mushroom Stew

Enjoy a hearty and flavorful paleo chicken and mushroom stew cooked in a slow cooker. Perfect for a cozy dinner. Get the easy recipe here.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 15

Course Main Course, Soup

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 296 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 onion sliced
1 ½ cups mushrooms sliced
1 lb boneless chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces
1 can 14 oz. diced tomatoes
3 cups peeled butternut squash cut into 1-inch cubes
4 cloves garlic minced
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoon cooking fat
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In a skillet, brown chicken pieces with sliced onions and sliced mushrooms. Cook for about 8 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and the onions are translucent.
1 onion, 1 ½ cups mushrooms, 1 lb boneless chicken breast, 2 tablespoon cooking fat
Transfer the chicken and vegetables to a slow cooker. Add diced tomatoes, butternut squash cubes, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and bay leaves.
1 can, 3 cups peeled butternut squash, 4 cloves garlic, 2 bay leaves
Stir ingredients together. Cook on Low heat for 6 to 7 hours.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed by adding more salt and/or pepper.
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Notes

This can be cooked for up to 8 hours on low.
Add additional seasonings or vegetables if desired.
This is good for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 296kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 28gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 273mgPotassium: 1222mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 11412IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 107mgIron: 6mg

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Slow Cooker Ham With Pineapple and Mustard Glaze Recipe

January 5, 2023 by Paleo Leaper Leave a Comment

A pineapple and mustard glaze adds plenty of flavor to this easy slow-cooker ham, and a quick turn under the broiler gives you the caramelized top of an oven-cooked recipe without all the work.

With the decorative pineapple rings on top, it’s a decorative centerpiece for any kind of special meal, but it would also be delicious for an ordinary dinner.

Slow Cooker Ham With Pineapple and Mustard Glaze

If you’re buying a pre-prepared ham at the grocery store, be very vigilant about the ingredients; often they’re made with all kinds of junk (and then bulked up with water to sell less ham for more money, which is a ripoff and also gives you much less flavorful meat).

If you have the option, it’s probably best to make your own from fresh pork – it’s really not hard at all, and it’s a sure way to guarantee the quality of all the ingredients you use.

With the warming spices and the mustard, this would be a perfect main course to go with hearty wintery side dishes like braised cabbage or roasted potatoes, and the generous amount of ham should give you plenty of leftovers to grab for a quick lunch the next day.

Slow Cooker Ham With Pineapple and Mustard Glaze Recipe

SERVES: 6 PREP: 20 min COOK: 8 h

Ingredients

A 6 to 8 lbs fully cooked bone-in ham
4 to 6 pineapple rings (these are in addition to the chunks below)
1 ½ cups fresh pineapple, cut into chunks
½ cup fresh pineapple juice
½ cup raw honey (optional)
2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
¼ tsp. ground cloves
¼ nutmeg
¼ cup water
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Place the ham in a slow cooker.
Combine the pineapple juice, pineapple chunks, honey, mustard, cloves, and water in a saucepan placed over medium heat.
Cook the sauce until warm and the honey has dissolved completely.
Pour the mixture over the ham.
Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, basting with the cooking juices every few hours.
Preheat your oven broiler, and place the ham in an oven-safe dish.
Decoratively arrange the pineapple slices on top of the ham, securing them with toothpicks, and drizzle the remaining sauce all over.
Broil for 7 to 10 minutes right before serving.

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Slow Cooker Ham With Pineapple and Mustard Glaze Recipe

A savory-sweet ham finished off in the oven for even more flavor without sacrificing convenience.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 8

Total Time 8 20

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 146 kcal

Ingredients

A 6 to 8 lbs fully cooked bone-in ham
4 to 6 pineapple rings these are in addition to the chunks below
1 ½ cups fresh pineapple cut into chunks
½ cup fresh pineapple juice
½ cup raw honey optional
2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
¼ tsp. ground cloves
¼ nutmeg
¼ cup water
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Place the ham in a slow cooker.
A 6 to 8 lbs fully cooked bone-in ham
Combine the pineapple juice, pineapple chunks, honey, mustard, cloves, and water in a saucepan placed over medium heat.
4 to 6 pineapple rings, 1 ½ cups fresh pineapple, ½ cup raw honey, 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard, ¼ tsp. ground cloves, ¼ cup water, ½ cup fresh pineapple juice
Cook the sauce until warm and the honey has dissolved completely.
Pour the mixture over the ham.
Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, basting with the cooking juices every few hours.
Preheat your oven broiler, and place the ham in an oven-safe dish.
Decoratively arrange the pineapple slices on top of the ham, securing them with toothpicks, and drizzle the remaining sauce all over.
¼ nutmeg, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Broil for 7 to 10 minutes right before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 57mgPotassium: 149mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 84IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg

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Spicy Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe

December 29, 2022 by Paleo Leaper Leave a Comment

There is something to be said for the joy of entering your home at the end of a long workday, with glorious aromas emerging from your kitchen, and magically: "Dinner is ready!" Perhaps it is not an act of sorcery, but rather that of preparedness, but either way, it feels great to be ahead at least one meal in life.

In the colder months, a slow cooker may become your best cooking buddy. You lovingly toss all the ingredients in the basin and let it go to work while you get out enjoying life.

When you are busy, it is an absolute lifesaver - not only can you make dinner for tonight, you can make a larger batch and freeze some portions for later.

When choosing a piece of protein-rich boneless beef chuck, know that it is often the tougher cuts of beef that work the best for slow cooking.

Whereas it wouldn't be very tasty on the grill (think tough leather), it is wonderfully tender when combined with beef stock, tomatoes, spices, and coconut aminos cooked for several hours, that is.

With time and heat on your side, the collagen in the beef breaks down into beneficial gelatin, making for rich and succulent pieces of meat, along with an excellent, healing broth.

We like to serve Paleo chili over a generous dollop of sweet potato and rutabaga mash, though Hasselback potatoes with sour cream make a delightful addition to the meal as well. Or make that a Hasselback sweet potato... Either way, it is going to taste amazing.

Spicy Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe

Serves: 4 Prep: 20 min Cook: 6h

Ingredients

2 lb. boneless beef chuck, cut into cubes
2 cups diced tomatoes
1 onion, sliced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 cup beef stock
2 tbsp. hot pepper sauce
2 tbsp. coconut aminos
Cooking fat
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Melt some cooking fat on a skillet over high heat, and brown the cubed beef on all sides, about 1 minute per side.
Place the browned beef in a slow cooker.
Top with all the remaining ingredients, and give everything a good stir.
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
Adjust the seasoning and serve.

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Spicy Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe

With aromas of spicy slow cooker beef stew emerging from your kitchen as you open the front door, know that you are bright and wise to plan ahead.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 20

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 466 kcal

Ingredients

2 lb. boneless beef chuck cut into cubes
2 cups diced tomatoes
1 onion sliced
2 celery stalks diced
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 cup beef stock
2 tbsp. hot pepper sauce
2 tbsp. coconut aminos
Cooking fat
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Melt some cooking fat on a skillet over high heat, and brown the cubed beef on all sides, about 1 minute per side.
Cooking fat, 2 lb. boneless beef chuck
Place the browned beef in a slow cooker.
Top with all the remaining ingredients, and give everything a good stir.
2 cups diced tomatoes, 1 onion, 2 celery stalks, 1 tbsp. chili powder, 1 cup beef stock, 2 tbsp. hot pepper sauce
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
Adjust the seasoning and serve.
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Nutrition

Calories: 466kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 46gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 156mgSodium: 740mgPotassium: 1218mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1287IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 7mg

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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Recipe

December 23, 2022 by Paleo Leaper Leave a Comment

Attention, party hosts: the finger food is here! Ground chicken meatballs are just different enough to make a nice change of pace from beef, and the buffalo sauce gives you the same classic flavor that you’d get from buffalo wings, only without all the mess!

Kids will love them, but they’re great for grown-ups too, especially for any kind of tailgate party or Game Day celebration.

Meatballs can be a bit of a conundrum for Paleo beginners because the usual options for binders – bread crumbs or cornmeal – aren’t on the table. But here, an egg and some almond meal do the job just as well, minus the grains.

Buffalo meatballs clearly call for some Buffalo sauce: if you can’t find a Paleo-friendly version in a store, you can use the first recipe on this page (just ignore the drumsticks since you’ll be using the sauce on meatballs instead).

Some ranch dressing also works perfectly as a dip for the meatballs once they’re done; here’s a recipe for the homemade ranch. Chop up a few celery sticks to add to the tray, and you’ll have a quick and easy platter of snacks or appetizers any time you want them.

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Recipe

SERVES: 4 PREP: 15 min COOK: 2 h

Ingredients

1 lb. ground chicken;
⅓ cup almond meal;
1 egg;
2 cloves garlic, minced;
2 green onions, thinly sliced;
¾ cup buffalo sauce;
Homemade ranch dressing; (optional)
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper;

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
In a bowl, combine the ground chicken, almond meal, egg, garlic, and green onions, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Mix everything until well combined.
Roll the mixture into a 1 ½-inch meatball.
Place the meatballs onto a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes in the preheated oven.
Turn off the oven and place the meatballs into a slow cooker. Add the buffalo sauce, and stir to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 2 hours.
(optional) Serve with ranch sauce for dipping.

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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Recipe

Buffalo chicken without the mess of wings: perfect for younger kids, party trays, or just a quick snack to pull out of the fridge.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 15

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 237 kcal

Ingredients

1 lb. ground chicken
⅓ cup almond meal
1 egg
2 cloves garlic minced
2 green onions thinly sliced
¾ cup buffalo sauce
Homemade ranch dressing optional
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
In a bowl, combine the ground chicken, almond meal, egg, garlic, and green onions, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
1 lb. ground chicken, ⅓ cup almond meal, 1 egg, 2 cloves garlic, 2 green onions, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Mix everything until well combined.
Roll the mixture into a 1 ½-inch meatball.
Place the meatballs onto a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes in the preheated oven.
Turn off the oven and place the meatballs into a slow cooker. Add the buffalo sauce, and stir to combine.
¾ cup buffalo sauce
Cover and cook on low for 2 hours.
(optional) Serve with ranch sauce for dipping.
Homemade ranch dressing

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 23gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 138mgSodium: 1464mgPotassium: 624mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 119IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 2mg

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Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Chili Recipe

December 23, 2022 by Paleo Leaper Leave a Comment

Yes, “queso” means cheese, but hold the sour cream, the cream cheese, and the shredded cheddar because this recipe is dairy-free! Instead of being smothered in cheese, this one’s all about the spices and salsa, with avocado standing in as a creamy, dairy-free topping.

To really give the chicken its flavor, the recipe calls for some pre-made salsa. You can use any salsa that you like, but this fire-roasted salsa is perfect if you don’t have other plans: the flavor is rich and intense without being overwhelmingly spicy, and if you have any leftovers, you can always eat them over salad or any kind of grilled meat.

The beauty of a slow cooker is the freedom to leave it on all day and come back to dinner, but if you want your chili faster, you can always cook it on high for 3-4 hours instead of on low for 6.

This would be a great recipe to fill some cauliflower tortillas or maybe just lettuce wraps if you need something even easier. Or try it just with a quick side salad: dinner will be on the table in minutes, and you can sit back and enjoy the compliments on your cooking.

Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Chili Recipe

SERVES: 4 PREP: 20 min COOK: 6 h

Ingredients

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts;
3 bell peppers, minced;
1 red onion, chopped;
1 jalapeño pepper, minced; (optional)
2 cups salsa;
2 garlic cloves, minced;
1½ cup water;
1 tsp. ground cumin;
2 tsp. chili powder;
1 avocado, chopped;
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper;

Preparation

In a slow cooker, combine the chicken breasts, garlic, salsa, water, cumin, chili powder, onion, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours (or on high for 3-4 hours).
Once the cooking is done, remove the chicken breasts. Shred them with a fork, and return them to the slow cooker.
Place the bell peppers and jalapeño in a large skillet over high heat and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until well roasted.
Add the peppers and jalapeño to the slow cooker.
Give everything a good stir and cover.
Let the chili simmer for another 20 minutes, and add some water to reach the desired consistency, if needed.
Top with avocado before serving.

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Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Chili Recipe

A dairy-free chicken chili that plays up the salsa and spices to make a hearty, satisfying recipe.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 20

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Servings people

Calories 314 kcal

Ingredients

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 bell peppers minced
1 red onion chopped
1 jalapeño pepper minced (optional)
2 cups salsa
2 garlic cloves minced
1½ cup water
1 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. chili powder
1 avocado chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In a slow cooker, combine the chicken breasts, garlic, salsa, water, cumin, chili powder, onion, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 red onion, 2 cups salsa, 2 garlic cloves, 1½ cup water, 1 tsp. ground cumin, 2 tsp. chili powder, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours (or on high for 3-4 hours).
Once the cooking is done, remove the chicken breasts. Shred them with a fork, and return them to the slow cooker.
Place the bell peppers and jalapeño in a large skillet over high heat and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until well roasted.
3 bell peppers
Add the peppers and jalapeño to the slow cooker.
1 jalapeño pepper
Give everything a good stir and cover.
Let the chili simmer for another 20 minutes, and add some water to reach the desired consistency, if needed.
Top with avocado before serving.
1 avocado

Nutrition

Calories: 314kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 29gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 1036mgPotassium: 1376mgFiber: 9gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 4635IUVitamin C: 134mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 3mg

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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

December 23, 2022 by Paleo Leaper Leave a Comment

In honor of the slow cooker, here’s yet another recipe for it: a creamy, savory soup full of sweet potatoes, velvety chicken stock, and plenty of aromatics. If you want it for dinner, put it in while you’re making lunch and cook on low; if you want it for lunch, put it in at breakfast time and cook on high.

Of course, you could also make it on the stovetop: just bring it to a boil, reduce it to a simmer, and cook until the sweet potatoes are soft.

This soup is another one that plays very nicely with restricted diets. It’s autoimmune-friendly, exactly as written, and if you make it with vegetable stock, it’s vegan as well.

To make this into a light lunch, all you really need is some protein and a little extra fat (and maybe some more vegetables).

Serve a bowl of soup with a big leafy salad, or maybe just some quick grilled chicken or a pork chop, and a drizzle of coconut milk on top just to make it pretty.

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

SERVES: 4 PREP: 20 min COOK: 4 to 6 h

Ingredients

3 lbs. sweet potatoes, roughly chopped;
1 onion, chopped;
2 stalks of celery, sliced;
2 medium carrots, chopped;
1 tbsp. garlic, minced;
5 cups chicken or vegetable stock;
1 cup coconut milk;
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper;

Preparation

Place all the ingredients except for the coconut milk in a slow cooker.
Season everything to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Cover and cook on low for 6h or on high for 4 h.
Puree everything until smooth using a blender or an immersion blender.
Add the coconut milk, give everything a good stir, and cook for another 30 minutes.
Adjust the seasoning and serve warm.

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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

A no-fuss slow-cooker soup to keep you warm on a cold day.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 20

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 475 kcal

Ingredients

3 lbs. sweet potatoes roughly chopped
1 onion chopped
2 stalks of celery sliced
2 medium carrots chopped
1 tbsp. garlic minced
5 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1 cup coconut milk
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Place all the ingredients except for the coconut milk in a slow cooker.
3 lbs. sweet potatoes, 1 onion, 2 stalks of celery, 2 medium carrots, 1 tbsp. garlic, 5 cups chicken or vegetable stock
Season everything to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cover and cook on low for 6h or on high for 4 h.
Puree everything until smooth using a blender or an immersion blender.
Add the coconut milk, give everything a good stir, and cook for another 30 minutes.
1 cup coconut milk
Adjust the seasoning and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 475kcalCarbohydrates: 79gProtein: 7gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 1393mgPotassium: 1414mgFiber: 12gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 53994IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 129mgIron: 4mg

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Slow Cooker Beef And Pepper Soup Recipe

December 22, 2022 by Paleo Leaper Leave a Comment

Here’s a meal with all the convenience of a stir-fry but re-imagined as a hearty slow-cooker soup for extra comfort-food value.

Plenty of tomatoes and homemade bone broth give it a rich, flavorful base, and the peppers and cauliflower add some nice body even without the beef. Try some multicolored peppers for a nice visual effect, too: the bright colors are beautiful in contrast with the rest of the soup.

If you want it faster, you could easily convert this one to a stovetop meal instead of putting it in the slow cooker. Just brown the beef and vegetables as directed, and then transfer them to a pot on your stove. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until the vegetables are tender.

The reason for using extra-lean beef here isn’t because beef fat is bad for you; beef fat is excellent for you! But cooking fatty ground beef in soups tends to leave an unpleasant layer of fat floating on top – it’s got a really off-putting mouthfeel.

If you only have fatty ground beef, you can get around this by cooking the soup, refrigerating it, so the fat floats to the top and hardens, and then scraping off the hardened fat before reheating the soup and eating it.

That’s a pain, though; it’s much easier to just start with lean beef and add some other source of healthy fat to your meal, maybe with some avocado slices or olives.

Slow Cooker Beef And Pepper Soup Recipe

SERVES: 4 PREP: 15 min COOK: 6 h

Ingredients

1 lb. extra-lean ground beef;
1 cup onion, diced;
2 cups cauliflower, minced;
2 bell peppers (any color), chopped;
15 oz. diced tomatoes;
15 oz. tomato sauce;
3 cups beef stock;
½ tsp. dried basil;
½ tsp. dried oregano;
3 cloves garlic, crushed;
Cooking fat;
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper;

Preparation

Melt some cooking fat in a skillet placed over medium-high heat and cook the onion and the garlic for 1 minute.
Add the beef to the skillet and cook until the meat is browned.
Place the beef and onion mixture in a slow cooker.
Add all the remaining ingredients, season to taste, and give everything a good stir.
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.

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Slow Cooker Beef And Pepper Soup Recipe

Warm up your day with a bowl of hearty soup that only takes a few minutes of prep time.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 15

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 276 kcal

Ingredients

1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1 cup onion diced
2 cups cauliflower minced
2 bell peppers any color, chopped
15 oz. diced tomatoes
15 oz. tomato sauce
3 cups beef stock
½ tsp. dried basil
½ tsp. dried oregano
3 cloves garlic crushed
Cooking fat
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Melt some cooking fat in a skillet placed over medium-high heat and cook the onion and the garlic for 1 minute.
1 cup onion, Cooking fat, 3 cloves garlic
Add the beef to the skillet and cook until the meat is browned.
1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
Place the beef and onion mixture in a slow cooker.
Add all the remaining ingredients, season to taste, and give everything a good stir.
2 cups cauliflower, 2 bell peppers, 15 oz. diced tomatoes, 15 oz. tomato sauce, 3 cups beef stock, ½ tsp. dried basil, ½ tsp. dried oregano, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 32gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 965mgPotassium: 1598mgFiber: 6gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2464IUVitamin C: 121mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 7mg

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Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes Recipe

December 20, 2022 by Paleo Leaper Leave a Comment

Nobody knows for sure who made the first Sloppy Joe, but over the years, they’ve become a favorite picnic lunch, campfire dinner, and hollow-leg-filler for anyone with a powerful appetite.

So here's a Paleo recipe for enjoying that perfect mix of meat and tomato sauce, minus all the junk that you'd otherwise get in the ketchup and the barbecue sauce (not to mention the bread).

You won’t be eating Paleo Sloppy Joes between two buns, but that doesn’t mean you have to just eat the beef mixture out of the bowl!

Of course, you could just serve your meat on top of a pile of coleslaw and dig in – but if you’re looking for something a bit more traditional, here’s a list of Paleo-friendly serving ideas:

Spoon the beef over a roasted Portobello mushroom cap (or roasted eggplant rounds) to make open-faced “sandwiches.”
Stuff bell peppers, tomatoes, or other vegetables with the beef mix, and roast until the outer vegetable is soft and tender.
Serve a generous helping of beef over some sweet potato fries or butternut squash fries.

To make a satisfying meal without the bread, I’ve added more vegetables than usual to the meat, but you can modify this in either direction, depending on what you’re hungry for. If you can’t get enough of the veg, just add some more: carrots, celery, and zucchini would all be good options.

On the other hand, if you’re in a more carnivorous mood and just want the meat, you can leave out the vegetables entirely. However you make it – and however you serve it – it’ll scratch that itch for something thick and hearty, Paleo-style.

Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes Recipe

SERVES: 4 PREP: 15 min COOK: 4 to 6 h

Ingredients

2 lbs. ground beef;
1 medium onion, chopped;
1 bell pepper, chopped;
1½ cups mushrooms, sliced;
1 can tomato sauce;
½ cup ketchup;
2 tbsp. coconut aminos or homemade Worcestershire sauce;
½ tbsp. Dijon mustard;
½ tbsp. prepared mustard
1 tbsp. chili powder;
1 tbsp. pure apple cider vinegar;
2 clove garlic, minced;
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper;

Preparation

In a skillet placed over a medium-high, brown the ground beef with the onion and the garlic together until the beef is cooked through.
Drain off a good amount of the rendered fat.
Place the beef in the slow cooker and add all the remaining ingredients.
Season to taste and stir until well combined.
Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.
Serve over a mushroom cap, roasted eggplant, homemade fries, or as desired.

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Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes Recipe

Satisfy your cravings with a Paleo version of the classic ground-beef sandwich.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 15

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 647 kcal

Ingredients

2 lbs. ground beef
1 medium onion chopped
1 bell pepper chopped
1½ cups mushrooms sliced
1 can tomato sauce
½ cup ketchup
2 tbsp. coconut aminos or homemade Worcestershire sauce
½ tbsp. Dijon mustard
½ tbsp. prepared mustard
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 tbsp. pure apple cider vinegar
2 clove garlic minced
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In a skillet placed over a medium-high, brown the ground beef with the onion and the garlic together until the beef is cooked through.
2 lbs. ground beef, 2 clove garlic, 1 medium onion
Drain off a good amount of the rendered fat.
Place the beef in the slow cooker and add all the remaining ingredients.
1 bell pepper, 1½ cups mushrooms, 1 can tomato sauce, ½ cup ketchup, 2 tbsp. coconut aminos or homemade Worcestershire sauce, ½ tbsp. Dijon mustard, ½ tbsp. prepared mustard, 1 tbsp. chili powder, 1 tbsp. pure apple cider vinegar, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Season to taste and stir until well combined.
Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.
Serve over a mushroom cap, roasted eggplant, homemade fries, or as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 647kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 41gFat: 47gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 3gCholesterol: 161mgSodium: 429mgPotassium: 898mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2031IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 8mg

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Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin With Garlic-Ginger Sauce Recipe

December 16, 2022 by Paleo Leaper Leave a Comment

The best recipes are simple: apply a seasoning rub to a cut of meat, cook low and slow, then finish off over high heat with a flavorful sauce. And this recipe is no different! Pork tenderloin is a lean cut of meat that turns tender and retains its moisture when cooked in a slow cooker.

The beautiful thing about slow cookers is the set it and forget it (well, sort of) feature; prepare the pork loin in the morning, then make the sauce and broil or grill when you arrive home.

Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin With Garlic-Ginger Sauce

The bold Garlic-Ginger Sauce brings this dish home. Combine all the sauce ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, then reduce heat and allow the sauce to simmer and thicken a bit.

The sliced knob of ginger, alongside the honey and coconut aminos makes for a sweet, savory, and spicy sauce. To the delight of your taste buds, the cooked tenderloin will soak up this sauce as you're basting it.

Serve the tenderloin with a side salad or roasted vegetables. If you have leftover meat, store it in a container in the fridge and enjoy it for leftovers the next day.

Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin With Garlic-Ginger Sauce Recipe

Serves: 4 Prep: 15 min Cook: 6 H

Ingredients

2 lb. pork tenderloin
1 tsp. ground ginger
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. garlic powder
½ tsp. crush red pepper flakes
½ cup chicken stock
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup. water
2 to 4 tbsp. raw honey (optional)
2 tbsp. coconut aminos
2 tsp. fresh ginger, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 green onion to garnish
Fresh parsley to garnish
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

In a small bowl, combine the ground ginger, ground cinnamon, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper and season to taste.
Rub the pork tenderloin with the ginger-cinnamon mix.
Place the tenderloin in a slow cooker, and pour the chicken stock around the pork.
Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, add the apple cider vinegar, water, raw honey, coconut aminos, minced ginger, and minced garlic, and season to taste. Bring to a boil, slightly reduce heat, and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes.
Preheat the broiler or grill to high.
Remove tenderloin from the slow cooker and brush generously with the ginger-garlic sauce.
Grill or broil for 1 to 2 minutes per side, basting with the sauce every time.
Serve topped with green onions and fresh parsley.

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Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin With Garlic-Ginger Sauce Recipe

A seasoned pork tenderloin cooked low and slow, then basted in a sweet and spicy garlic-ginger sauce.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 15

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 341 kcal

Ingredients

2 lb. pork tenderloin
1 tsp. ground ginger
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. garlic powder
½ tsp. crush red pepper flakes
½ cup chicken stock
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup. water
2 to 4 tbsp. raw honey optional
2 tbsp. coconut aminos
2 tsp. fresh ginger minced
2 garlic clove minced
1 green onion to garnish
Fresh parsley to garnish
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the ground ginger, ground cinnamon, garlic powder, crushed red pepper and season to taste.
1 tsp. ground ginger, ½ tsp. ground cinnamon, 1 tsp. garlic powder, ½ tsp. crush red pepper flakes, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Rub the pork tenderloin with the ginger-cinnamon mix.
2 lb. pork tenderloin
Place the tenderloin in a slow cooker, and pour the chicken stock around the pork.
½ cup chicken stock
Cook on low 6 to 8 hours.
In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, add the apple cider vinegar, water, raw honey, coconut aminos, minced ginger, minced garlic, and season to taste. Bring to a boil, slightly reduce heat, and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes.
¼ cup apple cider vinegar, ½ cup. water, 2 to 4 tbsp. raw honey, 2 tbsp. coconut aminos, 2 tsp. fresh ginger, 2 garlic clove, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preheat broiler or grill to high.
Remove tenderloin from slow cooker and brush generously with the ginger-garlic sauce.
Grill or broil 1 to 2 minutes per side, basting with the sauce every time.
Serve topped with green onions and fresh parsley.
1 green onion, Fresh parsley

Nutrition

Calories: 341kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 48gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 148mgSodium: 341mgPotassium: 1041mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 389IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 3mg

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Old-Fashioned Slow Cooker Pork Chops Recipe

December 9, 2022 by Paleo Leaper Leave a Comment

Time to add pork chops to the roster of dinners you can make in the slow cooker! With the relatively short cooking time, this is a great option for days when you have pre-dinner errands to run.

Come home, pop it in the slow cooker, then take off for an hour or two and come home to dinner all ready and waiting.

The pork chops get some flavor here from a simple beef broth thickened with Paleo-friendly flour. Arrowroot and tapioca flour might not be terribly familiar, but both of them are perfectly Paleo – they’re made from roots, not from grains.

Neither is particularly nutrient-dense, but that’s why you’re using them to thicken a sauce and not as a primary source of calories.

The extra sauce here would taste pretty good dripped over a pile of mashed potatoes (yes, potatoes or substitute cauliflower or celeriac or any number of other vegetables if potatoes aren’t your style). With all that delicious beef broth in there, don’t just throw it down the sink!

Old-Fashioned Slow Cooker Pork Chops Recipe

SERVES: 4 PREP: 15 min COOK: 3 h

Ingredients

6 to 8 pork chops, boneless
¼ cup arrowroot or tapioca flour
2 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 ½ cup beef stock
Cooking fat
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Mix together the flour, dry mustard, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
Lightly coat each pork chop in the flour mixture, reserving the remaining flour mixture.
Melt some cooking fat in a skillet over high heat.
Brown the pork chops for 1 to 2 minutes per side and place in the slow cooker.
Mix the remaining flour mix with the beef stock, whisking until well-blended.
Pour the beef stock mixture over the pork chops, and cook on high for about 2 hours.

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Old-Fashioned Slow Cooker Pork Chops Recipe

An easy way for busy people to make pork chops tender and flavorful.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 3

Total Time 3 15

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 368 kcal

Ingredients

6 to 8 pork chops boneless
¼ cup arrowroot or tapioca flour
2 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 ½ cup beef stock
Cooking fat
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Mix together the flour, dry mustard, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
2 tsp. dry mustard, 1 tsp. garlic powder, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Lightly coat each pork chop in the flour mixture, reserving the remaining flour mixture.
6 to 8 pork chops, ¼ cup arrowroot or tapioca flour
Melt some cooking fat in a skillet over high heat.
Cooking fat
Brown the pork chops for 1 to 2 minutes per side and place in the slow cooker.
Mix the remaining flour mix with the beef stock, whisking until well-blended.
1 ½ cup beef stock
Pour the beef stock mixture over the pork chops, and cook on high for about 2 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 368kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 46gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 276mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 2mg

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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Recipe

December 9, 2022 by Paleo Leaper Leave a Comment

“Pulled chicken” doesn’t quite have the same ring to it as “pulled pork,” but that’s OK: you’ll be too busy enjoying the taste of this recipe to care much about what it’s called.

Plenty of homemade bone stock keeps the chicken breasts from drying out, and a generous amount of hot sauce gives them as much (or as little) spice as you like.

And using the slow cooker is nice in the hotter months since it doesn’t heat up the kitchen nearly as much as the oven would.

Finding a reasonably junk-free hot sauce in the grocery store shouldn’t be too much of a production, but if you can’t find one, or if spicy just isn’t your style, you could easily swap out the hot sauce for some homemade BBQ sauce.

This would be great for lunch, rolled up in some lettuce wraps or served inside a baked potato (yes, white potatoes are fine) or sweet potato for a heartier meal.

Or you could get even more creative and stuff it inside cherry tomatoes like the picture for this recipe: that would make a cute appetizer.

It would also be convenient for taking to a potluck or some other occasion where you want a generous amount of crowd-friendly food without having to spend hours the day before prepping it all.

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Recipe

SERVES: 4 PREP: 15 min COOK: 8 h

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts;
1 celery stalk;
1 onion, diced;
2 cloves garlic, minced;
1 cup chicken stock;
¼ to ½ cup hot cayenne pepper sauce;

Preparation

Place the chicken, celery, onion, and stock in a slow cooker.
Set to low and cook for 6 to 8 hours.
Remove the chicken and stock from the slow cooker, and reserve the stock.
Shred the chicken using two forks.
Return the chicken to the slow cooker. Add the hot sauce and ½ cup of the reserved stock.
Cook for another 30 minutes and serve.

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Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Recipe

A kid-friendly recipe for tender shredded chicken with your choice of sauces for flavor.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 8

Total Time 8 15

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 213 kcal

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 celery stalk
1 onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 cup chicken stock
¼ to ½ cup hot cayenne pepper sauce

Instructions

Place the chicken, celery, onion, and stock in a slow cooker.
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 celery stalk, 1 onion, 1 cup chicken stock, 2 cloves garlic
Set to low and cook for 6 to 8 hours.
Remove the chicken and stock from the slow cooker, and reserve the stock.
Shred the chicken using two forks.
Return the chicken to the slow cooker. Add the hot sauce and ½ cup of the reserved stock.
¼ to ½ cup hot cayenne pepper sauce
Cook for another 30 minutes and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 213kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 28gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 223mgPotassium: 822mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 6194IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 2mg

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Simple Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe

December 8, 2022 by Paleo Leaper Leave a Comment

Chicken is one of the most familiar meats to cook, and slow cooking is one of the easiest methods of taking anything from raw to dinner – put them together, and you’ve got a basic recipe for super-easy food with almost no work.

The key here is to find chicken with the skin on – don’t go for the skinless breasts here. For one thing, the skin adds flavor, and why would you ever pass up on chicken skin when you could be eating it?

But for slow-cooking, it’s particularly important because the fat helps keep the meat tender while it cooks. Nobody likes dried-out, stringy chicken, and skin-on cuts are much less likely to end up that way, even if you cook them a little longer.

Other than finding a skin-on chicken cut, there’s not much to worry about here; that’s the magic of the slow cooker. Raw meat and spices go in; dinner comes out. The onions give you an aromatic base and also prevent the chicken from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

Put it in for lunch or dinner, or just turn it on as you’re doing meal prep for the week, and when you’re done with all your other prep, you’ll also have a bunch of easy-cooked chicken that you can add to salads, stir-fries, or other meals as necessary.

Simple Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe

SERVES: 4 PREP: 15 min COOK: 4 h

Ingredients

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts;
2 red onions, sliced;
1 tbsp. chili powder;
½ tbsp. paprika;
2 tsp. garlic powder;
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper;

Preparation

In a bowl, combine the chili powder, paprika, and garlic. Season generously with salt and pepper.
Rub the chicken breasts with the chili powder mixture.
Arrange the onions in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
Place the chicken breasts on top of the bed of onions, and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours.
Brush the chicken breasts with the liquid from the bottom of the slow cooker and serve.

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Simple Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe

Ale and easy recipe for making tender chicken breasts in the slow cooker, perfect for bulk prep or easy weeknight dinners.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 15

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 334 kcal

Ingredients

4 bone-in skin-on chicken breasts
2 red onions sliced
1 tbsp. chili powder
½ tbsp. paprika
2 tsp. garlic powder
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In a bowl, combine the chili powder, paprika, and garlic. Season generously with salt and pepper.
1 tbsp. chili powder, ½ tbsp. paprika, 2 tsp. garlic powder, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Rub the chicken breasts with the chili powder mixture.
4 bone-in
Arrange the onions in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker.
2 red onions
Place the chicken breasts on top of the bed of onions, and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours.
Brush the chicken breasts with the liquid from the bottom of the slow cooker and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 334kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 37gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 159mgPotassium: 805mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2017IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 2mg

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Slow Cooker Pulled-Beef Recipe

December 1, 2022 by Paleo Leaper 1 Comment

You've had pulled pork, but have you had pulled beef? This easy slow-cooker recipe has a savory-sweet flavor that makes it great for kids, with a bit of Dijon mustard and chili powder to pep it up.

Pulled beef is also a simple and summery way to make the cheaper cuts of beef really tasty. Pot roasts and brisket are fine in cold weather when you don't mind running the oven all day, but when it's already hot out, the last thing you need is even more heat in your kitchen.

This recipe uses the same magic of heat + time to break down the tough muscle fibers and make them tender, but it uses a slow cooker, which gives off a lot less heat in the room.

To keep with the summer theme, this would be easy to pair up with a refreshing side dish like cucumber salad or grilled vegetables. Or get fancy with some zucchini fritters!

Slow Cooker Pulled Beef Recipe

Serves: 8 Prep: 20 min Cook: 8 h

Ingredients

4 lbs. beef chuck or pot roast
2 cups beef stock
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup homemade ketchup
¼ cup honey (optional)
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp. paprika
2 tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. onion powder
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

In a bowl, combine the paprika, chili powder, onion powder, and minced garlic, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Rub the chili mixture all over the beef roast and place in a slow cooker.
Pour in the beef stock and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
In a saucepan placed over medium heat, combine the ketchup, balsamic vinegar, honey, mustard, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Bring to a boil and let simmer for 12 to 15 minutes.
Remove the beef from the slow cooker and drain any remaining juice.
Shred the beef using two forks, and return to the slow cooker.
Pour the balsamic BBQ sauce over the beef, stir to combine, and cook for another 30 minutes on high.

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Slow Cooker Pulled Beef Recipe

This pulled beef features a sweet sauce with just enough vinegar. It's great for kids and an easy meal for a big crowd.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 8

Total Time 8 20

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 495 kcal

Ingredients

4 lbs. beef chuck or pot roast
2 cups beef stock
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup homemade ketchup
¼ cup honey optional
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves minced
1 tbsp. paprika
2 tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. onion powder
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In a bowl, combine the paprika, chili powder, onion powder, and minced garlic, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
2 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp. paprika, 2 tbsp. chili powder, 1 tsp. onion powder, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Rub the chili mixture all over the beef roast and place in a slow cooker.
4 lbs. beef chuck or pot roast
Pour in the beef stock and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
2 cups beef stock
In a saucepan placed over medium heat, combine the ketchup, balsamic vinegar, honey, mustard, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
1 cup balsamic vinegar, ¼ cup honey, 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1 cup homemade ketchup
Bring to a boil and let simmer for 12 to 15 minutes.
Remove the beef from the slow cooker and drain any remaining juice.
Shred the beef using two forks, and return to the slow cooker.
Pour the balsamic BBQ sauce over the beef, stir to combine, and cook for another 30 minutes on high.

Nutrition

Calories: 495kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 46gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 156mgSodium: 666mgPotassium: 1119mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2193IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 6mg

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Slow Cooker Beef Zucchini Lasagna Recipe

November 30, 2022 by Paleo Leaper Leave a Comment

A Paleo lasagna dish that’s easy to prepare – it may not sound possible! But with some nifty Paleo substitutions and the use of your slow cooker, you too can enjoy this amazing Paleo-Italian dish.

Instead of dealing with the long layering and baking process of a traditional lasagna casserole, you’ll be using layers of eggplant, zucchini, and Italian sauce in your slow cooker, setting it up for the day, and returning to a delicious and hearty meal.

We really do believe that Paleo shouldn’t be about giving up, and we think this recipe does such a great job of combining the needs of the Paleo diet and the simplicity of a quick weeknight meal.

In this dish, you’ll be using some of our favorite noodle replacements in lieu of sheets of lasagna – eggplant, and zucchini.

Both of these veggies are awesome for a ton of reasons: Eggplant works well in any Italian meal (just make sure to sweat your eggplant if you prefer it drier), and zucchini is a perfect zoodle with a good amount of Vitamin C.

Since you’ll be cooking these in your slow cooker, definitely slice these a bit thicker than you might for a casserole – the long cook time can make these a bit too limp otherwise.

One of the benefits of a slow cooker meal is that there isn’t really a need to add other dishes, but if you are looking to fill up your plate a bit more, try adding a dish like this Italian chopped salad.

Slow Cooker Beef Zucchini Lasagna Recipe

Serves: 4 Prep: 25 min Cook: 6 h

Ingredients

2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced length-wise
1 medium eggplant, thinly sliced length-wise
1 bell pepper, diced
1 lb. ground beef
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp. tomato paste
2 cups tomatoes, diced
4 cups tomato sauce
2 tsp. dried oregano
¼ cup fresh basil, minced
1 tbsp. fresh parsley, minced
2 tbsp. olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook the garlic and onion for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the beef and cook until browned, about 4 to 5 minutes.
Add in the diced tomatoes, bell pepper, oregano, basil, parsley, and tomato paste.
Cook everything while stirring for 3 to 4 minutes.
Pour in the tomato sauce, stir everything, and season to taste with salt and pepper to complete the lasagna sauce.
Alternate layers of zucchini and eggplant topped with lasagna sauce in a slow cooker.
Finish with one last layer of lasagna sauce, top with fresh basil, cover, and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.

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Slow Cooker Beef Zucchini Lasagna Recipe

Take a bite out of this slow cooker lasagna dish - the Paleo substitutions make it a perfect weeknight family meal!

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 25

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 531 kcal

Ingredients

2 medium zucchini thinly sliced length-wise
1 medium eggplant thinly sliced length-wise
1 bell pepper diced
1 lb. ground beef
1 onion diced
2 garlic cloves minced
2 tbsp. tomato paste
2 cups tomatoes diced
4 cups tomato sauce
2 tsp. dried oregano
¼ cup fresh basil minced
1 tbsp. fresh parsley minced
2 tbsp. olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2 tbsp. olive oil
Cook the garlic and onion for 1 to 2 minutes.
2 garlic cloves, 1 onion
Add the beef and cook until browned, about 4 to 5 minutes.
1 lb. ground beef
Add in the diced tomatoes, bell pepper, oregano, basil, parsley, and tomato paste.
1 bell pepper, 2 cups tomatoes, 2 tsp. dried oregano, ¼ cup fresh basil, 1 tbsp. fresh parsley, 2 tbsp. tomato paste
Cook everything while stirring for 3 to 4 minutes.
Pour in the tomato sauce, stir everything, and season to taste with salt and pepper to complete the lasagna sauce.
4 cups tomato sauce, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Alternate layers of zucchini and eggplant topped with lasagna sauce in a slow cooker.
2 medium zucchini, 1 medium eggplant
Finish with one last layer of lasagna sauce, top with fresh basil, cover, and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 531kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 28gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 1471mgPotassium: 2146mgFiber: 13gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 3021IUVitamin C: 96mgCalcium: 183mgIron: 8mg

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Slow Cooker Butternut Squash And Apple Soup Recipe

November 28, 2022 by Paleo Leaper Leave a Comment

A slow cooker is a Paleo-eater's best friend. This sweet, creamy, and aromatic soup takes full of advantage of all that the slow cooker offers -- a slow, moist heat with a hands-off approach to cooking. The addition of coconut milk makes this pureed soup very rich and satisfying.

Plus, because butternut squash is a hearty starch and the coconut milk contains healthy fat, this soup will keep you satisfied, even if you have it on its own.

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash And Apple Soup

While this recipe can seem quite fancy, the ingredients and cooking process are last minute-friendly. Winter squashes like butternut squash keep for a long time.

So, if you have a butternut squash that's been sitting on the counter for a week or two, just peel, dice and toss it in. Most Paleo kitchens have an onion and sweet potato handy, and the spices are common, too.

Serve this for dinner with a bit of leftover protein and some greens, like a big, leafy salad. Drizzle coconut milk over the top and serve with crumbled bacon and sliced green onions, if you have some handy.

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash And Apple Soup Recipe

Serves: 4 Prep: 20 min Cook: 6 h

Ingredients

1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and diced
1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
1 apple, cored and diced
1 onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 sprig of fresh sage
½ tsp. chili powder
⅛ tsp. ground cinnamon
⅛ tsp. ground nutmeg
2 cups vegetable or chicken stock
½ cup canned coconut milk
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Place all the ingredients in a slow cooker except the coconut milk.
Stir everything and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours.
Remove the sage leaves, and pulse the butternut mixture using an immersion blender. Purée until smooth.
Add in the coconut milk and pulse until well blended.
Cook on high for another 20 minutes, season to taste, and serve.

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Slow Cooker Butternut Squash And Apple Soup Recipe

A rich and satisfying slow-cooker soup made with butternut squash, apple, coconut milk and lots of aromatic spices.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 20

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients

1 butternut squash peeled, seeded, and diced
1 sweet potato peeled and diced
1 apple cored and diced
1 onion diced
4 garlic cloves minced
1 sprig of fresh sage
½ tsp. chili powder
⅛ tsp. ground cinnamon
⅛ tsp. ground nutmeg
2 cups vegetable or chicken stock
½ cup canned coconut milk
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Place all the ingredients in a slow cooker except the coconut milk.
1 butternut squash, 1 sweet potato, 1 apple, 1 onion, 4 garlic cloves, 1 sprig of fresh sage, ½ tsp. chili powder, ⅛ tsp. ground cinnamon, ⅛ tsp. ground nutmeg, 2 cups vegetable or chicken stock
Stir everything and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours.
Remove the sage leaves, and pulse the butternut mixture using an immersion blender. Purée until smooth.
Add in the coconut milk and pulse until well blended.
½ cup canned coconut milk
Cook on high for another 20 minutes, season to taste, and serve.
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 525mgPotassium: 1045mgFiber: 8gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 28418IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 131mgIron: 2mg

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Slow Cooker Herb Mushrooms Recipe

November 28, 2022 by Paleo Leaper Leave a Comment

Slow-cooked mushrooms covered in a rich, creamy sauce is a filling side dish fit for both Paleo-lovers and vegetarians. These savory bites are enhanced by the taste of rich fats, like coconut milk and ghee. Vegans can also enjoy this dish by replacing the ghee with another type of cooking fat.

The ghee gives the mushrooms a slightly nutty flavor and brings out the flavor of the herbs. The coconut milk and vegetable stock add a savory and rich flavor, too. Be sure to buy a full-fat can of coconut milk, not the lite stuff!

Serve these with a roasted chicken, pork tenderloin, or even pour them over a bed of spaghetti squash “pasta”!

Slow Cooker Herb Mushrooms Recipe

Serves: 4 Prep: 20 min Cook: 4 h

Ingredients

24 oz. cremini mushrooms
4 garlic cloves, minced
½ tsp. dried basil
½ tsp. dried oregano
¼ tsp. dried thyme
2 tbsp. fresh parsley, minced
1 bay leaf
1 cup vegetable stock
¼ cup coconut milk
2 tbsp. ghee
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Place the mushrooms, garlic, and herbs in a slow cooker.
Pour in the vegetable stock and season to taste.
Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours.
Add in the coconut milk, stir, and cook until warm.
Remove bay leaves, adjust seasonings, and serve.

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Slow Cooker Herb Mushrooms Recipe

Mushrooms slowly cooked in a rich, dairy-free cream sauce with plenty of garlic and herbs.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 20

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 144 kcal

Ingredients

24 oz. cremini mushrooms
4 garlic cloves minced
½ tsp. dried basil
½ tsp. dried oregano
¼ tsp. dried thyme
2 tbsp. fresh parsley minced
1 bay leaf
1 cup vegetable stock
¼ cup coconut milk
2 tbsp. ghee
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Place the mushrooms, garlic, and herbs in a slow cooker.
24 oz. cremini mushrooms, 4 garlic cloves, ½ tsp. dried basil, ½ tsp. dried oregano, ¼ tsp. dried thyme, 2 tbsp. fresh parsley, 1 bay leaf, 2 tbsp. ghee
Pour in the vegetable stock and season to taste.
1 cup vegetable stock, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours.
Add in the coconut milk, stir, and cook until warm.
¼ cup coconut milk
Remove bay leaves, adjust seasonings, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 144kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 253mgPotassium: 873mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 776IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 3mg

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Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

November 27, 2022 by Paleo Leaper Leave a Comment

Chicken cacciatore is a hunter-style Italian dish in which the chicken is braised or slow cooked in a delectable sauce of tomatoes, bell peppers, mushrooms, and onions.

And while the cooking time is long, 6 to 8 hours, it can be prepared in as little as 15 minutes, so you can get dinner ready before you head off to work in the morning.

If you hear a little voice inside your head demanding, "What about the garlic bread?" know that you are not alone. Here is a remedy, um, a recipe for that - oven roasted garlic cabbage.

Once the chicken is nicely tucked away, you will have nothing more to worry about. However, if it so happens that you need to add extra moisture to the dish while cooking, we suggest adding ½ cup of chicken stock for a boost of flavor and nutrition.

Towards the end of cooking, or upon serving, feel free to add a spoonful of capers or a generous amount of kalamata olives for an unbelievable taste.

If you absolutely love the taste of chicken cacciatore but don't want to plug the slow cooker in all day while you are out and about, why not try hunter-style chicken instead?

It takes less than an hour from start to finish, and the ingredient list is nearly the same. Whichever recipe you choose, you can take the unconventional route and opt for Paleo noodles to serve alongside the chicken, just to keep the meal Italianesque.

Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

Serves: 4 Prep: 15 min Cook: 8 h

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
2 bell peppers, sliced
8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
1 onion, sliced
2 cups diced tomatoes
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup tomato sauce
2 sprigs of fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
Fresh parsley to garnish
Cooking fat
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Season the chicken breasts to taste with salt and pepper.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and melt the cooking fat.
Add chicken to the heated skillet and brown on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Transfer the chicken to a slow cooker and top with bell pepper, mushroom, onion, diced tomato, tomato sauce, and garlic.
Place thyme and bay leaves on top and season to taste.
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for about 3.5 - 4 hours.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

Italian food with Paleo flair - try this chicken cacciatore recipe the next time you crave protein smothered in tomato, onion and mushroom sauce.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 8

Total Time 8 15

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings people

Calories 2260 kcal

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced
2 bell peppers sliced
8 oz. mushrooms sliced
1 onion sliced
2 cups diced tomatoes
4 garlic cloves minced
1 cup tomato sauce
2 sprigs of fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
Fresh parsley to garnish
Cooking fat
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Season the chicken breasts to taste with salt and pepper.
4 boneless, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and melt the cooking fat.
Cooking fat
Add chicken to the heated skillet and brown on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Transfer the chicken to a slow cooker and top with bell pepper, mushroom, onion, diced tomato, tomato sauce, and garlic.
2 bell peppers, 8 oz. mushrooms, 1 onion, 2 cups diced tomatoes, 1 cup tomato sauce, 4 garlic cloves
Place thyme and bay leaves on top and season to taste.
2 bay leaves, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, 2 sprigs of fresh thyme
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for about 3.5 – 4 hours.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Fresh parsley to garnish

Nutrition

Calories: 2260kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 294gFat: 114gSaturated Fat: 49gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 56gTrans Fat: 6gCholesterol: 898mgSodium: 1270mgPotassium: 5867mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 2378IUVitamin C: 95mgCalcium: 293mgIron: 40mg

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Slow Cooker Cabbage Soup Recipe

November 27, 2022 by Paleo Leaper Leave a Comment

Think of this as an "unstuffed" cabbage soup, in that you do not need to spend precious time on rolling and folding leaves of cabbage, neatly arranging them in the bottom of the pot; you just roughly chop the cabbage and add the leaves to the slow cooker with the already browned beef and let all of these stays in warmth for 6 hours or so.

By the time school, work, or workout is over, your healthy dinner is ready and waiting.

With such basic ingredients, this slow food could become part of your own customized Paleo meal plan - you may even decide that you love it enough to make it once a week!

Choose any kind of ground beef that you like (it is not all the same), or opt for what is available at your local store or butcher, and even if you can't afford all grass-fed, it shouldn't stop you from enjoying Paleo cooking.

Regular ground beef contains the highest amount of fat, and it is juicy because of it! Ground chuck is meat that comes from the shoulder area - not as fatty, but still full of flavor. Then there is ground round from near the tail - great for sauces and mixing with vegetables.

Choose the best quality meat you can find, then peel and chop some veggies for a superb side dish: namely sweet potato and rutabaga mash. You can have a small bowl on the side or add a few spoonfuls to the soup to thicken it up - and that is how a soup becomes a stew.

Slow Cooker Cabbage Soup Recipe

Serves: 4 Prep: 25 min Cook: 6 h

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
4 cups red and green cabbage, roughly chopped
2 to 3 carrots, diced
1 onion, diced
2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups tomato sauce
4 ½ cups beef or chicken stock
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. dried oregano
½ tsp. dried basil
Cooking fat
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Melt cooking fat in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the garlic and onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes; then add the beef.
Cook beef until browned and no longer pink; season beef with paprika, then add salt and pepper to taste.
Place the beef in a slow cooker, and add all the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker.
Adjust seasoning to taste and mix everything until well combined.
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours.

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Slow Cooker Cabbage Soup Recipe

Once you try this unstuffed cabbage soup, you will immediately recognize the simplicity of it. Best of all, it cooks while you are busy with the day!

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 25

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 471 kcal

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
4 cups red and green cabbage roughly chopped
2 to 3 carrots diced
1 onion diced
2 cups fresh tomatoes chopped
4 garlic cloves minced
2 cups tomato sauce
4 ½ cups beef or chicken stock
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. dried oregano
½ tsp. dried basil
Cooking fat
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Melt cooking fat in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Cooking fat
Add the garlic and onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes; then add the beef.
1 onion, 4 garlic cloves, 1 lb. ground beef
Cook beef until browned and no longer pink; season beef with paprika, then add salt and pepper to taste.
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1 tsp. paprika
Place the beef in a slow cooker, and add all the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker.
4 cups red and green cabbage, 2 to 3 carrots, 2 cups fresh tomatoes, 2 cups tomato sauce, 4 ½ cups beef or chicken stock, 1 tsp. dried oregano, ½ tsp. dried basil
Adjust seasoning to taste and mix everything until well combined.
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 471kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 30gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 1066mgPotassium: 1373mgFiber: 6gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 2550IUVitamin C: 48mgCalcium: 131mgIron: 6mg

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Tomato Spaghetti Squash Recipe

November 27, 2022 by Paleo Leaper Leave a Comment

Spaghetti - it brings up visions of long strands of glutenous pasta dripping with tomato sauce... however, the spaghetti here is the squash version, and it is extremely filling, satisfying, and nourishing to boot.

Slow Cooker Chicken and Tomato Spaghetti Squash

The great thing about slow cooking is that you can start dinner in the morning and have food ready for when the end-of-the-day hunger rolls around.

The chicken breasts can be cooked on low heat for 6 to 8 hours along with peppers, mushrooms, and tomatoes while you are at work - and once you get home, you can toss that spaghetti squash straight in the oven.

As the weather gets cooler, you will begin to find spaghetti squash at your local market, as well as at larger grocery stores. It is harvested in early fall, and - like other hard-shelled winter squashes - it will keep throughout the winter and spring if it is stored in a cool location.

It is a beautiful vegetable with a creamy yellow outer skin, and while it is certainly a great alternative to pasta (carb and grain-freeness wise), you may also be pleased to know that you can eat it raw in salads and the seeds are edible too - perfectly roasted with just a hint of paprika and salt.

If you can still find tomatoes fresh from the vine, then a balsamic tomato and onion salad make a wonderful accompaniment. If it is later in the season, then a pear salad with honey-citrus vinaigrette will match nicely too.

Slow Cooker Chicken and Tomato Spaghetti Squash Recipe

Serves: 4 Prep: 20 min Cook: 8 h

Ingredients

2 spaghetti squash or 1 large, cut in half and seeded
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 bell peppers, sliced
8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
1 onion, sliced
2 cups diced tomatoes
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup tomato sauce
2 sprigs of fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
Fresh parsley to garnish
Olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Season the chicken to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Transfer the chicken to a slow cooker. Top with bell pepper, mushroom, onion, diced tomato, tomato sauce, and garlic.
Place thyme and bay leaves on top and season to taste.
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for about 4 hours.
When done - cut, shred, or keep chicken breasts whole.
Preheat oven to 400 F.
Brush the inner flesh of the spaghetti squash with olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Place in the oven and roast, skin side up, for 30 to 40 minutes.
Scrape out the flesh of the spaghetti squash with a fork and serve in a bowl topped with the slow-cooked chicken mixture.

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Tomato Spaghetti Squash Recipe

A dish to be loved by all - slow cooked chicken breasts with tomatoes, mushrooms and peppers, sitting on a nest of baked spaghetti squash.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 8

Total Time 8 20

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 2410 kcal

Ingredients

2 spaghetti squash or 1 large cut in half and seeded
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 bell peppers sliced
8 oz. mushrooms sliced
1 onion sliced
2 cups diced tomatoes
4 garlic cloves minced
1 cup tomato sauce
2 sprigs of fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
Fresh parsley to garnish
Olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Season the chicken to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Transfer the chicken to a slow cooker. Top with bell pepper, mushroom, onion, diced tomato, tomato sauce, and garlic.
4 boneless, 2 bell peppers, 8 oz. mushrooms, 1 onion, 2 cups diced tomatoes, 1 cup tomato sauce, 4 garlic cloves
Place thyme and bay leaves on top and season to taste.
2 sprigs of fresh thyme, 2 bay leaves
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for about 4 hours.
When done – cut, shred, or keep chicken breasts whole.
Preheat oven to 400 F.
Brush the inner flesh of the spaghetti squash with olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper.
2 spaghetti squash or 1 large, Olive oil
Place in the oven and roast, skin side up, for 30 to 40 minutes.
Scrape out the flesh of the spaghetti squash with a fork and serve in a bowl topped with the slow-cooked chicken mixture.
Fresh parsley to garnish

Nutrition

Calories: 2410kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 297gFat: 116gSaturated Fat: 50gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 56gTrans Fat: 6gCholesterol: 898mgSodium: 1352mgPotassium: 6389mgFiber: 13gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 2957IUVitamin C: 106mgCalcium: 404mgIron: 41mg

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Slow Cooker Curry Chicken Recipe

November 27, 2022 by Paleo Leaper Leave a Comment

You don't need to wait for a special occasion or themed dinner party to sample a curry so delicious that you will be thinking about it for days afterward.

Put the recipe in your personal meal planner, gather the ingredients next time you are out food shopping and get on with it! 3 ingredients stand out that you may have to search for depending on where you live: coconut milk, red curry paste, and fish sauce.

Coconut milk is a creamy replacement for dairy in Paleo recipes, and you can either buy it in a can or make your own if you are avoiding food additives such as guar gum or sulfites. It only takes two simple ingredients: unsweetened shredded coconut and water.

Pour 4 cups of hot water, not boiling, over 3 cups of coconut in a blender. Allow it to sit for a few minutes as it rehydrates and softens. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until the mixture becomes milky.

Next, pour the mixture into a nut bag and squeeze out as much "milk" as you can over a bowl. It will keep up to 4 days in the fridge, leaving you with enough to make a refreshing frozen coconut limeade to go along with the curry.

If you have kaffir lime leaves from previous forays in cooking Indian cuisine, feel free to toss one or two into the slow cooker as well for that extra-special flavor, you will find no place else.

Slow Cooker Curry Chicken Recipe

Serves: 4 Prep: 25 min Cook: 6 h

Ingredients

1 lb. chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into cubes
1 to 2 bell peppers, diced
2 cups butternut squash or sweet potato, diced
1 onion, diced
2 cups fresh kale, roughly chopped
1 ½ cups full-fat coconut milk
¼ cup red curry paste
¼ cup fresh pineapple juice
2 tbsp. fresh ginger, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp. fish sauce
1 to 2 dried chili peppers (optional)
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

In a bowl, combine the coconut milk, curry paste, pineapple juice, ginger, garlic, and fish sauce and mix well.
Add the chicken, bell pepper, butternut squash, and onion to a slow cooker.
Pour the coconut milk mixture over the chicken; toss to coat and cover.
Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
Add the kale to the slow cooker and gently mix; cook on high for another 10 to 12 minutes or until the kale is soft.
Adjust seasoning and serve.

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Slow Cooker Curry Chicken Recipe

Grab an extra can of coconut milk while preparing ingredients for slow cooker chicken curry, to have a chilled coconut limeade by your side.

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 25

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Servings people

Calories 395 kcal

Ingredients

1 lb. chicken breast boneless, skinless, cut into cubes
1 to 2 bell peppers diced
2 cups butternut squash or sweet potato diced
1 onion diced
2 cups fresh kale roughly chopped
1 ½ cups full-fat coconut milk
¼ cup red curry paste
¼ cup fresh pineapple juice
2 tbsp. fresh ginger minced
4 garlic cloves minced
2 tsp. fish sauce
1 to 2 dried chili peppers optional
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In a bowl, combine the coconut milk, curry paste, pineapple juice, ginger, garlic, and fish sauce and mix well.
1 ½ cups full-fat coconut milk, ¼ cup red curry paste, ¼ cup fresh pineapple juice, 2 tbsp. fresh ginger, 4 garlic cloves, 2 tsp. fish sauce, 1 to 2 dried chili peppers
Add the chicken, bell pepper, butternut squash, and onion to a slow cooker.
1 lb. chicken breast, 1 to 2 bell peppers, 2 cups butternut squash or sweet potato, 1 onion
Pour the coconut milk mixture over the chicken; toss to coat and cover.
1 ½ cups full-fat coconut milk
Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
Add the kale to the slow cooker and gently mix; cook on high for another 10 to 12 minutes or until the kale is soft.
2 cups fresh kale
Adjust seasoning and serve.
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Nutrition

Calories: 395kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 29gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 361mgPotassium: 1143mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 14117IUVitamin C: 92mgCalcium: 178mgIron: 5mg

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Keto Slow Cooker Chicken Soup Recipe

November 27, 2022 by Paleo Leaper Leave a Comment

Spring, summer, winter, or fall - there is always the desire to eat soup. When it is made in a slow cooker, you have plenty of time for family, life, relaxation, and a bit of work; then, at the end of the day, you get to enjoy a steaming bowl of fresh veggies and meat, surrounded by the ones you love.

This recipe calls for pre-cooked chicken; however, if you don't have any grilled chicken breasts handy or shredded chicken leftovers, then you can add some diced raw chicken breast to the bottom of the slow cooker instead. There is no need to cook it ahead of time; here, it is perfectly okay to take the easy route.

Soup is enjoyable spoonful by spoonful, but sometimes you want something (anything!) to dip in it. When you are newly trying out a keto diet, you may think that your choices are very limited, but that is simply not true.

You will just have to try out new recipes and new ways of eating more vegetables. For example, cauliflower tortillas are a great low-carb food that you can grab on the go, and they are always perfect alongside stews, soups, and salads.

Instead of making them in rounds, you can spoon the mix out flat on the baking sheet and make marks with the back of a knife, so you end up with rectangles or triangles - perfect for dipping.

Keto Slow Cooker Chicken Soup Recipe

Serves: 4 Prep: 20 min Cook: 4 h

Ingredients

4 cups chicken, cooked and chopped
1 small cauliflower head, chopped
2 cups tomato, diced
1 onion diced
4 celery stalks, diced
3 to 4 cups fresh kale, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 to 5 cups of chicken stock
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Place all the ingredients in a slow cooker - except the kale.
Season generously to taste, cover and cook for 4 to 6 hours on low.
Add the kale to the soup and cook on high for another 25 to 30 minutes or until the kale has softened.
Adjust the seasoning and serve.

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Keto Slow Cooker Chicken Soup Recipe

There is something extremely refreshing, and nourishing, about soups with few ingredients, keto slow cooker chicken soup is one to welcome into your life!

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 20

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 284 kcal

Ingredients

4 cups chicken cooked and chopped
1 small cauliflower head chopped
2 cups tomato diced
1 onion diced
4 celery stalks diced
3 to 4 cups fresh kale chopped
2 garlic cloves minced
4 to 5 cups of chicken stock
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Place all the ingredients in a slow cooker – except the kale.
4 cups chicken, 1 small cauliflower head, 2 cups tomato, 1 onion diced, 4 celery stalks, 3 to 4 cups fresh kale, 2 garlic cloves, 4 to 5 cups of chicken stock
Season generously to taste, cover and cook for 4 to 6 hours on low.
Add the kale to the soup and cook on high for another 25 to 30 minutes or until the kale has softened.
Adjust the seasoning and serve.
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 21gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 459mgPotassium: 1192mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5742IUVitamin C: 130mgCalcium: 191mgIron: 3mg

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Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Recipe

November 25, 2022 by Paleo Leaper Leave a Comment

Chicken breasts, slowly cooked for several hours with a handful of spices in nourishing stock, is an utter revelation - why haven't we thought of it as a kitchen staple before?

It is simply amazing, and it turns out that the humble and oft-used chicken has, even more, to offer by way of taste/texture than the standard grilling, baking, or frying. So get all the ingredients in the slow cooker; it takes less than 20 minutes, and wait and see for yourself what it is all about.

And you will want to cook chicken this way; we know it! This coming weekend is the perfect time to try it out.

You can make a protein base of a week's worth of lunches - for example, you can add it to a Paleo burrito bowl, you can whip up a quick chicken salad with any ingredients that you have on hand and stuff it in a lettuce wrap, it is divine as a topper on BBQ-chicken baked sweet potatoes, add it generously to your cauliflower crust pizza, perhaps with some chunks of fresh pineapple...

And don't forget about the pad thai salad, with the chicken already shredded; dinner will be ready in just a few minutes.

Tips for shredded chicken success: use approximately half a cup of chicken stock, or water, for every pound of chicken; shred the chicken while it is still warm with two forks; experiment with spices or make it "plain" with just chicken and stock, so you can adjust the spices later.

Now you can (you must) add slow cooking of chicken to your collection of versatile, repeatable foods.

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Recipe

Serves: 4 Prep: 20 min Cook: 8 h

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
1 tbsp. paprika
½ tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. onion flakes
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. dried oregano
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 cup chicken stock
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Place the chicken in a slow cooker and lightly brush it with olive oil.
Coat the chicken with all the spices and generously season with salt and pepper.
Pour the chicken stock into the slow cooker and cook for 6 to 8 hours on low or until the chicken easily shreds.
Shred the chicken breasts with two forks, mix everything, and cook another 10 to 15 minutes on high.
Serve as the main course or over a salad.

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Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Recipe

This simple recipe of slow cooker shredded chicken is much more than it appears at first glance - it is a time, money and life saver for weekday lunches!

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 8

Total Time 8 20

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 398 kcal

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts skinless and boneless
1 tbsp. paprika
½ tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. onion flakes
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. dried oregano
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 cup chicken stock
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Place the chicken in a slow cooker, and lightly brush with olive oil.
4 chicken breasts
Coat the chicken with all the spices and generously season with salt and pepper.
1 tbsp. paprika, ½ tbsp. chili powder, 1 tsp. onion flakes, 1 tsp. garlic powder, 1 tsp. dried oregano, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, 2 tbsp. olive oil
Pour the chicken stock in the slow cooker and cook 6 to 8 hours on low, or until chicken easily shreds.
1 cup chicken stock
Shred the chicken breasts with two forks, mix everything, and cook another 10 to 15 minutes on high.
Serve as the main course, or over a salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 398kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 56gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 148mgSodium: 247mgPotassium: 674mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2427IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 4mg

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Slow Cooker Herb And Garlic Roast Beef Recipe

November 25, 2022 by Paleo Leaper Leave a Comment

The best part about a slow cooker recipe is the ease of preparation. Sure, the total cook time might be 8 hours – but of that, you might have 30 minutes or less of preparation to deal with.

As long as you can remember to get this dish in the slow cooker as you are starting your day, you’ll be in for a delicious main course waiting for you at dinnertime.

This variation on roast beef produces a tender, simple roast seasoned with just enough spices to bring out the natural flavors of the meat. It’s a simple and kid-friendly recipe that works great on any weeknight when you know you’ll be short on time to get dinner on the table.

Let’s chat a bit about the inclusion of roast beef in this recipe. Red meat sometimes gets a bad rap, even in Paleo circles, for the supposed health risks associated with eating it. However, most studies that claim this to be the case do not discriminate healthy red meat consumption from unhealthy (we’re talking fast foods here).

In reality, red meat is packed with an array of micronutrients, protein, and other healthy components that make it a great addition to a meal.

If you are concerned about the ethics or chemicals included in your meat, you can always opt to purchase beef sourced from organic, local farmers – it will be considerably more expensive, however, so do what works for you.

For a truly simple meal, pair this dish with whichever salad suits what you have on hand for a quick-to-prepare dinner. If you have a bit more time before serving, consider adding a simple vegetable side like the Roasted Cauliflower with Mint and Pomegranate for a colorful plate.

Slow Cooker Herb And Garlic Roast Beef Recipe

Serves: 4 Prep: 20 min Cook: 8 H

Ingredients

2 lb. roast beef
2 tbsp. fresh parsley, minced
2 tbsp. fresh rosemary, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup beef stock
2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

In a bowl, combine the parsley, rosemary, garlic, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.
Season the beef to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Rub the roast all over with the herb and garlic mixture.
Place the roast in the slow cooker and pour the beef stock around the beef.
Cover the slow cooker; cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
Let the roast rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.

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Slow Cooker Herb And Garlic Roast Beef Recipe

In need of a simple, low preparation dish for a weeknight dinner? This roast beef is the perfect dish!

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 8

Total Time 8 20

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 416 kcal

Ingredients

2 lb. roast beef
2 tbsp. fresh parsley minced
2 tbsp. fresh rosemary minced
2 garlic cloves minced
½ cup beef stock
2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In a bowl, combine the parsley, rosemary, garlic, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.
2 tbsp. fresh parsley, 2 tbsp. fresh rosemary, 2 garlic cloves, ¼ cup olive oil, 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
Season the beef to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, 2 lb. roast beef
Rub the roast all over with the herb and garlic mixture.
Place the roast in the slow cooker and pour the beef stock around the beef.
½ cup beef stock
Cover the slow cooker; cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
Let the roast rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 416kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 50gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 129mgSodium: 3481mgPotassium: 795mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 839IUVitamin C: 114mgCalcium: 676mgIron: 6mg

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Slow Cooker Fennel And Rosemary Pork Shoulder Recipe

November 23, 2022 by Paleo Leaper Leave a Comment

In this pork dish, you’ll be adding the earthy flavors of fennel, rosemary, and thyme for a satisfying meal. The dish stands out due to the ease of preparation – while the cooking time might seem high, this is a mostly hands-off dish.

Slow Cooker Fennel And Rosemary Pork Shoulder

A great plan for making this is to marinate your pork just before going to bed the night before you plan on serving this; then, in the morning, spend a few minutes browning the meat before transferring it to a slow cooker. When you get home, you’ll have a fully prepared and ready-to-eat meal with minimal effort the night of.

The key to making this recipe a success is the inclusion of dry spices that create just the right flavor palette you’ll be looking for with this meal. While you can always opt to use fresh spices, we find that using dry spices for marinades tends to be more flavorful and cost-effective than fresh versions.

Make sure you are selecting, handling, and storing your dry spices correctly so that they retain their flavor. If you’d like, you can also top this dish with some fresh sprigs of rosemary and thyme to really draw out these tastes.

Once done, this shredded pork works as a hearty main course, so pair it with a lighter side option that accompanies the flavors here. We like this strawberry, raspberry, and asparagus dish – while this is also a unique side, it incorporates rosemary for a similar flavor palette as the pork.

Slow Cooker Fennel And Rosemary Pork Shoulder Recipe

Serves: 6 Prep: 15 min + 2 h Cook: 8 h

Ingredients

4 lb. boneless pork shoulder
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp. fennel seed
1 tbsp. fresh rosemary, minced
2 tsp. fresh thyme, minced
Juice from 1 lemon
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 cup. chicken stock
Cooking fat
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

In a bowl, combine the garlic, fennel, rosemary, thyme, olive oil, and lemon juice; season to taste with salt and pepper.
Rub the fennel-rosemary mixture all over the pork and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Let the pork marinate for 2 to 12 hours, covered, in the refrigerator.
Let the meat come to room temperature; then, melt the cooking fat in a big skillet over high heat.
Brown the pork on all sides for 3 to 4 minutes in the skillet and place in a slow cooker.
Pour the chicken stock at the bottom, cover, and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
Let the pork rest for 15 to 20 minutes, and shred or slice before serving.

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Slow Cooker Fennel And Rosemary Pork Shoulder Recipe

Take advantage of slow-cooker convenience in this recipe that creates a well seasoned pork dish.

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Prep Time 2 15

Cook Time 8

Total Time 10 15

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 454 kcal

Ingredients

4 lb. boneless pork shoulder
2 garlic cloves minced
2 tsp. fennel seed
1 tbsp. fresh rosemary minced
2 tsp. fresh thyme minced
Juice from 1 lemon
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 cup. chicken stock
Cooking fat
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In a bowl, combine the garlic, fennel, rosemary, thyme, olive oil, and lemon juice; season to taste with salt and pepper.
2 garlic cloves, 2 tsp. fennel seed, 1 tbsp. fresh rosemary, 2 tsp. fresh thyme, Juice from 1 lemon, 2 tbsp. olive oil, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Rub the fennel-rosemary mixture all over the pork and adjust the seasoning if needed.
4 lb. boneless pork shoulder
Let the pork marinate for 2 to 12 hours, covered, in the refrigerator.
Let the meat come to room temperature; then, melt the cooking fat in a big skillet over high heat.
Cooking fat
Brown the pork on all sides for 3 to 4 minutes in the skillet and place in a slow cooker.
Pour the chicken stock at the bottom, cover, and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
1 cup. chicken stock
Let the pork rest for 15 to 20 minutes, and shred or slice before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 454kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 70gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 222mgPotassium: 1243mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 154IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 4mg

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Slow Cooker Honey-Garlic Pork Tenderloin Recipe

November 21, 2022 by Paleo Leaper Leave a Comment

Condiments, oh condiments! Just because you eat Paleo, it doesn't mean that you have to miss out on great-tasting food: broiled in, baked in, smothered in a juicy, luscious sauce.

Slow Cooker Honey-Garlic Pork Tenderloin

This slow cooker tenderloin asks for homemade ketchup, and we have scrumptious recipes for both Paleo ketchup and mustard; once you make it at home, you will never be tempted to buy from the store again.

Also, take note of the coconut aminos. Exactly what are they, and why do you need to add them to your food? Coconut aminos are slightly salty and sweet in flavor, and they come from coconut sap.

They are reminiscent of a light soy sauce but without the soy or gluten, and again getting back to the Paleo condiments, you must have this secret sauce. You can add it to salad dressing, stir-fries, soups, stews... it stirs up all emotions of flavors.

You will want to pair this sweetly slow-roasted tenderloin with a refreshing Creamy Cucumber Salad that can be quickly sliced and served up in under 15 minutes.

If you have a few extra minutes to spare for dinner preparation, we suggest some Grilled Sweet Potatoes liven up your meal - and if you happen to have leftovers, know that they are going to taste amazing the following day.

Slow Cooker Honey-Garlic Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Serves: 4 Prep: 20 min Cook: 6 h

Ingredients

2 pork tenderloins
½ cup honey
½ cup coconut aminos
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup homemade ketchup
2 tbsp. old-fashioned mustard
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. paprika
¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
½ tbsp. dried oregano
2 tbsp. parsley, minced
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Combine the honey, coconut aminos, garlic cloves, ketchup, mustard, chili powder, paprika, red pepper flakes, apple cider vinegar, sea salt, and black pepper in a saucepan.
Bring the sauce to a light boil, and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes.
Season the tenderloins to taste with salt and pepper and place in a slow cooker.
Pour the honey-garlic sauce over the tenderloins and cover them with a lid.
Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
Shred the pork, and served topped with dried oregano and fresh parsley.

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Slow Cooker Honey-Garlic Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Paleo slow cooker honey and garlic pork tenderloin that is shredded to perfection? Don't worry, everyone will be over for dinner tonight.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 20

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 1219 kcal

Ingredients

2 pork tenderloins
½ cup honey
½ cup coconut aminos
4 garlic cloves minced
1 cup homemade ketchup
2 tbsp. old-fashioned mustard
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. paprika
¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
½ tbsp. dried oregano
2 tbsp. parsley minced
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Combine the honey, coconut aminos, garlic cloves, ketchup, mustard, chili powder, paprika, red pepper flakes, apple cider vinegar, sea salt and black pepper in a saucepan.
½ cup honey, ½ cup coconut aminos, 4 garlic cloves, 1 cup homemade ketchup, 2 tbsp. old-fashioned mustard, 1 tbsp. chili powder, 1 tsp. paprika, ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Bring the sauce to a light boil, and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes.
Season the tenderloins to taste with salt and pepper and place in a slow cooker.
2 pork tenderloins
Pour the honey-garlic sauce over the tenderloins and cover with a lid.
Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
Shred the pork, and serve topped with dried oregano and fresh parsley.
½ tbsp. dried oregano, 2 tbsp. parsley

Nutrition

Calories: 1219kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 190gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 590mgSodium: 1851mgPotassium: 3980mgFiber: 4gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2790IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 131mgIron: 11mg

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Slow Cooker Beef And Onion Stew

November 17, 2022 by Paleo Leaper Leave a Comment

Tomatoes and rich beef broth give this hearty beef stew a flavorful base. Toss in pearl onions, sweet potatoes, celery, and carrots, and wait for the colors and aroma to fly.

Like most slow cooker recipes, this one can be prepared in the morning and ready when you arrive home. The ultimate in both comfort and convenience!

If you want this recipe to cook up a bit quicker, follow the instructions to brown the beef, but instead of placing the ingredients in the slow cooker, place them in a large soup pot on the stovetop. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce it to a simmer and cook until the hearty vegetables are soft.

Stews are excellent to freeze and save for later. Also, buying stew meat in bulk can be inexpensive and is great to have on hand, so you can quickly prepare a stew.

Slow Cooker Beef And Onion Stew Recipe

Serves: 4 Prep: 15 min Cook: 8 h

Ingredients

3 ½ lb. beef stew meat
2 cups pearl onion, peeled
2 sweet potatoes, peeled, diced
2 celery stalks, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups beef stock
2 tbsp. tomato paste
2 cups carrot, sliced
2 bay leaf
1 tsp. thyme
Cooking fat
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Melt cooking fat in a skillet over high heat. Brown the beef cubes on all sides; about 1 minute per side.
Add the remaining ingredients to a slow cooker, top with the browned beef, season, and cover.
Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
Let the stew rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

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Slow Cooker Beef And Onion Stew Recipe

This rich and hearty slow cooker beef stew is full of vegetables, beef and a tomato-broth base. It offers the best in both comfort and convenience!

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 8

Total Time 8 15

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 713 kcal

Ingredients

3 ½ lb. beef stew meat
2 cups pearl onion peeled
2 sweet potatoes peeled, diced
2 celery stalks sliced
4 garlic cloves minced
2 cups beef stock
2 tbsp. tomato paste
2 cups carrot sliced
2 bay leaf
1 tsp. thyme
Cooking fat
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Melt cooking fat in a skillet over high heat. Brown the beef cubes on all sides; about 1 minute per side.
Cooking fat, 3 ½ lb. beef stew meat
Add the remaining ingredients to a slow cooker, top with the browned beef, season, and cover.
2 cups pearl onion, 2 sweet potatoes, 2 celery stalks, 4 garlic cloves, 2 cups beef stock, 2 tbsp. tomato paste, 2 cups carrot, 2 bay leaf, 1 tsp. thyme, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
Let the stew rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 713kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 94gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 246mgSodium: 605mgPotassium: 2272mgFiber: 6gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 20099IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 167mgIron: 10mg

Keyword Beef, beef stew, onion, slow cooker, stew

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Slow Cooker Butterkin And Nuts Recipe

November 16, 2022 by Paleo Leaper Leave a Comment

Ever tried a butterkin squash? It's a variety of winter squash that's a mix between a butternut squash and pumpkin! A butterkin is similar in shape to a small flattened pumpkin with a color of skin similar to that of a butternut squash.

After slicing open, the flesh is bright orange. Just like a butternut squash, a butterkin is a great choice for a slow cooker recipe because it becomes tender without becoming mushy and doesn't need lots of tending.

Winter squash is full of flavor and a great source of carbohydrates during the winter months. The addition of ghee and walnuts not only provides a rich, nutty flavor, but each provides a healthy dose of quality fat.

Ghee is called clarified butter and is simply butter with the milk proteins, sugars, and water removed. Ghee is a good alternative to butter for those who do not tolerate lactose or casein or for those with autoimmune conditions.

Enjoy this butterkin and nut recipe as a side dish to a fall feast! Serve with a hearty beef roast or pork tenderloin.

Slow Cooker Butterkin And Nuts Recipe

Serves: 4 Prep: 15 min Cook: 6 h

Ingredients

1 large butterkin squash, peeled and diced
½ cup raw walnuts, chopped
½ cup ghee, melted
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
½ tsp. ground nutmeg
¼ tsp. ground cloves
2 tbsp. raw honey
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

In a bowl, combine the ghee, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, and raw honey.
Place the squash in a slow cooker and top with raw walnuts.
Pour the ghee mixture over the squash and stir the ingredients. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.

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Slow Cooker Butterkin And Nuts Recipe

Try a butterkin! a mix between a butternut squash and pumpkin. Enjoy this winter squash tossed into a slow cooker with fall spices, ghee and walnuts.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 15

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 325 kcal

Ingredients

1 large butterkin squash peeled and diced
½ cup raw walnuts chopped
½ cup ghee melted
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
½ tsp. ground nutmeg
¼ tsp. ground cloves
2 tbsp. raw honey
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In a bowl, combine the ghee, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, and raw honey.
½ cup ghee, 1 tsp. ground cinnamon, ½ tsp. ground nutmeg, ¼ tsp. ground cloves, 2 tbsp. raw honey
Place the squash in a slow cooker and top with raw walnuts.
½ cup raw walnuts, 1 large butterkin squash
Pour the ghee mixture over the squash and stir the ingredients. Season with salt and pepper.
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 8mgPotassium: 591mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 15951IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 2mg

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Slow Cooker Moroccan Lamb Stew Recipe

November 15, 2022 by Paleo Leaper Leave a Comment

The flavors of Morocco: lamb and apricots, cumin, coriander, and allspice with a whisper of cinnamon. You can bring it all home for dinner tonight, so long as you prepare your slow cooker with the essential 18 ingredients in the morning.

Slow Cooker Moroccan Lamb Stew in a blue bowl.

It may sound like a lot of elements going into the dish, but the complexity of details is necessary to produce an authentic dish that is worthy of praise.

In choosing your cut of lamb for stew, opt for meat from the shoulder if you can, as this becomes incredibly tender after braising - the two-step process of browning the bite-sized chunks on the stove top, followed by a long, slow simmering.

As for the dried apricots, search for those that have not been treated with sulfites to keep your meal as clean as possible. They won't be bright orange, but it is the sweetness and flavor, not the color you are after here.

If you are on the other side of the fence about eating lamb, let us suggest that you whet your appetite with lamb and sweet potato cottage pie for a recipe that comes from perhaps a bit closer to home. Either way, your taste buds will thank you for exploring a new-to-you delicacy.

Serve with cauliflower rice, toasted slivered almonds for a nutty crunch, and a generous amount of sautéed greens of your choosing.

Slow Cooker Moroccan Lamb Stew Recipe

Serves: 4 Prep: 25 min Cook: 6h

Ingredients

2 lb. lamb stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 onion, chopped
2 tomatoes, diced
2 to 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 parsnips, peeled and sliced
10 dried apricots
2 cups beef or lamb stock
1 tbsp. ginger, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. fennel seeds
1 tsp. ground coriander
¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
¼ tsp. ground allspice
1 cinnamon stick
½ cup coconut milk
Fresh cilantro to garnish
2 tbsp. coconut oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Melt coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Brown the lamb on all sides, about 1 minute per side. Add all spices (cumin, fennel, coriander, ground cinnamon, ground allspice) to the meat, stir well, season to taste, and place in a slow cooker.
Add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger to the pan and cook until soft, about 2 to 3 minutes; then add to slow cooker.
Add the carrots, tomatoes, parsnips, and dried apricots to the slow cooker, along with the coconut milk.
Pour the beef stock over everything, top with the cinnamon stick, cover, and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
Serve topped with fresh cilantro.

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Slow Cooker Moroccan Lamb Stew Recipe

You would never guess just how much you could fall in love with slow-cooker Moroccan lamb stew. Enjoy the subtleties of Mediterranean spices, apricots, and slivered almonds.

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 25

Course Soup

Cuisine Moroccan

Servings people

Calories 585 kcal

Ingredients

2 lb. lamb stew meat cut in 1-inch pieces
1 onion chopped
2 tomatoes diced
2 to 3 carrots peeled and sliced
2 parsnips peeled and sliced
10 dried apricots
2 cups beef or lamb stock
1 tbsp. ginger minced
2 garlic cloves minced
1 tbsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. fennel seeds
1 tsp. ground coriander
¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
¼ tsp. ground allspice
1 cinnamon stick
½ cup coconut milk
Fresh cilantro to garnish
2 tbsp. coconut oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Melt coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2 tbsp. coconut oil
Brown the lamb on all sides, about 1 minute per side. Add all spices (cumin, fennel, coriander, ground cinnamon, ground allspice) to the meat, stir well, season to taste, and place in a slow cooker.
2 lb. lamb stew meat, 1 tbsp. ground cumin, 1 tsp. fennel seeds, 1 tsp. ground coriander, ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon, ¼ tsp. ground allspice, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger to the pan and cook until soft, about 2 to 3 minutes; then add to slow cooker.
1 onion, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp. ginger
Add the carrots, tomatoes, parsnips, and dried apricots to the slow cooker, along with the coconut milk.
2 tomatoes, 2 to 3 carrots, 2 parsnips, 10 dried apricots, ½ cup coconut milk
Pour the beef stock over everything, top with the cinnamon stick, cover, and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
2 cups beef or lamb stock, 1 cinnamon stick
Serve topped with fresh cilantro.
Fresh cilantro

Nutrition

Calories: 585kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 52gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 147mgSodium: 413mgPotassium: 1621mgFiber: 8gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 1466IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 157mgIron: 9mg

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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

November 15, 2022 by Paleo Leaper Leave a Comment

This Monday night meal of slow cooker BBQ chicken drumsticks is sure to be requested and repeated time and time again.

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Drumsticks on a black tray.

Here's why: drumsticks are fairly inexpensive, it uses common spices that you have on hand, it cooks by themselves while you go about your busy day, and, oh, the delectable flavors of barbecue and honey... Feel free to imagine the enticing aromas as you come home after a long day at work and salivate if you must, but make this recipe you will.

It does take a homemade BBQ sauce; if you have some on hand, you are already on the right track and can get straight to work. If not, you can pre-plan to make a large, double, or triple batch on the weekend to ease into planned meals for the week.

Trust us; it is well worth the time and energy to make your own Paleo sauces and condiments so that you consume only the ingredients that you want and nothing that you don't. After all, once you discover how well Paleo ranch dressing goes with BBQ sauce, you will be forever dipping your drumsticks, your wings, and your fresh vegetable sticks into it.

Just as this recipe is a great way to begin the week, it is somehow terrific for lunches, and weekends, too. An all-rounder that never fails to please, especially when it is combined with grilled sweet potatoes - you can lovingly dip those "chips" in the same sauces!

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

Serves: 4 Prep: 15 min Cook: 6h

Ingredients

10 to 12 chicken drumsticks
2 tbsp. chili powder
1 tbsp. paprika
½ tbsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1 cup homemade BBQ sauce
2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
¼ cup raw honey (optional)
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

In a bowl, combine the chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic, and onion powder, and season to taste.
Season the chicken drumsticks with the spice mixture and place them in a slow cooker.
In another bowl, combine the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and honey.
Pour the BBQ sauce over the drumsticks and cover.
Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.

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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

With grilled sweet potatoes, a green salad, and Paleo ranch dressing on the side, these slow cooker BBQ chicken drumsticks may just make a weekly appearance... comfort food at its best.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 15

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 857 kcal

Ingredients

10 to 12 chicken drumsticks
2 tbsp. chili powder
1 tbsp. paprika
½ tbsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1 cup homemade BBQ sauce
2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
¼ cup raw honey optional
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In a bowl, combine the chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic, and onion powder, and season to taste.
2 tbsp. chili powder, 1 tbsp. paprika, ½ tbsp. ground cumin, 1 tsp. garlic powder, 1 tsp. onion powder, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Season the chicken drumsticks with the spice mixture and place them in a slow cooker.
10 to 12 chicken drumsticks
In another bowl, combine the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and honey.
1 cup homemade BBQ sauce, 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar, ¼ cup raw honey
Pour the BBQ sauce over the drumsticks and cover.
Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 857kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 57gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 217mgSodium: 1068mgPotassium: 1017mgFiber: 5gSugar: 42gVitamin A: 4599IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 7mg

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Slow Cooker Cuban-Style Beef Recipe

November 15, 2022 by Paleo Leaper 1 Comment

In the colder months, our slow cooker is working overtime, as we truly enjoy coming home in the evenings to a wonderful meal of braised, shredded beef that is deliciously falling apart and tender.

Maybe it is just us, but the simplicity of it all makes us wonder why people even go out to eat when it is so effortless to eat well at home. All the flavors in the world are available to us nowadays, so let's take the best of what we know and toss it into the slow cooker!

Cuban-style beef has no secrets, none that we are aware of anyway, unless you consider that the key to a successful ropa vieja is a delicious grass-fed flank steak. When consuming meat, always source the best that you can find and afford and remember that organic does not mean grain-free.

That being said, you can still eat Paleo, even when you can't afford grass-fed meat. If you are using your slow cooker, you can even choose cheaper cuts of meat and simmer them long and slow for tender and juicy bites.

Buy in bulk, support a CSA, and purchase directly from a farmer - there is always something you can do to support good farming practices and your bountiful health.

Add some Paleo sour cream, fresh cilantro, steamed vegetables, cauliflower rice, or your favorite greens on the side. As long as you are in good company, this dinner will most certainly go down a treat.

Slow Cooker Cuban-Style Beef Recipe

Serves: 4 Prep: 20 min Cook: 8 h

Ingredients

2 lb. beef chuck roast or flank steak
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups tomato sauce
2 bell peppers, sliced
1 onion, sliced
1 green chili, minced
2 tbsp. tomato paste
2 tsp. fresh cilantro, minced
1 tbsp. ground cumin
1 cup beef stock
Cooking fat
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Season the beef to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Melt cooking fat in a skillet over high heat, and brown the beef on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes total.
Place the beef in a slow cooker and add all the remaining ingredients on top.
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
Remove the beef from the slow cooker, let rest for 10 to 15 minutes, then shred using forks.
Place the beef back in the slow cooker, mix everything and serve topped with fresh cilantro.

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Slow Cooker Cuban-Style Beef Recipe

Get ready for some Cuban-style shredded beef - an appetizing comfort food that is simmered in the slow cooker all day, so that dinner is flavorful, ready, and waiting just for you!

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 8

Total Time 8 20

Course Main Course

Cuisine Cuban

Servings people

Calories 402 kcal

Ingredients

2 lb. beef chuck roast or flank steak
4 garlic cloves minced
2 cups tomato sauce
2 bell peppers sliced
1 onion sliced
1 green chili minced
2 tbsp. tomato paste
2 tsp. fresh cilantro minced
1 tbsp. ground cumin
1 cup beef stock
Cooking fat
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Season the beef to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
2 lb. beef chuck roast or flank steak, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Melt cooking fat in a skillet over high heat, and brown the beef on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes total.
Cooking fat
Place the beef in a slow cooker and add all the remaining ingredients on top.
4 garlic cloves, 2 cups tomato sauce, 2 bell peppers, 1 onion, 1 green chili, 2 tbsp. tomato paste, 1 tbsp. ground cumin, 1 cup beef stock
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
Remove the beef from the slow cooker, let rest for 10 to 15 minutes, then shred using forks.
Place the beef back in the slow cooker, mix everything and serve topped with fresh cilantro.
2 tsp. fresh cilantro

Nutrition

Calories: 402kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 53gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 136mgSodium: 927mgPotassium: 1580mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2720IUVitamin C: 92mgCalcium: 124mgIron: 8mg

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Slow Cooker BBQ Bacon Green Beans Recipe

November 14, 2022 by Paleo Leaper Leave a Comment

Recipes for comfort food are inescapable as you browse online for the next dinner inspiration. You'll see carrot cake with whipped cream, followed by loaded sweet potatoes, and who knows what will slide by next as you are dutifully scrolling down.

Slow Cooker BBQ Bacon Green Beans on a white plate.

Most of them are non-Paleo recipes, to be sure, but that gives us, Paleo cooks, the chance to show off our cookery skills and surpass the other recipes with creativity and unique flavor combinations.

The next time you score a bundle of green beans, two pounds to be more exact, into the slow cooker, they go - washed and ends trimmed, of course. Then a good amount of bacon enters your trusty skillet, aromas arise, and finally, the rest of the ingredients join the beans in the slow cooker.

Skip the processed sugar and use honey instead, if you even need it at all. Forget the Worcestershire sauce and sprinkle on some coconut aminos. And go for your favorite BBQ sauce with Paleo-approved ingredients, homemade or not.

While you are impatiently waiting (this dish does smell amazing!) for your green beans to finish slow cooking in the BBQ sauce, we can only suggest filling those last 40 minutes with a preparation of balsamic glazed pork chops and a pecan and endive salad to complete the meal.

Get ready to dive in, soak up the compliments, and be prepared for an encore next week!

Slow Cooker BBQ Bacon Green Beans Recipe

Serves: 4 Prep: 15 min Cook: 4 h

Ingredients

2 lb. green beans, ends trimmed
8 bacon slices, sliced
1 onion, diced
¼ cup BBQ sauce
½ cup homemade ketchup
2 tbsp. raw honey (optional)
2 tbsp. coconut aminos
2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
2 tsp. hot pepper sauce (optional)
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Place the green beans and diced onions in a slow cooker.
Cook the bacon in a skillet for 4 to 5 minutes, then add the bacon to the slow cooker. Pour any remaining bacon fat into the slow cooker, too, up to ¼ cup.
In a bowl, combine the BBQ sauce, ketchup, honey, coconut aminos, vinegar, and hot pepper sauce, and season to taste. Add this to the slow cooker and mix everything together.
Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, until beans, are tender.
Mix everything gently again and serve.

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Slow Cooker BBQ Bacon Green Beans

There is something mysterious about slow cooker BBQ bacon green beans that will make you want to try the recipe again and again, just to make sure the flavor is right.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 15

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 358 kcal

Ingredients

2 lb. green beans ends trimmed
8 bacon slices sliced
1 onion diced
¼ cup BBQ sauce
½ cup homemade ketchup
2 tbsp. raw honey optional
2 tbsp. coconut aminos
2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
2 tsp. hot pepper sauce optional
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Place the green beans and diced onions in a slow cooker.
2 lb. green beans, 1 onion
Cook the bacon in a skillet for 4 to 5 minutes, then add the bacon to the slow cooker. Pour any remaining bacon fat into the slow cooker, too, up to ¼ cup.
8 bacon slices
In a bowl, combine the BBQ sauce, ketchup, honey, coconut aminos, vinegar, and hot pepper sauce, and season to taste. Add this to the slow cooker and mix everything together.
¼ cup BBQ sauce, ½ cup homemade ketchup, 2 tbsp. raw honey, 2 tbsp. coconut aminos, 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar, 2 tsp. hot pepper sauce, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, until beans, are tender.
Mix everything gently again and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 358kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 11gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 995mgPotassium: 744mgFiber: 7gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 1780IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 104mgIron: 3mg

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Slow Cooker Beef With Mushroom-Onion Sauce Recipe

November 14, 2022 by Paleo Leaper Leave a Comment

Absolutely delicious. There are plenty of words to describe this slow-cooked pot of beef with mushrooms, onions, beef stock, and coconut gravy... but the first words out of your mouth upon sampling this dish just may be the very thing we said here.

Slow Cooker Beef With Mushroom-Onion Sauce Recipe in a yellow bowl.

Maybe you will love it so much, that you will take your leftovers to work, just to show off how well you can create an overnight masterpiece in the kitchen.

With the right cut of beef, this roast is going to be incredibly tender and drool-worthy; think of the best boeuf Bourguignon you have ever had. Choose an ample-sized boneless chunk of beef, approximately a 2 lb. chuck, or a round roast.

You can also go for a top side or silverside, but the less expensive cuts of meat will more than suffice if you are slow cooking for 8 hours. If you are short on time, you can add everything directly to the slow cooker, but if you want to extract all of the incredible flavors from the meat, you cannot skip the first step of browning it.

Caramelizing the surfaces of your roast in a hot pan with Paleo-approved fat is essential as it will lend unspeakable flavors to the finished dish.

If you wish to add some freshly chopped parsley for specks of green interest, add them near the end of cooking so that they remain vibrant upon serving. Nothing suits this dish better than a side of marinated beets. Never tried it? Now is the time to start.

Slow Cooker Beef With Mushroom-Onion Sauce Recipe

Serves: 4 Prep: 20 min Cook: 8 h

Ingredients

2 lb. beef roast
8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup beef stock
1 onion, diced
2 tbsp. onion flakes
1 tbsp. dry oregano
¼ tsp. celery seed, crushed
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp. cooking fat
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Melt cooking fat in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Brown the beef on all sides, about 2 minutes per side.
Place the beef in a slow cooker.
Add the diced onion, mushroom, and garlic to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
Pour the beef stock into the skillet and bring to a light simmer.
Add the onion flakes, oregano, and celery seed, and season generously.
Pour in the coconut milk, whisk everything, and pour over the beef in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours.

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Slow Cooker Beef With Mushroom-Onion Sauce Recipe

From out of the slow cooker emerges a tender beef roast worthy of royalty, complete with a mushroom-onion-coconut milk sauce and all. The end.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 8

Total Time 8 20

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 660 kcal

Ingredients

2 lb. beef roast
8 oz. mushrooms sliced
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup beef stock
1 onion diced
2 tbsp. onion flakes
1 tbsp. dry oregano
¼ tsp. celery seed crushed
2 garlic cloves minced
2 tbsp. cooking fat
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Melt cooking fat in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2 tbsp. cooking fat
Brown the beef on all sides, about 2 minutes per side.
2 lb. beef roast
Place the beef in a slow cooker.
Add the diced onion, mushroom, and garlic to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
8 oz. mushrooms, 1 onion, 2 garlic cloves
Pour the beef stock into the skillet and bring to a light simmer.
1 cup beef stock
Add the onion flakes, oregano, and celery seed, and season generously.
2 tbsp. onion flakes, 1 tbsp. dry oregano, ¼ tsp. celery seed, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Pour in the coconut milk, whisk everything, and pour over the beef in the slow cooker.
1 cup coconut milk
Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 660kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 49gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 156mgSodium: 326mgPotassium: 1438mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 95IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 170mgIron: 15mg

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Slow Cooker Honey-Garlic Chicken and Vegetables Recipe

November 14, 2022 by Paleo Leaper Leave a Comment

The time of year does not matter, nor does the time of day - when this honey and garlic chicken with vegetables is done simmering for 6-8 hours, all you need to do is serve yourself a bowl, allow it ample time to chill, and dig in.

Slow Cooker Honey-Garlic Chicken and Vegetables in a baking dish.

It really doesn't matter if it is for breakfast, or lunch at work; just enjoy it for all the spoon- or forkfuls it is worth. See, there we go, not caring again!

If you are cooking for a smaller crowd with diverse tastes, or for some sensitive eaters, everyone will find a bite that they love in here, and although the asparagus will surprise some people at the first bite, all will be well in the end.

Why? Well, we can only assume it is because of the combination of chicken stock, homemade ketchup, coconut aminos, and raw honey that makes all the ingredients harmonize strikingly together. It's bowl-licking good, and we'll leave it at that.

Being a complete meal on its own, you may want to call the dinner done. Or you may still see that the garden is greener on the other side, in which case you will want to create a side salad to bring in some wonderful micro-nutrients.

How about a beet, broccoli, and mache salad with almond vinaigrette for starters? Or a more exotic salad of mixed greens, fennel, and pear to add more texture and contrast to your masterpiece?

Slow Cooker Honey-Garlic Chicken and Vegetables Recipe

Serves: 4 Prep: 20 min Cook: 6 h

Ingredients

4 to 5 chicken breasts, cut into large chunks
2 sweet potatoes, diced
1 lb. carrot, peeled, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 bunch of asparagus, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup raw honey
½ cup chicken stock
¼ cup coconut aminos
¼ cup of homemade ketchup
2 tsp. dried oregano
2 tbsp. ghee or Paleo cooking fat
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

In a bowl, combine the garlic, honey, chicken stock, coconut aminos, ketchup, oregano, and season to taste.
Melt cooking fat in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season the chicken breasts to taste with sea salt and black pepper.
Brown the chicken breasts for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker along with the remaining vegetables.
Pour in the honey garlic sauce and give everything a good stir.
Cover the slow cooker and cook everything on low for 6 to 8 hours.

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Slow Cooker Honey-Garlic Chicken and Vegetables Recipe

Slow cooker honey-garlic chicken with vegetables certainly holds its own in the amazing flavor department, but what salad to pair it with? That is the question of the day.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 20

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 578 kcal

Ingredients

4 to 5 chicken breasts cut into large chunks
2 sweet potatoes diced
1 lb. carrot peeled, chopped
1 onion chopped
1 bunch of asparagus chopped
3 garlic cloves minced
¼ cup raw honey
½ cup chicken stock
¼ cup coconut aminos
¼ cup of homemade ketchup
2 tsp. dried oregano
2 tbsp. ghee or Paleo cooking fat
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In a bowl, combine the garlic, honey, chicken stock, coconut aminos, ketchup, oregano, and season to taste.
3 garlic cloves, ¼ cup raw honey, ½ cup chicken stock, ¼ cup coconut aminos, ¼ cup of homemade ketchup, 2 tsp. dried oregano, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Melt cooking fat in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2 tbsp. ghee or Paleo cooking fat
Season the chicken breasts to taste with sea salt and black pepper.
4 to 5 chicken breasts, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Brown the chicken breasts for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker along with the remaining vegetables.
2 sweet potatoes, 1 lb. carrot, 1 onion, 1 bunch of asparagus
Pour in the honey garlic sauce and give everything a good stir.
Cover the slow cooker and cook everything on low for 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 578kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 57gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 166mgSodium: 762mgPotassium: 1195mgFiber: 7gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 28353IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 138mgIron: 4mg

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African-Style Slow Cooker Chicken Stew Recipe

November 14, 2022 by Paleo Leaper Leave a Comment

If African flavors have escaped your palate thus far, it is time to put an end to the trials and tribulations of missing out on ethnic cuisine.

African-Style Slow Cooker Chicken Stew in a big bowl.

After all, if you have consumed beef pho, at home or abroad, and found it irresistibly amazing, then let adventure run wild and see where it takes you - somewhere along the way, you are even bound to end up with an enticing baking dishful of Indian-style lemongrass chicken.

This particular recipe calls for chicken pieces. What you do with that is entirely up to you, though we do suggest slow cooking a combination of legs and thighs, with the skin on.

While most traditional African chicken stew recipes would call out for peanut butter, ½ a cup or more, you can skip that part since it is a non-Paleo ingredient. If you desire a thicker stew, you could add some almond butter or chop up and add a medium size sweet potato instead.

And if you want to toss in a little heat, go right ahead with a generous sprinkle of cayenne, or dice up some sliced hot peppers.

If you adore this dish and are seeking more African-flavored inspiration, we have one more option in our recipe index just for you: African-style almond and chicken stew. In under an hour, you will be diving into a heartwarming bowl of chicken, sweet potato, and spices that are sure to please the most curious and explorative eaters. It's fun scouting out new-to-you international recipes, isn't it?

African-Style Slow Cooker Chicken Stew Recipe

Serves: 4 Prep: 20 min Cook: 8 h

Ingredients

3 to 4 lbs. chicken pieces
4 to 5 Roma tomatoes, chopped
4 carrots, sliced
3 to 4 green onions, sliced
½ cup tomato sauce
½ cup chicken stock
3 garlic cloves, minced
½ tsp. cumin powder
1 tbsp. paprika
1 tsp. dried thyme
Cooking fat
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Melt some cooking fat in a skillet over high heat.
Season the chicken pieces to taste.
Brown the chicken in the skillet on all sides; about 2 minutes per side.
Place the chicken pieces in the slow cooker with the carrots and green onions.
In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken stock, garlic, cumin, paprika, thyme, and season to taste.
Give everything a good stir and pour over the chicken.
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.

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African-Style Slow Cooker Chicken Stew Recipe

There is nothing better than coming home to an African-style slow cooker chicken stew at the end of a long day, cauliflower couscous optional.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 8

Total Time 8 20

Course Soup

Cuisine African

Servings people

Calories 787 kcal

Ingredients

3 to 4 lbs. chicken pieces
4 to 5 Roma tomatoes chopped
4 carrots sliced
3 to 4 green onions sliced
½ cup tomato sauce
½ cup chicken stock
3 garlic cloves minced
½ tsp. cumin powder
1 tbsp. paprika
1 tsp. dried thyme
Cooking fat
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Melt some cooking fat in a skillet over high heat.
Cooking fat
Season the chicken pieces to taste.
3 to 4 lbs. chicken pieces, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Brown the chicken in the skillet on all sides; about 2 minutes per side.
Place the chicken pieces in the slow cooker with the carrots and green onions.
4 carrots, 3 to 4 green onions
In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken stock, garlic, cumin, paprika, thyme, and season to taste.
4 to 5 Roma tomatoes, ½ cup tomato sauce, ½ cup chicken stock, 3 garlic cloves, ½ tsp. cumin powder, 1 tbsp. paprika, 1 tsp. dried thyme, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Give everything a good stir and pour over the chicken.
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 787kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 66gFat: 53gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 256mgSodium: 443mgPotassium: 1075mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 4470IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 7mg

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Slow Cooker Beef And Rutabaga Stew Recipe

November 12, 2022 by Paleo Leaper Leave a Comment

Hearty and delicious, with whispers of cinnamon and thyme, this stew will surprise you with the uncomplicated flavors of the hard-working and humble past. It is a bit of time travel, going back to Grandma's kitchen, yet the results of your not-so-hard work (using the slow cooker) are here and now.

Slow Cooker Beef And Rutabaga Stew in a blue bowl.

Like in so many slow cooker recipes, you must brown the meat first. Trust us, it just tastes better that way. You also need to chop up your veggies to any size that you like. Go rustic and leave them whole, or halve them if you must. Make them bite-size for easier spoonfuls of stew - the choice is yours to make while you spend as little or as much time on meal preparation.

Let's talk about rutabagas. They are a thing of beauty and wonder to some of us who have never seen them before - rutabagas are also called swedes (Swedish turnip) or neeps. While we generally think of it as fodder for livestock, it is perfect for human consumption and a wonderful vegetable for adding to stews.

They are a culinary treat when boiled and mashed with sweet potatoes, carrots, and ghee, and in other parts of the world, they are often served alongside sausages. We'll take that as a positive sign that they belong in our Paleo meals!

The beauty of slow cooking is that you prep your ingredients, then go to work, or just take life in. Easy as pie, almost like Grandma used to make.

Slow Cooker Beef And Rutabaga Stew Recipe

Serves: 4 Prep: 25 min Cook: 8h

Ingredients

2 lbs. beef chuck roast, cubed
1 rutabaga, cubed
2 carrots, sliced
2 sweet potatoes, cubed
2 celery stalks, sliced
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups beef stock
2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp. fresh rosemary, minced
½ tsp. dried thyme
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
Cooking fat
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Add all the prepared vegetables to a slow cooker and season to taste.
Melt cooking fat in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Season the meat cubes to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Brown the beef cubes, on all sides in small batches, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Then add the beef to the slow cooker.
Deglaze the pan with the balsamic vinegar, pour in the beef stock, add the rosemary, dried thyme, and ground cinnamon, and season to taste.
Pour the sauce into the slow cooker, cover, and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
Adjust the seasoning and serve.

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Slow Cooker Beef And Rutabaga Stew Recipe

You may be surprised to find rutabagas in your beef stew one day, but it will be a wonderful discovery and one that you'll remake time and time again.

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 8

Total Time 8 25

Course Soup

Cuisine Swedish

Servings people

Calories 566 kcal

Ingredients

2 lbs. beef chuck roast cubed
1 rutabaga cubed
2 carrots sliced
2 sweet potatoes cubed
2 celery stalks sliced
1 onion diced
2 garlic cloves minced
4 cups beef stock
2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp. fresh rosemary minced
½ tsp. dried thyme
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
Cooking fat
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Add all the prepared vegetables to a slow cooker and season to taste.
1 rutabaga, 2 carrots, 2 sweet potatoes, 2 celery stalks, 1 onion, 2 garlic cloves
Melt cooking fat in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Cooking fat
Season the meat cubes to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
2 lbs. beef chuck roast, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Brown the beef cubes, on all sides in small batches, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Then add the beef to the slow cooker.
Deglaze the pan with the balsamic vinegar, pour in the beef stock, add the rosemary, dried thyme, and ground cinnamon, and season to taste.
4 cups beef stock, 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp. fresh rosemary, ½ tsp. dried thyme, ½ tsp. ground cinnamon, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Pour the sauce into the slow cooker, cover, and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
Adjust the seasoning and serve.
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Nutrition

Calories: 566kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 51gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 156mgSodium: 717mgPotassium: 1839mgFiber: 6gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 10193IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 173mgIron: 8mg

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