When the air turns cool and the leaves change to vibrant shades of red and orange, it’s time to embrace the cozy comforts of fall. One of the best ways to do that is by using your crock pot to create delicious meals that fill your home with savory aromas. This collection of 10 fall crock pot recipes will not only keep you warm all season long but will also make mealtime a breeze. Let’s dive into the first recipe!
Title: Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Ingredients:
– 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into cubes
– 1 onion, chopped
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 4 carrots, peeled and sliced
– 3 stalks celery, chopped
– 1 pound potatoes, diced
– 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
– 4 cups beef broth
– 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. In the crock pot, combine the beef stew meat, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, potatoes, and diced tomatoes.
2. Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Sprinkle in the dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Stir everything together to evenly distribute the seasonings.
4. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
5. Serve the hearty beef stew in bowls and enjoy with a side of crusty bread for dipping.
Title: Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Ingredients:
– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 cup wild rice blend
– 1 onion, diced
– 2 carrots, chopped
– 2 stalks celery, diced
– 4 cups chicken broth
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Place the chicken breasts in the crock pot and add the wild rice blend on top.
2. Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the crock pot.
3. Pour in the chicken broth and sprinkle in the dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
5. Remove the chicken from the crock pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot.
6. Stir in the heavy cream and let the soup cook for an additional 30 minutes on low.
7. Ladle the creamy chicken and wild rice soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Title: Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Ingredients:
– 2 cups steel-cut oats
– 4 cups water
– 2 cups milk
– 2 apples, peeled, cored, and diced
– 1/4 cup brown sugar
– 1 teaspoon cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
1. In the crock pot, combine the steel-cut oats, water, milk, apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
2. Stir everything together until well mixed.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, until the oats are tender and the apples are soft.
4. Give the apple cinnamon oatmeal a good stir before serving.
5. Spoon the warm oatmeal into bowls and top with additional diced apples and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
These comforting slow cooker recipes are perfect for embracing the fall season and keeping you warm all season long. Try them out and enjoy the convenience of preparing delicious meals with ease. Get ready to fill your home with the irresistible scents of hearty stews, creamy soups, and comforting breakfasts. Happy cooking!
