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Slow Cooker

There are some meals that absolutely shine when cooked in the Slow Cooker! And they just so happen to be the most economical if using cheap cuts of meat. So check out a range of recipes below that are kind to your bank balance whilst delivering on nutrients and flavour.

My Slow Braised Cider Pork Cheeks utilise a cheap-cut that often goes to waste to create the most melt-in-the-mouth meal the whole family will enjoy!

A twist on the original to make it more affordable - my Slow Cooker Beef and Mushroom Stroganoff will offer a hearty, warming meal for dinner after a long day at work!

Slow Cooked Spanish Beef offers a different meal option to use cubed shoulder steak (beef). It's tasty, packs plenty flavour and vegetables to keep you satisfied.

And finally, if its soup you're looking for - my Potato and Leek Soup will change your opinion on the fan-favourite forever. Using the slow cooker to caramelise the leeks take it to the next level!

  • A bowl of oxtail soup topped with shredded beef and herbs, served with slices of buttered bread.
    Slow Cooker Oxtail Soup (Hob Method Option)
  • Wide pappardelle pasta with a rich lamb ragù and grated cheese is served on a blue and white floral plate atop a wooden table.
    Slow Cooker Lamb Ragu with Pappardelle
  • A close-up of a bowl filled with slow cooker beef brisket stew, featuring tender shredded meat, large potato chunks, and green peas, garnished with fresh herbs. A side of bright green broccolini sits in the bowl on a rustic wooden table.
    Slow Cooker Beef Brisket
  • A rectangular blue baking dish with a golden-brown pastry-topped Scottish slow cooker steak pie. A portion has been removed, revealing a rich, dark filling with chunks of meat and carrots on a wooden surface.
    Slow Cooker Steak Pie (Hob Method Option)
  • A bowl of creamy leek and potato soup topped with golden croutons and sautéed leeks, set on a wooden surface. The soup is smooth and light in color, with a drizzle of oil and scattered crispy toppings.
    Leek and Potato Soup (Slow Cooker recipe)
  • A black bowl filled with pearl couscous topped with a hearty beef and carrot stew, garnished with fresh chopped parsley. The dish is set on a wooden surface.
    Beef Tagine (Moroccan Stew)
  • Close-up of a creamy pasta dish featuring rotini noodles mixed with a rich, savory sauce, ground meat, and garnished with chopped parsley and grated cheese. The dish appears flavorful and well-seasoned.
    Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta (30 Minute Meal)
  • A black plate with creamy beef and mushroom stroganoff garnished with chopped herbs, served alongside rice. The dish is on a wooden table with a gold placemat, salt and pepper shakers, and lush greenery in the background.
    Beef and Mushroom Stroganoff (Slow Cooker)
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I’m Lauren – a 34-year-old Mum of 2 who lives in Glasgow, Scotland.

I'm a stereotypical Scot who loves haggis, swears too much (think Gordon Ramsey crossed with Nigella Lawson) and thinks Scottish tap water is the best in the world!

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  • A close-up of a bowl filled with slow cooker beef brisket stew, featuring tender shredded meat, large potato chunks, and green peas, garnished with fresh herbs. A side of bright green broccolini sits in the bowl on a rustic wooden table.
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