5 cozy, delicious slow cooker meals

There’s something wonderful about prepping dinner early in the day, enjoying the delicious scent of it simmering away all afternoon, then serving a no-hassle meal whenever the timing is right. Whether you’re batch cooking or feeding a large family every evening, a slow cooker is a busy kitchen’s secret weapon—and now that we’re well into chilly November, it’s the perfect time of year to take it out of hibernation.

We know you love chili, beef stew and chicken stew in a slow cooker, but there are so many other great recipes to enjoy this fall/winter season. Remember, you can get all of the delicious, high quality Ontario beef, poultry, lamb and pork products you need for these recipes at Olliffe. Shop online or visit our Yonge Street butcher shop—we look forward to serving you.

Chicken enchilada soup

We shared some delicious soup recipes on the blog last week, but here’s one more for good measure. This chicken enchilada soup takes the big, bold flavours of enchiladas and transforms them into a comforting, family-friendly soup. Customize this dish by adding your favourite toppings—sour cream, shredded cheese, sliced avocado and chopped jalapenos would be a great combination, and kids love tortilla chips for dunking. Here’s the recipe.

Balsamic pork roast

This sweet and savoury pork roast comes together in no time. Serve it with buttery mashed potatoes, roast vegetables, a crisp Caesar or garden salad, rice or whatever other sides your family enjoys. If you have leftover pork the next day (good luck with that!), consider making hearty sandwiches. Here’s the recipe.

Beef stroganoff

We love a classic beef stroganoff (and Olliffe offers a delicious house-made prepared option online and in store). If you feel like making your own beef stroganoff for dinner, consider using our delectable Ontario beef in your slow cooker. Served over egg noodles or mashed potatoes, this is a perfect cold-weather dish. Here’s the recipe.

‘Marry me’ chicken

A meal so delicious, you’ll want to marry the cook! While this recipe calls for cream cheese to be stirred in before serving, we’ve also seen variations made with coconut milk. The latter is a great option that offers a rich, flavourful finish that’s a bit lighter than cream cheese. Either way, you’ll enjoy this tasty, easy slow cooker dish! Here’s the recipe.

Slow cooker sausage and peppers

Sweet pepper and onions, savoury sausages and grainy mustard on a toasted bun—while this recipe may be reminiscent of summer grilling, it can be made in your slow cooker during the cold months. You can also serve your sausage and peppers over rice or pasta. It’s a nice change of pace in your fall and winter dinner routine! Here’s the recipe.

Thanks for shopping local

Many thanks for visiting the Olliffe blog and choosing to buy local—we appreciate your support of our proudly independent, Canadian business. If you’ve got a favourite slow cooker recipe, let us know in the comments on Facebook or Instagram. You can also tag us in your culinary creations—our team loves to see what you’ve done with our Ontario beef, poultry, lamb and pork products.