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Slow Cooker Beef Shin with Creamy Mustard Mushrooms

Tender beef shin cooks slowly with onions, carrots and chestnut mushrooms in a savoury mustard gravy. Stir through crème fraîche at the end for a comforting family supper, served with mash, rice or crusty bread.

Prep: 25 minCook: 480 minServes: 4

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Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Thighs with Leeks, Carrots and Parsnips

Freezer friendlySlow cookerChicken

Tender chicken thighs cook slowly with carrots, parsnips, onion and leeks in a mild thyme gravy. A little cream stirred through at the end makes this comforting family supper especially good with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

Prep: 25 minCook: 420 minServes: 4

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Slow Cooker Beef Shin, Mushroom and Tomato Cobbler

Freezer friendlySlow cookerBeef

Tender beef shin cooks slowly with carrots, onion, mushrooms and a rich tomato gravy, then gets finished with a fluffy cheddar and parsley cobbler topping. It is a comforting one-pot family dinner served straight from the slow cooker.

Prep: 30 minCook: 540 minServes: 5

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Slow Cooker Minced Beef Cottage Pie with Cheesy Mash

Freezer friendlySlow cookerBeef mince

A comforting slow cooker cottage pie made with savoury beef mince, carrots, peas and onion in a rich gravy. Finish it with buttery cheddar mash for an easy family dinner that also freezes well.

Prep: 30 minCook: 420 minServes: 4

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Slow Cooker Beef and Ale Meatballs with Mushroom Gravy

Freezer friendlySlow cookerBeef

Tender beef meatballs cook slowly in a rich ale, onion and mushroom gravy for an easy family supper. Serve with mashed potatoes, steamed greens or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

Prep: 25 minCook: 420 minServes: 4

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Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder with Apple, Onion and Mustard Cream

Freezer friendlySlow cookerPork

Tender pieces of pork shoulder cook slowly with sweet apples, onions and sage before being finished with a gentle mustard cream sauce. Serve with mashed potatoes and greens for a comforting family dinner.

Prep: 20 minCook: 480 minServes: 4

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Slow Cooker Beef Shin with Chestnut Mushrooms and Tomato

Freezer friendlySlow cookerBeef

Tender beef shin cooks slowly with onions, carrots, chestnut mushrooms and a rich tomato sauce. Serve with mashed potato, crusty bread or steamed greens for a comforting family meal.

Prep: 25 minCook: 480 minServes: 4

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Slow Cooker Sausage Casserole

Freezer friendlySlow cookerFamily favourite

A straightforward slow cooker sausage casserole with peppers, onion, garlic, mushrooms and BBQ seasoning. Cook it gently until the sausages are tender and the sauce is rich, then serve with creamy mash or in a giant Yorkshire pudding.

Prep: 15 minCook: 600 minServes: 4

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Slow Cooker Corned Beef Hash

Freezer friendlySlow cookerComfort food

A hearty slow-cooked corned beef hash with potatoes, carrots, peas, onion and a rich beef gravy. Proper comfort food for a family meal.

Prep: 20 minCook: 420 minServes: 4

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Slow Cooker Chilli Con Carne

Freezer friendlySlow cookerComfort food

A hearty slow-cooked chilli con carne made with minced beef, beans, chopped tomatoes and diced red pepper. Smoked paprika and chilli powder add warmth and depth.

Prep: 15 minCook: 420 minServes: 6

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Slow Cooker Sausage Casserole

Freezer friendlySlow cookerComfort food

A comforting slow cooker sausage casserole with onions, potatoes, chopped tomatoes, garlic and mixed herbs. Serve with homemade Yorkshire puddings.

Prep: 20 minCook: 300 minServes: 4

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Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Curry

Freezer friendlySlow cookerFamily favourite

A gently spiced creamy chicken curry made with tomatoes, coconut milk and a blend of curry spices in the slow cooker.

Prep: 15 minCook: 360 minServes: 4

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