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Slow Cooker Beef, Ale and Mushroom Pearl Barley Pot

This hearty beef, ale and mushroom pearl barley pot is a family-friendly alternative to a traditional casserole. Pearl barley thickens the savoury beef-stock gravy as the beef becomes tender, while mushrooms and vegetables add plenty of texture and flavour.

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 Orange-Spiced Lamb with Apricots and Chickpeas

Freezer friendlySlow cookerLamb

Tender lamb shoulder cooks slowly with orange, cinnamon and cumin until it is rich and spoon-soft. Chickpeas and dried apricots add sweetness and substance, making this an easy family supper with couscous or flatbreads.

Prep: 25 minCook: 420 minServes: 5

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Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder with Apple, Sage and Butter Beans

Freezer friendlySlow cookerPork

Tender chunks of pork shoulder are slow-cooked with sweet apples, onions, sage and creamy butter beans in a savoury mustard gravy. It is a filling one-pot family meal that works well with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

Prep: 20 minCook: 420 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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