Slow cooker recipes

33 of our favourite slow-cooked meals

Includes beef, chicken, lamb shanks, and even some vegetarian options.

Low temperatures and a long cooking time result in maximum flavour.

Our favourite slow-cooked recipes including beef, chicken, lamb shanks and even some vegetarian options are everything you want and need right now.

If you just can’t get enough slow cooking then check out our ultimate slow-cooker recipe collection or our slow-cooked curry recipes.

Chilli con carne with corn dumplings

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Chilli con carne with corn dumplings

Chilli con carne with corn dumplings

This hearty, spicy chilli gets a modern makeover with these polenta-based dumplings. Slow cooking brings out the flavours.

Lamb shanks recipe

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Lamb shanks

Lamb shanks

It wouldn’t be a slow cooked collection without these, shank you very much!

sticky glazed slow-roast pork

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Sticky glazed slow-roast pork

Sticky glazed slow-roast pork

SLOW-ROASTED BEEF SHANKS

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Slow-roasted beef shanks

These slow-roasted beef shanks will melt in your mouth.

slow-cooked moroccan lamb withkumara and raisins

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Slow-cooked moroccan lamb with kumara and raisins

Slow-cooked moroccan lamb with kumara and raisins

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Slow-cooked smoky sticky pork ribs with coleslaw

Slow-cooked smoky sticky pork ribs with coleslaw

slow-cooker osso buco with mixed mushrooms

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Slow-cooked osso buco with mixed mushrooms

Slow-cooked osso buco with mixed mushrooms

Italian-style slow-cooked osso bucco that will melt in your mouth.

SLOW-COOKED POTATOES WITH WINE AND HERBS

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Slow-cooked potatoes with wine and herbs

Slow-cooked potatoes with wine and herbs

slow-cooked pork neck with cider and pear

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Slow-cooked pork neck with cider and pear

Slow-cooked pork neck with cider and pear

Stuffed with the meat of spicy Italian sausages and slowly roasted on a bed of onions, pears and cider, this slow-cooked pork neck is rich, fragrant and absolutely full of flavour.

slow-cooked lamb with white beans

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Slow-cooked lamb with white beans

Slow-cooked lamb with white beans

Tender slices of slow-cooked lamb are delicious served with these savoury braised white beans.

slow-cooked tomato & goat's cheese tart

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Slow-cooked tomato and goat’s cheese tart

Slow-cooked tomato and goat’s cheese tart

Slow cooking the tomatoes draws out both their flavour and their sweetness, leading to a rich, caramelised topping on the crisp base of this tart.

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Pappardelle with slow-cooked beef ragu

Pappardelle with slow-cooked beef ragu

This hearty pasta dish is ideal for the cooling weather.

Slow-cooked Mexican beef chilli mole

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Slow-cooked Mexican beef chilli mole

Slow-cooked Mexican beef chilli mole

This traditional Mexican meat dish, where chocolate, chilli and beef are combined in a delicious, hearty casserole, is even more flavoursome in this gorgeous version of the recipe made in a slow cooker.

RED PORK CURRY

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Slow-cooked red pork curry

Slow-cooked red pork curry

This simple Thai curry creates big flavours with little effort thanks to the slow-cooker.

Slow-cooked lamb shank pie

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Slow-cooked lamb shank pie

Slow-cooked lamb shank pie

Make the tender lamb filling a day early for an easier cook. The combination of juicy lamb and a buttery pastry makes for a meal so memorable, it’ll be worth all the effort you put in.

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Slow-cooked beef rib bourguignon

Slow-cooked beef rib bourguignon

The addition of tender beef ribs in this traditional French dish brings a wonderful flavour and texture to the classic beef bourguignon. Serve it straight out of the slow cooker with a side of mashed potato or crusty bread.

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Slow-cooked beef with barley

Slow-cooked beef with barley

Slow-cooked pumpkin soup

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Slow cooked pumpkin soup

Slow cooked pumpkin soup

Hot, creamy and hearty, this beautiful comfort food recipe is absolutely beautiful and fragrant after slow cooking all day. The combination of sweet pumpkin and cream will warm your body and soul.

Slow-cooked pickled pork

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Slow-cooked pickled pork

Slow-cooked pickled pork

Perfectly delicious served hot or cold.

sago plum puddings

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Slow-cooked sago pudding

Slow-cooked sago pudding

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Split pea and capsicum curry

This delicious split pea and capsicum curry is packed full of flavour, and is sure to be a family favourite.

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Shredded Mexican chicken and beans

Shredded Mexican chicken and beans

The delicious combination of tender shredded chicken and slow cooked beans makes this slow cooker Mexican dish absolutely delicious. Enjoy it warm for a family weeknight dinner.

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Braised beef cheeks with minted carrot puree

Braised beef cheeks with minted carrot puree

Cooked low and slow for a comforting winter meal.

honey-mustard chicken

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Honey-mustard chicken

Honey-mustard chicken

A classic casserole that warms you up from the inside out.

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Hearty beef and barley casserole

Hearty beef and barley casserole

The perfect meal to warm you up on cold nights.

Old-fashioned curried sausages

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Old-fashioned curried sausages

Old-fashioned curried sausages

Dinner with a healthy dose of nostalgia!

slow-cooked quince

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Slow-cooked quince

Slow-cooked quince

This cousin to the apple is always eaten cooked, as it is too hard and acidic to be enjoyed raw. It takes a long time to cook, but its glorious scent and lovely musky flavour are worth it. Its flesh is cream when raw, but turns a deep rosy pink as it is cooked.

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Boston baked beans

Hot, heart and the ultimate comfort food, these delicious slow cooked Boston-style baked beans are great enjoyed with a thick slice of toast for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

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Chicken and chorizo gumbo

Chicken and chorizo gumbo

Dive into this spicy gumbo.

Osso buco recipe

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Osso buco with gremolata

Osso buco with gremolata

Classic comfort food.

Chicken tagine with dates and honey

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Chicken tagine with dates and honey

Chicken tagine with dates and honey

A little bit sweet, a little bit savoury and a whole lot delicious.

Slow-cooked pork

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Slow-cooked pork

Slow-cooked pork

Vegetarian spaghetti bolognese

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Slow-cooked bolognese

Slow-cooked bolognese

Slow cook this family favourite to really intensify the flavours.

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