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4-ingredient slow cooker lamb shanks

There's nothing like a juicy, slow-cooked bowl of lamb shanks to herald in the cooler months! You can use your slow cooker to make these lamb shanks or brown them in a pan and cook, covered, for 4 hours.

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Slow cooker beef bourguignon

Make ahead, freezer-friendly and flavour-packed, what’s not to love about this classic French, melt-in-your-mouth beef stew?

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Best ever slow cooker beef brisket

Beef brisket is a cut that requires low, slow cooking. Pop it in the slow cooker with some smoky spices and a tangy barbecue sauce concoction and soon you’ll be tucking into slabs of melt-in-the-mouth meat.

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Slow cooker creamy chicken noodle soup

Hearty and warming creamy chicken noodle soup is just the ticket on a wet autumn day.

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Traditional Irish lamb stew slow cooker

Lamb and potatoes cooked simply in a rich stock are what make this traditional Irish lamb stew so delicious. Pop it all in the slow cooker for a complete, easy meal.

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Slow cooker French onion chicken

It doesn’t get easier than this French onion chicken, and the slow cooker does all the work. Serve with mashed potato and steamed green veggies.

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Slow cooker osso buco

There are few things more rewarding in winter than a meal of slow-cooked osso buco, cooked in a rich tomatoey sauce with the meat falling off the bone. And the bonus of using the slow cooker is you have a full day of smelling the aromas as your meal cooks! How to make slow cooker osso buco: key tips Sear your flour-coated osso buco until they are well-browned. The caramelisation will add loads of flavour to your dish, and will also seal in the juices, ensuring your osso buco remains deliciously tender. After adding your wine to the hot frying pan, let it cook and bubble for a minute. This will deglaze the pan, lifting all those wonderful flavours from the base of the pan after you’ve browned your meat. This will enhance your sauce, making it richer and tastier. Your osso buco is ready when the meat is super tender and the gravy is lovely and thick. Key ingredients in this slow cooker osso buco recipe You can buy veal osso buco from the supermarket. If buying it from your butcher, the pieces are much smaller, so you might need 2 per person. Choose a white wine such as pinot grigio/gris or chardonnay to add to your osso buco. It adds an extra layer of flavour, but you can simply add more stock if you prefer not to use wine. Onion, carrots and garlic add flavour and sweetness to this recipe. You really don’t need anything else, but you could add celery, if you wished. The passata is a beautifully sweet tomato puree that adds to the richness and tang of the gravy. Feel free to swap the chicken stock for beef, if you like. Here’s another osso buco you can make in the oven, plus an interesting massaman osso buco cooked on the stovetop. This recipe was originally submitted by Greer Worsley, a member of the Australia’s Best Recipe community. Introduction and additional recipe notes by Natasha Shaw.

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Slow cooker steak Diane

The classic flavours or steak Diane come together in your slow cooker with this breezy recipe. Brown the steak in a frypan first for extra flavour, and enjoy an easy meal at the end of the day.

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Slow cooker butter chicken

You won’t be able to resist this delicious butter chicken after enjoying the spicy aromas wafting from the slow cooker all day. Begin the night before by marinating the chicken in a simple spice mix, then just toss everything into the slow cooker ready for a delicious dinner.

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Slow cooker braised steak and onion

This is the ultimate in comfort food. A regular dinner when I was growing up, it has since become a regular meal for my family and now my children are cooking it for their families. It's one of those recipes that is easy to make, everyone loves and made to be passed down to each generation.

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Slow cooker sizzling Mongolian beef

You won’t be able to resist the sweet garlic aromas of this sizzling Mongolian beef as it simmers away in the slow-cooker. Serve it with plenty of rice and veggies to mop up the sticky sauce.

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Slow cooker creamy French onion steak

This creamy French onion steak is deliciously warming, perfect for cooler nights when you want something filling and easy to prepare. Whack everything in the slow cooker and enjoy the tasty fruits of your labour a few hours later.

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Creamy chicken in the slow cooker

Here’s an easy, warming slow cooker chicken recipe that you can prepare ahead of time. And any leftovers will be delicious the next day!

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Slow cooker chicken risotto

Don’t waste your time stirring away at the stovetop. Pop everything into the slow cooker and leave it to work its magic. This chicken risotto is every bit as creamy and delicious as if you’d stirred it yourself, without all that hard work! Enjoy the night off 🙂 How to make slow cooker chicken risotto: key tips Just like cooking a risotto on the stovetop, you start by softening the onion and garlic in a pan. When you add the rice, give it a good stir so that it is coated in the onion mixture. Then cook it, stirring, for a minute or two to ‘toast’ the rice a little. This will create a thin protective layer around each grain that will help it absorb the liquid slowly and more evenly, which will give your risotto a better texture and flavour. Once in the slow cooker, it’s easy to overcook the rice, and every slow cooker is different, so this isn’t a slow-cooker recipe you can walk away from for the day. Make sure to check regularly until the rice is just cooked. Key ingredients in this slow cooker chicken risotto recipe The cook uses breast chicken in this recipe, which is a lean and affordable cut. You could also use chicken thigh fillets, if you wish. Arborio rice is best for a risotto because it has a high starch content and the short thick grains easily absorb liquids while releasing starch, creating the characteristic creaminess associated with risotto. Opt for a dry white wine, such as chardonnay or pinot grigio/gris. The wine imparts a lovely flavour, but if you would like to omit it, simply add an extra ½ cup (125ml) of stock. This recipe has a good hit of rosemary. If you prefer a more subtle flavour, reduce the amount to 1 sprig, or even half a sprig. You could also add other herbs, such as chopped fresh parsley or sage, if you like. I also recommend a good sprinkling of freshly ground black pepper when serving, along with the parmesan. Browse through more risotto recipes to find your favourites. This pumpkin risotto also looks mega satisfying. This recipe was originally submitted by Greer Worsley, a member of the Australia’s Best Recipe community. Introduction and additional recipe notes by Australia’s Best Recipe team and Natasha Shaw.