5 Easy and Delicious Slow Cooker Ground Beef Meals for Busy Families
Cooking with a slow cooker can be a game changer for busy families. With the convenience of being able to set it and forget it, slow cookers allow for delicious meals to be prepared with minimal effort. And with Nutrafarms grass-fed ground beef in your freezer, the possibilities for a variety of dishes are endless.
One of the great things about using a slow cooker with Nutrafarms ground beef is the quality difference between it and factory farmed meats from the grocery store. Nutrafarms ground beef is free from antibiotics, hormones, and steroids. The cattle are raised on grass and free to roam in pastures, resulting in leaner and more flavourful meat.
Here are some of the best things you can make with a slow cooker and Nutrafarms ground beef:
Chili:
Chili is a classic slow cooker dish that’s perfect for a cold day. Brown the Nutrafarms ground beef in a pan and then add it to the slow cooker with onions, garlic, canned tomatoes, beans, and chili powder. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, and you’ll have a delicious, hearty chili.
Meatballs:
Slow cooker meatballs are a great addition to any pasta dish. Mix Nutrafarms ground beef with breadcrumbs, an egg, grated Parmesan cheese, and your favourite seasonings. Roll the mixture into balls and add them to the slow cooker with a tomato sauce. Cook on low for 4-6 hours and you’ll have tender and flavourful meatballs.
Bolognese sauce:
Bolognese sauce is another classic dish that can be easily made in a slow cooker. Brown Nutrafarms ground beef in a pan and then add it to the slow cooker with onions, garlic, canned tomatoes, and tomato paste. Add in some herbs and cook on low for 6-8 hours. The end result will be a rich and flavourful sauce that’s perfect for pasta.
Sloppy Joes:
Sloppy Joes are a fun and easy meal that can be made in a slow cooker. Brown Nutrafarms ground beef in a pan and then add it to the slow cooker with onions, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, and you’ll have a sweet and savoury sandwich filling.
Tacos:
Tacos are always a crowd-pleaser and can be easily made in a slow cooker. Add Nutrafarms ground beef to the slow cooker with taco seasoning, a chopped onion, garlic, and a can of diced tomatoes. Cook on low for 4-6 hours, and you’ll have a flavourful and tender filling for your tacos.
Final Thoughts:
To wrap it up, a slow cooker and Nutrafarms ground beef are quite simply a match made in heaven. By using a slow cooker, you can easily make a variety of delicious and nutritious meals for your family.