Ninja Slow Cooker Recipes

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Jul 10, 2024

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Ninja Slow Cooker Recipes: Delicious and Easy Meals

A Ninja slow cooker is a fantastic kitchen appliance for anyone who loves the convenience of slow-cooked meals. With its versatility and ease of use, you can create a wide variety of dishes, from savory stews and soups to mouthwatering pulled pork and flavorful curries. Here are some easy and delicious Ninja slow cooker recipes to get you started:

Savory Slow Cooker Recipes

1. Classic Beef Stew:

• Ingredients:

  • 1.5 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

• Instructions:

  1. Brown the beef in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker.
  3. Add the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker.
  4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender.
  5. Serve with your favorite sides, like mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

2. Pulled Pork:

• Ingredients:

  • 3-4 pound pork shoulder
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

• Instructions:

  1. Combine the barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a bowl.
  2. Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture over it.
  3. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
  4. Shred the pork using two forks and serve on buns with your favorite toppings.

Sweet and Savory Slow Cooker Recipes

1. Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice:

• Ingredients:

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, for garnish

• Instructions:

  1. Place the chicken, rice, chicken broth, onion, green bell pepper, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker.
  2. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
  3. Serve garnished with chopped cilantro.

2. Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili:

• Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can sweet potatoes, diced
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste

• Instructions:

  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Saute the onion, garlic, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper for 5 minutes, until softened.
  3. Transfer the sauteed vegetables to the slow cooker.
  4. Add the black beans, diced tomatoes, sweet potatoes, vegetable broth, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
  5. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the sweet potatoes are tender.
  6. Serve with your favorite toppings, like sour cream, shredded cheese, or chopped cilantro.

These are just a few of the many delicious Ninja slow cooker recipes you can try. Get creative and experiment with different flavors and ingredients to create your own signature slow cooker dishes.