Looking for easy, high-protein meals that basically cook themselves? In this video, Nicole shares five protein-packed slow cooker recipes that are perfect for busy days, big appetites, or anyone looking to get more out of their dinner with less hands-on time.
She kicks things off with juicy Garlic Butter Steak Bites and tender Crockpot Carnitas, then turns up the comfort with a creamy, cheesy Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese. There’s also a flavorful Slow Cooker Beef Bulgogi packed with sweet and savory depth, and a hearty Midwestern-style Belgian Booyah that’s made for cozy nights (and plenty of leftovers). Whether you’re meal prepping, feeding a crowd, or just craving something warm and satisfying, these slow cooker meals deliver on flavor and protein.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Get Cooking!
0:18 – Garlic Butter Steak Bites
3:05 – Crockpot Carnitas
5:43 – Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese
8:47 – Beef Bulgogi
10:44 – Belgian Chicken Booyah
Get the recipes here:
Garlic Butter Steak Bites: https://www.allrecipes.com/crockpot-garlic-butter-steak-bites-recipe-11773897
Crockpot Carnitas: https://www.allrecipes.com/crispy-slow-cooker-carnitas-recipe-8628927
Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese: https://www.allrecipes.com/crockpot-buffalo-chicken-mac-n-cheese-recipe-11773924
Beef Bulgogi: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/246594/slow-cooker-bulgogi/
Belgian Chicken Booyah: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/241813/slow-cooker-belgian-chicken-booyah/
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My instruction said that so many people clamp their lid shut on a crockpot, but it’s actually made for when you carry it somewhere that there’s no need to lock it shut if it’s just sitting on your counter cooking.
In the Belgian Chicken Booyah recipe you say to use half the amount of beef as you do chicken. However, the text says to use 4lb chicken and 1lb beef. Is there a typo with the amount of chicken or beef to use?
The garlic butter steak bites recipe is a winner!!!
i would love to know the size of the crockpots used.. i need to buy one , thank you for your wonderful recipes.. !!! greatly appreciated !!
It seems like a lot of people like to buy pre-peels or pre-chopped garlic or garlic paste but for some reason, I enjoy peeling and chopping my fresh garlic. I think I enjoy it because I love garlic so much and I know the little prize that’s under that peel.. YUM!!😋
With the exception of baking, recipes are suggested base.
I have gone to AR for years. So glad to have found the YT channel. I've already seen too many recipes I have to try. Thanks Nicole!!!
Nicole
Please set the vent hole away from you on the crock pot
I like cauliflower but as mashed potatoes………really sucks! 🙂
You’re not supposed to lock the crockpot for cooking. The locks are only for transporting.
For the Garlic Butter Steak Bite recipe can I use steaks?