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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I have learned soooo much from Nicole's videos! Love her ❤
Oh please don’t clip down the crockpot lid when you are cooking! That is only for transport! You risk building up too much steam/pressure and can damage the crockpot.
Making the Buffalo Chicken Mac n Cheese for dinner tonight. Hope it turns out!
These recipes look great 👍 I really liked that idea of stretching mash potato with mashed/pureed cauliflower 😋
I do feel that it would've been pretty easy to suggest lower GI, higher protein, more complex carb options to appeal to those who are looking for that kind of thing but if that is not what you do then I suppose its not too hard to find those sorts of recipes elsewhere.
Great recipes. I have made a few before and they are tasty. There are easy to make. If you got some extra time for the carnitas recipe, sear it before serving and it enhances the flavor but it is still great no matter the route you take. Thank you for these easy recipes.
Are you using Mexican oregano or regular for the carnitas?
Ma'am, you have a very bad habit of ending your sentences with your voice trailing off to the point that it is not audible for the last few words you speak. Its not sexy, it's rather annoying.
I just love your personality! Making a lot of Crockpot meals after a move because they're dump and go. Coming off a 5 day fast tomorrow and I'm watching FOOD channels! haha How I wish there was Smell-a-Vision.
I’m 80 years old. Just found you. I’m still learning. 👏👏👏 wow young lady I adore you & your teachings 👍
"y'all complain about sodium" puts a 1/4 cup of Montreal steak seasoning which has like 180 mg/tsp lol We don't come here for healthy recipes so don't worry