Slow Cooker Chili

I am still new to the slow cooking (third time), i’m definitely loving it.  This cold winter season requires some chili comforting dish to return to after a long day.

I have made this for the week (meal prep), portioning into small freezer containers for easy microwaving.

This meal is healthy, delicious and full of flavor. Perfect over boiled plantain or cauliflower rice (which are my go to).

Served over boiled plantain.

 

Ingredients

• 1000g Mince beef
• 2 can of chopped tomato (400g)
• 2 can of kidney beans (400g), drained and rinsed
• 2tbsp of coconut oil
• 1 tsp of cumin
• 1 tsp of dried oregano
• 3 small sweet sweet potato (optional)
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 cup of water
• 3 maggi cubes
• 2 green chilies, diced
• 1 pack (41g) Chili con carne recipe mix
• 2 bay leave
• salt to taste

Instructions

• Heat coconut oil in large frying pan over medium heat, once the oil is hot add the onion and sauce for 3-4 minutes.
• Pour the onions into the slow cooker
• Return the pan to medium heat and add the mince and cook stirring occasionally, until evenly brown. Drain fat.
• Pour the mince in a slow cooker
• Add remaining ingredients.
  

  
• Cover, and cook 8 hours on Low.

 

Slow Cooker Chicken Veggie Soup

The season has changed, we are now in proper winter and this calls for delicious filling soups to warm up.

I have recently got myself  a slow cooker just started exploring , it’s my second attempt.

This soup is filled with protein, veggies and healthy carbs to warm up the body.

After 7 hours of low cooking.

Ingredients

• 8 small Chicken thighs
• 4 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 small size zucchini, chopped
• 2 small sweet potato, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 head of cabbage, chopped
• 1/2 green ball pepper
• 1/2 yellow ball pepper
• 1 chilli pepper, chopped
• 1 can chopped tomatoes
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of garlic
• 1 teaspoon of dried Oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon of dried chili pepper
• 1 cup of water
• 3 maggi stock
• salt to taste
• fresh basil leaves, Chopped

Instructions

• Place all ingredients except the fresh basil leaves
• Cook on low for 6-8 hours or High 3-4 hours
• Stir in the basil leaves 5 mins to end of cooking time and taste for salt