Australia’s top 20 slow cooker recipes revealed

The slow cooker is having its moment in the sun as Australians pull out the popular cooker to make some of the tastiest food we’ve ever had. Here’s 20 of the best slow cooker recipes.

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April 11, 2024 - 5:00AM

Here they are: the slow-cooker recipes you’ve cooked, loved, rated and reviewed year after year.

With stews, soups, casseroles, pastas, curries and even desserts, you’ll never be short of inspiration.

Slow-cooked lamb curry

This spicy lamb curry is best prepared in a slow cooker.

Slow cooker pumpkin soup.

Pumpkin soup with a twist

This pumpkin soup recipe works best cooked in a slow cooker. Add some chillies to give it a zing.

Slow-cooker massaman beef curry

Take your tastebuds on an exotic trip with this authentic Thai curry dish.

Slow cooker chicken and chickpea curry.

Slow-cooker chicken and chickpea curry

Pop a few ingredients in your slow cooker and come back later to a no-fuss chicken curry meal. Easy!

Chilli beef

This hearty dish can be cooked in a slow cooker, in the oven or on a stove-top. Whatever method you choose, it’s a great one-pot wonder!

Slow cooker tomato and chicken korma curry.

Tomato and chicken korma curry

Pull out the slow cooker and give this hearty chicken curry a try. If you don’t have a slow cooker, don’t worry, there are also instructions in the notes for cooking in a casserole dish, on a stove top or in a pressure cooker.

Beef and carrot ragout

This beef and carrot ragout recipe requires a slow cooker.

Slow cooker pea and ham soup.

Slow-cooker pea and ham soup

Classic pea and ham soup is a great way warm yourself up over the cooler months.

Slow-cooker beef cheeks in red wine

Create melt in the mouth beef cheeks with this slow cooker recipe from taste member, ‘TA6574’. It’s well worth the wait.

Slow cooker beef brisket with sweet barbecue sauce.

Slow-cooker beef brisket with sweet barbecue sauce

Use your slow-cooker to make melt-in-the-mouth beef in sweet barbecue sauce.

Creamy beef with mushrooms

Savour the delicious aromas filling the house as your slow cooker works its magic. Dijon mustard, white wine and sour cream make for a dish that’s rich, hearty and creamy - just how the French like it!

Slow cooker corned beef with vegetables and mustard sauce.

Corned beef with vegetables and mustard sauce

Enjoy this Corned beef with vegetables and mustard sauce recipe for winter.

Moroccan lamb shanks

There’s no better time for lamb shanks, and this recipe includes instructions for cooking in a stockpot as well as a slow cooker, casserole and pressure cooker.

Slow cooker beef pot roast.

Beef pot roast

Save precious time with this slow-cooker pot roast recipe that’s wholesome and delicious.

Easy slow-cooker lasagne

Combine mince, bolognese pasta sauce, and cheese to make this super-simple slow-cooker lasagne.

Slow cooker lamb with garlic, lemon and oregano.

Slow-cooked lamb with garlic, lemon and oregano

Use a slow cooker to make this meltingly delicious lamb. If you don’t have a slow cooker, there are also instructions for cooking this dish in the oven.