Sunday is exactly when I want dinner to quietly take care of itself. These slow-cooker recipes are made for throwing everything in, getting on with the rest of the day and coming back to a proper family dinner with very little effort from you. There’s Massaman Beef for something rich and comforting, Beef Stew for a classic everyone knows and loves, Chicken Satay when you want big flavour without a long ingredient list, plus Lamb Shoulder, Beef Ragu and Chicken Nachos. They’re simple, family-friendly recipes made with everyday ingredients, and several are brilliant for leftovers too – which means Slow-cooker Sunday might just make Monday a little easier as well.

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Top view of a big bowl of Massaman beef curry with potatoes in a rich, creamy sauce.

Slow-cooker Massaman Beef Curry

4.60 from 47 votes
You only need a few low-cost ingredients to make this family-friendly, mild and melt-in-the-mouth Slow-cooker Massaman Beef Curry. There’s minimal prep, and the slow-cooker does all the work for you. It’s freezer-friendly, comforting and perfect for busy weekdays.
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Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Slow-cooker Beef Stew 

4.97 from 26 votes
In this comforting Slow-cooker Beef Stew, simple, low-cost meat and vegetables are cooked low and slow until fall-apart tender and full of flavour.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Satay

Slow-cooker Chicken Satay

4.89 from 18 votes
Slow-cooker Chicken Satay is an incredibly delicious and satisfying family meal where tender chicken and vegetables are cooked in a rich and creamy peanut and coconut sauce, then served over fragrant jasmine rice. It’s high on flavour but low on stress, as the slow-cooker does almost all the work!
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Delicious Slow Cooker Lamb Shoulder with vegetables, garnished and ready for serving

Slow-cooker Lamb Shoulder

5 from 13 votes
This Slow-cooker Lamb Shoulder recipe is fall-apart tender, juicy and perfect for those days when you need a set-and-forget meal. With crispy potatoes and a rich gravy, it’s a comforting, family-friendly meal that takes minimal effort.
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Warm and comforting slow cooker beef ragu with a rich, deep color.

Slow-cooker Beef Ragu

5 from 34 votes
This Slow-cooker Beef Ragu recipe is an effortless, rich and comforting dinner that practically cooks itself. Fall-apart beef in a thick tomato-based sauce, served with fresh pasta – perfection for busy nights!
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Slow cooker chicken nachos topped with melted cheese, served on a plate.

Slow-cooker Chicken Nachos

5 from 9 votes
Slow-cooker Chicken Nachos is a fuss-free, flavour-packed meal featuring tender Tex-Mex chicken, crunchy corn chips and gooey melted cheese. Perfect for family dinners, game nights or casual entertaining, this recipe is easy, delicious and versatile!
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