Description
A delicious and easy Whole30-approved dish made in a slow cooker, packed with healthy ingredients and customizable to your tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of protein (chicken, beef, or pork)
- 4 cups of chopped vegetables (like carrots, bell peppers, and zucchini)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can of diced tomatoes (no added sugar)
- 2 cups of vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Start by washing and chopping all your vegetables into bite-sized pieces and cut meat into smaller chunks.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a pan over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté chopped onions and minced garlic for 3-4 minutes until soft.
- Add the Vegetables: Transfer chopped vegetables to the slow cooker.
- Add the Protein: Place the chosen protein in the slow cooker.
- Mix the Liquids: Combine diced tomatoes and broth in a bowl, stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Pour this over meat and vegetables.
- Set the Cooker: Cover and set the slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Finish and Serve: Once cooked, check if the meat is tender. Stir and serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Customize with any leftover meat or seasonal vegetables. Adjust seasoning to taste, and feel free to add fresh greens towards the end of cooking for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Whole30, crockpot, slow cooker, healthy meal, easy recipe