5 Ingredient Slow Cooker Recipes

We could all use more simplicity in our lives! 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Recipes, new from Company's Coming, makes it easy to prepare satisfying meals with simple ingredients and minimal effort.

Along with soups and main courses, explore the variety of recipes including appetizers, snacks, beverages and desserts! Slow cookers are ideal for weeknight meals and even entertaining—they not only free up time in your hectic schedule, but also oven space! Basic tips are included to help you use your slow cooker efficiently and get the best possible results. With only five ingredients in every recipe, it’s never been easier to have home-cooked delights waiting for you!

Gift Idea! Why not pair this cookbook with one of our slow cookers for a great 2-in-1 present? Add a serving spoon too and you've got a gift that will be sure to please.

Unsloppy Joe Filling

This favourite bun filling has a sweet, mellow tomato flavour, and oats to hold the meaty mixture together for minimal mess—ideal for kids! Easy to freeze in smaller portions for a hot lunch or supper in a hurry

Lean ground beef 3 lbs. 1.4 kg Finely chopped onion 1 cup 250 mL Cans of condensed tomato soup 2 2 10 oz., 284 mL, each) Ketchup 2 1/2 cups 625 mL Quick-cooking rolled oats 1 cup 250 mL

Scramble-fry ground beef and onion in large greased frying pan on medium‑high for about 10 minutes until no longer pink. Transfer to 3 1/2 to 4 quart (3.5 to 4 L) slow cooker. Add soup and ketchup. Stir. Cook, covered, on Low for 5 to 6 hours or on High for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Add oats. Stir well. Cook, covered, on High for about 20 minutes until thickened. Makes about 9 cups (2.25 L).

1/2 cup (125 mL): 236 Calories; 8.2 g Total Fat (0.2 g Mono, 0.1 g Poly, 3.1 g Sat); 49 mg Cholesterol; 25 g Carbohydrate; 1 g Fibre; 16 g Protein; 478 mg Sodium