Slow Cooker Recipes — Hold The Tomatoes

5. Fruit-based

Consider using fruit to do the acid-marinating that tomato usually does. Beef with a peach chutney, beef stock and root vegetables; chicken with mango and brown rice; or pork and apple. Explore the sweeter options for crockpots.

6. Classic Corned Beef

You can’t go past a classic dish of corned beef, with parsley sauce and steamed vegetables. The best part of cooking a piece of corned beef is that there is usually leftovers, to be turned into sandwiches, fritters and hash for the week.

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