Budget slow-cooker recipes

Slow cook your next lasagne for extra tender mince – and this version is low-fat and low-calorie. A healthy family meal to give you comfort on cold nights

Warm up with our easy slow cooker lamb stew, with aromatic spices and bags of flavour. This simple, crowd-pleasing dish takes just 10 minutes to prep

Give classic stew a veggie twist with creamy sauce and cheesy dumplings. Make it in the slow cooker and be rewarded with a hearty meal at the end of the day

Warm up on chilly days with this vegetarian slow-cooker stew. It's great for freezing and reheating for midweek meals

There’s no need to make a white sauce with this easy recipe. Just tip the ingredients into your slow cooker for a velvety smooth veggie pasta dish

Cook your Sunday lunch in the slow cooker this weekend. The pork stays succulent and moist and the vegetables are cooked alongside in the tasty gravy.

Slow cook shepherd's pie and you'll be rewarded with savoury, succulent mince. This recipe is also low-fat and low-calorie with three of your five-a-day

An easy vegetarian slow cooker recipe, packed with summer flavours - ideal if you're busy, simply put it on in the morning and it'll be ready come supper time

Pork and apples is a classic combination and the meat is all the more tender when slow-cooked for four hours. Serve with greens for a complete, healthy meal

Batch-cook this chilli and freeze for healthy dinners when you're pushed for time. It'll soon become a family favourite with hidden vegetables to nourish fussy eaters

Make this chicken casserole with potatoes, carrot and leek in the morning using a slow cooker and it'll be ready for dinner. It's low-fat and low-calorie too.

Treat yourself to tender, melt-in-the-mouth slow cooker pork belly. Serve in a warming broth or with seasonal vegetables, apple sauce and gravy

Hosting a party? Try this slow-cooker hot chocolate for an easy way to serve a crowd. You could also add your favourite liqueur to each mug

Don't slave over a hot stove – our no-fuss Thai chicken curry is quick to prepare, then let your slow cooker do the work. Serve with rice and Thai basil

Use a slow cooker to make this beef topside for Sunday lunch – the whole family will love it. Slow cooking makes the meat so tender and gives it a real depth of flavour

Leave our slow cooker sticky pudding to cook all day so it’s ready to serve in the evening with ice cream. Rich and indulgent, it's the ultimate comforting dessert

A delicious, spicy blend packed full of iron and low in fat to boot. It's ready in under half an hour, or can be made in a slow cooker

Indulge in this slow cooker chocolate fondant cake. A cross between a chocolate fondant and self-saucing pud, it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser

Simple, speedy and good for you, this seafood curry takes just 20 minutes to make, or use a slow cooker for extra flavour

Use up any cans of beans you have in the cupboard for this classic French sausage casserole. Made in a slow cooker, it’s a great batch-cook for the freezer