slow cooker Recipes
63 delicious slow cooker recipes from around the world
Mechoui (Whole Roasted Lamb)
A spectacular Moroccan Mechoui, featuring a whole lamb slow-roasted to tender perfection, falling off the bone. Traditionally served at celebrations and feasts.
Mogodu (South African Tripe Stew)
A hearty and deeply flavorful tripe stew, slow-cooked to tender perfection. This is a classic township comfort food, traditionally served with pap (a maize porridge).
Mrouzia (Moroccan Sweet Lamb Tagine)
A traditional Moroccan sweet and savory lamb tagine, often prepared for Eid al-Adha. Tender lamb shoulder is slow-cooked with honey, raisins, almonds, and a fragrant blend of spices, creating a rich and aromatic dish with a beautifully glossy sauce.
Oxtail Potjie
A deeply flavorful and tender oxtail stew, slow-cooked in a traditional potjie pot over coals, resulting in a rich, gelatinous, and incredibly satisfying dish.
Potjiekos
A traditional South African pot stew, where layers of meat and vegetables are slow-cooked in a cast-iron pot over low heat, often a campfire or braai. This method ensures the ingredients cook gently and retain their distinct flavors and textures.
Siga Wat (Ethiopian Beef Stew)
A rich, deeply flavored Ethiopian beef stew, slow-cooked with aromatic berbere spice and niter kibbeh. Traditionally served with injera, this hearty dish is perfect for a comforting meal.
South African Curried Tripe
A rich and comforting South African curried tripe, deeply influenced by Indian flavors. This slow-cooked dish features tender tripe simmered with aromatic spices, potatoes, and tomatoes.
Tagine Djaj M'qualli (Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Olives and Preserved Lemon)
A classic Moroccan chicken tagine featuring tender chicken simmered in an aromatic sauce with briny olives and the unique, tangy flavor of preserved lemon. This dish is traditionally cooked in a tagine pot, but a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot with a tight-fitting lid will also work.
Tagine Lahem bil Barkouk (Moroccan Lamb with Prunes)
A classic Moroccan tagine featuring tender lamb shoulder slow-cooked with sweet prunes, fragrant cinnamon, and crunchy almonds. This dish offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for a special occasion or a comforting meal.
Tagine Lahm bil Barkouk (Moroccan Lamb with Prunes and Almonds)
A rich and fragrant Moroccan lamb stew, slow-cooked in a tagine with sweet prunes, warm spices, and crunchy toasted almonds. This dish offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors, making it a perfect festive main course for special occasions.
Tagine Lahm bil Khodra (Moroccan Lamb and Vegetable Tagine)
A comforting and aromatic Moroccan lamb and vegetable tagine, perfect for an everyday meal. This slow-cooked stew features tender lamb shoulder simmered with a medley of seasonal vegetables and fragrant spices.
Tagine Lahm bil Mishmish (Moroccan Lamb with Apricots)
A classic Moroccan sweet and savory tagine featuring tender lamb shoulder braised with fragrant spices and plump dried apricots, finished with a scattering of toasted almonds. This festive dish is perfect for special occasions.
Tagine Lham bil Jelbana (Moroccan Beef and Pea Tagine)
A fragrant and comforting Moroccan beef stew with tender peas, bright preserved lemon, and fresh cilantro. Traditionally cooked in a tagine pot, but a Dutch oven works beautifully. This dish is especially delightful in spring when peas are at their freshest.
Tagine Mrouzia (Moroccan Lamb with Prunes and Almonds)
A classic Moroccan tagine featuring tender lamb shoulder slow-cooked in a rich, aromatic sauce with sweet prunes, honey, and warming spices. This dish offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors, making it a traditional centerpiece for celebrations like Eid al-Adha. Garnished with toasted almonds and sesame seeds, it's best served with fluffy couscous.
Umleqwa (Zulu Free-Range Chicken Stew)
A hearty and traditional Zulu-style stew featuring tender, free-range chicken simmered with root vegetables in a rich broth. This comforting dish is a staple of South African cuisine.