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Very Comforting Fall Crockpot Dinner

A cozy and hearty crockpot dinner that combines simple ingredients like your choice of protein and an assortment of vegetables, perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Your choice of protein (chicken, beef, or beans) Use chicken for a traditional dish, beef for heartiness, or beans for a vegetarian option.
  • 4 cups An assortment of vegetables (potatoes, carrots, and celery) Feel free to mix in other vegetables as you like.
  • 4 cups Broth (chicken or vegetable) Choose broth according to your protein choice.
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder Optional, but enhances the flavor.
  • 2 tsp Herbs (thyme or rosemary) Optional for extra flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chop up your veggies and protein.
  2. Layer the protein at the bottom of the crockpot, followed by the vegetables.
  3. Sprinkle your spices and herbs over the top.
  4. Pour in enough broth to cover the ingredients.
Cooking
  1. Set your crockpot to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  2. Stir and taste before serving, adjusting seasonings as necessary.

Notes

For best flavor, toast garlic before adding it in. Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal. Store leftovers for up to 4 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.