Simplify Dinner: 31 Grain-Free Slow Cooker Meals

Let’s talk about how to Simplify Dinner with some awesome Grain-Free Slow Cooker Meals.

The witching hour. That’s what I call the hour in my house that is not my finest. It is the time right before dinner, where I am trying to get the house picked up, the kids finishing up school, my teeth brushed (I’m keeping it real) and trying to get dinner ready. Sigh.

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It is so easy to get overwhelmed in those last few hours of the day and it really sets us up for being stressed before bed. (Which my adrenals don’t like!) Even when I start out with good intentions, some days I run out of time.

This is where my good friend, the Crock-Pot, comes in handy. Really, a slow cooker is a busy mom’s best friend. On those days when I know I am going to be rushed depending on our schedule, running errands and getting to appointments, I love being able to throw some things in the crock-pot and know dinner is set. One less worry on my hands as we start to wind the day down.

If you are finding yourself stressed about dinner and the time it takes, then it is time to simplify. You can make delicious, grain-free meals in a slow cooker with not much prep time. In fact, if you have a child old enough, they can do this for you. My oldest loves to be able to throw everything in there for me and tell his dad that he made dinner that night.

We start our day with breakfast together and as I get the breakfast dishes done and get school started, my oldest pulls out what we need and we work through a recipe together. Having your kids involved in the kitchen, making healthy meals is a great habit to get into. Not only does it teach them how to cook but when they take part in the meal they enjoy it even more.

And I am teaching my kids all about healthy cooking by making these grain-free slow cooker meals.

How much nicer is it when 4pm rolls around and you can relax knowing that you have a healthy meal already simmering away for your family?

To get you started, here is a collection of over 30 grain-free slow cooker meals that you can easily make in your crock pot!

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Soups & Stews – Grain-Free Slow Cooker Meal Recipes

 

Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Soup from Intoxicated on Life

Slow Cooker Taco Soup from Intoxicated on Life

Slow Cooker Navy Bean Soup from Intoxicated on Life

Spicy Paleo Slow Cooker Chili from Oh Snap! Let’s Eat

Split Pea Soup from Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

South of the Border Chicken Chowder from Simply Clean Living

Spicy Sweet Potato Stew from Coconuts and Kettle Balls

White Chili from Raia’s Recipes

Squash Soup from Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Moraccan Beef Stew from And Here We are

Cold Weather Beef Stew from Frisky Lemon

 

Beef Recipes– Grain-Free Slow Cooker Meals

 

Balsamic Glazed Petite Beef Tenders from Intoxicated on Life

Paleo Cabbage Roll from Intoxicated on Life

Mexican Shredded Beef from Intoxicated on Life

Marinated Roast with Carmelized Onions from Raia’s Recipes

Pot Roast with Shallots and Carrots from The Organic Kitchen

Beef Stroganof from Simple Clean Living

Rosemary Roast from Raia’s Recipes

Stuffed Peppers from Homemade Dutch Apple Pie

Tangy Pineapple Shredded Beef from Recipes to Nourish

Korean Style Beef Short Ribs from A Happy Health Nut

Tender Roast from Our Small Hours

 

Chicken Recipes– Grain-Free Slow Cooker Meals

 

Coconut Turmeric Chicken from A Happy Health Nut

Chicken Marinara from A Happy Health Nut

Garlic Butter Chicken with Cream from Our Small Hours

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken from Sweet Potatoes and Social Change

Creamy Chicken from It’s a Love/Love Thing

Salsa Chicken from Sweet Potatoes and Social Change

Chicken Pad Thai with Veggie Noodles from Paleo Pot

 

Venison Recipes– Grain-Free Slow Cooker Meals

Slow Cooker Venison Neck Roast from Nearly Natural Momma

Garlic Stuffed Balsamic Venison Roast from Kait’s Primal Kitchen

 

What are some of your best tips on how to simplify dinner time for busy moms? 

While you’re at it, what are some of your best grain-free slow cooker meals you want to share with us?

If you loved these Grain-Free Slow Cooker Meals, check out my other recipes:

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