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5 Beginner Slow Cooker Meals Anyone Can Make
By: Gina Lincicum from MoneywiseMoms
Updated December 08, 2022 
5 Beginner Slow Cooker Meals Anyone Can Make
"You have heard it before–one way to get dinner on the table with no fuss is to use a slow cooker. If you're not sure where to start, or your slow cooker still sitting in the cabinet unused, now is your chance! These 5 beginner slow cooker meals are the best way to start. With simple meals like this, you'll gain the confidence to feed your family easily and frugally. Then you can move on to all kinds of slow cooker meals. One of the best ways to start using your slow cooker is to find super-easy recipes like these. Some only have 2-3 ingredients. Plus, they're all “dump” recipes, which means you just load the crock with the ingredients, stir, and turn on the heat."
Cooking MethodSlow Cooker
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