What are the best 2.5-quart slow cooker recipes?

In this article, we will answer the question “What are the best 2.5-quart slow cooker recipes?”, and how to make pot roast in a 2-quart slow cooker.

Read on to find out how to make beef stew in a 4-quart slow cooker. 

What are the best 2.5-quart slow cooker recipes?

We have curated all the delicious recipes in this article that can be easily prepared using a 2.5-quart slow cooker. So, read on.

Crockpot Amy’s world-famous pepperoni dip

You only require 3 ingredients to make this delicious dip. Pair this dip with your favorite chips, or use chunks of bread.

Queso sausage dip 

This dip is tasty and easy-to-make which makes it perfect as an appetizer course at parties. You can pair this dip with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh cut-up vegetables.

Easy artichoke and spinach dip

This dip is 2 in 1 as it can also be used as a pasta sauce. If you are making spinach pasta or having crackers, veggies, or chips at your party, let this dip be the partner.

Salmon dip

This dish is rich and creamy which makes it perfect to serve at parties. It requires only 5 ingredients to whip up this dip which is also great for keto or a low carb diet. 

Crab rangoon dip

This dip is a dip variation of the classic Chinese appetizer. You can enjoy this dip with fried wonton wrappers or crackers. 

Beer dip 

Beer is the secret ingredient of this dip recipe as it adds a lot of flavor and depth to the otherwise plain dip. This dip requires only 4 ingredients and goes great with crackers. 

Hot onion dip 

Hot onion dip is another party classic. Whip up this delicious dip using only 4 ingredients and serve it with crackers, chips, or freshly cut vegetables. 

How to make slow cooker beef stew in a 4-quart slow cooker?

Ingredients 

• 1/2 lb beef stew meat

• 1 medium potato

• 4 oz mushrooms

• 1/2 cup carrots

• 1/4 onion

• 1 tsp minced garlic

• 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp dried thyme

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• 1 bay leaf

• 1 cup unsalted beef broth

• 1/8 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/4 cup frozen peas

Instructions 

1. Peel the potatoes. Dice the peeled potatoes, beef, mushrooms, carrots, and onion into bite-sized pieces.

2. In a 4 quart slow cooker, dump the beef stew meat, potatoes, mushrooms, carrots, onions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, dried thyme, black pepper, bay leaf, and beef broth.

3. Mix until well-combined. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours.

4. In a small mixing bowl, add 1/2 cup of cooking liquid. Stir in the flour until smooth. 

5. Add the flour mixture and peas to the crockpot and stir until well-combined.

6. Cook on low for another hour.

7. Remove and discard the bay leaf before serving your stew.

Nutrition facts 

A single serving of the slow cooker beef stew offers the following nutrients. 

Calories	394
Total fat	9g
Saturated fat	3g
Trans fat	0g
Unsaturated fat	5g
Cholesterol	112 mg
Sodium	1235mg
Carbohydrates	37g
Fiber	6g
Sugar	6g
Protein	44g

How to make pot roast in a 2-quart slow cooker?

Ingredients 

• 2-pound chuck roast

• 1/2 packet pot roast seasoning packet

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

• 3/4 cup water

• 4 small red potatoes, diced

• 1 stalk celery, cut into chunks

• 1 medium onion, large dice

• 20 baby carrots

• 1 tablespoon olive oil, such as herbs de Provence

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions 

1. In a 2-quart slow cooker, add water and stir in half the packet of pot roast seasoning, Worcestershire sauce. Mix until well-combined.

2. Add sliced chuck roast in the slow cooker and flip around so that it is evenly coated from all sides. 

3. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours, high 3-4 hours.

4. When there are about 30 minutes before the pot roast cooking time is up, preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

5. In a small mixing bowl, add cut veggies and season them with salt, pepper, and oil.

6. Spread the seasoned veggies on a roast pan and roast in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes.

7. When the beef fibers easily separate, the beef is done. Remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it.

8. Transfer the shredded beef back to the slow cooker along with the au jus. Then stir in the roasted vegetables. Mix to coat the veggies in the sauce.

9. Cover and slow cook for another 10 minutes on high.

10. Serve warm and enjoy.

Conclusion 

In this article, we answered the question “What are the best 2.5-quart slow cooker recipes?”, and how to make pot roast in a 2-quart slow cooker.

References 

https://crockpotladies.com/crockpot-size/2-5-quart-crockpot/page/2/

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