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30 Irresistible Slow Cooker Valentine’s Dinner Recipes for a Cozy Night In

Enjoy a variety of delicious and comforting slow cooker recipes perfect for a cozy Valentine’s night in, featuring hearty meats, flavorful sauces, and vibrant vegetables.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: various
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef and Poultry
  • 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts chicken breasts
  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each) salmon fillets
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables and Fruits
  • 2 cups carrots, sliced
  • 2 cups mushrooms, quartered
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup grape juice + 1 tbsp vinegar (burgundy or pinot noir)
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups carrots, sliced
  • 2 cups mushrooms, quartered
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf bay leaf
  • salt and pepper salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • fresh parsley for garnish
Pasta and Rice
  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
Seafood
  • 4 fillets (about 6 oz each) salmon fillets
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)
  • sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

  1. Combine beef, vegetables, and seasonings in the slow cooker.
  2. Cook on low for 6-8 hours until beef is tender.
  3. Prepare pasta or rice and set aside.
  4. Stir in cream, cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes into the pasta, then serve with the beef stew.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Use fresh herbs for best flavor and adjust seasoning to taste.