Beef Stew

There are many benefits of preparing meals with a slow cooker. Let's see, there's the convenience of letting the crock pot cook for you while you do other things like go to work. Slow cookers can also save you money because you can select cheaper cuts of meat since the meat is slowly cooked and tenderized.

But what about the health conscious, can you gain health benefits from cooking with a slow cooker? You sure can, because most crock pot recipes call for healthy, nutritious ingredients that are slow cooked over long periods of time, helping the food keep all of the healthy deliciousness rather than cook it all away quickly.

Here are a couple of easy slow cooker recipes that are great tasting and healthy for you.

Good for You Chicken Noodle Soup

3 carrots, peeled and cut into pieces
3 stalks celery, cut into pieces
1 large onion, quartered
3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 cans low-fat chicken broth
2 soup cans of water
Pinch of dried dill
Pinch of dried parsley
8 oz. package noodles

Place vegetables in crock pot. Add chicken. Pour in broth and water. Add dill and parsley. Cover and cook on low 8 hours. Remove vegetables and chicken from crockpot. Add noodles, turn to high and heat while you shred the chicken. Return chicken to pot and heat through. Cook for about 20 minutes, or until noodles are done.

Super Simple and Healthy Beef Stew

1-1/2 lbs. beef stew meat
4 medium red potatoes, cut into pieces
1/3 cup flour
salt and pepper to taste
14 oz. can diced tomatoes, un-drained
2 cups water
3 cups frozen mixed vegetables

Place potatoes in bottom of crock pot. Coat beef with mixture of flour, salt and pepper. Place meat in slow cooker. Add un-drained tomatoes and water and stir well. Cover slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours. Add frozen vegetables and cook on low for 30 minutes until vegetables are tender.

The health advantages of cooking with a slow cooker are obvious, but make sure to read your recipes well so you know that you're getting a healthy recipe that your family will enjoy.

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