One of the best things about slow cookers, (and let’s be honest, there are lots of great things about slow cookers) is that they are SOOOO good at making the most out of BUDGET ingredients, which means you can save heaps of money on your shopping bill and still have a delicious and healthy dinner on the table.

 This trusty cooking device not only takes all the hard work out of cooking, but meals cooked in the slow cooker are also often low fat, healthier, and require little to no effort to prepare. What’s not to love!

The 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge has heaps of budget slow cooker meals! 

Costs in this blog have been calculated according to prices in June, 2021. Please be mindful that prices may vary over time!

Sneak Peek of 7 Budget Slow Cooker Recipes from the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge!

1.Slow Cooker Chicken Jalapeno Poppers with Avocado Dip – $2.22 per serve

These costings are based on grocery prices in June 2021.

This recipe takes no time to set and forget in the slow cooker then come home to beautifully cooked chicken. Just assemble together the other ingredients for a fun and tasty lunch or dinner.

Make double and store chicken jalapeno mix in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer for another day.

Get the recipe here

2.Slow Cooker Porcupine Meatballs – $1.39 per serve

These costings are based on grocery prices in June 2021.

These tasty meatballs filled with lean minced beef, brown and hidden veggies are a firm favourite in The Healthy Mummy community.

At just $1.39 per serve, this family-friendly dinner just takes 10 minutes to prepare and then the slow cooker does the rest.

Get the recipe here

3.Slow Cooker Fish Curry with Papadams – $3 per serve

These costings are based on grocery prices in June 2021.

This recipe can be cooked in the slow cooker or the stovetop and at just $3 per serve, it’s a great recipe to cook in a large batch for the fridge or freezer.

It’s super tasty and just 359 calls per serve (including the yummy papadams!)

Get the recipe from the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge 

4. Slow Cooker Beef Nachos – $2.04 per serve

These costings are based on grocery prices in June 2021.

This Beef Nachos recipe is ideal if you have lots of mouths to feed!  Or portion it up and store it in the fridge or freezer for another time.

The chilli beef is great with nachos as in this recipe but can also be served with rice or in tacos.

Get the Recipe here

5.Slow Cooker Ragu – $1.69

These costings are based on grocery prices in June 2021.

The slow cooker takes all the heavy lifting out of this lovely and family-friendly dinner. This comforting and versatile ragu is really popular with kids too.

Serve it with pasta or use it as part of other recipes like lasagna or with mash.

Get the recipe here

6.Slow Cooker Lasagne Soup – $1.50 per serve

These costings are based on grocery prices in June 2021.

With the distinctive flavours of lasagne, this warming soup is only $1.50 per serve and takes just 5 minutes to prepare.

Get the recipe here

7.Asian Style Broccoli, Beef and Bean Stew – $3.43 

These costings are based on grocery prices in June 2021.

This delicious Asian style stew uses lean chuck steak and Asian flavours like ginger and chilli. It’s just 353 calories per serve and is perfect to make in a large batch.

Get the Recipe from the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge