You say "cheap Crock-Pot meals" and we picture vegetables, beans, and lentils. And hey, we love those — there's loads of yummy slow cooker veggie recipes out there. But if you're in the mood for meat and you're on a budget, you're in luck. Because nothing loves a cheap cut of meat like the Crock-Pot. All that slow-braising turns the toughest cuts into succulent food for the gods. Try some of these recipes!
Have you tried any of these cuts? Which do you recommend?
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Ultimate Cheater Pulled Pork
Why is this the ultimate cheater pulled pork recipe? Because it gets you the flavor of smoked or barbecued pork — but all the magic happens in your Crock-Pot.
Beef Chuck Pot Roast
Oh man, chuck roast. There is nothing like it. Keep it in there long enough for the connective tissue to melt into the meat and you will almost faint from yumminess. Here's Martha Stewart's classic slow-cooker pot roast recipe using chuck.
Easy BBQ Chicken Wings
Wings are so delicious we forget that they're also one of the cheapest cuts on the whole bird! Try this Crock-Pot BBQ chicken wings recipe.
Braised Short Ribs
Slowly braised short ribs are. To. Die. For. Try this simple Crock-Pot beef ribs recipe.
Greek Chicken & Vegetable Ragout
Boneless, skinless chicken breast is for suckers! Dark meat is where all the flavor is, especially if you're including the bones, like with this Greek chicken and vegetable ragout recipe.
7-Bone Roast
Like we said, bones = flavor, and this 7-bone pot roast recipe looks like it's going to taste phenomenal.
Chicken Thights With Carrots & Potatoes
Mmm, this chicken thighs with carrots and potatoes recipe sounds like a kid pleaser. Even if they balk at the bone-in chicken, they'll get some of the nutrition benefits from the broth.
Italian Beef Sandwiches
Stretch that Crock-Pot meat by making these delicious Italian-style beef sandwiches.
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
Can we ever get enough pulled pork? No way! Here's a good-looking pulled pork sandwich recipe.
Beef Shank With Cabbage Stew
The beef shank cut shines in the slow cooker, so try this grass-fed beef shanks and cabbage stew.
Split Pea Soup With Ham Hock
I don't know about you, but split pea soup just isn't split pea soup without a smoky ham hock. This split pea soup with ham hocks recipe maximizes the flavor of this cut.
Beer-Braised Pulled Pork
Beer! Meat! You can't beat that combination. That's why you'll love this slow cooker beer pulled pork recipe. Perfect for sandwiches, tacos, pizza, the options are endless!
