Do you meal prep for your family? Discover how the Slow Cooker can make your life easier!

At FRITEL, we sometimes call our slow cookers "fridge-cleaners," and there's a good reason for it! Slow cooking isn’t just super tasty and time-saving; it’s also the perfect way to use up leftovers. Often, there are vegetables, meat, or sauces in your fridge that you don’t plan to use, but that can come together perfectly in the slow cooker. Why is the slow cooker our absolute favorite? It helps combat food waste and also allows you to meal prep for your entire family! Read on for the ultimate lazy-mom hack!

How does it work?
The beauty of slow cooking is that you can prepare your slow cooker in the morning before leaving the house—or even the night before. Simply add all your ingredients, set the timer for the desired time, and come home to a delicious stew in the evening. You might wonder: isn’t that dangerous? Don’t worry; it’s completely safe! Our slow cookers have an automatic shut-off function, and the timer ensures the appliance doesn’t stay on too long. With our latest model (SC 2395), you can also use the delay button to set when your dish should start simmering on LOW or HIGH. And the best part? Once the timer ends, the device automatically switches to the keep-warm function, so your meal stays warm until you're ready to eat.

Fridge cleaners or fridge life savers?
It’s a true TikTok trend! More and more families are discovering the convenience of the slow cooker, a real lazy-mom hack! You can prepare up to 10 bags of meals in one day, freeze them, and on days when you don’t have time to cook or want a quick, healthy, and delicious meal, just throw a bag into the slow cooker, and you’re done! These "slow cooker dump bags" are a great solution for busy days. Don’t forget to write on the bag which dish it contains, what you need to add, any cooking instructions (for your teens), and of course, the date you prepared it.

Watch the lazy-mum-hack video!

Our top 3 dishes for the Slow Cooker

Chili con Carne

This hearty and spicy dish is always a hit. It’s the perfect combination of tender beef, beans, and vegetables, slowly simmered in a rich tomato sauce. The result after hours of simmering? You’ll have to try it yourself...

Butter Chicken

A creamy, rich Indian classic that achieves the perfect texture in the slow cooker. Tender chicken in a sauce of tomatoes, cream, and spices like garam masala and turmeric—it’s comfort food at its finest. Tip: serve with naan bread 😉

Beef Stew

A true Belgian classic that shines in the slow cooker. The meat becomes wonderfully tender by simmering slowly in a rich, dark beer or broth-based sauce. Perfect after a long workday!

These dishes are all easy to prepare, nutritious, and can cook all day for a meal you can serve immediately in the evening! Which one are you most excited to try?