Best Slow Cooker Jackfruit Joes Recipes

SLOW COOKER JACKFRUIT CARNITAS RECIPE BY TASTY

Slow Cooker Jackfruit Carnitas Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: jackfruit, medium yellow onion, garlic, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, dried oregano, chili powder, ground cumin, bay leaves, low sodium vegetable broth, orange, lime, corn tortilla, guacamole, black bean, corn salsa, pico de gallo

Provided by Rachel Gaewski

Categories Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

40 oz jackfruit, 2 cans in brine or water, drained
½ medium yellow onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 bay leaves
½ cup low sodium vegetable broth
½ orange, juiced
½ lime, juiced
corn tortilla, for serving
guacamole, for serving
black bean, for serving
corn salsa, for serving
pico de gallo, for serving

Steps:

Cut each piece of jackfruit in half, then transfer to a slow cooker.
Add the onion, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, chili powder, cumin, bay leaves, vegetable broth, orange juice, and lime juice. Mix to combine.
Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Uncover the slow cooker and remove the bay leaves. Using 2 forks, shred the jackfruit until it resembles the consistency of pulled pork.
Transfer the jackfruit to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, or until the edges are slightly crisp.
Serve shredded jackfruit with tortillas, guacamole, black beans, corn salsa, and pico de gallo. The jackfruit will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 4 grams

SLOW-COOKER SLOPPY JOES

Slow-Cooker Sloppy Joes image

On hot summer days, this dish cooks without heating up the kitchen while I work on the rest of the meal. The recipe is easy to double or triple for crowds, and if there are any leftovers, you can freeze them to enjoy later! -Carol Losier, Baldwinsville, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 3h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
8 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef, celery and onion over medium-high heat, 8-10 minutes, until beef is no longer pink, breaking beef into crumbles; drain. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker., Stir in chili sauce, brown sugar, pickle relish, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until heated through and flavors are blended. Spoon meat mixture onto bun bottoms. Replace tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 1313mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.