If you’ve decided to try out Whole30—a restrictive 30-day diet that eliminates all dairy, grains, soy, legumes, added sugars, and processed foods, and instead focuses on meat, fish, fruits, and veggies—then you’re probably in desperate need of recipes. Thanks to an enormous amount of online support, there’s no shortage of yummy ideas that comply with the rules.
The only catch is that in an effort to creatively work within the Whole30-limitations, many of these dishes tend to be a little complicated or overly involved. That’s fine when you have time, but not so much when you’re hungry after work and need food ASAP to keep from going into full hangry Hulk-mode.
Instead of trying to pull something together when you’re tired from a long day and don’t have the brain power, make one of these 16 Whole30-compliant slow-cooker recipes. Since these ideas were formed with Whole30 restrictions in mind, most of them are pretty meat-heavy, which means that you should expect a lot of tender fall-off-the-bone fare.
Get these recipes ready to go either ahead of time by turning them into frozen meal packs (which you can find out how to do here), or before you leave for work in the morning. When you get home, a dinner you can actually eat will be waiting for you.
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Meatballs in Marinara Sauce from Paleo Running Momma
These meatballs taste great all by themselves, but if you feel like getting really Italian (in a way that’s still Whole30-compliant!), serve them over a bed of zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash. Get the recipe here.
Beef Chili from Cotter Crunch
Bet you’re wondering how a chili can be a chili and also be Whole30-approved (I mean, this popular stew is famous for its beans, right?). Cotter Crunch uses a mix of sweet potato and ground beef to get a similarly hearty texture. Get the recipe here.
Pork Carnitas from Physical Kitchness
Serve this shredded pork in a lettuce leaf for a taco-esque experience. Get the recipe here.
Buffalo Chicken from The Real Food Dietitians
Frank’s Red Hot Sauce is the secret ingredient behind this chicken and your new best friend for the next 30 days. For a full meal, the Real Food Dietitians serve the meat in a baked sweet potato. Get the recipe here.
Chicken Soup from Cook Eat Paleo
As long as your chicken soup nixes the noodles, odds are it’s totally Whole30 compliant. This version is better than the rest because, of course, you can make it in a slow-cooker. Get the recipe here.
Lamb Roast With Root Veggies from Stupid Easy Paleo
This lamb roast will impress the best. Make it for a Whole30 dinner party or cook it for yourself and eat it all week long. Get the recipe here.
Fall Harvest Turkey Thai Soup from The Skinny Fork
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Mango Chicken and Sweet Potato Bowls from Food Faith Fitness
With the help of some sliced mango, this chicken recipe is nice and sweet without any added sugar. Get the recipe here.
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Ratatouille from Eating Bird Food
Vegetarian and Whole30-approved, this vegetable-filled dish will make you feel like you’re dining in the south of France. Get the recipe here.
Slow-Cooker Whole Chicken from Foodie Crush
Yes you can cook a whole bird in a slow-cooker. Foodie Crush says the secret is to stack the chicken on top of a layer of vegetables. That way, it won’t burn. Get the recipe here.
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Mediterranean Chicken from Creme de la Crumb
Bright and briny thanks to capers, roasted red peppers, and kalamata olives, this is one dish you’ll want to keep eating long after you’re finished with Whole30. Get the recipe here.
5-Spice Pork Ribs from Well Fed
Who says you can’t have ribs on a weeknight? This Crock-Pot-friendly recipe will make all your saucy BBQ dreams come true. Get the recipe here.
Chicken Curry from Well Plated
Skip the rice if you want to keep this dish Whole30 and instead serve it with a side of starchy roasted veggies like sweet potatoes. Get the recipe here.
Lemongrass and Coconut Chicken Drumsticks from Nom Nom Paleo
There is no such thing as too many slow-cooker chicken recipes, and this dish proves it. Citrusy, aromatic, and totally alluring, you’re going to want to make these legs every night. Get the recipe here.
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Chipotle Pulled Pork from Fashionable Foods
Back at it again with the pulled pork. In this spicy recipe, Fashionable Foods uses a sprinkle of chipotle powder to deliver an excellent smoky punch. Get the recipe here.
Herb Mushrooms from Paleo Leap
These tender ‘shrooms are slow-cooked in ghee, a type of clarified butter that’s totally free of milk solids and therefore completely Whole30-approved. So yeah, these bad boys are bonkers. Get the recipe here.
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