You just got a slow cooker and have no idea what to do with it

The slow cooker is on the counter and you have used it precisely never. This builds a five-day plan that leans on it as the main appliance, sized to your household and weekly budget, with active prep and total cook time for each meal. Day one is the gentlest recipe so you build confidence before anything fiddly turns up.

Build a 5-day meal plan using only a slow cooker as the primary appliance. Household: [size]. Budget: [amount] per week. Dietary requirements: [requirements]. For each meal, include active prep time and total cook time. Start with the easiest recipe on day one.