This 4-ingredient slow cooker potsticker dish is my kind of Earth Day cooking: minimal fuss, minimal waste, and maximum comfort. We’re leaning on a bag of frozen pork potstickers and just three pantry-style additions to build a complete, shareable meal that tastes far more elaborate than it is. Potstickers, originally from northern China, are usually pan-fried, but here they simmer gently in a flavorful broth, soaking up sauce instead of oil. It’s a set-it-and-forget-it approach that lets you celebrate the day with friends while the slow cooker does the work—and yes, they will absolutely ask how you made something this good with so little effort.
Serve the potstickers in shallow bowls, ladling plenty of the savory broth and vegetables over the top. I like to pile on fresh garnishes if I have them—sliced green onions or a handful of cilantro—but they’re optional. Pair this with steamed brown rice or quinoa to soak up the extra sauce, or a simple side of roasted or stir-fried vegetables for more color on the plate. A crisp green salad with a sesame or ginger vinaigrette also plays nicely with the flavors and keeps the whole meal feeling light but satisfying.
4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Potsticker Supper
Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 (24–32 ounce) bag frozen pork potstickers (about 18–24 pieces, unthawed)
3 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
2 cups frozen stir-fry vegetable blend
1/3 cup bottled teriyaki sauce (or soy-ginger stir-fry sauce)
Directions
Place the frozen pork potstickers in an even layer on the bottom of a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. It’s fine if they touch, but try not to stack them more than two layers deep so they cook evenly.
Pour the chicken or vegetable broth over the potstickers, making sure most of them are at least partially submerged. Gently nudge them with a spoon if needed so the broth can circulate.
