As the weather gets colder, there's nothing quite like coming home to the comforting smell of a slow-cooked meal. Grab your slow cooker and get ready to enjoy these delicious, fuss-free dinners.
Mississippi Pot Roast
It takes about 10 minutes to throw everything into the crock-pot and 5 hours to cook. Serve over mashed potatoes or in a sandwich.
Juicy Pork Carnitas
Add your crispy, juicy pork to a taco, rice bowl, quesadilla, enchilada, or sandwich.
Italian Beef Sandwich
Throw beef broth, seasoning, a round roast, and bell peppers in your crock-pot in the morning, and have a cozy, savory sandwich ready for dinner!
Loaded Potato Soup
About 20 minutes of prep, then hands-off cooking in the slow cooker (6-8 hours on low or 3-4 on high).
Baby Back Ribs
These easy Crock-Pot Ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender, packed with smoky flavor, and finished with a bold chipotle BBQ sauce.
Creamy Chicken Pot Pie
15 minutes of prep, 5-6 hours in the slow cooker, and biscuits that bake in no time.
Beef Stew
Slow cooker beef stew cooked to perfection with dry red wine, garlic, fresh herbs and tender potatoes and carrots.
Shredded Beef Tacos
These tacos make life easier when I know my schedule is packed.
BBQ Pulled Pork
About 10 minutes to prep and 6 hours to cook on low. There is an optional homemade Chipotle BBQ Sauce gives you a smoky-sweet twist in just 10 minutes.
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
Toss everything in, let it cook, add cornstarch slurry at the end, and finish with cream, cheese, and tortilla strips for that rich Tex-Mex flavor.
Lemon Garlic Chicken
It's such a great way to cook a whole chicken in the slow cooker that's incredibly quick to prepare!
American Goulash
American Goulash is made with ground beef, onions, mushrooms and pasta smothered in a tomato based broth.
White Wine Chicken Stew
Hearty and delicious slow cooker white wine chicken stew filled with fresh herbs, veggies and plenty of protein.
Shredded Beef Chili
With an average rating of 4.97 from 143 reviews, this chili will not let you down.
Shredded Chicken Tacos
So easy to make! You just need chicken breast, taco seasoning, salsa, cilantro , lime, and tortillas.
Beef Stroganoff Stew
A slow cooked beef that's fall-apart tender and smothered in a creamy Stroganoff sauce.
French Dip Sandwiches
About 20 minutes of prep, then 3-6 hours in the slow cooker.
Beef Ragu
This Slow-Cooker Beef Ragu only takes 15 minutes to prep. Pair with Texas Toast for a tasty, cozy meal!
Pork Loin Roast
Pork loin or pork sholder cooked in a honey butter garlic sauce.
Lasagna
You'll need 20 minutes for prep time, about 4 hours to cook, and 30 minutes to cool.
Chicken Taco Soup
This is an easy slow cooker chicken taco soup is truly a dump-and-go slow cooker recipe, perfect for busy weeknights.
BBQ Chicken
You only need chicken breast, BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, a few spices, and 10 minutes to throw it in the slow cooker. Serve it on a bun with coleslaw or pickles, and a side of chips for a dinner everyone will love.
Shredded Beef Enchiladas
Tender, juicy slow cooker Mexican shredded beef wrapped in a tortilla, smothered in enchilada sauce, and topped with melted cheese.
Chicken Spaghetti
Made with tender chicken, simple pantry ingredients, and plenty of comforting flavor, it's an easy dinner the slow cooker practically makes for you.
Top 5 Crockpot Tips
- Prep Ahead: Save time by prepping ingredients the night before. Chop vegetables, measure out spices, and even brown meat if needed. Store everything in the fridge so in the morning, you just need to assemble and start the crock pot.
- Keep the Lid On: Resist the urge to lift the lid while cooking. Every time you lift the lid, heat escapes, and it can take 20-30 minutes for the crock pot to regain the lost heat, lengthening the cooking time.
- Add Dairy Last: If your recipe calls for dairy products like milk, cream, or cheese, add them during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Prolonged cooking can cause them to curdle or separate.
- Thicken Sauces: If your dish is too watery, thicken the mixing a bit of cornstarch with water and stir it into the crock pot to help thicken the sauce.
- Clean Up Tips: Use a crock pot liner for easy clean-up. If you don't have one, soak the crock pot insert in warm soapy water immediately after use to make cleaning easier.
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