Classic cabbage rolls made in the slow cooker. Leaves stuffed with ground beef and rice and slow-cooked in seasoned tomato sauce. Soon to become one of your go-to recipes.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Crock Pot Dinner

The main dish, the star of the show: Dinner. This is the recipe that the rest of the meal is planned around so make it the best. And make it in your crockpot. You can cook all kinds of entrees from meatballs to duck to tofu to scallops in your slow cooker.
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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Barbecue Pork Loin Ribs
One reason we love using the slow cooker for ribs is that there is no grilling or basting involved. Just add the ingredients and before you know it you have ribs so tender they...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Tuna Noodle Casserole
Everything a good casserole should be: creamy, comforting, and (most importantly) low-effort.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Sweet & Sour Pork Tenderloin
If you feel like the takeout boxes of sweet and sour pork are never enough, make a big batch of this in your crockpot.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Shrimp Creole
A slow cooked version of authentic shrimp creole made with the holy trinity (celery, onion, bell pepper), tomatoes and tomato sauce, garlic, Tabasco, and shrimp all served over hot rice.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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Easiest Pork And Sauerkraut Ever
If you're looking to put dinner on autopilot, this pork and sauerkraut recipe is what you need. Just a couple of ingredients combine to create a genuinely satisfying...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Savory Lamb Shanks With Rosemary And Mushrooms
Lamb shanks must be slowly cooked to become tender and the crock pot is a perfect way to accomplish that.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken And Veggies
Head to the frozen aisle then get out your crock pot. Frozen chicken, mixed veggies, and mushroom soup is all you need to have a tasty meal waiting.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Pigs In The Blanket
A slow cooker version of cabbage rolls (also called pigs in the blanket). Beef and rice are nestled in a cabbage blanket and slow cooked until tender.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken Livers
Try these chicken livers chopped and sauteed with bacon and mushrooms, slow cooked with white wine and golden mushroom soup.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Baby Back Ribs
Ribs are cooked with a dry rub then brushed with barbecue sauce. The crockpot makes them the most tender ribs you'll ever try!
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Hasenpfeffer (German Rabbit)
The recipe involves marinating the rabbit overnight in a red wine marinade. The next day, the rabbit is cooked slowly in the crock pot until it is fall-off-the-bone tender....
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Beef Tips And Gravy With Rice
Tender, slow cooked beef tips in a rich, creamy gravy served over cooked rice. What's not to love?
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Cube Steak And Gravy
One of the secrets to great success in the crockpot? Browning the meat in a skillet first. Pan-frying the cube steaks nice and crispy makes all the difference in this recipe.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Boston Butt With Sauerkraut
Starting with a cut like Boston Butt is a great start to a delicious roast, and cooking it in this sweet and tangy mixture of sauerkraut and brown sugar is an excellent next...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
German Sauerbraten Without Gingersnaps
This slow cooker version of sauerbraten skips the gingersnap cookies and uses ground ginger instead to flavor the gravy.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Menudo
Learn how to make Mexican menudo in your crock pot. This traditional recipe features tripe, calf's foot, and posole, slow-cooked with onion, garlic, and mild red chile for a hearty and flavorful...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Rabbit (or Pheasant) Stew
Looking for something new in your stew? Lean rabbit meat is a delightful choice in this creamy crockpot stew, which would go great with some roasted carrots and potatoes on...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Ginger Ale Pot Roast
A valuable shortcut or two can turn cooking from a chore into a breeze. Ginger ale adds sweetness and a bit of bite to a meaty crockpot roast, and a couple quick mixes takes care...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Beef Brisket with Cola
You don't have to be a pit master to cook up an amazing brisket anymore. This slow cooker recipe with cola, Worcestershire, and onions will have you converted the first time you...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Beef Stroganoff With Cream Cheese
Whether over noodles or garlicky mashed potatoes, this surprisingly simple slow-cooker cream cheese stroganoff makes a delightful dinner.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Perogies
Dress up frozen perogies to taste like they were made from scratch by simply slow cooking them with chopped onions and bacon.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Unbelievably Moist Pork Chops
The secret to this super-moist pork is to slow cook the chops under a blanket of creamy soup and onions (with an optional layer of stuffing).
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Cape Breton Chicken
This chicken dish, slow cooked in a tangy sweet and sour tomato sauce, is great served over rice or pasta.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Tender Tenderloin Tips
Only three ingredients, but thanks to the clever addition of onion soup mix this recipe doesn't shy away from savory flavor. Whether over egg noodles or rice, this savory, saucy...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Country Style Ribs with Sauerkraut
Made with water, sauerkraut, country-style pork ribs, barbecue sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Stuffed Cornish Game Hens With Orange Sauce
Cornish game hens are stuffed and basted with a honey-orange sauce while cooking in the slow cooker.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Deluxe Corned Beef Sloppy Joes
A zestier version of sloppy joes that combines ground beef and canned corned beef and slow cooks them in a tangy barbecue-style sauce. Serve on hamburger buns.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Kalua Pork
This Kalua pork might fool you into thinking that you're in Hawaii. The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting in this recipe, so you can even relax while it's cooking!
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chinese Pork Chops
Pork chops get a hint of Asian flavor in this recipe using brown sugar, ground ginger, soy sauce, ketchup, and garlic.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Root Beer Pot Roast
Made with garlic, chili sauce, eye of round or chuck roast, salt, black pepper, vegetable oil, onion, root beer
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Easy Beef Shanks
There's something magical about a slow-cooked meal after a long day, and these easy beef shanks do exactly that, transforming meat and some pantry staples into a comforting creation.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Beefaroni
Ground beef, elbow macaroni, and a tangy tomato-based sauce create this crock pot version of beefaroni.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Chicken Lasagna Florentine
Cream of chicken soup provides an awesome shortcut for a rich pasta dish that doesn't require an oven. Cheesy and easy.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Aloha Pork Steaks
An easy slow cooker sweet pork steak recipe made with Hawaiian-style ingredients including pineapple and soy sauce. Serve over rice.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Super Easy Chicken And Noodles
A crock pot version of the classic dish, chicken and noodles. Just four simple ingredients (plus any seasonings you like) and your delicious meal is effortlessly...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Creamy Italian Chicken
Boneless chicken is slow cooked in a creamy mushroom sauce.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Unstuffed Cabbage Casserole
Love cabbage rolls? Try this unstuffed version made by combining the ingredients in the crock pot. Same flavors, less work!
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Texas Pulled Pork
Texas may be known for their beef brisket, but that doesn't mean the Lone Star state can't make a mean pulled pork. Starting with a big pork shoulder in the slow cooker is definitely...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Shredded Salsa Beef
Only three ingredients and a few hours in the crock pot and you have tender, shredded beef that is perfect in a variety of Mexican and Tex-Mex recipes.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Ground Beef And Refried Bean Tacos
Slow cooking this gives the ground beef a chance to blend with onions, taco sauce, and refried beans for a terrific ready-to-go taco filling. Top the tacos to your...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Easy Cabbage Roll Casserole
A simple "unstuffed" cabbage roll recipe made with ground beef, rice, a hearty tomato sauce, and shredded cabbage
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken And Eggplant Parmigiana
This crockpot parmigiana combines the best of both worlds--breaded chicken and sliced eggplant, topped off with pizza sauce and a two-cheese topping of melted goodness.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Greek Shrimp
A slow cooker version of the classic Greek dish, shrimp saganaki. Serve it with bread for sopping up the delicious sauce.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Mock Prime Rib
This rump roast makes a great cheap alternative to prime rib. A bit of Italian dressing provides the au jus with a nice herby quality that infuses all through the roast for a juicy...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Golfers Chicken
Put this chicken recipe in the crock pot, go play a round of golf (or something else that takes 4-5 hours!), and come back to a delicious, hot cooked meal.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Tavern Beef
Tavern beef is like a classier name for a sloppy Joe. Ground beef cooked with onion, ketchup, and spices in the crockpot makes a yummy topping for toasted burger buns.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Beef And Rice Casserole
Browned hamburger is mixed with onion, celery, soy sauce, cream of chicken soup, and rice and cooked in a crock pot.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Italian Dressing Pot Roast
Talk about easy crockpot shortcuts. Thanks to Italian dressing, this pot roast only needs three ingredients to slow cook itself to zesty, meaty perfection.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Country Style Ribs
Tender crockpot ribs with a sweet and savory sauce. Maple syrup and steak sauce cooked with the ribs lends the meat a fantastic flavor and gives you a dipping sauce to boot.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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