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
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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Barbecue Pork Loin Ribs
Bbq Pork Steaks
Pork steaks are slowly cooked with a homemade barbecue sauce. Best of all, you get the delicious flavor of bbq pork without having to fire up the grill.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
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
Don't Be a Jerk Chicken
Throw chicken, onion, garlic, and a habanero pepper with a host of spices in the slow cooker. This is one jerk everyone will love.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 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
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Basic Meatloaf
The low heat of the slowcooker is the key to keeping this ultra-simple meatloaf ultra-moist. Ketchup is the classic topping, but it's easy to add in a couple dashes of hot sauce for a...
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
Crazy Chops
These should really be called Crazy Easy Chops. Pork chops, onions, butter, and seasonings. That's it.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
New England Boiled Dinner
Corned beef brisket is slow cooked with potatoes, turnips, carrots and cabbage.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Creamy Italian Chicken
Boneless chicken is slow cooked in a creamy mushroom sauce.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 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
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
Country Style Ribs with Sauerkraut
Made with water, sauerkraut, country-style pork ribs, barbecue sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: over 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
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
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
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
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
Slow Cooked T-Bone Steak
A tender T-bone steak made in the crock pot along with potatoes and a fresh mushroom sauce
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 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
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
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
Sausage Pepper Sandwiches
Unleash the power of your crockpot with these sausage pepper sandwiches. They're a no-fuss, all-flavor kind of meal that brings a bit of Italian zest right to your doorstep -...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Basic Chicken And Noodles With Vegetables
It's borderline impossible to mess up a soup in the slow cooker, and easy is your friend when you're not feeling well. Plenty of veggies make the broth nice...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Beefy Tomato Rice
Ground beef, chopped onions, diced tomatoes, and tomato soup are simmered in a crock pot. Cooked rice is stirred in before serving.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
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
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
Overnight Lasagna Bolognese
If you are looking for a lasagna to impress, this is it! The sauce is cooked in the crock pot and then assembled with the other ingredients and baked in the oven.
Method: crock pot, oven
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
Louisiana-Style Chicken Creole
Low-country style chicken creole with the convenience of a slow cooker. Chicken thighs with classic Cajun veggies, hot sauce, and tomatoes all served over rice.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Quick Meatballs
These meatballs with cream of mushroom and onion soup mix may be slow-cooked, but they'll be sure to make dinner come together pretty quick.
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
Rump Roast And Vegetables
Tough to go wrong with classic flavors. Beef, carrots and potatoes spiced with thyme and Worcestershire make up this classic roast plate.
Method: crock pot, stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 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
Americanized Chicken Chop Suey
Bringing a dash of culinary adventure to dreary weekdays, grab some chicken and let this slinky chicken chop suey inspire your next dinner assignment.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 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
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
Ham And Hash Browns
Ham and hash browns slow cooked in a cheesy sauce make a great breakfast or side dish.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 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
Lazy Cabbage Rolls With Spanish Rice
Forget those active cabbage roll recipes, lazy is the way to go. Slow-cooking cabbage leaves stuffed with spanish rice and ground beef gives you plenty of time to...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 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
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
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