Easy and scrumptious steak that's pretty impossible to mess up. Round steak in the crockpot with a savory sauce that goes great with roasted potatoes.
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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Easy Swiss Steak
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
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
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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Corned Beef and Cabbage With Beer
You don't need a holiday to enjoy this savory corned beef and cabbage with beer. Whip it up any day of the week and make any meal feel like a feast.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 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
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
Barbecued Boston Butt Roast
Shredded pork sandwiches don't get much easier than this. Let the pork slow cook in the crock pot then mix it with your favorite bbq sauce.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Butter Beef
Butter and beef make up two out of three ingredients you need for this dish, but the addition of onion soup adds a savory touch and makes the saucy beef a killer match for creamy mashed...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Beef Sirloin Tips
Beef tips cooked with onions and mushrooms in a savory beef broth sauce make this slow cooker recipe a winner.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Chicken Cacciatore With Red Wine Sauce
Mushroom and bell pepper packed cacciatore in the crockpot is a lifesaver. Rich from red wine and in a thickened sauce, this dish packs a lot of flavor into a...
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
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
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
Caribbean Shrimp and Rice
Shrimp is slow cooked in a seasoned broth and then mixed with peas, tomatoes, and cooked rice before serving.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Ground Beef And Mashed Potato Casserole
This yummy dish is sort of like a slow cooked shepherd's pie. It has a ground beef and vegetable base that is topped with a creamy mashed potato layer.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Stuffed Peppers With Beef And Rice
Bell peppers are stuffed with ground beef, onion, and rice and topped with spaghetti sauce in a crock pot.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Easy French Dip
The French dip is, without a doubt, the fanciest roast beef sandwich out there. And now you can make the beef and the savory au jus in a slow cooker with half the work.
Method: crock pot, oven
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
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 Easter Roast Beef
Not just for Easter! This twice-cooked, boozy roast is wonderfully tender from the slow cooking in the crock pot and braising in the oven.
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: over 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
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
BBQ Chicken For Sandwiches
Looking for a simple and delicious way to make BBQ chicken for sandwiches? Try this recipe for crock pot chicken, cooked in a savory and sweet BBQ sauce until it's tender and...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Slow cooked pork in a homemade barbecue sauce topped with creamy slaw on a soft roll. Perfect for serving a hungry crowd while you stay stress-free.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Smoky California-Style Barbecued Spareribs
Crock pot magic: tender, smoky spareribs slow-cooked in a savory mix of brown sugar, cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Ribs just got a whole lot...
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Western Ribs
Fall-off-the-bone slow cooker ribs made with just two ingredients (ribs, and sauce!). It just doesn't get much easier than this.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Zesty Italian Barbecue Meatballs
These zesty Italian barbecue meatballs are the perfect addition to any party or gathering. They're easy to make and are cooked in a slow cooker, making them perfect for...
Method: oven, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Albondigas
Crockpot albondigas cooked with tomatoes and green chiles go great on warm flour tortillas with fresh chopped cilantro.
Method: crock pot
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
The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
This Italian cheese is so versatile that it can be used in both sweet and savory recipes from cheesecakes to lasagnas.
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