Crock Pot Dinner

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

Venison steaks are slow cooked in a simple mushroom gravy, making them tender and flavorful. Serve with mashed potatoes or rice for a complete meal.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Everything a good casserole should be: creamy, comforting, and (most importantly) low-effort.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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

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

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Cooking corned beef is so easy in the crock pot. This recipe will give you the most tender and flavorful corned beef you've ever had!

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Classic roast chicken made easy in the crock pot. A great way to keep the chicken extra tender since the crock pot locks in the steam.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Boneless chicken is slow cooked with dry Italian salad dressing mix, mushroom soup, white wine, and cream cheese and served over angel hair pasta.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

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

Made with water, sauerkraut, country-style pork ribs, barbecue sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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

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

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

Boneless chicken is slow cooked in a creamy mushroom sauce.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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

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

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

You don't need to be a pro chef to cook up some spectacular lamb chops. Just rub the chops in some oregano and thyme, give them a quick sear, and toss them in the crockpot with...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Short ribs are slow cooked with Mexican-style flavors. An easy fix-and-forget recipe.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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

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

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

Everybody loves a classic stroganoff, but it's not exactly a hands-off recipe. The crockpot comes to the rescue as it always does with a thick, creamy sauce that turns out perfect.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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