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Crock Pot Dinner

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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recipe for cape breton chicken

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

recipe for spiced beef tongue

Spiced Beef Tongue

Beef tongue needs to be cooked just right and the crock pot makes that easy. The seasoned cooking liquid not only adds flavor but it helps tenderize the meat.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for country style ribs

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


recipe for aloha pork steaks

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

recipe for golfers chicken

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

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recipe for unstuffed cabbage casserole

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

recipe for albondigas

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

recipe for basic brisket

Basic Brisket

You can't go wrong with this all-purpose recipe. Brisket is best when cooked in moist heat which means the crock pot is perfect for this task.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for shrimp marinara

Shrimp Marinara

A popular Italian seafood recipe made easy with the slow cooker. Shrimp are simmered in a slow-cooked seasoned tomato sauce and served over pasta.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for beef and rice casserole

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

recipe for pork steak casserole

Pork Steak Casserole

Strips of pork steak are slow cooked in a seasoned tomato sauce and served over rice or pasta.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for ground beef and mashed potato casserole

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

recipe for italian chicken & potatoes

Italian Chicken & Potatoes

Skinless chicken breast halves are cooked on top of potato wedges and topped with Italian salad dressing and parmesan cheese.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for greek shrimp

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


recipe for chicken and eggplant parmigiana

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

recipe for smoky california-style barbecued spareribs

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

recipe for beef sirloin tips

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


recipe for mushroom chicken in sour cream sauce

Mushroom Chicken In Sour Cream Sauce

This effortless slow cooker chicken dish is really elevated by the fresh sliced mushrooms, which go beautifully in the rich sour cream sauce.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for easy country-style pork ribs

Easy Country-Style Pork Ribs

Ribs, ketchup, cola - just toss them all in the crockpot for the easiest ribs ever while you kick back with a couple beverages of choice.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for creamy chicken ramen casserole

Creamy Chicken Ramen Casserole

Made with skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, frozen mixed vegetables, butter, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, garlic powder, onion powder, ramen...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for turkey meatballs and gravy

Turkey Meatballs And Gravy

Perfectly seasoned and topped with a rich and creamy gravy, these turkey-beef meatballs are a delicious and healthy twist on a classic comfort food.

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

recipe for paprika pork

Paprika Pork

Hungarian paprika is the star of this crock pot recipe, spicing up boneless pork ribs served with a luscious sour cream-onion sauce.

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

recipe for mexican chicken

Mexican Chicken

Salsa is your best friend in this recipe. It majorly cuts down on the ingredient list, and you can pick spicier or milder varieties to suit your tastes.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for quick meatballs

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

recipe for ham and hash browns

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

recipe for knockwurst in beer

Knockwurst in Beer

Who doesn't love a dish that practically begs to be simmered to perfection? This one-pot wonder combines hearty knockwurst, tangy sauerkraut, and yes, a delicious pour of beer.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for meatballs and baked beans

Meatballs And Baked Beans

Porcupine-style meatballs (ground beef mixed with rice) are slow cooked in a dressed up baked bean sauce.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chicken sloppy joes

Chicken Sloppy Joes

Change up your sloppy joes with this chicken-based crock pot recipe. These joes are tender and tangy and are sure to be a hit.

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

recipe for barbecue spoon burgers (sloppy joes)

Barbecue Spoon Burgers (Sloppy Joes)

No more sub-par sloppy Joes. This "spoon burger" mix upgrades basic beef with a thick and pungent barbecue sauce.

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


recipe for italian dressing pot roast

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

recipe for barbecued boston butt roast

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

recipe for americanized chicken chop suey

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


recipe for bbq pork chops

BBQ Pork Chops

This dish features perfectly cooked slow cooker pork chops smothered in a tangy, sweet barbecue sauce and surrounded by tender potatoes.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for veal and peppers

Veal And Peppers

This simple crock pot meal brings out the best of veal, bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Cooked in a savory tomato-based mixture, it's an effortless yet flavorful meal.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for low carb spicy chicken

Low Carb Spicy Chicken

Going low-carb or keto? The crockpot is your new best friend, and a well-spiced chicken recipe like this one can take you a long way.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for basic meatloaf

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

recipe for caribbean shrimp and rice

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

recipe for chicken stuffing casserole with broccoli

Chicken Stuffing Casserole With Broccoli

This easy crock pot dinner is made with boneless chicken, stuffing mix, frozen broccoli, broccoli cheese soup, and chicken broth.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for chicken and ramen noodles

Chicken And Ramen Noodles

It might seem odd to put fast-cooking ramen in the slow cooker, but have no fear. Chicken breast and sour cream turn the humble ramen packet into a tasty and filling dish.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for bbq chicken for sandwiches

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

recipe for sloppy jane sandwiches

Sloppy Jane Sandwiches

The sloppy Jane is lesser known, but no less of a party favorite. Hot dogs, slow-cooked with baked beans and chili sauce make up the sloppy favorite of those who pick dogs over...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for chili spaghetti

Chili Spaghetti

Your favorite chili flavors mixed into a crock pot spaghetti recipe. It's made with ground beef, tomato juice, onions, chili powder, cheese, and spaghetti noodles.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for rump roast and vegetables

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

recipe for real hungarian goulash

Real Hungarian Goulash

Goulash isn't a dish to be rushed. It takes time for all the flavors to come together, so let the crockpot do the work. Plenty of sweet paprika gives the meaty goulash its...

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


recipe for zesty italian barbecue meatballs

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

recipe for french country chicken

French Country Chicken

The succulent chicken, paired with the creamy sauce, will have you feeling like you're eating a classic French meal.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for western ribs

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


recipe for louisiana-style chicken creole

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

recipe for chicken reuben bake

Chicken Reuben Bake

Crock pot chicken breast baked with sauerkraut, Swiss, and thousand island dressing helps bring some diversity to the reuben world.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for don't be a jerk chicken

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





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