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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 pot-roasted rabbit

Pot-Roasted Rabbit

Try a rabbit pot roast for an extra rich alternative to the usual pot roast. Onions and rabbit go in the slow cooker along with some seasonings.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for juicy apple pork chops

Juicy Apple Pork Chops

Let's make the pledge together: no more tough, dried out pork chops. Cooking these chops in the crockpot keeps them plenty juicy, with a killer sweet and savory flavor profile.

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 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 italian sausage, peppers and onions

Italian Sausage, Peppers and Onions

The sausage, peppers, and onions are cooked in a slow cooker, making it easy and convenient. Serve the sausages and veggies on soft hoagie buns or slice the sausages...

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

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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 chicken spaghetti

Chicken Spaghetti

This creamy, cheesy chicken spaghetti can be made in the crock pot or baked in the oven.

Method:   stovetop, oven, crock pot
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 rosemary and garlic leg of lamb

Rosemary And Garlic Leg Of Lamb

This recipe combines the wonderful flavors of rosemary and garlic with succulent lamb for a mouthwatering slow cooker dish that is incredibly easy to make.

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 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 tender beef brisket

Tender Beef Brisket

This crockpot brisket with a horseradish bite is an excellent choice for a main course when you've got a big dinner coming up.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for easy ground beef spaghetti

Easy Ground Beef Spaghetti

A tasty and easy crock pot spaghetti recipe made with ground beef, spaghetti pasta, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, mushrooms, tomato sauce, and V8 juice.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cornish game hens

Cornish Game Hens

Cornish game hens rubbed with olive oil, garlic, and spices, slow-cooked with snap peas and carrots make a guest-worthy meal

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for drunken kielbasa

Drunken Kielbasa

Kielbasa sausage is the perfect party food - especially when it's drunken! The kielbasa is cooked in a mixture of chili sauce, bourbon, and brown sugar, resulting in a sweet-savory...

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

recipe for asian pork roast

Asian Pork Roast

Asian-style pork roast is about to be your favorite crockpot dish. Whether you serve it with rice and stir-fried veggies or go whole hog with an Asian pulled pork sandwich.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for barbecued boneless beef ribs

Barbecued Boneless Beef Ribs

Beef ribs are slowly cooked in a homemade barbecue sauce.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for barbecue-style pork steaks

Barbecue-Style Pork Steaks

A wine-infused barbecue sauce adds a ton of flavor to these slow cooked pork shoulder steaks.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 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 sweet and sour meatballs

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

This recipe for sweet and sour meatballs is one example of how you can whip up something tasty with minimal effort in no time flat simply by starting with some pre-cooked...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for au gratin potatoes and ham

Au Gratin Potatoes and Ham

The crockpot makes short work of potatoes and ham. Cream of mushroom soup really cuts down on the ingredients list, letting you enjoy some creamy au gratin potatoes with...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pork tenderloin with apples

Pork Tenderloin with Apples

This recipe just gets everything right. Tenderloin is the perfect cut of pork for a long simmer in the crockpot, and the fruity combination of apples and balsamic adds a...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mile-high shredded beef sandwiches

Mile-High Shredded Beef Sandwiches

Ditch the deli line and whip up these mile-high shredded beef sandwiches. Packed with flavor and piled high on a roll, they're a DIY project with delicious dividends.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for overnight lasagna bolognese

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

recipe for 10 hour beef stroganoff

10 Hour Beef Stroganoff

Spend your day doing anything but cooking. This 10-hour beef stroganoff cooks itself in the crock pot, blending beef, creamy soups, and sour cream into a delicious meal served...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for shredded salsa beef

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


recipe for wild duck breast l'orange

Wild Duck Breast L'Orange

Duck breast slow cooked with apples and onions makes for a bird with beautifully balanced flavors. Awesome with wild rice!

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for shrimp newburg

Shrimp Newburg

A creamy and flavorful shrimp dish served over rice.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for peach pork tenderloin

Peach Pork Tenderloin

You know how sometimes one great ingredient can lift a whole dish up? That's what's going on with this tenderloin. Peach preserves with a touch of Dijon give pork tenderloin a...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 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 lazy cabbage rolls with spanish rice

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

recipe for 7-up chicken

7-Up Chicken

7-Up soda works as a tenderizer and sweetener in this chicken crock pot recipe.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for easy venison roast

Easy Venison Roast

Low and slow cooking is the way to go for venison. This roast is as hearty as they come, infused with some savory onion soup mix.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mayonnaise roast

Mayonnaise Roast

No extra liquid is needed in this recipe. The coating on the roast keeps it extra moist and you're left with a delicious gravy to serve with the meat.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pulled pork with root beer barbecue sauce

Pulled Pork With Root Beer Barbecue Sauce

Root beer isn't just for floats anymore. This pulled pork recipe uses root beer twice: once to tenderize and again in a tangy sauce.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for budget cube steak

Budget Cube Steak

Cube steaks are slowly cooked in a tasty gravy. The results are a family-favorite meal that won't break the bank.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pepper steak

Pepper Steak

This slow cooker pepper steak is the perfect weeknight meal Tender beef is simmered in a savory sauce with peppers, all in the slow cooker.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for hoisin spare ribs

Hoisin Spare Ribs

Holy hoisin. It's the savory secret to these crockpot spare ribs that get an extra punch of flavor from ginger, orange peel, and garlic. Mouthwatering over rice with some scallions.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for italian sausage pasta sauce with spaghetti

Italian Sausage Pasta Sauce with Spaghetti

Made with Italian sausage, onions, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and herbs and seasonings. The slow cooker allows the flavors to develop into a delicious...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for pheasant a la veronique

Pheasant a la Veronique

A true Veronique sauce uses vermouth but white wine works better in this delicious slow cooked pheasant dish.

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

recipe for sunshine chicken

Sunshine Chicken

Slow cooked barbecue chicken with a hint of orange. Delicious!

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for thai red curry chicken

Thai Red Curry Chicken

Thai curry anything is usually good, but Thai curry in the crockpot makes it even better. This coconut milk chicken curry is mixed with fresh cauliflower, green beans, and bamboo...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chicken supreme

Chicken Supreme

Never have dry or boring chicken again! The secret to moist chicken is slow cooking in cream of mushroom soup, topped with provolone

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

recipe for beef and mushroom goulash

Beef And Mushroom Goulash

If you're in the mood for something hearty and satisfying, this beef and mushroom goulash has got you covered. With a handful of ingredients, you can create a dish that's both...

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


recipe for char siu pork roast

Char Siu Pork Roast

Marinated in a sweet and savory soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and honey based mixture, this slow-cooked char siu pork roast is a showstopper.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for beef stroganoff

Beef Stroganoff

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

recipe for creamy mushroom chicken

Creamy Mushroom Chicken

Made with garlic powder, black pepper, salt, white wine, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, mushroom pieces, onion

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for good seasons chicken

Good Seasons Chicken

Made with green onions, mushrooms, white wine, chicken breast halves, Italian salad dressing mix

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for italian chicken, peppers, and pasta

Italian Chicken, Peppers, And Pasta

The colorful medley of sliced bell peppers adds an extra level of appeal to this Italian chicken pasta dish. Try substituting Italian sausage for the chicken for a...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for meatballs in a beefy onion sauce

Meatballs In A Beefy Onion Sauce

A savory dinner made easy with a crock pot. Using frozen cooked meatballs, beef gravy, garlic, and onion soup mix, this dish is perfect for serving over rice or...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours





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