Reuben sandwich meets sloppy Joe. Slow-cooking corned beef with the classic combo of creamy Thousand Island, sauerkraut, and Swiss gives all the flavors the chance to meld together...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 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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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
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
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
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
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Three Envelope Roast
The famous crock pot roast recipe that uses just three seasoning ingredients for the most delicious roast you'll ever have.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Barbecued Boneless Beef Ribs
Beef ribs are slowly cooked in a homemade barbecue sauce.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
Shrimp Newburg
A creamy and flavorful shrimp dish served over rice.
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
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
All-Day Chicken With Mushroom Gravy
Chicken is slow cooked all day in a mushroom and white wine sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Sticky Drumsticks
Serve these tasty slow cooked chicken drumsticks with lots of extra napkins!
Method: crock pot
Time: over 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
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
Chili Verde With Tomatillos
The "verde" in this pork-based stew comes from a combination of ingredients including green bell peppers, green chiles, jalapenos, and tomatillos.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Civet de Canard
Made with fresh rosemary, whole duck breasts, thickly cut bacon, shallots, garlic, all-purpose flour, duck stock or low-sodium beef broth, dry red wine, carrots, bay leaves
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Apple Cider Turkey Breast
Crockpot turkey breast with a sweet, holiday-flavored twist. A bit of apple cider slow cooked with the turkey adds plenty of flavor while keeping the recipe low-effort as can...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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
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
Stuffed Chicken Breast With Feta, Spinach, And Tomatoes
The crock pot is perfect for making these tender chicken rolls that are stuffed with a feta-spinach mixture and topped with tomatoes
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
Easy Beer And Ketchup Meatballs
Simply seasoned meatballs are simmered in a beer and ketchup sauce in the crock pot until tender and saucy.
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Mexican Chicken Supreme
It's tough to mess up this crock pot chicken recipe with all its flexible options. Whether you add corn, rice, or red-hot salsa, all the flavors still play together...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 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
Easter Ham
Not overly sweet, not overly salty, this crock pot ham recipe is ideal for Easter or any time. Bonus: clean up is a breeze!
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Layered Enchilada Casserole
Corn tortillas layered with ground beef, cheese, and a simmered mix of blended tomatoes and onions will become one of your new favorites.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Japanese Lamb
This Japanese lamb recipe features a savory marinade that complements the meat's rich flavor while it cooks slowly in the crock pot. Ideal for easy dinners or meal prepping for the week...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Sweet And Saucy Ribs
Made with salt and black pepper, salt, pork baby back ribs, black pepper, barbecue sauce, cherry jam or preserves, Dijon mustard
Method: crock pot
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
Rigatoni Lasagna
An Italian-style dish made with rigatoni pasta, ground beef, onion, bell pepper, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, and mushrooms.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Old South Pulled Pork On A Bun
This slow-cooked, tender pork, drenched in a homemade sweet and smoky sauce, will melt in your mouth. Served on soft buns, this easy-to-make dish brings a taste of the...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
Spanish Beer And Olive Chicken
Made with olives, boneless skinless chicken, salt and pepper, tomato paste, beer
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
Fiesta Sausage With Pineapple
Grab a fork and get ready to enjoy a burst of flavor in every bite with this unique twist on dinner that blends savory sausage and sweet pineapple beautifully.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Mexican Pork Chops With Spicy Garbanzo Beans
These slow cooker pork chops are absolutely loaded! Chickpeas, bell peppers, and zucchini bring body to the dish while pineapple and jalapeno give the pork...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Pulled Pork With Black-Eyed Peas
Balance smoky and savory with this pulled pork paired with black-eyed peas. Both comforting and rich, this recipe delivers classic southern flavors in a slow cooked...
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Cattleman's Beef and Beans
Made with bay leaf, black pepper, dried pinto beans, water, beef brisket or round roast, onion, molasses, ground ginger, salt, dry mustard
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 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
Short Rib Tomato Sauce
Meaty short ribs sauteed with garlic and onions, deglazed with red wine, and slow cooked with tomato and basil make a mouthwateringly savory sauce for some very lucky pasta.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Pork Chop And Potatoes Supreme
This recipe features tender pork chops paired with layered potatoes and onions, all cooked in a slow cooker. It's designed for minimal prep, making it an ideal weeknight...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Bandito Chili Dogs
Chili dogs with a hint of Tex-Mex. Green chiles, cheese soup, and beanless chili are cooked in the crock pot with hot dogs. Serve on buns along with chopped onion, shredded cheese...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Turkey Tenderloin And Wild Rice
Sliced turkey tenderloin on top of a seasoned mixture of wild rice and veggies slow-cooked with chicken broth and sherry. Delicious!
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
Chicken Enchiladas
Discover the ease of making delicious chicken enchiladas in a crock pot. This dish combines shredded chicken, corn tortillas, and a flavorful sauce, topped with melted Cheddar...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Fiesta Chicken With Rice And Beans
Made with taco seasoning mix, boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, rice, chicken broth, pinto beans
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!
Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.
Keeping a can of frozen orange juice concentrate in the freezer means you can make more than just orange juice. Try it in a variety of orange-flavored recipes.