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
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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Old South Pulled Pork On A Bun
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
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
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
Reuben Sandwiches
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
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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
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
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
Barbecued Boneless Beef Ribs
Beef ribs are slowly cooked in a homemade barbecue sauce.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
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
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
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
Sweet And Tangy Hot Dogs
A bit of brown sugar in the sauce really gets the sweet and savory combo going for these crowd-pleasing hot dogs.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Shrimp Newburg
A creamy and flavorful shrimp dish served over rice.
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 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
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
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
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
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
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
Spanish Beer And Olive Chicken
Toss chicken, beer, and olives into a slow cooker for a simple meal that's easy to prepare and enjoy without too much fuss.
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
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
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
Zesty Dr. Pepper Ribs
Wouldn't you like to be a pepper too? Ribs cooked low and slow in the crockpot with Dr. Pepper are the tenderest and tastiest you'll ever try.
Method: crock pot
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Civet de Canard
Civet de Canard combines duck, bacon, and fresh herbs in a slow cooker for a hearty, flavorful dish. Perfect for an easy homestyle dinner.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 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
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
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
Barbecued Turkey Cutlets
Add this to your list of go-to crockpot meals. Turkey breast slow-cooked with a sweet and tangy sauce and served over rice.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 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
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
Easy Bloody Mary Chicken
Throwing in a bottle of the spicy, tomatoey Bloody Mary mix is actually an ingeniously easy way to make some zesty chicken in the crockpot.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 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
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
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
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
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
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
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