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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 turkey meatloaf

Turkey Meatloaf

Made with breadcrumbs, yellow onions, olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, tomato paste, ground turkey

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for beef brisket in beer

Beef Brisket in Beer

This slow-cooker beer brisket delivers, with hardly any effort on your part. Thickening up the extra juices with cornstarch makes a rich gravy to drizzle over top of the brisket...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cowboy meatballs

Cowboy Meatballs

Made with chili powder, paprika, brown sugar, ground beef, rice, onion, egg, seasoned salt, tomatoes, vinegar

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


recipe for no time to cook chicken

No Time To Cook Chicken

Busy schedule? Meet your new best friend: No Time To Cook Chicken. It's the slow-cooked, creamy comfort food that waits for you, not the other way around.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for ham in cider

Ham In Cider

If your dinner routine needs a dash of drama, allow this ham slow cooked in apple cider to steal the show - juicy, sweet, and mildly extravagant, just like the perfect party guest.

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

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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 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 chili verde with tomatillos

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


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 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 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 herby meatballs

Herby Meatballs

Simple, but tasty, meatballs made with a mixture of ground beef and ground sausage, minced onion, egg, and Italian seasoning and slow cooked in tomato soup to form a delicious gravy.

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 chicken rustica

Chicken Rustica

Chicken breasts with artichokes, tomatoes, and mushrooms in a savory red wine Dijon sauce is great with pasta or rice.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for best-ever chops

Best-Ever Chops

Meaty pork chops are cooked in a tangy tomato sauce and served over rice.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for pulled pork sandwiches

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

recipe for burgundy beef with portobello mushrooms and pearl onions

Burgundy Beef With Portobello Mushrooms and Pearl Onions

Made with portobello mushrooms, beef bottom round, olive oil, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, allspice, Burgundy wine, Worcestershire...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for stuffed lamb shoulder

Stuffed Lamb Shoulder

Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, carrots, lamb shoulder, bulk sausage, parsley, oregano or marjoram, garlic, onion, celery

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for boneless chicken cacciatore

Boneless Chicken Cacciatore

Weeknight dinners don't have to be a hassle. This crock pot chicken cacciatore keeps things easy with a quick prep and the promise of a rich, savory dish that pairs nicely...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for citrus turkey breast

Citrus Turkey Breast

Let's face it, turkey can sometimes be a bit bland, but not with this recipe. A combination of spices and citrus juices turns a classic into a standout dish that everyone will...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for lemon herb drumsticks

Lemon Herb Drumsticks

Lemon and rosemary dancing with white wine slowly in the crockpot brings a zesty flavor to drumsticks. An overnight marinade works best for the fullest seasoning.

Method:   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 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 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 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 teriyaki chicken

Teriyaki Chicken

Made with vinegar, chicken breast tenders, onion, red or green bell pepper, soy sauce, brown sugar, ground ginger, garlic

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for cheesy shrimp pasta

Cheesy Shrimp Pasta

The creamy cheese sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the shrimp adds a nice touch of protein in this tangy crock pot recipe.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chinese soy braised chicken

Chinese Soy Braised Chicken

This slow-cooker soy chicken is full of fresh spices that combine to make a super-flavorful chicken. Try it on rice or sliced up over ramen.

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

recipe for easy bloody mary chicken

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


recipe for savory overnight chicken

Savory Overnight Chicken

Chicken is marinated overnight in salad dressing and then slow cooked with cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, mushrooms, and white wine.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for shredded beef fajitas

Shredded Beef Fajitas

Tough flank steak turns into tender fajita meat when it's slow cooked in the crock pot.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cattleman's beef and beans

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


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 easy french dip

Easy French Dip

The French dip is, without a doubt, the fanciest roast beef sandwich out there. And now you can make the beef and the savory au jus in a slow cooker with half the work.

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   2-5 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 & 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 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 sunshine chicken

Sunshine Chicken

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

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for turkey tacos

Turkey Tacos

Turkey tacos are a healthy version of traditional tacos, swapping out ground beef for lean turkey. Combined with beans, corn, tomatoes, salsa, and taco seasoning it creates a flavorful...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
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 spanish chicken with garbanzo beans and olives

Spanish Chicken With Garbanzo Beans And Olives

Made with chicken breast halves, garbanzo beans, white rice, onion, green bell pepper, tomatoes, water, garlic powder, saffron threads, pimiento stuffed...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for italian shredded beef sandwiches

Italian Shredded Beef Sandwiches

This shredded beef recipe serves a large group but the leftovers freeze well if you're only serving a small crowd.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for imperial duckling

Imperial Duckling

Made with cornstarch, ready-to-cook duckling, onion, tarragon, orange juice, salt, dry mustard, currant jelly, orange peel, port wine

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for coconut chicken curry

Coconut Chicken Curry

Made with black pepper, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, vegetable oil, potatoes, onion, coconut milk, chicken broth, curry powder, hot pepper sauce, salt

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for barbecued turkey cutlets

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

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 spicy chipotle beef brisket

Spicy Chipotle Beef Brisket

This spicy chipotle beef brisket is not just a meal; it's an experience. A perfect blend of heat, spice, and everything nice, slow-cooked to create a brisket that's simply...

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for beef sandwich au coke

Beef Sandwich Au Coke

This distinctive recipe calls for pot roast slow-cooked with a surprising mix of cola, ketchup, and onion soup mix. Once the meat is tender, it's shredded and served on warm...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for coca cola braised ham

Coca Cola Braised Ham

Out-of-this-world ham with just the right touch of sweetness from slowly cooking in the coca cola sauce.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for sour cream and bacon chicken

Sour Cream And Bacon Chicken

Made with flour, bacon, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, roasted garlic cream of mushroom soup, sour cream

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours





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