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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 shepherd's pie with creamed corn

Shepherd's Pie With Creamed Corn

Shepherd's pie is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and potatoes. This slow cooked version is very flexible and lets you use a wide variety of ingredients.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cajun chicken, sausage & rice

Cajun Chicken, Sausage & Rice

It's not Cajun if it doesn't start with peppers, celery, and onion! The holy Cajun vegetable trinity is here, alongside sausage, chicken, and rice for a yummy...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for better than arby's roast beef sandwiches

Better Than Arby's Roast Beef Sandwiches

If you're a sucker for a good roast beef sandwich, ditch the drive-thru and grab your crockpot. Brown sugar and onion soup mix make for a crazy good roast.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for all day herbed pork roast

All Day Herbed Pork Roast

The herbs are what really make this slow-cooker roast. Thyme, sage, and rosemary infuse the pork with a delightfully aromatic note, and flavor the apples as a little bonus.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for turkey breast with cranberry stuffing

Turkey Breast With Cranberry Stuffing

Made with black pepper, salt, dried basil, boneless turkey breast, stuffing cubes, water, butter or margarine, onion, mushrooms, dried cranberries

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for corned beef and cabbage with beer

Corned Beef and Cabbage With Beer

You don't need a holiday to enjoy this savory corned beef and cabbage with beer. Whip it up any day of the week and make any meal feel like a feast.

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 lamb cassoulet with white beans and rosemary

Lamb Cassoulet With White Beans And Rosemary

Made with salt, black pepper, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, fresh rosemary, crushed tomatoes with the juice, beef broth, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for barbecue beef and pork

Barbecue Beef and Pork

Beef and pork simmered with brown sugar, vinegar, and chili powder make a sweet and tangy sandwich filling, and hopefully some leftovers too.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for three-ingredient bbq meatballs

Three-Ingredient BBQ Meatballs

Just three ingredients: meatballs, barbecue sauce, and ketchup. That's it! You can also use homemade meatballs in this recipe.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for beef taco filling

Beef Taco Filling

The slow-simmered mixture of ground beef, onions, taco sauce, pinto beans and seasonings makes for some delicious and easy tacos!

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
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 chicken fajitas

Chicken Fajitas

The crock pot is a great way to make fajitas! No grill, no mess!

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chili mac

Chili Mac

The classic combination of ground beef, tomatoes, beans, and pasta but made the easy way, in the crock pot.

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


recipe for chili mac n cheese

Chili Mac n Cheese

Really want to take that mac and cheese up a notch? Try this fully loaded tex-mex version.

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

recipe for mexican meatballs

Mexican Meatballs

Looking for a recipe that is easy to prepare but with tons of flavor? These zesty Mexican meatballs in a rich vegetable sauce are delicious over rice or pasta.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pineapple-cranberry pork loin

Pineapple-Cranberry Pork Loin

Made with cloves, cranberry sauce, nutmeg, pork loin roast, salt, black pepper, crushed pineapple

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for scotch broth

Scotch Broth

Calling this "broth" feels misleading since it's a hearty soup made of lamb, barley, and vegetables.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for fiesta sausage with pineapple

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

recipe for hot and spicy sloppy joes

Hot And Spicy Sloppy Joes

This spicy version of the classic sloppy joes sandwich is made with ground beef and is simmered in the crock pot. It gets its heat from spicy V8 juice, chili powder, and...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for apple glazed pork roast

Apple Glazed Pork Roast

A bit of sweetness does wonders for a savory pork roast, and this recipe with warm apple flavor is just the ticket.

Method:   oven, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for perfect pheasant

Perfect Pheasant

Featuring marinated pheasant slow-cooked in a rich garlic and wine sauce, it's easy to whip up and perfect for serving with rice. It's a stress-free option for busy weeknights.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for 40 clove garlic vampire chicken

40 Clove Garlic Vampire Chicken

Made with French bread, garlic, fresh rosemary, thyme, sage, Italian parsley, black pepper, roasting or fryer chicken, celery

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for smoky shredded sirloin soft tacos

Smoky Shredded Sirloin Soft Tacos

Beef sirloin is slow cooked with onions and green peppers in a tangy sauce made with red wine, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, liquid smoke, cumin and hot sauce. Serve with...

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for asian chicken and noodles

Asian Chicken And Noodles

Using instant ramen in stir-fry is smart, but using it in crockpot Asian cooking is downright brilliant. Those humble ramen packets never had it so good.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for asian-style country ribs

Asian-Style Country Ribs

The inclusion of tangy orange marmalade in the soy-garlic sauce adds a spectacular sweetness to these crock pot simmered ribs.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for rolled pork tenderloin and sweet potatoes

Rolled Pork Tenderloin And Sweet Potatoes

Stuffed pork loin, sweet potatoes, and gravy all in one slow cooker batch. An apple and cranberry filling gives wonderful flavor to the pork loin and the sauce...

Method:   crock pot, microwave
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cuban pork

Cuban Pork

Pork is marinated overnight in a citrus and spice mixture and then slow cooked with sliced onions until tender enough to shred. Serve it on tortillas with pico de gallo, lettuce, and...

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 chicken paprikash

Chicken Paprikash

Chicken pieces are slow cooked in a mixture of tomatoes, green bell pepper, onion, and seasonings. The finished sauce is mixed with sour cream and served over egg noodles.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for moroccan lamb and rice

Moroccan Lamb And Rice

Why fly to Marrakesh when this Moroccan lamb and rice brings the bazaar to your bowl? A slow-cooked treasure that's both hearty and heartwarming.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pineapple pork

Pineapple Pork

Boneless pork roast is slow cooked in a mixture of crushed pineapple, onion, bell pepper, carrots, brown sugar, tomato paste, soy sauce, and ginger.

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


recipe for beef brisket with barbecue sauce

Beef Brisket With Barbecue Sauce

Made with beef brisket, water, Worcestershire sauce, white vinegar, beef bouillon, dry mustard, chili powder, cayenne, garlic

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for turkey tenderloin and wild rice

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

recipe for all-day chicken with mushroom gravy

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


recipe for spicy beef curry stew

Spicy Beef Curry Stew

This easy-to-make curry recipe has tender beef and mild curry flavors. If you want to up the heat, add additional jalapeno.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for bbq short ribs

Bbq Short Ribs

Get the most tender short ribs by slow cooking them in a honey-barbecue sauce.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for pulled pork barbecue

Pulled Pork Barbecue

Slow cooker pulled pork is so easy it's hardly fair. Pork shoulder in the crockpot with a tangy barbecue sauce makes a pulled pork great for sandwiches.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for 7-up pot roast

7-Up Pot Roast

This recipe for slow cooker 7-Up pot roast is a delicious and easy way to make a pot roast. The 7-Up adds a touch of sweetness to the dish, while the slow cooker cooks the meat to...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for scrumptious chicken

Scrumptious Chicken

Made with fresh basil or oregano, dry onion soup mix, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup, sour cream

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for short rib tomato sauce

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


recipe for moist and tender turkey with gravy

Moist and Tender Turkey with Gravy

This recipe for moist and tender turkey with gravy takes the stress out of the meal, using a simple crock pot method that provides a perfectly cooked turkey every...

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

recipe for slow cooked vietnamese pork

Slow Cooked Vietnamese Pork

This sweet and savory dish with deep flavors from rich caramel, fish sauce, garlic and shallots cooks up to perfection in a slow cooker and goes beautifully with rice.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mexican pork chops with spicy garbanzo beans

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


recipe for brazilian chicken curry

Brazilian Chicken Curry

Made with curry powder, potatoes, coconut milk, tomato paste, garlic, ginger, salt, black pepper, sweet onion, bell peppers

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for shredded chicken sandwiches

Shredded Chicken Sandwiches

Get ready for some comfort food. Made with tender shredded chicken, easy seasonings, and a simple slow-cooker technique, this shredded chicken sandwich recipe is perfect for...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for garlic chicken alfredo

Garlic Chicken Alfredo

Fix and forget with this easy recipe made with boneless chicken, Alfredo sauce, garlic, mushrooms, and fettuccine pasta.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for cranberry apple chicken breasts

Cranberry Apple Chicken Breasts

Set it and forget it. These slow cooker chicken breasts will be a pleasure to come home to. Dried apples and cranberries, lemon juice and brown sugar give them plenty of...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for thanksgiving bone-in turkey breast with bacon gravy

Thanksgiving Bone-In Turkey Breast With Bacon Gravy

Made with dried sage, Worcestershire sauce, bacon, bone-in turkey breast, garlic pepper, turkey gravy, all-purpose flour

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for all-day ravioli stew

All-Day Ravioli Stew

A hearty stew with sausage-stuffed ravioli, cannellini beans, and tomatoes. The ravioli is added at the end of the cooking time for a perfectly cooked crock pot pasta meal.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours





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