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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 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 onion and wine braised brisket

Onion And Wine Braised Brisket

If you think brisket is a work-intensive dinner, then it's time you got the slow-cooker involved. A red wine sauce keeps the brisket moist.

Method:   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 honey mustard roast chicken

Honey Mustard Roast Chicken

Made with paprika, whole chicken, honey, mayonnaise, mustard, sweet mustard

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for creamy ranch potatoes and chicken

Creamy Ranch Potatoes And Chicken

Cubed boneless chicken is mixed with dry Ranch salad dressing mix, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for backyard barbecue beer brats

Backyard Barbecue Beer Brats

Beer brats are the move for taking your cookout game to the next level. A combo of beer and cola keeps the brats moist without being too sweet and the peppers and onions...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for meatballs with sweet orange chipotle

Meatballs With Sweet Orange Chipotle

Tender meatballs are served with a slow cooked sauce made with tomatoes, chipotle peppers, and orange zest.

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

recipe for pork and fettuccine casserole

Pork And Fettuccine Casserole

Made with spinach fettuccine, pork tenderloin, onions, butter, paprika, caraway seed, salt and pepper, tomatoes, red wine, sour cream

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


recipe for bayou chicken

Bayou Chicken

Made with frozen artichoke, bearnaise sauce mix, white wine, tarragon, dried turmeric, garlic powder, shallots, ham, red bell pepper, red potatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for easy ham

Easy Ham

Gotta love a two-ingredient recipe, especially when one of the ingredients is water. Crockpot ham is a wonderful stress-free way to whip up dinner. Now you can focus on all those fine fixings....

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 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 old south pulled pork on a bun

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

recipe for savory pork roast

Savory Pork Roast

This is such an easy way to make a great roast. Boneless pork loin is simply seasoned with salt and pepper and then injected with slivers of garlic. The crock pot keeps the meat moist...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for braised lamb shanks with barley

Braised Lamb Shanks With Barley

Barley doesn't come up in too many recipes these days, and that's a shame. The hearty grain works beautifully in savory dishes like this braised lamb, which you can do...

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


recipe for rosemary and red pepper chicken

Rosemary And Red Pepper Chicken

Made with cornstarch, vermouth, onion, red bell pepper, garlic, dried rosemary, dried oregano, turkey Italian sausages, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, black...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chicken taco filling

Chicken Taco Filling

This simple 3-ingredient recipe comes in handy for taco night, especially since you can make this ahead of time and freeze it.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for philippine chicken

Philippine Chicken

Chicken is slow cooked in a tangy vinegar and soy sauce mixture which makes it both flavorful and extra tender.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for chicken a la king

Chicken A La King

Enjoy an approval-worthy chicken a la king. Cubed chicken combines with a simple creamy sauce and fresh veggies, all simply cooked in a crock pot and served over warm rice.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for mexican beef steak

Mexican Beef Steak

Great flavors come together in this crock pot dinner made with round steak, garlic powder, chili powder, mustard, onion, tomatoes, and kidney beans - all served over rice.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for sweet and spicy ribs

Sweet And Spicy Ribs

Using your crockpot is one of the best ways to get fall-off-the-bone tender ribs without a big hassle. Sweet brown sugar and honey BBQ sauce with a Cajun kick is the right choice...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for irish chicken and dumplings without potatoes

Irish Chicken And Dumplings Without Potatoes

Made with celery, chicken broth, peas, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, ground nutmeg, butter, buttermilk

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
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 beef stuffed shells

Beef Stuffed Shells

Let the crockpot work its magic on the cheesy stuffed shells, and you can whip up some some garlic bread and salad right before serving.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 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 easiest chicken

Easiest Chicken

Seriously, the easiest. Nothing to chop, nothing to measure. Yet, your zero-effort chicken dinner has lots of flavor and can be served over rice, pasta, or used in another recipe.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for ham and potato hash

Ham And Potato Hash

Made with garlic pepper, garlic powder, green onions, Dijon mustard, frozen hash brown potatoes, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, ham, cream cheese, milk

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 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 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 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 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 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 down home-style ribs

Down Home-Style Ribs

Absolutely flawless, fall-apart ribs. The key is browning them in a hot skillet before letting them simmer away in the crockpot with the sweet, homemade sauce.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for the best beer-basted pot roast

The Best Beer-Basted Pot Roast

This crock pot beef roast gets both a flavor boost and tenderizer from cooking in the beer and tomato broth.

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

recipe for brown sugar chinese chicken

Brown Sugar Chinese Chicken

Who knew your slow cooker could do this? Brown sugar Chinese chicken: a no-fuss recipe with a mouthwatering payoff, perfect for shaking up your weeknight routine.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for easy pineapple ham

Easy Pineapple Ham

Made with water, ham, brown sugar, pineapple chunks

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for caribbean chicken & butternut squash

Caribbean Chicken & Butternut Squash

Made with salt, fresh ginger root, curry powder, chicken thighs, butternut squash, onion, diced tomatoes, water or broth

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cheesy ham au gratin

Cheesy Ham Au Gratin

Ham au gratin made in the crockpot for an effortless dish. The duo of scalloped potatoes and creamy cheddar soup makes this dish a guaranteed hit with cheese lovers.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chicken & vegetables

Chicken & Vegetables

Made with Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, vegetables, salt, chicken breast halves , water, garlic

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for maui chicken

Maui Chicken

If you had a hunch that Maui chicken might include pineapple, good call. Reminiscent of sweet and sour chicken, this slow cooker dish tastes like a bit of paradise.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for rathskeller pork

Rathskeller Pork

Looking for a different way to cook pork steaks? This recipe layers pork, potatoes, and cabbage covered in a cream of asparagus sauce in the crock pot.

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

recipe for slow cooked bbq ribs

Slow Cooked BBQ Ribs

Slow cooked meat is hard to do wrong. The long cooking time is a crucial ingredient as it lets the bbq flavors meld with the country style pork ribs.

Method:   oven, 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 slow cooked beef brisket

Slow Cooked Beef Brisket

Brisket is slow cooked until tender in a bold wine-tomato sauce.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chicken terrific

Chicken Terrific

Made with chicken breast halves, brown sugar, vegetable oil, soy sauce, tomato juice, garlic

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for home-style short rib dinner

Home-Style Short Rib Dinner

If short ribs aren't a regular sight on your dinner table, they're about to become one. Cooked with a hearty mixture of carrots on potatoes, these fall-off-the-bone crockpot...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for beefy braised short ribs

Beefy Braised Short Ribs

Making a dish as rich and flavorful as red wine-braised short ribs with just one pot (read: one dish to clean) is a stroke of genius.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for rustic short ribs with mustard sauce

Rustic Short Ribs With Mustard Sauce

Rich, complex flavors of French cuisine meet the ease of a crockpot in this recipe. Braised short ribs paired with vegetables make up a hearty plate of countryside...

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


recipe for root beer baby back ribs

Root Beer Baby Back Ribs

Root beer is the perfect secret ingredient for your secret sauce. Its sweetness and distinctive bite is hard to replicate, and adds incredible flavor to crockpot ribs.

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

recipe for chicken and broccoli cheese noodles

Chicken and Broccoli Cheese Noodles

Easy and cheesy! Broccoli cheese soup makes a delicious and simple sauce slow cooked with chicken and served with pasta.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for harvest squash pork chops

Harvest Squash Pork Chops

These aren't your average pork chops; they're a harvest feast. With a kick of cayenne and a sweet squash twist, they're a game-changer in slow-cooked meals.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours





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