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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 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 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 teriyaki pineapple chicken

Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken

Great basic crockpot teriyaki recipe. The pineapple brings a sweet and savory dynamic to the table, and you can throw in all sorts of veggies like broccoli or snap peas if...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 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 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

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recipe for sweet pepper chicken

Sweet Pepper Chicken

Made with cooked rice, cream of mushroom soup, bone in chicken breast halves, onion, vegetable oil, fresh mushrooms, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, cream of chicken soup

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 colorful chicken and rice

Colorful Chicken And Rice

The easiest set-it-and-forget-it chicken and rice because you don't even need to cook the rice separately. You can make it as colorful as you like with whatever spare veggies...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for pork and cashews

Pork And Cashews

Strips of pork are slow cooked in a soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic mixture in the crock pot. The pork turns out wonderfully tender and flavorful.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 sweet and sour meatballs

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

This recipe for sweet and sour meatballs is one example of how you can whip up something tasty with minimal effort in no time flat simply by starting with some pre-cooked...

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 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 cajun chicken cordon bleu

Cajun Chicken Cordon Bleu

Made with cream of chicken soup, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, butter, bread crumbs, deli ham, Creole seasoning, pepper jack cheese

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


recipe for ravioli meal

Ravioli Meal

This easy dinner just takes minutes to throw together in the crock pot. It's also easy to vary the ingredients. Try a meat-based pasta sauce with cheese ravioli. Or make it a vegetarian...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for sweet and sour meatballs over rice

Sweet And Sour Meatballs Over Rice

Browned meatballs are slow cooked in a sweet and sour sauce with pineapple and green pepper and served over cooked rice.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 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 basil meatballs in tomato sauce

Basil Meatballs In Tomato Sauce

Made with onion, ground sirloin, quick-cooking oats, dried oregano, fresh basil, egg white, Romano cheese, flour, olive oil, crushed tomatoes

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 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 lamb cassoulet with white beans and rosemary

Lamb Cassoulet With White Beans And Rosemary

A comforting lamb cassoulet combines slow-cooked lamb shanks and rich white beans, seasoned with garlic and rosemary. Easy to prepare, this dish keeps it...

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 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 pork enchiladas

Pork Enchiladas

Tired of the usual chicken or beef enchiladas? Change things up with some tender, slow-cooked shredded pork in this easy recipe for enchiladas.

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   2-5 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 traditional style coq au vin

Traditional Style Coq Au Vin

Made with chicken stock, bacon, chicken, pearl onions, cremini or baby portabella mushrooms, garlic, salt, black pepper, thyme, bay leaf

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for beef tips in mushroom sauce

Beef Tips In Mushroom Sauce

Looking for a delicious meal that cooks itself? This beef tips in mushroom sauce offers the ease of slow cooking combined with a tasty blend of savory ingredients.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chipotle taco filling

Chipotle Taco Filling

Have Taco Tuesday any day of the week. Taste the love affair between the beef and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Doctor with your favorite toppings and chow down.

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

recipe for thanksgiving bone-in turkey breast with bacon gravy

Thanksgiving Bone-In Turkey Breast With Bacon Gravy

Thanksgiving feasting shouldn't mean hours in the kitchen, and lucky for you, this bone-in turkey breast slow cooker recipe with bacon gravy does all...

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for shredded pork wraps

Shredded Pork Wraps

Pork is slow cooked in salsa, shredded, then piled into flour tortillas with lettuce and cheese.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 shredded beef tacos

Shredded Beef Tacos

Mix taco seasoning, onions and water in the crock pot and watch magic happen to your roast. Serve the tender pulled meat in a warm tortilla with salsa and your favorite toppings.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for easy sloppy joes

Easy Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes don't get much easier than this. Ready in as little as an hour but also can simmer all day if desired.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 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 burgundy beef with portobello mushrooms and pearl onions

Burgundy Beef With Portobello Mushrooms and Pearl Onions

Whip up some burgundy beef with minimal effort; just toss marinated beef, mushrooms, and onions into the slow cooker for a cozy, wine-infused...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 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 fiesta chicken with tomatoes

Fiesta Chicken With Tomatoes

Stewing together chicken and zesty Mexican ingredients and tossing them in a tortilla is a formula that never misses the mark.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 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 rotisserie chicken

Rotisserie Chicken

Do you gaze longingly at the rotisserie chickens every time you pass them in the supermarket? Now you can gaze at your own crockpot while it fills up your own kitchen with that...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 easy pineapple ham

Easy Pineapple Ham

Every great gathering needs a standout main dish, and this pineapple ham shows up with plenty of flavor and a casual vibe. Toss a few ingredients in the crock pot, and let the magic...

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 ham and potato hash

Ham And Potato Hash

Frozen hash browns, cooked ham, and a creamy mustard sauce come together in this simple slow cooker recipe. Enjoy as a filling brunch or dinner option.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for sweet bbq spare ribs

Sweet BBQ Spare Ribs

Whether you're a seasoned rib aficionado or just stepping onto the barbecue scene, these sweet bbq spare ribs serve sophistication with a splash of sass.

Method:   crock pot, oven
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 imperial duckling

Imperial Duckling

Slow cooker duckling with currant jelly sauce and orange peel. This recipe uses common pantry ingredients, plus orange juice and port wine for the sauce.

Method:   stovetop, 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 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 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 chicken & vegetables

Chicken & Vegetables

Sometimes, all you need is good ingredients and a reliable crock pot to create a meal that ticks all the boxes - easy, healthy, and satisfying. Mix some chicken with seasonal...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours





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