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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 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 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 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 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 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

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 cola spareribs

Cola Spareribs

These spareribs are slow cooked until they are wonderfully tender. The glaze is a mixture of ketchup and cola which gives them a tang with a hint of sweetness.

Method:   outdoor grill, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 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 garlic tarragon chicken with gravy

Garlic Tarragon Chicken With Gravy

Made with water, chicken, butter, garlic salt, tarragon, dried parsley, ground black pepper, vinegar, cornstarch

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 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 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 easy pineapple ham

Easy Pineapple Ham

Made with water, ham, brown sugar, pineapple chunks

Method:   crock pot
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 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 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 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 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





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