Calling this "broth" feels misleading since it's a hearty soup made of lamb, barley, and vegetables.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Crock Pot Cooking
Don't overlook the slow cooker as being just as valuable a kitchen tool as your stove or oven. While it's long been recognized as an ideal way to cook roasts and stews, it can do so much more - and we'll show you how.
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Pro Tip:
The crock pot should be filled 2/3rds full when cooking for best results. Scale recipes up or down to fit your size crock pot.
Crock Pot 101
A properly working crock pot uses as about as much electricity and resources as a light bulb - making it more economical than using your stove! Also, it won't heat up your kitchen in the summer months.
crock pot cooking time conversion chart
| Crockpot | ||
| Oven Or Stovetop | High Temp 300F | Low Temp 200F |
| 15-30 minutes | 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 hours | 4 - 8 hours |
| 35-45 minutes | 3 - 4 hours | 6 - 10 hours |
| 50 minutes - 3 hours | 4 - 6 hours | 8 - 16 hours |
Cooking Times
Times listed with the recipes are guidelines - actual cooking times may vary based on the brand of crock pot, size, amount of liquid or food, how full your crock pot is, how dense the ingredients are, and the temperature of the foods when you add them.
Scotch Broth
Creamy Cauliflower Bisque
Made with baking potatoes, yellow onion, chicken broth, garlic powder, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, evaporated milk, margarine, salt, black pepper
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Southwestern Chicken Chili
Flavors of the southwest go into this slow cooked chili made with chicken, kidney beans, corn, and tomatoes.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Big Easy Red Beans and Rice
This New Orleans style red beans and rice recipe is made easy in the crock pot. The beans are cooked with a ham bone for extra flavor. Then smoked sausage is added and the...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Overnight Apple Oatmeal
Overnight oats are the best for stress-free mornings. Using a slow cooker changes the game a bit so you have a steaming hot breakfast first thing in the morning.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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Chocolate Cheesecake
This chocolate cheesecake is hiding a healthy secret in its protein-packed chocolate filling. Tofu helps keep the cheesecake nice and thick without you even knowing it's there.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
Black Eyed Pea Soup
Made with dried black eyed peas, tomatoes with green chiles, potatoes, onion, salt and pepper, bacon, Worcestershire and tabasco sauce
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Creamy Stuffing
Stuffing is a delicious and classic dish that is often served during holiday meals. There are many different ways to make stuffing, but this one uses cream soup as a base.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Glazed Pears
Made with apricot preserves, cinnamon stick, pears, apple juice, vanilla extract, butter
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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
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
Turkey And Vegetable Stew
Made with garlic, ground thyme, dried basil, black pepper, boneless, skinless turkey breast, all-purpose flour, white wine, chicken broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Herbed Thanksgiving Stuffing
This stuffing does so many things right, but here's what really sets it apart: adding a sweet, tart, apple to balance out the savory flavors. Truly a stand-out stuffing...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Slow & Spicy Chili
Made with mushrooms, salsa, green bell peppers, celery, tomato juice, tomato paste, salt, sugar, dried oregano, Worcestershire sauce
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Slowcooked Mashed Potatoes
The crockpot comes to the rescue, along with an electric mixer to whip up creamy, buttery potatoes in a snap.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Jalapeno Chicken Chili
A simple, slow simmered chicken chili. The crock pot does a great job of melding the flavors. Adding salsa at the end gives it a spicy boost.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Basil And Orange Carrots
An easy and delicious side dish. The carrots are cooked in a savory basil and orange sauce until they are tender and flavorful. This is a great way to get your kids to eat...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
White Beans with Sun Dried Tomatoes
Made with ripe olives, great Northern Beans, garlic, water, dried basil, salt, black pepper, sun-dried tomatoes
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Hot Mulled Cider
'Tis the season to serve this delicious aromatic drink that warms the soul and fills the air with sweet apples and spiced tones.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Lowfat Turkey Sausage Stew
If you're looking for a hearty fall-flavored stew without all the extra fat, here it is. Apples and sauerkraut add some sweet and tangy flavors to this warming sausage stew....
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Caramel Apples
Melting caramel in the crock pot makes these fall favorite treats extra easy. Simply melt, then dip the apples!
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Brown Sugar And Peaches Oatmeal
Perfectly done oatmeal with brown sugar, cinnamon, and fresh peaches.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
Pork Roast And Sauerkraut Dinner
A delicious fall meal made with sauerkraut, apples, boneless pork, and potatoes served with a mustard sauce.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
Sausage And Vegetable Risotto
Made with sweet Italian sausages, water, onion, butter, white wine, arborio rice, zucchini, kosher salt, fresh baby spinach, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Very Sage Stuffing
The two keys to this scrumptious recipe are using cornbread for moisture and fresh sage for maximum herby flavor.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Hot Cranberry Toddy
With a crockpot of hot toddy not only do you have a tasty beverage on hand, you'll also infuse your whole house with a sweet, spiced aroma.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Ginger Ale Applesauce
An easy applesauce recipe with a delicious ingredient twist: ginger ale! A little cinnamon and brown sugar helps add a little additional flavor as well.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Black Eyed Peas With Ham And Peppers
Made with salt and pepper, dried black-eyed peas, ham, tomatoes, green chiles, jalapeno pepper, chicken broth, celery
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Hot Apple Cider
Cider slow-cooked with whole nutmeg, cinnamon sticks, and crystallized ginger is an absolute ambrosia for cold nights.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Pumpkin Bread
Made with soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, flour, pumpkin, eggs, brown sugar, sugar, oil
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Rustic Garlic Mashed Potatoes
You've gotta have a go-to mashed potato recipe, and this one is a winner. The creamy, garlicky result is convincing enough on its own, but the convenience of the crockpot...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Easy Turkey and Dumplings
Made with onion, celery, carrots, bay leaf, bone-in turkey breast half, turkey gravy, all-purpose flour, Cheddar cheese, parsley
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
Mulled Wine
Red wine infused with warming cinnamon and cloves and topped off with a bright slice of lemon makes a magnificent mug for those chilly winter evenings.
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Curry Cauliflower Soup
A healthy, veggie-packed soup is such a perfect cool weather lunch. This tomato and cauliflower bowl is sure to leave you feeling revitalized and full of energy for the rest of...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Cranberry Orange Relish
Made with cranberries, sugar, orange peel, orange juice
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Homestyle Applesauce
What better way to enjoy apples, even when it's not apple season, than with homemade crock pot applesauce.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Red Wine Cranberry Sauce
Souse up your cranberry sauce this holiday season. Red wine enhances the flavor of the cranberries in ways you won't believe!
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Hot Cranberry Drink
Made with cinnamon sticks, sugar, whole cloves, orange, cranberry juice cocktail, apple cider
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Vegetarian Cassoulet
Made with fresh lemon thyme, fresh rosemary, olive oil, onion, carrots, navy beans, mushroom broth, vegetable bouillon, bay leaf, fresh parsley
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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