Made with salt and pepper, Cajun sausage, frozen black-eyed peas, water, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, green beans
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.
Cajun Sausage Soup
Lemon-Herb Alligator Stew
Made with alligator, leek, garlic, tarragon, lemon peel, dried thyme, white pepper, dried sage, all-purpose flour, white wine
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Bean Pot Medley
Made with brown sugar, black beans, red beans, Great Northern beans, black-eyed peas, baby lima beans, onion, ketchup, red bell pepper, green bell pepper
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Turkey Breast with Pineapple
Made with cornstarch, seasoned salt, skinless, boneless turkey breast, pineapple chunks, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, ketchup, red wine vinegar, brown sugar
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Au Jus Beef And Noodles
Made with garlic salt, salt and pepper, Worcestershire sauce, beef stew meat, sliced mushrooms, beef broth, dry au jus gravy mix
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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Baked Navy Beans
Made with bacon, salt, dry navy beans, onion, ketchup, brown sugar, water, mustard, molasses
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Harvard Beets
Sweet, tangy, and super easy, these Harvard beets are made right in your crock pot. Perfect hot or cold.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Savory Scalloped Cabbage
Made with onion, carrots, cream of mushroom soup, pimiento, cheddar cheese, cabbage
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Crazy Beans
These slow cooked beans are crazy with flavor. Three kinds of beans are cooked in a beef and bacon barbecue-style sauce.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Taco Soup With Black Beans
Made with sour cream, cheese, taco seasoning, ground beef, onion, crushed tomatoes, corn, black beans, red kidney beans, ranch salad dressing mix
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Sauerbraten Beef And Spaetzle
Made with fresh parsley, brown sugar, gingersnaps, beef stew meat, onions, beef broth, red wine or cider vinegar, bay leaves, spaetzle or egg noodles
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Italian Chicken With Zucchini And Mushrooms
Made with pasta, zucchini, dry white wine or water, chicken, mushrooms, tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce mix, Italian seasoning, garlic powder
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Cowboy Breakfast Casserole
Made with butter, potatoes, ground beef, eggs, milk, salt and pepper, Mexican cheese, white onion, garlic, red hot pepper
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Corn Pudding
Made with nutmeg, salt, margarine or butter, milk, sweet corn, cream cheese, eggs, sugar, corn bread or muffin mix, cream-style corn
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Caldo De Queso
Made with Monterey Jack cheese, flour tortillas, water, potatoes, fresh cilantro, onion, tomato sauce, green chilies, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Beef Boogie Woogie
Made with baby carrots, fresh mushrooms, cream of mushroom soup, red wine, beefy onion soup mix, dried thyme, beef stew meat
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Red Rice
Made with hot sauce, black pepper, salt, bacon, onion, chopped peeled tomatoes, converted long grain rice, cooked ham
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Salmon Pilaf
Made with canned salmon, water, rice, diced tomatoes, green bell pepper, paprika, brown sugar, onion, chicken bouillon granules
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Chicken Alfredo
Made with salt and pepper, Parmesan cheese, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, Alfredo pasta sauce, garlic powder, Swiss cheese
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Mulligatawny Soup
Mulligatawny soup brings together chicken broth, curry spices, and a variety of vegetables and chicken for a hearty, slow-cooked meal.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Apricot-Honey Glazed Turkey
Made with barbecue sauce, paprika, ground black pepper, salt, dried rosemary, dried thyme, turkey legs, apricot jam, honey, lemon juice
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Ham, Escarole and Bean Soup
Made with cannellini beans, bacon, olive oil, onion, garlic, Yukon Gold potato, chicken or beef stock, smoked ham
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Chuck Roast With Leek
Made with dried orange peel, salt, black pepper, ground mace or nutmeg, celery, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, leek, red wine
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken White Chili With Zucchini
Made with skinless boneless chicken breasts, chicken broth, zucchini, great Northern beans, onions, garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, corn, sour cream
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Spanish Style Liver
Made with bay leaf, black pepper, salt, beef or calf liver, bacon, carrot, celery, onion, stewed tomatoes
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Cranberry-Apple Turkey Breast
Made with turkey breast cutlets, stuffing, butter or margarine, chicken broth, apple, onion, celery, cranberry sauce, poultry seasoning
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Green Beans And Tomatoes
Green beans and tomatoes cooked in a crockpot offer a flavorful, hands-off addition to your dinner table. This simple side dish suits any occasion, from casual family meals to...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
South American Black Bean Soup
Made with garlic, dried thyme, cumin seeds, dried oregano, salt, black peppercorns, cayenne pepper, tomato paste, chicken stock, black beans
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Salmon Casserole
Made with dry mustard, chicken stock, pink salmon, bread cubes, cheddar cheese, eggs
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Pork Shanks With Sauerkraut
Made with water, sauerkraut, onions, center cut pork shanks, applesauce, caraway seed, celery seed, black pepper, bay leaves
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Date Nut Bread
Made with shortening, sugar, dates, eggs, walnut meats, water, vanilla extract, corn syrup, all-purpose flour
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Pepperoni Pizza Dip
Made with dippers, cream cheese, pepperoni, pizza sauce, green onions, red bell pepper, ripe olives, mozzarella cheese
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Turkey Broth from Carcass
Made with water, dried marjoram, dried basil, turkey carcass, celery, carrots, bay leaves
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Navajo Beef & Chile Stew
Made with ground red pepper, salt, cumin, beef stew meat, onion, garlic, tomatoes, green chiles, corn, dried oregano
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Southwest Turkey Tenderloin Stew
Made with turkey tenderloins, chili powder, salt, cumin, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red or yellow onion, garlic, chili beans, stewed tomatoes
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Beef And Leek Stew
Made with leek, onion, corn, carrots, potatoes, peppercorns, dried basil, dried rosemary, dried oregano, boneless top round roast
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Lima Beans and Ham
Made with ham, dry lima beans, water, onion, green bell pepper, garlic powder, tomato soup, black pepper, dry mustard
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Almost-Lasagna
Made with pasta, pasta sauce, egg, ground beef, sausage, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Teriyaki Roasted Whole Chicken
Made with whole young chicken, teriyaki marinade
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Barley, Black Bean, and Corn Burritos
Made with chicken or vegetable broth, frozen whole-kernel corn, green onions, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, garlic, fresh cilantro, flour...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Pork Roast With Cranberry Sauce
Made with flour, butter, pork roast, onion soup mix, cranberry sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken Bites
Made with Monterey jack cheese, barbecue sauce, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, onion, bell peppers, chicken broth, black pepper
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Boston Baked Black-Eyed Peas
Made with water, sage, black-eyed peas, molasses, mustard, thyme
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Easy Clam Chowder
Made with half-and-half, onion, cream of celery soup, chopped clams, hash brown potatoes
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Navy Bean Soup With Ham
Indulge in a bowl of slow cooked navy bean soup with ham - a delicious comfort food to warm you up from the inside out.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
TVP Veggie Soup
Made with TVP, garlic, onions, carrot, vegetable bouillon granules, converted rice, tomatoes, pinto beans, water, dried basil
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Garlic Top Sirloin Pot Roast
Made with paprika, top sirloin roast, garlic, Yukon Gold potatoes, carrots, sweet onions, beef broth, water, beef bouillon cubes, bay leaf
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
German Meat Balls
Made with ground beef, ground pork, onion, bread crumbs, salt, black pepper, ground nutmeg, eggs, beef broth, water
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Cowboy Ground Beef And Beans
Made with ground beef, onion, ketchup, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, salt, black pepper, prepared mustard, pork 'n beans
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Creamy Chicken And Cornbread Stuffing
Made with corn bread stuffing mix, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cream of chicken soup, water, butter or margarine
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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