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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 300FLow Temp 200F
15-30 minutes1 1/2 - 2 1/2 hours4 - 8 hours
35-45 minutes3 - 4 hours6 - 10 hours
50 minutes - 3 hours 4 - 6 hours8 - 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.



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recipe for turkey breast with cranberry stuffing

Turkey Breast With Cranberry Stuffing

Made with black pepper, salt, dried basil, boneless turkey breast, stuffing cubes, water, butter or margarine, onion, mushrooms, dried cranberries

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for stuffed flank steak

Stuffed Flank Steak

Made with green onions, dry red wine, brown gravy mix, stuffing, mushrooms, butter or margarine, Parmesan cheese, flank steak, salad oil

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for lemon-herb alligator stew

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


recipe for creamy chicken-tortilla casserole

Creamy Chicken-Tortilla Casserole

Made with Cheddar cheese, onion, sour cream, green chili salsa, corn tortillas, cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for steak san marco

Steak San Marco

Made with wine vinegar, canola oil, garlic powder, stewing meat, dry onion soup mix, tomatoes, dried oregano

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for chuck roast with leek

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

recipe for taco soup with black beans

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

recipe for au jus beef and noodles

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


recipe for beef tips with red wine gravy

Beef Tips With Red Wine Gravy

Slow-cook your way to a comforting dish with beef tips in a savory red wine and golden mushroom gravy, served over rice or wide egg noodles for a hearty meal.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for savory scalloped cabbage

Savory Scalloped Cabbage

Made with onion, carrots, cream of mushroom soup, pimiento, cheddar cheese, cabbage

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cowboy breakfast casserole

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


recipe for crazy beans

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

recipe for bean pot medley

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

recipe for apricot turkey

Apricot Turkey

Made with cornstarch, water, paprika, turkey breast, apricot jam, white vinegar, soy sauce, ground ginger

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for velveeta salsa dip

Velveeta Salsa Dip

Made with cilantro, processed cheese, picante sauce or salsa

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for beef and leek stew

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

recipe for caldo de queso

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


recipe for cranberry-apple turkey breast

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

recipe for green beans and tomatoes

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

recipe for red rice

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


recipe for date nut bread

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

recipe for apricot-honey glazed turkey

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

recipe for lima beans and ham

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


recipe for tvp veggie soup

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

recipe for easy clam chowder

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

recipe for island kielbasa

Island Kielbasa

For a meal that bridges convenience and taste, try this island-flavored kielbasa. The sweetness of pineapple and brown sugar marries well with hearty sausage, ideal for a relaxed family...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for italian chicken with zucchini and mushrooms

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

recipe for cajun sausage soup

Cajun Sausage Soup

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

recipe for ham, escarole and bean soup

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


recipe for german meat balls

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

recipe for navajo beef & chile stew

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

recipe for beef boogie woogie

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


recipe for chicken alfredo

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

recipe for jenny's flank steak soup

Jenny's Flank Steak Soup

Made with dry red wine, flour, chili powder, salt, black pepper, vegetable oil, onion, carrot, green bell pepper, tomatoes

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mini reuben sandwiches

Mini Reuben Sandwiches

Made with cocktail rye bread, Thousand Island dressing, corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cajun sausage & rice

Cajun Sausage & Rice

Made with dried thyme, kielbasa sausage, tomatoes, onion, green bell pepper, celery, chicken bouillon granules, steak sauce, bay leaves

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for pork roast with cranberry sauce

Pork Roast With Cranberry Sauce

Made with flour, butter, pork roast, onion soup mix, cranberry sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chicken white chili with zucchini

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


recipe for pork shanks with sauerkraut

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

recipe for barley, black bean, and corn burritos

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

recipe for mulligatawny soup

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


recipe for salmon pilaf

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

recipe for turkey breast with sweet potatoes and cranberry relish

Turkey Breast With Sweet Potatoes and Cranberry Relish

Made with sweet potatoes, sweet onion, cranberries, raisins, walnuts, orange juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger root

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for creamy chicken and cornbread stuffing

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


recipe for salmon casserole

Salmon Casserole

Made with dry mustard, chicken stock, pink salmon, bread cubes, cheddar cheese, eggs

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chicken bites

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

recipe for jimmy dean cheese dip

Jimmy Dean Cheese Dip

This cheese dip combines Jimmy Dean sausage with Cheez Whiz, cheese soup, and green chiles for a savory and rich appetizer. Conveniently prepared in a crock pot, serve hot with...

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


recipe for sea scallop chowder

Sea Scallop Chowder

Made with Worcestershire sauce, milk, cooked lean ham, potatoes, celery, carrot, onion, clam juice, dried marjoram, sea scallops

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for yankee bean soup

Yankee Bean Soup

Made with dried navy beans, ham bone, ham cubes, onion, garlic, salt, bay leaf, black pepper, carrot, potatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for spanish style liver

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





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