Made with beef chuck short ribs, olive oil, coarse salt and ground black pepper, parsnips, turnip, carrots, onion, potatoes, garlic, brown sugar
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 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.
Short Ribs with Root Vegetables
Ten Bean Soup
Made with chicken seasoning, seasoned salt, black pepper, salt, 10 bean soup mix, tomato sauce, tomatoes with green chiles, celery, carrots, smoked sausage
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Beef And Brown Rice Soup
When life hands you chilly days, it's time to whip up something comforting and nourishing. Meet your new culinary companion: beef and brown rice soup that cooks itself while...
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
Classic Reuben Dip
Made with Thousand Island salad dressing, corned beef, sauerkraut, cream cheese, Swiss cheese
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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Chicken And Beef Stew
Made with potatoes, steak sauce, chicken bouillon cubes, salt, black pepper, sugar, water, chicken thighs, stewing beef, onion
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Ham Soup
Made with water, hot pepper sauce, chicken bouillon cubes, soy sauce, ham, onion, whole kernel corn, stewed tomatoes, potatoes
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Sausage And Corn Bread Stuffing
Made with pork sausage, onion, chicken broth, cornbread stuffing mix, butter
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Asian-Style Chicken And Rice Casserole
Made with almonds, rice, butter or margarine, chicken broth, cut-up cooked chicken, mushrooms, soy sauce, green onions
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
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
Salmon And Potato Casserole
Made with nutmeg, water, cream of mushroom soup, onion, potatoes, flour, salt and pepper, salmon
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Bratwurst Potato Casserole
Sometimes all good things come in one dish, and this bratwurst potato casserole proves just that. With a blend of colors and flavors, dinner just got a major upgrade without...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Harvest Kielbasa
Made with onions, smoked kielbasa, applesauce, brown sugar
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Chicken, Mushroom, & Rice Casserole
Made with long grain converted rice, cream of celery soup, chicken breast halves, sliced mushrooms, onion soup mix
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
Vegetarian Navy Bean Soup
Made with red pepper flakes, vegetarian bouillon granules, dried navy beans, water, carrots, celery, onion, tomato vegetable cocktail juice
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 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
Beef Tips over Noodles
Made with stew meat, beefy mushroom soup, water, garlic powder, flour, salt and pepper, Worcestershire sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Squash Casserole
Made with butter, seasoned bread crumbs, flour, yellow squash, zucchini, onion, carrot, cream of chicken soup, sour cream
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Turkey Shepherd's Pie
Made with mashed potatoes, cubed cooked turkey, turkey gravy, carrots, prepared stuffing, whole kernel corn
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Amish Beef Stew
Made with tomato juice, salt, beef stew meat, flour, butter, onion, potatoes, carrots, celery
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Honey Bacon Turkey Breast
Made with honey, black pepper,, turkey breast, chicken broth, onion, garlic, bacon
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Teriyaki Roasted Whole Chicken
Made with whole young chicken, teriyaki marinade
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Collinwood Deviled Chicken
Made with curry powder, salt, chicken breasts, legs, or thighs, butter, honey, prepared mustard, garlic
Method: crock pot
Time: over 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
Italian Chili
Made with onion, green bell pepper, garlic, Italian-style tomatoes, chickpeas, red kidney beans, Worcestershire sauce, water, chili powder, dried basil
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Apple Mustard Kielbasa
Made with mustard, kielbasa rings, apple jelly
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Creamy Vegetable Casserole
Looking for a cozy dinner idea? Try this creamy vegetable casserole filled with potatoes, carrots, and a rich, creamy sauce. Your crock pot does all the work.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Rosemary Chicken
Made with chicken broth, fresh rosemary, salt and pepper, red potatoes, carrots, onions, chicken
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Ham Dumpling Soup
Made with parsley, milk, biscuit baking mix, ham steak, onion soup mix, water, carrots, celery, tomato
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Pepsi Pork with Rich Gravy
Made with cola, pork roast, onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Green Chili Beef Stew
Made with garlic, beef stew meat, fajita seasoning, salt, green chiles, onion
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
Apple Cider Apple Butter
Made with salt, allspice, nutmeg, apples, apple cider, sugar, cinnamon, cloves
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
Pepsi Pork Roast
Made with Boston butt pork roast, onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, cola
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Zesty Beer Meatballs
Made with ketchup, salt and pepper, ground beef, onions, bread crumbs, eggs, beer, vegetable juice, lemon juice, hot sauce
Method: oven, stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Stuffed Cabbage Soup
Made with black pepper, olive oil, lean ground beef or very lean stew meat, onion, tomato juice or crushed tomatoes, beef bouillon cubes, barley or rice, sugar, sweet paprika...
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Broccoli Ham Casserole
Make dinner a breeze with this crock pot broccoli ham casserole. Filled with chopped veggies, ham, and a creamy cheese sauce that kids will love.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 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
Spanish Chicken With Garbanzo Beans And Olives
Made with chicken breast halves, garbanzo beans, white rice, onion, green bell pepper, tomatoes, water, garlic powder, saffron threads, pimiento stuffed...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Prairie Fire Dip
A spicy twist on traditional bean dips, this prairie fire dip blends refried beans with Monterey Jack cheese and chili powder. A perfect choice for game day snacking (or any snacking...
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Sancocho (Pork Stew)
Made with water, salt, ground coriander, yams or sweet potatoes, green bell pepper, frozen whole kernel corn, onion, garlic, boneless pork shoulder, chili powder
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Cauliflower And Potato Curry
Made with water, tomatoes, potatoes, cauliflower, asafetida, turmeric, chili powder, cumin, salt, sugar
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Hot Habanero Cheese Dip
Made with cheddar cheese, Habanero peppers, American cheese, tomato, bacon, garlic
Method: crock pot
Time: 30-60 minutes
Creamy Beef Tips And Bow Tie Pasta
Made with bow-tie pasta, cream of chicken soup, dried parsley, salt and pepper, onion, lean beef tips
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken And Sausage
Made with onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, zucchini, mushrooms, stewed Italian tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken breast halves, hot sausage, Italian seasoning
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Company Seafood Pasta
Made with linguine, parsley, medium shrimp, sour cream, Monterey jack cheese, butter or margarine, crab meat, black pepper
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
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