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
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.
Beef And Leek Stew
Monterey Spaghetti
Made with French fried onions, spaghetti, sour cream, egg, Parmesan cheese, garlic, Monterey jack cheese, frozen chopped spinach
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Turkey With Vegetables
Made with salt and pepper, chicken broth, potatoes, carrots, onion, turkey breast
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
Teriyaki Roasted Whole Chicken
Made with whole young chicken, teriyaki marinade
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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German Style Beef Stew
Made with molasses, stew meat, flour, celery salt, garlic powder, ground ginger, black pepper, tomatoes, carrots, sherry
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 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
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
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
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
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
Apple Pie Bread Pudding
Made with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, cinnamon-raisin bread, chunky apple pie filling, sugar, milk, half-and-half, or light cream, eggs, nonstick cooking spray
Method: oven, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Pork And Sweet Potatoes
Made with black pepper, dried parsley, cinnamon, brown sugar, diced tomatoes, green bell pepper, onion, sweet potatoes, pork tenderloin
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken and Kielbasa
Made with dried oregano, dried basil, chicken bouillon granules, bay leaf, garlic, onion, celery, carrot, tomato juice, lima beans
Method: crock pot
Time: over 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
Sweet Russian Appetizer Ribs
Made with pineapple juice, Russian salad dressing, spareribs, salt and pepper, water, garlic salt
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Boston Brown Bread
Made with corn meal, raisins, sour milk or buttermilk, molasses, whole wheat flour, salt, baking soda, rye flour
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Broccoli Potato Casserole
Made with saltine crackers, frozen broccoli spears, cream of celery soup, sharp Cheddar cheese, green onion, potatoes
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Five Spice Turkey Thighs
Made with water, boneless and skinless turkey thighs, green onions, soy sauce, sherry, sugar, five spice powder, sesame oil, black pepper, cornstarch
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Hearty Turkey Chili With Wild Rice
Made with ground beef, onion, celery, tomato sauce, V-8 vegetable juice, chili powder, green bell pepper, mushrooms, jalapeno pepper, tomatoes
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Hobo Dinner
Made with water, carrots, salt and pepper, cabbage, potatoes, corn on the cob, smoked sausage
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Raspberry Chicken
Made with rice, water, cornstarch, chicken quarters, soy sauce, red raspberry fruit spread or jam, prepared mustard, black pepper
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Sausage And Kidney Bean Stew
Made with dried basil, dried oregano, kidney beans, Italian sausage, onion, green pepper, garlic, stewed sliced tomatoes
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 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
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
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
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
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
Home-Style Beef Cubes
Made with water, flour, salt, black pepper, London broil, onions, mushrooms, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup
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
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
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
Apple Mustard Kielbasa
Made with mustard, kielbasa rings, apple jelly
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Mexican Black Eyed Peas
Made with salt & pepper, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic salt, onion, bell pepper, celery, black eyed peas, diced tomatoes
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Beef Tips and Noodles
Made with egg noodles, water, round steak or venison, flour, oil, salt and pepper, cream of mushroom soup
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Scallops in Wine
Made with butter, white wine, fresh parsley, shallots, dry sherry, scallops, mushrooms
Method: crock pot
Time: 30-60 minutes
Caribbean-Style Black-Eyed Peas
Made with rice, water or broth, coconut milk, dried black-eyed peas, ham, garlic, onion, dried thyme, black pepper, Habanero pepper
Method: crock pot
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
White Cheddar Chicken Casserole
Made with stuffing mix, boneless skinless frozen chicken breasts, white cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Breakfast Casserole
Made with salt & pepper, dry mustard, milk, eggs, hashbrown potatoes, bacon, sausage, onions, green bell pepper, cheddar cheese
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken and Rice
Made with salt and pepper, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken flavored rice mix
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Swedish Steak
Made with sour cream, onion, dill weed, boneless round steak, bouillon cube, water, salt and pepper, flour
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Carrots Lyonnaise
Made with black pepper, dried parsley, carrots, onion, cream of chicken soup
Method: crock pot
Time: over 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 Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Made with water, chicken broth, frozen broccoli, chicken breast, Cheddar cheese soup
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Hearty Alphabet Beef Soup
Made with alphabet noodles, beef stew meat or round steak, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, onion soup mix, frozen mixed veggies
Method: crock pot
Time: over 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
Pork Adobada
Made with flour, tomato paste, ancho chilies, cider vinegar, onions, garlic, ground cumin, chicken stock, orange juice, brown sugar
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
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