Made with beef top round steak, caraway seeds, salt, garlic pepper, white potatoes, sauerkraut, onion, white wine, cornstarch, diced peeled tomatoes
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.
Layered Potato, Sauerkraut, And Beef Stew
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
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
Pineapple Bread Pudding
Made with whipped cream, pecans, sugar, margarine or butter, ground cinnamon, eggs, bread cubes, unsweetened crushed pineapple
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Sweet and Sour Cocktail Franks
Made with pineapple chunks, chili sauce, grape jelly, lemon juice, prepared mustard, cocktail franks
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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Beef Scallopini
Made with oregano, beef stew meat, flour, black pepper, oil, mushrooms, onions, salt, sugar
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
White Bean & Chicken Chili
Made with celery, diced tomatoes, Great Northern beans, chicken broth, onion, chili powder, garlic, ground cumin, ground allspice, ground cinnamon
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Creamy Pork Tenderloin With Vegetables
Made with green beans, black pepper, caraway seed, cabbage, onion, pork tenderloin, stroganoff seasoning, mushroom gravy, cream of celery soup, water
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Green Beans Portuguese Style
Made with black pepper, sugar, salt pork, green beans, tomatoes, beef bouillon, salt
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 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
Sauerkraut Tomato Soup
Made with lemon juice, sugar, sauerkraut, water, diced peeled tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaves, black pepper, seasoned salt, beef sirloin or beef top round steak
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage
Made with onion, brown sugar, flour, salt, black pepper, water, vinegar, red cabbage
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Crock O'Brats
Made with salt, brown sugar, onion, bratwurst links, potatoes, sauerkraut, tart apple
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Chuck Wagon Beans
Made with red pepper, dried navy or pinto beans, water, salt pork, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, chuck steak, salt, oregano
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Creamy Turkey Casserole With Chow Mein Noodles
Made with cream of mushroom soup, milk, mayonnaise, cooked turkey, frozen peas, onion, celery, green bell pepper, chow mein noodles
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Velveeta Salsa Dip
Made with cilantro, processed cheese, picante sauce or salsa
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Turkey Breast With Wild Rice Stuffing
Made with boneless whole turkey breast, wild rice, onion, dried cranberries, almonds, apples
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
Asian Flank Steak
Made with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, flank steak, oil, pineapple rings, pineapple juice, soy sauce, ginger, sherry
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
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
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
Greek-Style Pork Stew
Made with all-purpose flour, baby carrots, onions, tomato paste, dry red wine, water, lemon juice, cumin, cinnamon, sugar
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Hobo Stew
Made with black pepper, dried parsley, water, tomato soup, ground turkey or beef, onion, celery, carrots, potatoes, cream of mushroom soup
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chili with Beans and Corn
Made with ground cumin, chili powder, cannellini beans, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, onion, green onions, tomato paste, jalapeno peppers
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Game Day Chili For A Crowd
Made with cumin, garlic salt, chopped canned chipotle chile peppers in adobo sauce, boneless beef round steak or boneless pork shoulder, bell peppers, onions, chili beans...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken Ala Orange
Made with dried parsley, Russian salad dressing, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, onion, orange marmalade
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Cheesy Potato Soup
Made with half and half, American cheese, potatoes, onion, chicken broth, white pepper
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chuckwagon Stew
Made with baked beans, beef stew meat, smoked sausage, onion, potatoes
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Pork Roast Mexican Style
Made with lime juice, fresh cilantro, enchilada sauce, onion, garlic, black pepper, boneless pork loin roast
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
Easy Caramel Rolls
Made with cinnamon, brown sugar, refrigerated biscuit dough, butter
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Kosher Bean And Barley Soup
Made with kosher salt, carrots, water, lima or navy beans, onion, celery, garlic, corn or vegetable oil, beef or chicken broth, pearl barley
Method: stovetop, 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
Honey-Rosemary Chicken With Yukon Gold Potatoes
Made with salt, fresh rosemary, cornstarch, skinless bone-in chicken thighs, vegetable oil, Yukon Gold potatoes, onions, garlic, honey, lemon juice
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
English Beef Pot Pie With Biscuit Topping
Made with beef round steak, flour, salt, pepper, carrots, potatoes, onion, tomatoes
Method: oven, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Overnight Bean Soup
Made with small white beans, water, carrots, celery, chicken bouillon granules, bay leaf, dry thyme, salt, pepper
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 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
Beef Strips and Gravy
Made with spices and herbs, green bell pepper, water, beef round steak, dry onion soup mix, mushroom soup
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
Wine-Braised Turkey Breast
Made with onion, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper, Madeira wine, honey, dried mushrooms, water, cornstarch
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Bavarian Red Cabbage
Made with bacon grease or melted butter, red cabbage, onions, apples, salt, water, sugar, cider vinegar
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
BBQ Beef Sandwiches
Made with boneless chuck roast, ketchup, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, liquid smoke, salt, black pepper
Method: stovetop, crock pot, microwave
Time: over 5 hours
Beer Cheese Fondue
Made with sliced jalapeno peppers, flour, chili powder, Monterey jack cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, beer, garlic, green chiles
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Black Bean And Pork Tenderloin Chili
Made with sour cream, chicken broth, black beans, pork tenderloin, ground cumin, chili powder, dried oregano, red bell pepper, onion, salsa
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Veal Roast
Made with white wine, flour, veal, oil, salt and pepper, carrots, onions, celery, water, butter
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Beef And Vegetable Stew
Made with dried parsley, Kitchen Bouquet, water, tomato soup, stew beef, celery, carrots, potatoes, onion, peas
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Beer Baked Beans
Made with beer, onion, dry navy beans, chorizo sausage, salt, brown sugar, dry mustard, molasses, ketchup
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
Cabbage Taco Soup
Made with onion, cabbage, red kidney beans, ground turkey or beef, tomato sauce, water, taco seasoning mix, sugar, dried parsley
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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