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
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.
Caribbean-Style Black-Eyed Peas
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
Apricot Turkey
Made with cornstarch, water, paprika, turkey breast, apricot jam, white vinegar, soy sauce, ground ginger
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Easy Cabbage Casserole
Made with salt and pepper, garlic, onion, cabbage, rice, tomato sauce, tomatoes
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Baked Beans and Smoked Sausage
This crock pot baked beans and smoked sausage recipe combines the simplicity of canned beans and smoked sausage with aromatic herbs such as oregano, basil, marjoram, and...
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
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Carne Guisada
Made with chili powder, oregano, beef stew meat, water, salt and pepper, tomatoes, garlic, onion, flour, cumin
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Pork Roast With Fennel
Made with instant chicken bouillon granules, water, boneless pork shoulder roast, crushed fennel, garlic powder, crushed dried oregano, black pepper, small red skinned potatoes...
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken Marengo
Made with tomatoes, chicken, white wine, mushrooms, spaghetti sauce mix
Method: crock pot
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
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
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
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
Frijoles Charros Gorditos (Beans With Chorizo)
Made with salt, red pepper flakes, dried marjoram, dried pink beans, chorizo sausage, onion, garlic, jalapeno, dried oregano
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 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 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
Broccoli Rice and Chicken
Give your crock pot a workout with this easy broccoli rice and chicken recipe. Combining boneless chicken, rice, and a creamy soup mix, it's a great pick for a stress-free...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Spanish Brown Rice
Looking for a savory side dish? This slow cooked rice recipe gives Spanish rice a new twist by using brown rice instead of white.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Cheddar Spirals
Made with cheddar cheese, butter, spiral pasta, half-and-half, cheddar cheese soup
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Hearty Home-Style Chili
Made with celery, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, salt, chili powder, cayenne pepper, cumin
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Easy Caramel Rolls
Made with cinnamon, brown sugar, refrigerated biscuit dough, butter
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Baked Butter Beans
Made with molasses, ground ginger, salt, onion, butter beans, bacon, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard
Method: oven, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Lamb Cassoulet With White Beans And Rosemary
Made with salt, black pepper, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, fresh rosemary, crushed tomatoes with the juice, beef broth, chicken broth
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Sausage And Pepper Penne Pasta
Made with Parmesan cheese, penne pasta, dried oregano, Italian sausage, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, onions, diced tomatoes, tomato paste
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 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
Cabbage and Bratwurst
Made with salt and pepper, celery seed, bratwurst sausage, cabbage, onion, creamy honey mustard dressing, applesauce or apple cider, caraway seed
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicago Style Italian Beef
Made with flour, shortening, water, beef bouillon cubes, oregano, garlic salt, paprika, broth, hot peppers, bay leaves
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Ground Beef Stroganoff
Made with flour, sour cream, tomato paste, ground beef, onions, garlic, mushrooms, salt, black pepper, beef broth
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Mexican Rice and Bean Casserole
This is an easy crock pot recipe for beans and rice with tasty Mexican flavors.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Cube Steak Stew
Made with salt and pepper, water or broth, mushroom gravy mix, vegetable oil, cube steak, onion, red wine or cider vinegar, potatoes, whole kernel corn
Method: stovetop, crock pot
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
Zippy Beef Tips
Made with rice, lemon-lime soda, dry onion soup mix, stew meat, mushrooms, cream of mushroom soup
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Okra and Black Eyed Peas
Looking for a hassle-free side dish option? This savory okra and black-eyed peas crock pot recipe mixes frozen vegetables, ranch beans, and zesty tomatoes for an...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Honey Bacon Turkey Breast
Made with honey, black pepper,, turkey breast, chicken broth, onion, garlic, bacon
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
Asian Glazed Short Ribs
Made with water, cornstarch, apple cider vinegar, beef short ribs, apricot preserves, chili sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, onion soup mix
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Spanish Rice And Chicken
Made with boneless chicken breast halves, instant Spanish rice, black beans, whole kernel corn
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
California Pot Roast
Made with butter, canola oil, garlic, onions, dry red wine, beef stock, prunes, water, zucchini, mushrooms
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Baked Steak
Made with soy sauce, water, chuck steak, potatoes, cream of mushroom soup
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Bacon Wrapped Lamb Chops
Made with lamb chops, potatoes, carrots, dried rosemary, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, onion, garlic, cream of mushroom soup
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Sausage and Beans with Potatoes
Made with fresh green beans, smoked sausage, potatoes, onions
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Tijuana Pie
Made with corn, ground beef, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, Cheddar cheese, enchilada sauce, tomato sauce, chili seasoned beans
Method: stovetop, crock pot
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
Greek Beef Stew With Onions And Feta Cheese
Made with beef stew meat, onions, garlic, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, red wine vinegar, tomato sauce, sugar, bay leaf, feta cheese
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Cheesy Brat Stew
Made with water, cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese, bratwurst, potatoes, onion, green beans, red bell pepper
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Cream Of Portobello Mushroom Barley Soup
Made with evaporated skimmed milk, white pepper, garlic powder, portobello mushrooms, onion, margarine, beef broth, dry sherry, barley, dried sage
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Beef Roast Tomatoes, Onions, and Peppers
Made with boneless chuck roast, garlic, canola oil, onions, green and red bell peppers, salsa, Mexican style stewed tomatoes
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Brown Jug Soup
Made with sharp Cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, chicken bouillon, water, celery, onion, potatoes, carrots, frozen whole kernel corn
Method: crock pot
Time: over 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
Cheesy White Cauliflower Chili
Made with cumin seeds, dried oregano, chili powder, salt, white kidney beans, black peppercorns, vegetable stock, cauliflower florets, jalapeno pepper, green bell pepper
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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