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
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.
Cajun Sausage & Rice
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
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
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
Chicken In Wine Sauce
Made with carrots, celery, onion, chicken thighs or drumsticks, fresh parsley, salt, dried rosemary, dried thyme, black pepper, garlic
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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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
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
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
Sweet 'n' Sour Pork
Made with paprika, boneless pork loin roast, canola oil, unsweetened pineapple chunks, onion, green bell pepper, cider vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce
Method: stovetop, crock pot
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
Ranch Pork Roast
Made with black pepper, non-stick cooking spray, boneless pork shoulder roast, new red potatoes, cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, ranch salad dressing mix
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 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
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
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
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
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
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
Cheddar Spirals
Made with cheddar cheese, butter, spiral pasta, half-and-half, cheddar cheese soup
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Sausage And Sweet Potatoes
Made with butter, lemon rind, nutmeg, cinnamon, apples, sweet potatoes, kielbasa sausage, brown sugar, salt
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
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
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
Bean, Ham Bone And White Corn Soup
Made with chicken stock, dried oregano, chili powder, paprika, black pepper, bay leaves, water, onion, celery, carrots
Method: crock pot
Time: over 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
Black Beans & Rice
This is a flavorful beans and rice dish. It starts with canned black beans in the crock pot combined with lots of herbs and spices. The rice is added at the end to keep it from...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Baked Steak
Made with soy sauce, water, chuck steak, potatoes, cream of mushroom soup
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Seafood Fondue
Creamy seafood fondue with lobster, shrimp, crab, and scallops. Melted cheese, savory spices, and crusty bread come together in this easy, one-pot wonder. Perfect for sharing (or not).
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 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
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
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
Swiss Steak With Tomato Gravy
Made with round steak, vegetable oil, tomatoes, flour, onion, salt and pepper, water
Method: stovetop, crock pot
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
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
Pirate Stew
Made with salt, water, ground beef, onion, crushed tomatoes, white rice, potatoes, black beans, pinto beans
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Creamy Potatoes 'n' Kielbasa
Made with water, frozen hash brown potatoes, kielbasa or Polish sausage, cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese
Method: 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
Ham And Black-Eyed Pea Soup
Made with ground red pepper, dried thyme, dry black-eyed peas, chicken broth, water, ham, carrots, celery, dried minced onion, dried sage
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Pizza Beans
Made with mozzarella cheese, dried rosemary, pinto beans, water, tomatoes, onion, red or green bell pepper, garlic, salt, dried oregano
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Ravioli with Sausage and Peppers
Made with Parmesan cheese, smoked sausage, frozen cheese-filled ravioli, frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry, chunky spaghetti sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: over 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
Sweet And Sour Brats
Made with bratwurst, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, onion, pineapple chunks, barbecue sauce
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Mexican Hamburger Casserole
Made with cheese, diced tomatoes with green chiles, ground beef, corn chips, onion, cream of mushroom soup
Method: oven, stovetop, 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
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
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
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
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
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
Mexican Pork And Eggplant
Made with Parmesan cheese, country-style pork ribs, eggplant, black beans, garlic, green bell pepper, stewed tomatoes
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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