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
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.
Chicken And Beef Stew
Beef And Pork Chili for a Crowd
Made with cocoa powder, salsa, chili seasoning, stewed tomatoes, kidney beans, ground beef, tomato sauce, pork roast, yellow onions, jalapeno peppers
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Chocolate Raspberry Strata
Made with whipped cream, vanilla extract, sugar, eggs, Hawaiian bread, Challah or brioche, semisweet chocolate chips, raspberries, milk, heavy cream
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 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
Italian Beef With Peppers
Made with beef broth, beef roast, sirloin tip or rump roast, Italian giardiniera, pepperoncini peppers, Italian salad dressing mix
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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Mexican Meat Loaf
Made with taco sauce or salsa, ground beef, egg, taco sauce, corn chips, Mexican cheese, taco seasoning mix, salt
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
Salmon Casserole
Made with dry mustard, chicken stock, pink salmon, bread cubes, cheddar cheese, eggs
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Sausage and Beans with Potatoes
Made with fresh green beans, smoked sausage, potatoes, onions
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Sauerbraten Beef And Spaetzle
Made with fresh parsley, brown sugar, gingersnaps, beef stew meat, onions, beef broth, red wine or cider vinegar, bay leaves, spaetzle or egg noodles
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Ham and Vegetable Soup
A nourishing dish full of ham, diced potatoes, carrots, and cabbage. Let your crock pot do the work for this flavorful, easy-to-make meal.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Texas Black Bean Soup
Made with dried minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, black beans, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Mexicorn, green chiles, green onions
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Hawaiian Hot Dog Surprise
Made with baked beans, sugar, hot dogs, pineapple chunks, brown sugar
Method: crock pot
Time: 30-60 minutes
Pepsi Pork with Rich Gravy
Made with cola, pork roast, onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup
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
Pineapple Salsa Chicken
Made with salsa, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, pineapple tidbits, black beans
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Carrot-Orange Soup
Made with salt and pepper, whipping cream, orange juice, carrots, onions, vegetable broth, fresh ginger
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken Bites
Made with Monterey jack cheese, barbecue sauce, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, onion, bell peppers, chicken broth, black pepper
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Corn Pudding
Made with nutmeg, salt, margarine or butter, milk, sweet corn, cream cheese, eggs, sugar, corn bread or muffin mix, cream-style corn
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Orange Chicken Leg Quarters
Made with garlic salt, prepared mustard, chicken drumsticks, chicken thighs, green and red bell pepper, chicken broth, orange juice, ketchup, soy sauce, molasses
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Hot Fruit Salad
Set aside your usual sticky desserts; this hot fruit salad will surprise you with its medley of textures and sweetness. It's a nice reminder of how versatile simple ingredients can be.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Orange Pop Chicken
Made with soy sauce, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, orange soda
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Smoky Tex-Mex Beef And Two-Bean Stew
Made with beef, salsa, barbecue sauce, taco seasoning mix, chickpeas, frozen corn kernels, black beans, fresh cilantro
Method: crock pot
Time: over 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
Short Ribs with Root Vegetables
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
Hot Beef Sandwiches
Made with hamburger buns, tomatoes, garlic, beef roast, dill pickles, onion, mustard seeds
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Garlic Apple Pork Roast
Made with black pepper, seasoned salt, boneless whole pork loin roast, apple jelly, water, garlic, dried parsley
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Creamy Tomato-Vodka Soup
Made with sugar, salt, parsley, vodka, olive oil, onions, garlic, vegetable broth, Italian plum tomatoes, tomato sauce
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Slow-Simmered Turkey, Pot Pie Style
Made with all-purpose flour, margarine or butter, turkey thigh, salt, black pepper, onion, fresh thyme, celery, baby carrots, red potatoes
Method: crock pot, stovetop
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
Rice, Corn And Spinach Casserole
Made with sharp Cheddar cheese, garlic powder, whole kernel corn, frozen chopped spinach, rice, cream of mushroom soup, water, green chiles
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Mexican Flank Steak
Made with fresh cilantro, flank steak, tomatillos, baby corn, red onion, garlic, black pepper, salt, dried oregano, diced tomatoes
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Crowd-Size Party Potatoes
Made with nacho-flavored taco chips, green onions, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, green chiles, Colby-Monterey jack cheese, frozen southern-style diced hash brown...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 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
Beef Short Ribs
Made with black pepper, garlic powder, vegetable oil, red potatoes, carrots, water, onions, beef bouillon granules, ketchup, horseradish
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Portuguese Garlic Chicken
Made with onion, garlic, tomatoes, ham, golden raisins, whole chicken, port wine, brandy, Dijon mustard, tomato paste
Method: oven, crock pot
Time: over 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 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
Black Bean And Sausage Chili
Made with breakfast sausage, chili powder, ground beef, ground oregano, salt, cumin, garlic, onions, jalapeno peppers, Italian-style stewed tomatoes
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Mediterranean Lamb Chops
Made with hot cooked orzo or rice, fresh rosemary, balsamic vinegar, lamb loin chops, cooking oil, red onion, pasta sauce, cannellini beans, pitted kalamata olives, roasted red...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Wagon Wheel Stew
Made with flour, seasoned salt, stew beef, garlic, oil, beef broth, diced tomatoes with juice, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, onions
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Creamy Spinach Dip
Made with thyme, onion, garlic salt, Worcestershire sauce, cream cheese, whipping cream, frozen chopped spinach, Parmesan cheese, pimento
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Beans With Tuna
Made with salt and pepper, olive oil, garlic, white beans, tomatoes, tuna in water, basil
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
3 Layer Cheesecake
Made with pecans, cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, semisweet chocolate, butter
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Apricot-Glazed Pork Roast
Made with pork loin, Dijon mustard, chicken broth, apricot preserves, onion
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Au Jus Beef And Noodles
Made with garlic salt, salt and pepper, Worcestershire sauce, beef stew meat, sliced mushrooms, beef broth, dry au jus gravy mix
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Artichoke Crab Dip
Made with pita breads, cream cheese, crab meat, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, green onion, artichoke heart
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Asparagus Steak Roll Ups
Made with dry Italian salad dressing mix, new potatoes, cube steaks, asparagus spears
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Wild Rice Stuffing
Made with wild rice, onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, mushrooms, garlic, onions, vegetable broth, dried cranberries, fresh sage, poultry seasoning
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Barbecue Short Ribs
Made with curry powder, vegetable oil, beef short ribs, potatoes, onion, carrots, water, ketchup, red wine vinegar, paprika
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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