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
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 Tips and Noodles
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
Fruit Soup
Made with water, ground ginger, cinnamon stick, dried mixed fruit, raisins, pineapple chunks, Granny Smith apple, cranberry cocktail, lemon juice
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Italian Sausage and Green Beans
Made with Parmesan cheese, Italian style green beans, dried basil, garlic powder, sweet Italian sausage, stewed tomatoes, sliced mushrooms
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 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
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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
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
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
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
Mulligatawny Soup
Mulligatawny soup brings together chicken broth, curry spices, and a variety of vegetables and chicken for a hearty, slow-cooked meal.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Bacon Wrapped Chicken
Made with chicken breasts, bacon, ham or chipped beef, sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, mushrooms or pimiento slices
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Meatless Cabbage Soup
Made with dill weed, sugar, cabbage, instant rice, chicken broth, water, tomato sauce, carrots, onion, tomatoes
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
Ham Soup
Made with water, hot pepper sauce, chicken bouillon cubes, soy sauce, ham, onion, whole kernel corn, stewed tomatoes, potatoes
Method: crock pot
Time: over 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
Spanish Pork Stew With Potatoes
Made with potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers, vinegar, pork shoulder butt, garlic, stock, bay leaves, onions
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Creole Black Beans and Rice With Smoked Sausage
Made with onions, green bell pepper, celery, garlic, dried thyme, oregano, white pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, chicken bouillon cube
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Spinach, Crab And Artichoke Dip
Made with hot pepper sauce, frozen chopped spinach, cream cheese, artichoke hearts, crab meat
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 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
Lentil And Cod Chowder
Made with dried lentils, water, cod fillet, dried parsley, bay leaf, black pepper, dried thyme, vegetables, dried tarragon, orange juice
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Creamy Chicken-Tortilla Casserole
Made with Cheddar cheese, onion, sour cream, green chili salsa, corn tortillas, cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Layered Potato, Sauerkraut, And Beef Stew
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
Hot Fruit Compote
Made with cherry pie filling, peaches, pears, pineapple chunks, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter or margarine
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Chili-Cheese Nachos
Made with tortilla or corn chips, nacho cheese, chili, jalapenos
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 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
Chicken And Pepperoni
Made with mozzarella cheese, dried Italian seasoning, chicken pieces, salt, black pepper, turkey pepperoni, ripe olives, chicken broth, tomato paste
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Creamy Onion Soup
Made with paprika, bacon, onions, garlic, lemon zest, black peppercorns, bay leaf, whole allspice, vegetable or chicken stock, potatoes
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken Stew With Rosemary Dumplings
Made with whole chicken, vegetable oil, carrots, celery, onion, dried rosemary, chicken stock, frozen peas, all purpose flour
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Apple Mustard Kielbasa
Made with mustard, kielbasa rings, apple jelly
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Northern Bean Soup
Made with water, garlic powder, green chiles, dry Great Northern white beans, ham, onions, green pepper, celery, diced tomatoes, carrots
Method: crock pot
Time: over 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
Chicken Casablanca
Made with carrots, potatoes, raisins, cumin, turmeric, salt and pepper, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, tomatoes, zucchini
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
24-Hour Italian Beef
Made with Italian salad dressing mix, beef rump roast, water, au jus gravy mix
Method: 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
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
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
Championship Bean Dip
Enjoy the perfect dip for any occasion, featuring refried beans, picante sauce, sour cream, and cheeses. Simply mix, heat in a crock pot, and serve hot with chips.
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Cowboy Ground Beef And Beans
Made with ground beef, onion, ketchup, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, salt, black pepper, prepared mustard, pork 'n beans
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 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
Easy Tomato Crab Bisque
Cozy up with a bowl of tomato crab bisque. Just thaw some crab meat, mix it with canned soups, and let your crock pot do the work.
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Hamburger Soup With Parmesan And Macaroni Pasta
Made with black pepper, dried oregano, dried basil, seasoned salt, dry onion soup mix, water, tomato sauce, soy sauce, carrots, celery
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Louisiana Roast with Roux Gravy
Made with cooked rice, roast, garlic, onion, jalapenos, celery, salt & black pepper, flour, water, oil
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
Navy Bean Bacon Chowder
Navy bean bacon chowder, where smoky bacon meets tender navy beans and fresh veggies. This simple slow-cooker recipe is perfect for anyone looking for a comforting, nutritious...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Scalloped Corn
Made with whole kernel corn, black pepper, all-purpose flour, margarine or butter, egg substitute, evaporated milk, salt, cream style corn
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Flank Steak Roll-up
Made with dry red wine or beef broth, green onions, brown gravy mix, mushroom stems and pieces, butter or margarine, stuffing mix, beef flank steak
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Southwestern Style Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
Made with butter, green bell pepper, eggs, green chiles, breakfast sausage, Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese, onion
Method: crock pot
Time: over 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
Spanish Style Liver
Made with bay leaf, black pepper, salt, beef or calf liver, bacon, carrot, celery, onion, stewed tomatoes
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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