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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 300FLow Temp 200F
15-30 minutes1 1/2 - 2 1/2 hours4 - 8 hours
35-45 minutes3 - 4 hours6 - 10 hours
50 minutes - 3 hours 4 - 6 hours8 - 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.



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recipe for beef tips and noodles

Beef Tips and Noodles

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

recipe for chicken and kielbasa

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

recipe for fruit soup

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


recipe for italian sausage and green beans

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

recipe for hobo dinner

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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recipe for swedish steak

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

recipe for cube steak stew

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

recipe for brown jug soup

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


recipe for squash casserole

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

recipe for mulligatawny soup

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

recipe for caribbean-style black-eyed peas

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


recipe for bacon wrapped chicken

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

recipe for meatless cabbage soup

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

recipe for five spice turkey thighs

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


recipe for ham soup

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

recipe for sauerkraut tomato soup

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

recipe for spanish pork stew with potatoes

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


recipe for creole black beans and rice with smoked sausage

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

recipe for spinach, crab and artichoke dip

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

recipe for cream of portobello mushroom barley soup

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


recipe for lentil and cod chowder

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

recipe for creamy chicken-tortilla casserole

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

recipe for layered potato, sauerkraut, and beef stew

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


recipe for hot fruit compote

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

recipe for chili-cheese nachos

Chili-Cheese Nachos

Made with tortilla or corn chips, nacho cheese, chili, jalapenos

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mexican pork and eggplant

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


recipe for chicken and pepperoni

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

recipe for creamy onion soup

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

recipe for chicken stew with rosemary dumplings

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


recipe for apple mustard kielbasa

Apple Mustard Kielbasa

Made with mustard, kielbasa rings, apple jelly

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for northern bean soup

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

recipe for california pot roast

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


recipe for chicken casablanca

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

recipe for 24-hour italian beef

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

recipe for sweet russian appetizer ribs

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


recipe for broccoli ham casserole

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

recipe for vegetarian navy bean soup

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

recipe for championship bean dip

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


recipe for cowboy ground beef and beans

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

recipe for creamy pork tenderloin with vegetables

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

recipe for easy tomato crab bisque

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


recipe for hamburger soup with parmesan and macaroni pasta

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

recipe for louisiana roast with roux gravy

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

recipe for monterey spaghetti

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


recipe for navy bean bacon chowder

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

recipe for scalloped corn

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

recipe for flank steak roll-up

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


recipe for southwestern style sausage egg and cheese breakfast casserole

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

recipe for orange chicken leg quarters

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

recipe for spanish style liver

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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