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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 blade steaks with onion gravy

Blade Steaks With Onion Gravy

Made with black pepper, salt, browning sauce, onion, blade steaks, creole seasoning, flour, water

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for five-alarm beef chili

Five-Alarm Beef Chili

Made with beer, salt, cumin, dried oregano, vegetable oil or olive oil, boneless beef chuck, onions, green bell peppers, chopped jalapenos or mild chili peppers, chili powder

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cheesy breakfast potatoes with bacon

Cheesy Breakfast Potatoes With Bacon

Made with butter, bacon, potatoes, onion, cheddar cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for 3 layer cheesecake

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

recipe for apricot-glazed pork roast

Apricot-Glazed Pork Roast

Made with pork loin, Dijon mustard, chicken broth, apricot preserves, onion

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for beer cheese fondue

Beer Cheese Fondue

Made with sliced jalapeno peppers, flour, chili powder, Monterey jack cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, beer, garlic, green chiles

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for calico baked beef and beans

Calico Baked Beef And Beans

Made with apple cider vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, lima beans, bacon, onions, ground beef, pinto beans, kidney beans, garbanzo beans

Method:   stovetop, 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 potato chip topped tuna casserole

Potato Chip Topped Tuna Casserole

Made with potato chips, black pepper, mayonnaise or salad dressing, tuna, cream of celery soup, hard-cooked eggs, celery

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cheesy italian tortellini

Cheesy Italian Tortellini

Made with Cheddar cheese, Mozzarella cheese, ground beef, Italian sausage, marinara sauce, mushrooms, Italian-style diced tomatoes, cheese tortellini

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for crock o'brats

Crock O'Brats

Made with salt, brown sugar, onion, bratwurst links, potatoes, sauerkraut, tart apple

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for picante pot roast

Picante Pot Roast

Made with green bell pepper, garlic, pot roast, vegetable oil, onions, tomato sauce, picante sauce, cumin, oregano

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chile blanco especial (special white chili)

Chile Blanco Especial (Special White Chili)

Made with onion, white pepper, salt, dried oregano, ground cumin, ground cloves, green chiles, chicken breast, jalapeno pepper, flour tortillas

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for scalloped potatoes and chicken

Scalloped Potatoes And Chicken

Made with milk, cream of celery soup, salt, green bell peppers, onions, Velveeta cheese, potatoes, boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow chicken ole

Slow Chicken Ole

Made with salsa, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, onion, cheddar cheese, flour tortillas, cooked chicken

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for artichoke chicken and rice

Artichoke Chicken And Rice

Made with mushrooms, olive oil, flour, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, paprika, chicken breast halves, red bell pepper or pimiento, green onions

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cuban black beans and rice

Cuban Black Beans And Rice

Made with jalapeno pepper, dried black beans, onion, bell pepper, garlic, bay leaves, diced tomatoes, water, olive oil, ground cumin

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 cola steak

Cola Steak

Made with cola, ketchup, round steak, flour, onion, salt, garlic salt, black pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for beef and broccoli

Beef And Broccoli

Made with cornstarch, water, long-grain white rice, boneless beef top round steak, sliced mushrooms, onion, beef broth, teriyaki sauce, sesame seed, dark sesame oil

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for chicken and rice

Chicken and Rice

Made with salt and pepper, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken flavored rice mix

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 porcupine meat loaf

Porcupine Meat Loaf

Made with garlic, black pepper, salt, Worcestershire sauce, tomato soup, salsa, water, ground beef, instant white rice, onion

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 spinach crab dip

Spinach Crab Dip

Made with butter, onion, crab meat, frozen chopped spinach, Parmesan cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chuck wagon beans

Chuck Wagon Beans

Made with red pepper, dried navy or pinto beans, water, salt pork, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, chuck steak, salt, oregano

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
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 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 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 football stew

Football Stew

Made with beef stew meat, tomato juice, sugar, tapioca, salt, onions, carrots, celery, potatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for sausage and corn bread stuffing

Sausage And Corn Bread Stuffing

Made with pork sausage, onion, chicken broth, cornbread stuffing mix, butter

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for broccoli souffle

Broccoli Souffle

Made with margarine, buttery round crackers, frozen chopped broccoli, cream of celery soup, mayonnaise, onion, eggs, Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for san francisco stew

San Francisco Stew

Made with bacon, ground beef, onion, pork & beans, brown sugar, stewed tomatoes

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for lentil vegetable soup

Lentil Vegetable Soup

Made with tomato paste, tomatoes, salt, water, carrots, potatoes, lentils, onion, celery, bay leaves

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for kosher bean and barley soup

Kosher Bean And Barley Soup

Made with kosher salt, carrots, water, lima or navy beans, onion, celery, garlic, corn or vegetable oil, beef or chicken broth, pearl barley

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for creamy zucchini and potato soup

Creamy Zucchini And Potato Soup

Made with milk or cream, zucchini, potato, green onions, chicken broth, butter, dried tarragon

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for candied banana squash

Candied Banana Squash

Made with salt, butter, banana squash, sugar, brown sugar

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for italian chicken stew

Italian Chicken Stew

Made with salt, red pepper flakes, sugar, zucchini, pearl onions, baby carrots, boneless skinless chicken thighs, tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for meatloaf with sour cream mushroom sauce

Meatloaf With Sour Cream Mushroom Sauce

Made with ground pork, ground beef, sour cream & onion dip, bread crumbs, celery, onion, pimiento, dried dillweed, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for tender meatballs in mushroom gravy

Tender Meatballs in Mushroom Gravy

Made with water, ground beef, bread, salt, black pepper, onion, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for creamy turkey casserole with chow mein noodles

Creamy Turkey Casserole With Chow Mein Noodles

Made with cream of mushroom soup, milk, mayonnaise, cooked turkey, frozen peas, onion, celery, green bell pepper, chow mein noodles

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for mediterranean shrimp soup

Mediterranean Shrimp Soup

Made with green bell pepper, garlic, tomatoes, chicken broth, tomato sauce, mushrooms, dry white wine, orange juice, ripe olives, bay leaves

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for easiest ever cake

Easiest Ever Cake

Made with nuts, margarine, pie filling, yellow cake mix

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for burgundy beef with portobello mushrooms and pearl onions

Burgundy Beef With Portobello Mushrooms and Pearl Onions

Made with portobello mushrooms, beef bottom round, olive oil, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, allspice, Burgundy wine, Worcestershire...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for pork and apple stew

Pork And Apple Stew

Made with all-purpose flour, black pepper, vegetable oil, prosciutto, onions, garlic, apple cider, dried rosemary, apples, dried sage

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for apple cider apple butter

Apple Cider Apple Butter

Made with salt, allspice, nutmeg, apples, apple cider, sugar, cinnamon, cloves

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for honey-rosemary chicken with yukon gold potatoes

Honey-Rosemary Chicken With Yukon Gold Potatoes

Made with salt, fresh rosemary, cornstarch, skinless bone-in chicken thighs, vegetable oil, Yukon Gold potatoes, onions, garlic, honey, lemon juice

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 very special spinach

Very Special Spinach

Made with margarine, flour, frozen spinach, cottage cheese, Cheddar cheese, eggs

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for kielbasa and chicken gumbo

Kielbasa And Chicken Gumbo

Made with vegetable oil, water, andouille or kielbasa sausage, cooked chicken, fresh okra, onion, frozen okra, green bell pepper, celery

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours





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