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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 sweet and sour kielbasa sausage

Sweet And Sour Kielbasa Sausage

Made with kielbasa sausage, hot pepper sauce, onions, butter, brown sugar, ketchup, cider vinegar, brown mustard, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 vegetarian white bean chili

Vegetarian White Bean Chili

Made with cannellini beans, vegetable broth, tempeh, jalapeno, onion, green chiles, garlic, corn, bay leaves, Old Bay seasoning

Method:   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 tuna cauliflower casserole

Tuna Cauliflower Casserole

Made with water-packed tuna, chicken broth, frozen cauliflower, elbow macaroni, onion, green bell pepper, mushrooms

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for carrots lyonnaise

Carrots Lyonnaise

Made with black pepper, dried parsley, carrots, onion, cream of chicken soup

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 easiest ever cake

Easiest Ever Cake

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

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for chicken, mushroom, water chestnut, and broccoli casserole

Chicken, Mushroom, Water Chestnut, and Broccoli Casserole

Made with salt, flour, chicken or turkey, mushrooms, water chestnuts, frozen chopped broccoli, onion, paprika, butter

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

recipe for yankee pot roast and vegetables

Yankee Pot Roast and Vegetables

Made with beef broth, dried thyme, dried rosemary, bay leaves, beef chuck pot roast, baking potatoes, carrots, onion, parsnip

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for african style turkey on couscous

African Style Turkey On Couscous

Made with couscous, lemon juice, black pepper, boneless, skinless turkey breast, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, fresh ginger, salt

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 abilene annual chili super bowl

Abilene Annual Chili Super Bowl

Made with cumin seed, garlic powder, bay leaves, dried cilantro, dried Mexican oregano, cayenne pepper, paprika, V-8 vegetable juice, tomatoes, pinto or kidney beans

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chicken in wine and mushroom sauce

Chicken In Wine And Mushroom Sauce

Made with mushrooms, bay leaf, chicken breast halves without skin, dried thyme, dried basil, dry mustard, salt, black pepper, red burgundy wine, tomato paste

Method:   stovetop, 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

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 carrot pudding

Carrot Pudding

Made with eggs, milk, carrots, onion, salt, ground nutmeg, sugar

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


recipe for caramel rice pudding

Caramel Rice Pudding

Made with ground cinnamon, sugar, evaporated milk, white rice, raisins, vanilla extract, sweetened condensed milk

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for green beans portuguese style

Green Beans Portuguese Style

Made with black pepper, sugar, salt pork, green beans, tomatoes, beef bouillon, salt

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 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 sausage and kidney bean stew

Sausage And Kidney Bean Stew

Made with dried basil, dried oregano, kidney beans, Italian sausage, onion, green pepper, garlic, stewed sliced tomatoes

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 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 multi-bean soup

Multi-Bean Soup

Made with diced tomatoes, carrots, black pepper, salt, dried bean soup mix, smoked beef sausage, onion, water, dried thyme

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 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 spinach and beef mock ravioli casserole

Spinach And Beef Mock Ravioli Casserole

Made with Parmesan cheese, oregano, frozen chopped spinach, noodles, ground beef, Italian sausage, onion, oil, tomato sauce, salt

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chili with beans and corn

Chili with Beans and Corn

Made with ground cumin, chili powder, cannellini beans, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, onion, green onions, tomato paste, jalapeno peppers

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for orange pop chicken

Orange Pop Chicken

Made with soy sauce, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, orange soda

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for chicken and broccoli casserole with triple cheese sauce

Chicken And Broccoli Casserole With Triple Cheese Sauce

Made with cooked chicken, broccoli, sour cream, milk, cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for game day chili for a crowd

Game Day Chili For A Crowd

Made with cumin, garlic salt, chopped canned chipotle chile peppers in adobo sauce, boneless beef round steak or boneless pork shoulder, bell peppers, onions, chili beans...

Method:   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 mexican flank steak

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

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 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


recipe for coffee baked beans

Coffee Baked Beans

Made with instant coffee powder, pinto beans, dark red kidney beans, chili beans, onion, green bell pepper, ketchup, yellow mustard, liquid smoke hickory seasoning, light brown sugar

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 barbecued cocktail meatballs

Barbecued Cocktail Meatballs

Made with ketchup, bread crumbs, egg, onion, black pepper, garlic salt, brown sugar, tomato paste, soy sauce, cider vinegar

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   2-5 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 cowboy beans with sausage

Cowboy Beans With Sausage

Made with brown sugar, ketchup, pinto beans, butter beans, pork and beans, navy beans, pork sausage, onion, garlic, prepared mustard

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 navy bean soup

Navy Bean Soup

Made with black pepper, salt, dry navy beans, water, carrot, celery, onion, ham hock

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 sweet and sour sausage meatballs

Sweet And Sour Sausage Meatballs

Made with lemon juice, soy sauce, bulk sausage, pineapple chunks, ketchup, brown sugar

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


recipe for vegetarian bean and brown rice stew

Vegetarian Bean And Brown Rice Stew

Made with ground cumin, chili powder, kidney beans, olive oil, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, green cabbage, potatoes, tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cola beef roast

Cola Beef Roast

Made with Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, beef bottom round or rump roast, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, vegetable oil, cola, chili sauce

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

recipe for turkey breast with cranberry-onion gravy

Turkey Breast With Cranberry-Onion Gravy

Made with cornstarch, water, salt, whole turkey breast, cranberry sauce, onion soup mix, prepared yellow mustard

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for carrot-orange soup

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

recipe for ground beef pizza dip

Ground Beef Pizza Dip

Made with Parmesan cheese, ground beef, pizza sauce, Cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, dried oregano, dried basil, cornstarch

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
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





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