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
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.
Sweet And Sour Kielbasa Sausage
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
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
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
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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Carrots Lyonnaise
Made with black pepper, dried parsley, carrots, onion, cream of chicken soup
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
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Made with nuts, margarine, pie filling, yellow cake mix
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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
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
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
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
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
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
Apricot-Glazed Pork Roast
Made with pork loin, Dijon mustard, chicken broth, apricot preserves, onion
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
Carrot Pudding
Made with eggs, milk, carrots, onion, salt, ground nutmeg, sugar
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Green Beans Portuguese Style
Made with black pepper, sugar, salt pork, green beans, tomatoes, beef bouillon, salt
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Orange Pop Chicken
Made with soy sauce, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, orange soda
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
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
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
Lentil Vegetable Soup
Made with tomato paste, tomatoes, salt, water, carrots, potatoes, lentils, onion, celery, bay leaves
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Navy Bean Soup
Made with black pepper, salt, dry navy beans, water, carrot, celery, onion, ham hock
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Spinach Crab Dip
Made with butter, onion, crab meat, frozen chopped spinach, Parmesan cheese
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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