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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 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 asian pot roast

Asian Pot Roast

Think pot roast but with an Asian twist - just beef, onions, broth, and a few key flavors slow-cooked to tender perfection.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chicken merlot with mushrooms

Chicken Merlot with Mushrooms

Made with onion, garlic, chicken broth, tomato paste, red wine, quick-cooking tapioca, fresh basil, dried basil, sugar

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for french dressing beef and potato stew

French Dressing Beef And Potato Stew

Made with mushrooms, petite peas, stew meat, potatoes, onions, green bell peppers, French salad dressing, red wine

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for hot crab dip

Hot Crab Dip

Made with Worcestershire sauce, prepared horseradish, cream cheese, milk, crabmeat, green onions

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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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 creamy ranch mashed potatoes

Creamy Ranch Mashed Potatoes

Made with potatoes, cream cheese, sour cream, butter, Ranch salad dressing mix, dried parsley

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for ranch beef sandwiches

Ranch Beef Sandwiches

Made with water, chuck roast, ranch salad dressing mix

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for sausage meatloaf

Sausage Meatloaf

Made with eggs, milk, bread, salt, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, beef stock, onion, ground beef, ketchup

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for turkey, tomato, and potato stew

Turkey, Tomato, And Potato Stew

Made with tomato soup, ground turkey, onion, potatoes, kidney beans

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

recipe for upside down chocolate pudding cake

Upside Down Chocolate Pudding Cake

Made with water, vanilla extract, milk, baking mix, sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder

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 green bean and potato casserole

Green Bean and Potato Casserole

Made with butter, white or cheese sauce, frozen cut green beans, red potatoes, onion, dill weed, salt, black pepper, cream of chicken soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 ground turkey and shrimp gumbo

Ground Turkey And Shrimp Gumbo

Made with bacon, celery, onion, frozen okra, stewed tomatoes, corn, jalapeno, garlic, hot pepper sauce, dried basil

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

recipe for colorful chicken stew

Colorful Chicken Stew

Made with sugar, boneless skinless chicken breasts, Italian diced tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, green bell pepper, mushroom stems and pieces, chicken bouillon cubes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cream of potato and ham soup

Cream of Potato and Ham Soup

Made with dried parsley, shredded frozen hash brown potatoes, celery, onion, carrots, ham, Cheddar cheese, water, nonfat dry milk powder, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for split pea and parsnip soup

Split Pea And Parsnip Soup

Made with olive oil, yellow split peas, black pepper, parsnips, tomatoes, vegetable stock, nutmeg, cinnamon, thyme, ham

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for jambalaya red beans and rice

Jambalaya Red Beans And Rice

Made with sugar, frozen deveined shelled cooked small shrimp, onion, boneless skinless chicken thighs, garlic, green bell pepper, bay leaves, red beans, tomato paste...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for coconut rice pudding

Coconut Rice Pudding

Made with coconut, long-grain rice, evaporated milk, cream of coconut, raisins, egg yolks, limes, vanilla extract

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for apple bean bake

Apple Bean Bake

Made with pinto beans, Great Northern beans, salt, butter, Granny Smith apples, brown sugar, sugar, ketchup, cinnamon, molasses

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

recipe for ranch taco soup

Ranch Taco Soup

Made with Ranch salad dressing mix, taco seasoning mix, pinto beans, kidney beans, tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, whole kernel corn

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for garlic smashed potatoes with chive and onion cream cheese

Garlic Smashed Potatoes With Chive And Onion Cream Cheese

Made with milk, red potatoes, garlic, olive oil, salt, water, cream cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for balsamic caramelized onions

Balsamic Caramelized Onions

Made with salt, onions, butter, balsamic vinegar

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for tuna chow mein casserole

Tuna Chow Mein Casserole

Made with chow mein noodles, milk, tuna, green bell pepper, celery, onion, cream of mushroom soup

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for lamb in dill sauce

Lamb In Dill Sauce

Made with potatoes, onion, salt, black pepper, dill weed, fresh dill, bay leaf, lamb stew meat, water

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for cajun chicken and shrimp

Cajun Chicken And Shrimp

Made with celery, onion, unsalted diced tomatoes, quick cooking tapioca, dried basil, tomatoes with green chilies, medium shrimp, frozen sliced okra, cooked long grain brown...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for ground beef and zucchini lasagna

Ground Beef And Zucchini Lasagna

Made with egg, ricotta cheese, ground beef, spaghetti sauce, onion, water, zucchini, lasagna noodles, Parmesan cheese

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

recipe for easy meatball vegetable soup

Easy Meatball Vegetable Soup

Made with pasta, black pepper, beef broth, frozen mixed vegetables, stewed tomatoes, frozen fully cooked meatballs, bay leaves

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for beef tostadas

Beef Tostadas

Made with salt, black pepper, lime juice, garlic, jalapeno pepper, onion, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, tostada or hard taco shells

Method:   microwave, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for lancester county pork and sauerkraut with caraway seeds

Lancester County Pork And Sauerkraut With Caraway Seeds

A pork loin roast, seasoned and slow-cooked with caraway seeds and tangy sauerkraut, creates a dish that's both rich in flavor and easy to...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for root beer barbecue beef sandwiches

Root Beer Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

Made with sandwich buns, salt and pepper, beef rump roast, barbecue sauce, root beer

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for skirt steak in cream gravy

Skirt Steak In Cream Gravy

Made with fresh parsley, all-purpose flour, beef skirt steak or boneless beef round steak, black pepper, beef broth, mushrooms, garlic, cooking liquid, light cream or milk

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for apple pie bread pudding

Apple Pie Bread Pudding

Made with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, cinnamon-raisin bread, chunky apple pie filling, sugar, milk, half-and-half, or light cream, eggs, nonstick cooking spray

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

recipe for smoky chicken and cheesy potato casserole

Smoky Chicken And Cheesy Potato Casserole

Made with croutons, nonstick cooking spray, smoked or roasted chicken or turkey, cream of chicken soup, cheddar cheese, sour cream, hash brown potatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for arroz con queso

Arroz Con Queso

Made with Monterey Jack cheese, long-grain converted rice, whole tomatoes, garlic, Mexican style beans, onion, cottage cheese, vegetable oil, green chiles

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 2 hours

recipe for basque lamb stew

Basque Lamb Stew

Made with onions, garlic, carrots, turnips, thyme, black pepper, rosemary, chicken stock, all-purpose flour

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for asparagus steak roll ups

Asparagus Steak Roll Ups

Made with dry Italian salad dressing mix, new potatoes, cube steaks, asparagus spears

Method:   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 breakfast cobbler

Breakfast Cobbler

Made with butter, apples, granola cereal, ground cinnamon, honey

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cheesy broccoli and potato soup

Cheesy Broccoli And Potato Soup

Made with process cheese product, cream of chicken soup, water, chicken bouillon cubes, onion, potatoes, frozen, chopped broccoli

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for caramelized garlic

Caramelized Garlic

Made with garlic, olive oil

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chicken noodle soup, new orleans style

Chicken Noodle Soup, New Orleans Style

Just when you thought chicken noodle soup couldn't get any better, this New Orleans-style rendition steps onto the scene, singing with bold flavors and swagger.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for creole zucchini

Creole Zucchini

Made with parsley, butter, zucchini, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for eggplant-tomato stew with garbanzo beans

Eggplant-Tomato Stew with Garbanzo Beans

Made with tomato, carrot, garbanzo beans, red kidney beans, onion, celery, garlic, vegetable broth, tomato paste, dried oregano

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for beef and hominy casserole

Beef And Hominy Casserole

Made with cheddar cheese, salt and pepper, hominy, Worcestershire sauce, ground beef, green bell peppers, onion, tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, taco sauce

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

recipe for lemon garlic chicken with wild rice

Lemon Garlic Chicken with Wild Rice

Made with fresh parsley, water, lemon juice, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic, wild rice blend

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for combo beef and turkey meatball sandwiches

Combo Beef And Turkey Meatball Sandwiches

Made with garlic, garlic powder, onion, ground beef, ground turkey, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, tomato sauce, red wine vinegar

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for pork thai stew

Pork Thai Stew

Made with peanuts, green onion, rice, peanut butter, pork tenderloin, garlic, red bell pepper, white wine vinegar, teriyaki sauce, crushed red pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for porketta with potatoes

Porketta With Potatoes

Made with chicken broth, boneless pork loin roast, black pepper, salt, sweet potatoes, Yukon Gold potatoes, fennel seed, dried oregano, paprika, garlic powder

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours





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