Crockpot albondigas cooked with tomatoes and green chiles go great on warm flour tortillas with fresh chopped cilantro.
Method: crock pot
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.
jump to the recipes
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.
Albondigas
Chicken Cacciatore With Red Wine Sauce
Mushroom and bell pepper packed cacciatore in the crockpot is a lifesaver. Rich from red wine and in a thickened sauce, this dish packs a lot of flavor into a...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Quick Meatballs
These meatballs with cream of mushroom and onion soup mix may be slow-cooked, but they'll be sure to make dinner come together pretty quick.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Caribbean Shrimp and Rice
Shrimp is slow cooked in a seasoned broth and then mixed with peas, tomatoes, and cooked rice before serving.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Bread Pudding
The slow cooker is the perfect tool for getting that ultra-moist bread pudding texture you're after.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Get our daily recipe newsletter!
Every day we send out a featured recipe and our editor's favorite picks. Don't miss out!
Colonial Hot Buttered Rum
A classic holiday drink made in the crock pot. This version of hot buttered rum is made with brown sugar, butter, cinnamon sticks, cloves, nutmeg, rum, and topped with whipped...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Ground Beef And Refried Bean Tacos
Slow cooking this gives the ground beef a chance to blend with onions, taco sauce, and refried beans for a terrific ready-to-go taco filling. Top the tacos to your...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
A Really Delicious Way to Cook Eggplant
Fear the eggplant no more! Crock pot eggplant cooked with mushrooms, red wine, and tomatoes makes a really delicious topping for hot, cooked penne pasta.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Country-Style Green Beans With Bacon, Onions And Balsamic Vinegar
Slightly tangy, slightly sweet. These green beans will become your new favorite recipe!
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Roast Stuffed Turkey In a Crockpot
Roast stuffed turkey is a classic and delicious holiday dish. This recipe uses a crock pot to cook the turkey, which is convenient and frees up your oven for other...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Broccoli Cheese Noodle Soup
Broccoli soup, simplified! Frozen broccoli, cooked noodles, and cheese are cooked in the crockpot for a few hours to make a rich, and tasty soup.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Texas-Style Barbecued Chicken
Chicken legs are slow cooked in a spiced, smoky barbecue sauce. You can use other chicken pieces as well, just adjust the cooking time as needed if using white meat.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Clam Chowder
A slow cooked version of traditional clam chowder. It's made with canned clams, potatoes, bacon, onion, and half and half.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Slow cooked pork in a homemade barbecue sauce topped with creamy slaw on a soft roll. Perfect for serving a hungry crowd while you stay stress-free.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken Stuffing Casserole With Broccoli
This easy crock pot dinner is made with boneless chicken, stuffing mix, frozen broccoli, broccoli cheese soup, and chicken broth.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Mashed Turnips And Potatoes
Turnips add a little extra flavor to the potatoes in this easy crock pot dish. The end result is a creamy, flavorful mashed potato dish that is perfect for any occasion.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Easy French Dip
The French dip is, without a doubt, the fanciest roast beef sandwich out there. And now you can make the beef and the savory au jus in a slow cooker with half the work.
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Brown Rice
A foolproof way to cook brown rice by using the slow cooker. Perfectly cooked every time.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Country Chicken Chowder
Slow cooked comfort food at its best. Tender bites of chicken are slowly simmered in a creamy potato and corn chowder.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Knockwurst in Beer
Who doesn't love a dish that practically begs to be simmered to perfection? This one-pot wonder combines hearty knockwurst, tangy sauerkraut, and yes, a delicious pour of beer.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chinese Rice Porridge (Congee Jook)
Rice and water (yes, that's it) in the crockpot make a rice porridge base that you can turn into a simple snack with eggs and soy sauce, or something a bit fancier ...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Menudo
Learn how to make Mexican menudo in your crock pot. This traditional recipe features tripe, calf's foot, and posole, slow-cooked with onion, garlic, and mild red chile for a hearty and flavorful...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Western Ribs
Fall-off-the-bone slow cooker ribs made with just two ingredients (ribs, and sauce!). It just doesn't get much easier than this.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Asian Chicken And Noodles
Using instant ramen in stir-fry is smart, but using it in crockpot Asian cooking is downright brilliant. Those humble ramen packets never had it so good.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken Barley Soup
Something about barley just feels right in a hearty, veggie-stuffed soup. This recipe is great for using leftover chicken, and is pretty accomodating to whatever spare veggies you...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Easiest Pork And Sauerkraut Ever
If you're looking to put dinner on autopilot, this pork and sauerkraut recipe is what you need. Just a couple of ingredients combine to create a genuinely satisfying...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Zesty Italian Barbecue Meatballs
These zesty Italian barbecue meatballs are the perfect addition to any party or gathering. They're easy to make and are cooked in a slow cooker, making them perfect for...
Method: oven, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Macaroni, Bacon and Cheese
If you're looking to change up your pasta game, you've just hit the goldmine with this bacon-infused mac and cheese prepared in a crock pot. It's as uncomplicated as it is...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Spiced Beef Tongue
Beef tongue needs to be cooked just right and the crock pot makes that easy. The seasoned cooking liquid not only adds flavor but it helps tenderize the meat.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Lima Beans and Corn
The crockpot is an ingenious solution to the hassle of dried beans. Corn, celery, and onions with dried limas is a fantastic "set it and forget it" option for a healthy...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Real Hungarian Goulash
Goulash isn't a dish to be rushed. It takes time for all the flavors to come together, so let the crockpot do the work. Plenty of sweet paprika gives the meaty goulash its...
Method: stovetop, crock pot, pressure cooker
Time: 2-5 hours
Kielbasa Stew
Plenty of veggies in this kielbasa stew ensures that it's filling and hearty, and it's simple to throw in a pinch or two of cayenne to turn up the heat.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
BBQ Chicken For Sandwiches
Looking for a simple and delicious way to make BBQ chicken for sandwiches? Try this recipe for crock pot chicken, cooked in a savory and sweet BBQ sauce until it's tender and...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Mushroom Wild Rice
Mushrooms and a combination of brown and wild rice are slow cooked in a rich broth made from beef consomme and French onion soup.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Shredded Beef Fajitas
Tough flank steak turns into tender fajita meat when it's slow cooked in the crock pot.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Parsley Potatoes
Want a super easy side dish? These slow cooked potatoes are just the seasoned recipe you are looking for.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
A great twist on traditional spinach-artichoke dips made in the slow cooker and without using any soup mixes.
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Tender Tenderloin Tips
Only three ingredients, but thanks to the clever addition of onion soup mix this recipe doesn't shy away from savory flavor. Whether over egg noodles or rice, this savory, saucy...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Shrimp Marinara
A popular Italian seafood recipe made easy with the slow cooker. Shrimp are simmered in a slow-cooked seasoned tomato sauce and served over pasta.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
German Potato Soup With Sausage And Sauerkraut
Hearty and filling, and perfect for a cold winter day. Just throw all the ingredients into a slow cooker and let it do its thing. You'll have a delicious...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Sausage and Cheddar Breakfast Casserole
Do you dream of waking up to a hot breakfast without having to lift a finger? That dream can be reality with the combo of a slow cooker and some smart timing.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Spinach Souffle
Say hello to your new favorite spinach dish. This souffle mixes cheddar, cream cheese, and spices, all easily cooked in your crock pot.
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Harira (Moroccan Chickpea Soup)
A little taste of North African cuisine. This Moroccan chickpea soup seems all over the place with veggies, cinnamon and pasta but it all ties together beautifully, make...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Rump Roast And Vegetables
Tough to go wrong with classic flavors. Beef, carrots and potatoes spiced with thyme and Worcestershire make up this classic roast plate.
Method: crock pot, stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Three Envelope Roast
The famous crock pot roast recipe that uses just three seasoning ingredients for the most delicious roast you'll ever have.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Home-Style Tomato Juice
Nothing beats fresh, homemade tomato juice. The crock pot gently cooks the tomatoes, releasing all the juices. A great way to use up a bumper crop of tomatoes too!
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Country Pork Stew
This slow-cooker stew is one of those recipes that's pretty darn tough to mess up. As long as your pork and veggies have all day to cook 'til tender, you'll be alright.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Texas Baked Beans
These Texas-style baked beans have triple the meaty flavor by slow cooking bacon, ham, and smoked pork in a rich tomato-ey sauce.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Mushroom Chicken In Sour Cream Sauce
This effortless slow cooker chicken dish is really elevated by the fresh sliced mushrooms, which go beautifully in the rich sour cream sauce.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken Lasagna Florentine
Cream of chicken soup provides an awesome shortcut for a rich pasta dish that doesn't require an oven. Cheesy and easy.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
It may look like a sad little package shoved in the back of your freezer, but frozen spinach actually has a lot of culinary uses (and some may surprise you).
Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.
Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.