Made with fresh cilantro, lemon juice, water or vegetable or chicken stock, clarified butter or vegetable oil, new potatoes, onions, garlic, curry powder, salt, black peppercorns
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 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.
Potato Curry
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
Indonesian Pork Roast
Made with peanut butter, cayenne pepper, five spice powder, pork loin, soy sauce, garlic, fresh ginger root, sesame oil
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
5-Spice Pecans
Made with ground red pepper, ground ginger, pecan, butter or margarine, soy sauce, five-spice powder, garlic powder
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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Sauerbraten
Made with water or German beer, cider vinegar, onion, lemon, bay leaves, salt, whole peppercorns, whole cloves, juniper berries, lean top round roast
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Seafood And Andouille Sausage Gumbo
Made with frozen okra, onion, green bell peppers, celery, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, white pepper, tomatoes, fish stock or water
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Spinach & Bacon Breakfast Casserole
Made with salt, evaporated milk, eggs, white bread, frozen spinach, bacon, cheese, red bell pepper, onion, cream of celery soup
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Pepperoni Ziti Casserole
Made with ziti pasta, ground beef, tomato sauce, Mozzarella cheese, mushroom stems and pieces, frozen chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Corn-Ham Chowder
Made with ham, onion, mashed potato flakes, chicken broth, milk, cream of celery soup, cream-style corn, whole kernel corn
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Five-Layer Brownies
Made with walnuts, sweetened coconut flakes, butter, water, egg, brownie mix, sweetened condensed milk, rolled oats
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Vegetable Medley
Made with black pepper, dried dill weed, sugar, potatoes, whole kernel corn, tomatoes, carrots, onion, salt
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Horseradish Pot Roast
Made with garlic, boneless chuck roast, vegetable oil, carrots, celery, onion, dry red wine, salt and pepper, thyme
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Hot Crab Dip
Made with Worcestershire sauce, prepared horseradish, cream cheese, milk, crabmeat, green onions
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Italian Meat Loaf With Spaghetti Sauce
Made with black pepper, garlic powder, ground beef, bread crumbs, spaghetti sauce, egg, onions, salt, garlic salt, Italian herb seasoning
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Ranch Beef Sandwiches
Made with water, chuck roast, ranch salad dressing mix
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Refried Bean And Beef Dip
Made with garlic salt, taco sauce, ground beef, refried beans, American cheese
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
Cabbage Kielbasa Supper
Made with kielbasa or Polish sausage, cabbage, potatoes, onion, salt, black pepper, chicken broth
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
7-Up Stew
Made with beef bouillon, stew meat, 7-up soda, cream of mushroom soup
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Jamaican Black-Eyed Peas
Made with dried black-eyed peas, onion, rice, allspice berries, brown sugar, garlic, Scotch bonnet peppers, thyme, green onions
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
Doug's Cuban-Style Pot Roast
Made with pearl onions, pot roast, Mojo Criollo Marinade, potatoes, carrots
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken, Sausage And Cabbage Stew
Made with sweet Italian sausage, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, fresh mushrooms, chicken broth, condensed cream of mushroom soup, cabbage, baby carrots, wild rice...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Garlicky Rice
Made with salt and pepper, fresh parsley, olive oil, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, pine nuts, garlic, rice, chicken broth
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken Broccoli Soup
Made with chicken breast, broccoli, scallions, celery, garlic, butter, chicken broth, water, mushrooms, cheddar cheese soup
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Santa Fe Chili Cheese Soup
Made with taco seasoning mix, ground beef, Velveeta cheese, whole kernel corn, kidney beans, tomatoes with green chiles, stewed tomatoes
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Easy Granola Apple Crisp
Made with butter, sugar, cinnamon, granola cereal, apple pie filling
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Beef Short Ribs
Made with black pepper, garlic powder, vegetable oil, red potatoes, carrots, water, onions, beef bouillon granules, ketchup, horseradish
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Peach Blueberry Cobbler
Made with frozen peaches, blueberries, frozen blueberries, sugar, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, butter, heavy whipping cream
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Greek Stuffed Peppers
Made with fresh or dried oregano, garlic, bell peppers, tomatoes, chopped tomatoes, cannellini beans, feta cheese, kalamata olives, couscous, scallions
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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
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
Lentil Rice Soup
Made with bay leaf, dry lentils, brown rice, carrots, celery, onion, water, chicken broth, garlic powder, dried oregano
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Moroccan Lamb Shanks
Made with ground cinnamon, chickpeas, prunes, dried apricot halves, onion, garlic, chicken broth, orange juice, orange peel, salt
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
Apple Cider Pot Roast
Made with apple pie spice, chuck roast, oil, apple cider, beef broth, sweet onion, garlic, potatoes, carrots, celery
Method: oven, stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Hash Brown Potato And Leek Soup
Made with fresh parsley or sliced leek, sour cream, dill weed, water, white sauce mix, hash brown potatoes, Canadian-style bacon or cooked ham, leeks, evaporated milk
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
Sausage Spanish Rice
Made with taco seasoning, green chiles, salsa, kielbasa or polish sausage, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, diced tomatoes, water, rice
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Beef And Bean Nacho Dip
Made with Cheddar cheese, sour cream, ground beef, taco seasoning, taco sauce, refried beans
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Artichoke Crab Dip
Made with pita breads, cream cheese, crab meat, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, green onion, artichoke heart
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Asparagus Steak Roll Ups
Made with dry Italian salad dressing mix, new potatoes, cube steaks, asparagus spears
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
White Bean & Chicken Chili
Made with celery, diced tomatoes, Great Northern beans, chicken broth, onion, chili powder, garlic, ground cumin, ground allspice, ground cinnamon
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Great Northern Bean and Green Chile Soup
Made with sour cream, olive oil, great northern beans, yellow onion, green chiles, ground cumin, garlic powder, chicken broth, fresh cilantro
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole
Made with ripe olives, corn tortillas, garlic powder, tomatoes, salsa, tomato paste, black beans, corn, green chiles, cumin
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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