Made with garlic, olive oil
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.
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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.
Cheddar Cheese Meat Loaf
Made with cheddar cheese, ground beef, black pepper, salt, cheese crackers, onion, green bell pepper, chili sauce, milk, eggs
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Corn & Lentil Soup
Made with lentils, celery, onion, tomato paste, cinnamon, turmeric, chicken broth, corn kernels, lemon juice, salt
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Creole Zucchini
Made with parsley, butter, zucchini, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, tomatoes
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Beer Simmered Kielbasa And Kraut
A cozy dish of kielbasa and sauerkraut slowly cooked with beer and brown sugar, perfect for warm sandwiches or served on its own.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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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
Oklahoma Steak Soup
Made with butter, beef bouillon granules, sirloin steak, water, onions, celery, carrots, tomatoes, black pepper, frozen mixed vegetables
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Peanut Butter & Hot Fudge Pudding Cake
Made with water, all-purpose flour, baking powder, milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, peanut butter, sugar, cocoa powder
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Spanish Pork Stew With Potatoes
Made with potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers, vinegar, pork shoulder butt, garlic, stock, bay leaves, onions
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Spicy Cheese And Meat Dip
Made with salsa, sausage, velveeta cheese
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Swedish Steak
Made with sour cream, onion, dill weed, boneless round steak, bouillon cube, water, salt and pepper, flour
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Sweet and Sour Kielbasa
Made with white vinegar, brown mustard, kielbasa links, molasses, apple jelly
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Braised Short Ribs
Made with beer, all-purpose flour, dried oregano, dried parsley, seasoned salt, garlic powder, oil, short ribs, onion, water
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Steaming Hot Holiday Punch
Made with cinnamon sticks, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, apple juice, orange juice, cranberry juice cocktail, maple syrup, powdered sugar, ground cinnamon
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 30-60 minutes
Potato and Double Corn Chowder
Made with black pepper, frozen hash brown potatoes, whole kernel corn, cream-style corn, evaporated milk, bacon, onion, salt, Worcestershire sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Pork With Apples
Made with pork roast, ground cinnamon, apples, sugar, flour
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Turkey Rice Soup with Tomatoes
Made with turkey, frozen corn kernels, salt, rice, turkey broth, bacon, diced tomatoes, carrots, celery, onion
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Caribbean Chicken
Made with chicken pieces, oil, potatoes, tomatoes, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, brown sugar, ground ginger, black pepper
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Cowboy Stew
Made with round steak, celery, carrots, tomatoes, chili seasoning, frozen whole-kernel corn, potatoes, red kidney beans, onion
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
Carrots Lyonnaise
Made with black pepper, dried parsley, carrots, onion, cream of chicken soup
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chocolate Cherry Cobbler
Made with ground cinnamon, evaporated milk, egg, cherry pie filling, chocolate cake mix
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Chicken In Creamy Creole Sauce
Made with half and half or milk, chicken breast halves, tomato paste, green onions, bacon, Creole or Cajun seasoning, butter, flour, chicken broth
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Beef Vegetable Soup
Made with stewed tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, garlic, peppercorns, bay leaf, celery, onion, water, salt and pepper
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
Hearty Alphabet Beef Soup
Made with alphabet noodles, beef stew meat or round steak, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, onion soup mix, frozen mixed veggies
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Easy Pinto Beans With Ham
Pinto beans, ham, and a blend of vegetables come together in this crock pot recipe, creating a hearty, seasoned dish. With minimal prep, it's an easy way to enjoy a...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Honey Whole Grain Bread
Made with salt, active dry yeast, vegetable oil, whole wheat flour, milk, all-purpose flour, honey
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Chuckwagon Stew
Made with baked beans, beef stew meat, smoked sausage, onion, potatoes
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Done Garlic Lime Chicken
Made with black pepper, dry mustard, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, soy sauce, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic
Method: crock pot, stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: over 5 hours
Mexican Chicken Chili With Rice
Made with rice, boneless skinless chicken breasts, taco seasoning mix, tomatoes, corn, kidney beans, sour cream, onion, cheddar cheese
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Tahitian Beef
Made with rice, green peppers, wine vinegar, soy sauce, beef stew meat, oil, pineapple chunks, tomatoes, onion gravy mix
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
Shrimp And Bacon Dip
Made with assorted crackers, shrimp, cream cheese, green onions, Swiss cheese, Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper, bacon, sour cream
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Three Potato Soup With Fresh Rosemary
Made with fresh rosemary, salt, olive oil, yellow onion, sweet potato, russet baking potato, Yukon gold potatoes, vegetable stock, water, margarine
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Deluxe Hot Fruit Compote
Made with cherries, peaches, frozen peaches, raisins, sugar, margarine, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon
Method: oven, crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Chicken Casablanca
Made with carrots, potatoes, raisins, cumin, turmeric, salt and pepper, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, tomatoes, zucchini
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Italian Pork Stew
Made with pork roast, tomatoes, olive oil, fennel seeds, red wine, dried orange peel, red pepper flakes, dried rosemary, salt, black pepper
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Bread And Butter Apple Brown Betty
Bread and butter apple brown betty, a crock pot dessert blending spiced apples with butter-soaked bread. Perfectly warm and sweet, reminiscent of apple pie meets...
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Orange-Glazed Short Ribs
Made with beef chuck short ribs, orange, teriyaki baste and glaze sauce, garlic, black pepper, cornstarch, water
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Classic Brunswick Stew
Brimming with flavor and a hint of nostalgia, this classic Brunswick stew brings southern tradition to your table. It's that meal you didn't know you needed until now.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Broccoli Cheese Dip
Made with garlic salt, sour cream, cream of celery soup, frozen chopped broccoli, Mexican Velveeta cheese, Velveeta cheese
Method: crock pot
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chili Dogs
Made with buns or rolls, Cheddar cheese, chili powder, frankfurters, onion, chili with beans
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Cocktail Meatballs
Made with brown sugar, ketchup, ground beef, evaporated milk, dry onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Creamy Vegetable Soup
Made with onion, sweet potatoes, red potatoes, zucchini, butter, garlic, vegetable or chicken broth, creamed corn, celery seed, ground cumin
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
Pork & Parsnips
Made with parsnip, potato, pork, onion, flaked coconut, chicken stock, peanut butter, water, flour
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Chicken And Biscuit Mix Dumplings
Made with parsley, milk, biscuit mix, chicken, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, poultry seasoning, celery, carrots
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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