Made with beef top round steak, caraway seeds, salt, garlic pepper, white potatoes, sauerkraut, onion, white wine, cornstarch, diced peeled tomatoes
Method: 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.
Layered Potato, Sauerkraut, And Beef Stew
Carrot, Broccoli And Cheese Soup
Made with salt and pepper, Velveeta cheese, water, frozen broccoli, potatoes, onion, carrots, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup
Method: crock pot
Time: over 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
Mediterranean Chicken With Pepperoncini And Kalamatas
Made with sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, pepperoncini peppers, kalamata olives, garlic, chicken leg quarters, paprika, salt, black pepper
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
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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
Caribbean Pork Pot Roast
Made with rice, brown sugar, quick-cooking tapioca, boneless pork shoulder roast, jerk seasoning, salt, oil, pineapple tidbits, diced green chile peppers
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Lentils With Chorizo
Made with bacon, lentils, chicken broth, bay leaf, olive oil, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, tomatoes
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 1-2 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
Vegetarian Lentil Chili
Made with tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, dried basil, chili powder, ground cumin, onion, garlic, chipotle peppers, water, lentils
Method: stovetop, crock pot, microwave
Time: over 5 hours
Beans With Tuna
Made with salt and pepper, olive oil, garlic, white beans, tomatoes, tuna in water, basil
Method: stovetop, 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
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
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
Chicken and Corn Chowder
Made with onion, garlic, carrots, celery, potatoes, chicken breasts, creamed corn, corn, chicken broth, salt
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
Hamburger Vegetable Alphabet Soup
Made with celery, beef broth, green bell pepper, dry onion soup mix, tomato sauce, barley, black pepper, fresh oregano, fresh basil, thyme
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Italian Tortellini Stew
Made with cheese-filled tortellini, black pepper, salt, onion, zucchini, chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, Great Northern beans, dried basil
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 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
Pork And Sweet Potato Stew
Made with pork shoulder roast, oil, sweet potatoes, onion, dried apples, quick-cooking tapioca, garlic, fresh sage, dried sage
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
Cheesy Chipotle Meatballs And Potatoes
Made with salsa, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, pepper, onion, potatoes, frozen corn kernels, green bell pepper
Method: crock pot, stovetop
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
Creamy Leeks and Beans
Made with white pepper, leeks, potatoes, cream of mushroom soup, water, mushrooms, green beans, Tabasco sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Carrot-Ginger Soup
Made with plain yogurt or sour cream, soy sauce, fresh ginger, shallots, orange, carrots, potatoes, vegetable broth, orange juice, hot pepper sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Peanut Chicken Breasts
Made with peanut butter, peanuts, onions, parsley, garlic, red pepper sauce, ground ginger, chicken breast halves, soy sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Velveeta Cheese And Spinach Dip
Made with black pepper, Velveeta cheese, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, half and half, chopped frozen spinach, onion, Tabasco hot sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Refried Black Bean Dip
Made with cilantro or green onion, cumin, refried black beans, salsa, cream cheese, pepperjack or Monterey Jack cheese
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Veal Roast With Mushroom Sauce
Made with veal shoulder or round bone roast, dried porcini or imported dried mushrooms, water, chicken broth, dry sherry, cream of wild mushroom soup mix, mushrooms, red...
Method: 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
Hot Fruit Salad
Set aside your usual sticky desserts; this hot fruit salad will surprise you with its medley of textures and sweetness. It's a nice reminder of how versatile simple ingredients can be.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Red Beans Over Spanish Rice
Made with lime, Spanish rice mix, cumin, dry red beans, non-stick cooking spray, water, onion, garlic
Method: stovetop, crock pot
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
Seven Flavor Beef
Made with water, vegetable oil, round steak or beef stew, yellow onion, rice wine or dry sherry, soy sauce, bay leaves, turmeric, white pepper, five spice powder
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Marco Polo Short Ribs
Made with cornstarch, ground ginger, beef short ribs, tomato, beef broth, red wine, onion, horseradish, salt, black pepper
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Curry-Spiced Lentils & Spinach
Made with curry powder, cumin, ginger, cayenne pepper, turmeric, onion, garlic, lentils, converted rice, spinach
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Mexican Pork And Black Beans
Made with black pepper, water, black beans, boneless pork sirloin, chili powder, ground coriander, salt, onion, garlic, stewed tomatoes
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 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
Tomato Beef Stroganoff
Made with sour cream, boneless chuck roast, egg noodles, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, sliced fresh mushrooms, beef stroganoff seasoning mix
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Awesome Pot Roast
Made with water, pot roast, cream of mushroom soup, dry onion soup mix
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Super Flavorful Mexican Chili
Made with bell pepper, celery, pinto beans, chili powder, salt, garlic, French onion soup mix, green chiles, tomatoes, tomato sauce
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Savory Pinto Beans With Bacon
Made with bacon, pinto beans, water, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, mustard, paprika, ground ginger
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Savory Sweet Roast
Made with Worcestershire sauce, prepared mustard, salt, oil, blade or chuck roast, onion, cream of mushroom soup, water, sugar, white vinegar
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Christmas in England Wassail
Made with allspice, orange, cloves, sugar, apple juice, cranberry juice, aromatic bitters, rum, cinnamon sticks
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Spicy Black Beans
Made with fresh jalapeno pepper, brown sugar, dried black beans, turkey bacon, onion, chili powder, cumin, dark molasses
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Sausage Split-Pea Soup
Made with water, black pepper, bay leaf, smoked sausage, onion, potato, split peas
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
All Day Flank Steak Teriyaki
Made with water, chicken bouillon cubes, flank steak, pineapple, pineapple juice, soy sauce, ground ginger, dry sherry, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce
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 Pulled Beef
Made with pickle slices, beef roast, dry onion soup mix
Method: crock pot
Time: over 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
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