Made with salt and pepper, tomatoes, onion, brown sugar, chicken broth, tomato paste, evaporated milk, ground allspice, fresh basil
Method: crock pot, oven
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.
Roasted Tomato and Basil Soup
Savory Shredded Beef
Made with garlic, dry onion soup mix, top round roast, condensed beef broth, beer
Method: crock pot
Time: over 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
Beef Roast With Dried Fruit (& Beer)
Made with cinnamon, bay leaf, onions, beef arm or boneless pot roast, dried fruit, beer, water, garlic, brown sugar, dried parsley
Method: crock pot
Time: over 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
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Layered Potato, Sauerkraut, And Beef Stew
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
Sausage Split-Pea Soup
Made with water, black pepper, bay leaf, smoked sausage, onion, potato, split peas
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Curried Beef
Made with beef broth, black pepper, round steak, flour, curry powder, garlic, raisins, apples, onion, 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
Country Turkey Corn Chowder
Made with celery seed, dried onion, chicken bouillon, milk, potatoes, cream of potato soup, turkey, American cheese, Mexicorn, carrots
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Korean-Style Ribs
Made with green onions, toasted sesame seeds, pork or beef ribs, soy sauce, orange or tangerine juice, rice vinegar, fresh peeled ginger, garlic, sesame oil, brown sugar or honey
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 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
Spicy Mixed Bean Soup
Made with mixed beans, sweet corn, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, whole plum tomatoes, bay leaves, cumin, sage
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Bavarian Red Cabbage
Made with bacon grease or melted butter, red cabbage, onions, apples, salt, water, sugar, cider vinegar
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Beef, Tomato, And Macaroni Dinner
Made with black pepper, seasoned or garlic salt, olive oil, sirloin steak, Vidalia onion, diced tomatoes, elbow macaroni
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Cabbage and Leeks in Cream Sauce
Made with cabbage, leeks, garlic, sherry or dry white wine, water, butter, flour, milk, mace or nutmeg
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Vegetable, Bean, And Ham Soup
Made with ham stock, black pepper, thyme, salt, dry marrow or pea beans, ham bone, potatoes, celery, carrots, onion
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Cabbage Soup With Beef, Pork, and Kielbasa
Made with cabbage, onions, bacon, beef, pork, kielbasa, red potatoes, apples, beef broth, cream of mushroom soup
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
Hot Rum Punch
Made with rum, sugar, whole cloves, cinnamon stick, apple cider, pineapple juice, orange juice, lemon juice, cranberry juice
Method: crock pot
Time: 30-60 minutes
Old-fashioned Bean Soup
Made with bay leaf, onion, celery, dry navy beans, water, ham pieces or ham bone with meat, salt, peppercorns, black pepper
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Plum Pudding
Made with ground cinnamon, eggs, ground cloves, brown sugar, mace, orange juice, raisins, suet, dates, candied fruits
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Cheesy Chicken Stew
Made with broccoli, chicken, butter or margarine, flour, chicken broth, milk or cream, black pepper, salt, poultry seasoning, cheddar cheese
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 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
Pork Roast With Gravy
Made with Worcestershire sauce, pork roast, garlic, onions, bay leaf, whole clove, water
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Pepper Steak Stew
Made with minced garlic, beef gravy, round steak, green bell pepper, onion, potatoes
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
Turkey Breast With Cranberry-Onion Gravy
Made with cornstarch, water, salt, whole turkey breast, cranberry sauce, onion soup mix, prepared yellow mustard
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Short Ribs Of Beef
Made with light brown sugar, dry mustard, garlic powder, barbecue sauce, rice vinegar, yellow mustard, honey, orange, white onion, pickled jalapenos
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Green Chili Rump Roast
Made with tomato sauce, rump roast, onion, taco seasoning mix, oregano, garlic powder, green chiles
Method: crock pot
Time: over 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
Chili Beef Short Ribs
Made with red kidney beans, onion, short ribs, vegetable oil, chili powder, garlic, tomato sauce, salt, black pepper
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Upside-Down Chicken Pot Pie
Made with frozen mixed vegetables, milk, baking mix, boneless skinless chicken thighs, onion, bay leaf, black pepper, chicken gravy, celery
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: over 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
Vegetarian Posole
Made with salt, hominy, onion, garlic, mushrooms, carrots, celery, bell pepper, squash, tomatoes
Method: stovetop, 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
Tangy Flank Steak
Made with salt, sugar, flank steak, oil, onion, chopped green chilies, water, vinegar, chili powder, garlic powder
Method: stovetop, 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
Chicken Drumsticks and Sourdough Stuffing
Made with carrot, non-stick cooking spray, lemon peel, sage, seasoned salt, black pepper, chicken legs, olive oil, button mushrooms, garlic
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 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
Cinnamon Carrots
Made with ground cinnamon, butter, baby carrots, brown sugar, honey, orange juice
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Spinach, Chicken And Wild Rice Soup
Made with fresh spinach, chicken or turkey, water, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, wild rice, dried thyme, black pepper
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chocolate Frito Candy
Made with peanuts or honey roasted nuts, fritos, pretzels, butter, brown sugar, peanut butter, chocolate chips
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Tenderloin Teriyaki
Enjoy the savory combination of pork tenderloin rubbed with a ginger and teriyaki mixture, slow-cooked with sweet potatoes and onions in simple recipe.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 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
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
Chocolate Bread Pudding
Made with French bread, semisweet chocolate chips, fat-free milk, egg whites, egg, sugar, vanilla extract
Method: microwave, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Harvest Chicken Stew
Made with dried rosemary, dried thyme, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, sweet potatoes, apples, applesauce, chicken broth, dried rubbed sage
Method: 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
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