Made with black olives, cumin, chickpeas, vegetable stock, olive oil, onions, caraway seed, salt, peasant loaf
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.
Leb Lebi (Tunisian Chickpea Stew)
Spanish Brown Rice With Sausage
Made with jalapeno pepper, spicy sausage, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, crushed tomatoes, water, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, brown rice
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Ratatouille
Made with black pepper, eggplant, onions, tomatoes, green bell pepper, red bell pepper or yellow bell pepper, zucchini, olive oil, dried basil, garlic
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Kahlua Bread Pudding
Made with toasted slivered or sliced almonds, ground cinnamon, instant coffee, French bread, evaporated skimmed milk, Kahlua or other coffee-flavored liqueur, eggs, sugar
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Lemon Honey Chicken
Made with orange or lemon juice, lemon, whole roasting chicken , honey
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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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
Easy Chicken And Potato Stew
Made with dried thyme, sage, chicken breasts, chicken broth, potatoes, onion, celery, carrots, paprika, black pepper
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
Fall Lamb And Vegetable Stew
Made with tomatoes, summer squash, zucchini, potatoes, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, salt, garlic, thyme
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Incredible Chili
Made with bacon, onions, pork loin, sirloin tip, ground chuck, tomato sauce, beer, garlic, jalapeno pepper, cumin
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Savory Shredded Beef
Made with garlic, dry onion soup mix, top round roast, condensed beef broth, beer
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
Alfredo Green Bean Casserole
Made with frozen cut green beans, water chestnuts, roasted red bell pepper, Alfredo pasta sauce, French fried onions
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Blackberry BBQ Chicken
Made with honey, barbecue sauce, chicken, Jamaican jerk seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper, oil, blackberries, blackberry or raspberry syrup
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
Beef Stock
Made with water, salt, peppercorns, dried parsley, beef soup bones, bone-in beef, onion, celery
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
Cinnamon Carrots
Made with ground cinnamon, butter, baby carrots, brown sugar, honey, orange juice
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Fabulous Turkey Breast
Made with broccoli, potatoes, boneless turkey breast, olive oil, black pepper, salt, rosemary, garlic powder, chili powder
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Italian Chicken Pasta Soup
Made with pasta shells, diced tomatoes, boneless skinless chicken thighs, carrots, onion, garlic, chicken broth
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
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
Red Beans And Pasta
Made with fresh parsley, red beans, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, garlic, spiral pasta, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Very Legal Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
Made with kosher salt, butter, sugar, eggs, sour cream, vanilla extract, lemon zest, poppy seeds, parchment paper, non-stick cooking spray
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 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
Butterscotch Pudding Apple Crisp
Made with vanilla ice cream, butter or margarine, tart apples, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, quick-cooking oats, butterscotch pudding mix, ground cinnamon
Method: 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
Garlic Pork Roast And Sweet Potatoes
Made with chicken broth, garlic, pork roast, vegetable oil, salt, black pepper, sweet potatoes, onion
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Easy Granola Apple Crisp
Made with butter, sugar, cinnamon, granola cereal, apple pie filling
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Cheeseburger Bites
Made with plum tomatoes, dill pickle chips, ground beef, ketchup, onion, prepared mustard, American cheese, sandwich buns
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Multi-Bean, Chickpea, Rice And Vegetable Soup
Made with ground cumin, ginger powder, ground turmeric, cayenne pepper, brown rice, yellow onions, oil, carrots, celery, bell pepper
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Mexican Lamb With Red Wine Sauce
Made with salsa, rice or tortillas, salt, garlic, lamb shanks, red wine, chili powder, ground ginger, cumin, dried oregano
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Caramel Apple Nachos With Cinnamon Tortilla Crisps
Made with quick-cooking tapioca, apple juice or apple cider, apples, margarine or butter, pecans, vanilla yogurt, sugar, ground cinnamon
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Chipotle Chili Mole
Made with thyme, ground oregano, pinto or black beans, chipotle pepper, baking cocoa, red and green bell pepper, beef broth, brewed coffee, corn tortillas, flour tortillas
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
San Francisco Stew
Made with bacon, ground beef, onion, pork & beans, brown sugar, stewed tomatoes
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Hot Spicy Lemonade Punch
Made with lemon, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, cranberry juice, sugar, lemonade concentrate, water, honey
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Chicken Stew With Potato Dumplings
Made with black pepper, salt, bone-in chicken thighs, carrots, celery, parsnips, red potatoes, scallions, chicken broth, dried sage
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Smoked Sausage And Bean Soup
Made with fresh parsley, kielbasa sausage, red potatoes, carrots, onion, celery, navy or cannellini beans, chicken broth, dried thyme, seasoned salt
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Classic Italian Vegetable Soup
Made with chicken broth, water, carrot, potatoes, olive oil, onion, garlic, tomatoes, cabbage, zucchini
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Mu Shu Chicken Wraps
Made with onion, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, flour tortillas or flatbread, hoisin sauce, salt and pepper, honey, ground ginger, broccoli coleslaw mix
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
Zippy Beef Tips
Made with rice, lemon-lime soda, dry onion soup mix, stew meat, mushrooms, cream of mushroom soup
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
Meatless Tortilla Soup
Made with chili powder, cumin, onions, garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, water, black pepper, lime, cilantro
Method: crock pot
Time: over 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
Vegetarian Chow Mein
Made with bean sprouts, ground ginger, tofu, celery, carrots, green onions, water chestnuts, vegetable broth, soy sauce, crushed red pepper flakes
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Creamy Potatoes 'n' Kielbasa
Made with water, frozen hash brown potatoes, kielbasa or Polish sausage, cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Cheesy Mexican Soup
Made with tortilla chips, chicken broth or vegetable broth, zucchini, red or green bell pepper, onion, black beans, frozen whole kernel corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chex Party Mix
Made with seasoned salt, garlic powder, mixed nuts, pretzels, bagel chips, corn Chex cereal, rice Chex cereal, margarine or butter, Wheat Chex cereal, Worcestershire sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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