Made with ground beef, onion, carrots, celery, cabbage, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, beef bouillon or stock
Method: crock pot, stovetop
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.
Hearty Chuck Wagon Soup
Spicy Cajun Buffalo Wings
These slow cooked buffalo wings have a Cajun kick to them. The wings are simmered in a spicy bbq sauce along with hot sauces like Tabasco and jalapeno sauce. The Cajun...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Pasta Fagioli Soup
A hearty, slow cooked, classic Italian soup. White beans are cooked in a tasty tomato-based sauce with cooked pasta added in at the end (so it doesn't get mushy).
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Pulled Pork With Root Beer Barbecue Sauce
Root beer isn't just for floats anymore. This pulled pork recipe uses root beer twice: once to tenderize and again in a tangy sauce.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Macaroni And Cheese With Broccoli
Broccoli mac' n cheese isn't just a way to make a decadent dish healthier by sneaking in a cruciferous green, it's also a killer flavor combo. A cheesy duo of cheddar...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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Parmesan Risotto
Love risotto but don't have time to stand around stirring? Try this delicious crock pot recipe that uses arborio rice, white wine, chicken broth, and parmesan cheese.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Macaroni, Bacon and Cheese
If you're looking to change up your pasta game, you've just hit the goldmine with this bacon-infused mac and cheese prepared in a crock pot. It's as uncomplicated as it is...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Peach Sauce
Got frozen peaches? Make a delicious peach sauce right in your slow cooker. Sweet, spiced, and perfect for desserts or breakfast toppers.
Method: crock pot, microwave
Time: over 5 hours
Pepper Steak
This slow cooker pepper steak is the perfect weeknight meal Tender beef is simmered in a savory sauce with peppers, all in the slow cooker.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Mayonnaise Roast
No extra liquid is needed in this recipe. The coating on the roast keeps it extra moist and you're left with a delicious gravy to serve with the meat.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Sombrero Dip
Made with refried beans, cheddar cheese, ground beef, onion, taco sauce, jalapeno peppers, green olives, chili powder
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
BBQ Appetizer Ribs
Sweet and tangy barbecue spareribs, slowly simmered in the crock pot. Perfect finger food (albeit a little messy).
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
All Day Beef Stew
The best stews are simmered all day. This recipe uses a good variety of typical beef stew ingredients to give it a well rounded flavor. Hint: add a little extra thyme and oregano...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
All Day Macaroni and Cheese
Homestyle mac and cheese made with elbow macaroni, cheddar cheese, evaporated milk, regular milk, and eggs.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Italian Sausage Pasta Sauce with Spaghetti
Made with Italian sausage, onions, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and herbs and seasonings. The slow cooker allows the flavors to develop into a delicious...
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Tomato Cabbage Soup
This hearty soup has more than just cabbage and tomatoes. It's also loaded up with green beans, carrots, celery, and onion with some spicy chili sauce for an added kick.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Beef And Mushroom Goulash
If you're in the mood for something hearty and satisfying, this beef and mushroom goulash has got you covered. With a handful of ingredients, you can create a dish that's both...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Char Siu Pork Roast
Marinated in a sweet and savory soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and honey based mixture, this slow-cooked char siu pork roast is a showstopper.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Meatballs In A Beefy Onion Sauce
A savory dinner made easy with a crock pot. Using frozen cooked meatballs, beef gravy, garlic, and onion soup mix, this dish is perfect for serving over rice or...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Easy, Creamy Chicken And Dumplings
A scrumptious recipe that anybody can make. The slow cooker does all the hard work making the creamy chicken soup, and sliced biscuit dough makes crazy easy, crazy...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Hot Dog Chili
This meaty chili turns forlorn frankfurters into gourmet grillout food, especially when topped with some melty cheddar and sharp red onion. You'll have a hard time having a plain frank...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Chicken Taco Soup
Boneless chicken is slow cooked in a flavorful Tex-Mex mixture of onions, chili beans, black beans. corn, tomato sauce, beer, green chiles and taco seasoning.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Spicy Tomato Juice
Whip up your own spicy tomato juice with fresh ingredients! Tomatoes, celery, horseradish, and a little hot sauce make this drink a standout.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Round Steak Chili
It can be tough to stand out amongst other chili recipes, but using round steak instead of ground beef is a good way to do it.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Thai Red Curry Chicken
Thai curry anything is usually good, but Thai curry in the crockpot makes it even better. This coconut milk chicken curry is mixed with fresh cauliflower, green beans, and bamboo...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Beef Stroganoff
Everybody loves a classic stroganoff, but it's not exactly a hands-off recipe. The crockpot comes to the rescue as it always does with a thick, creamy sauce that turns out perfect.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
All-Day Ravioli Stew
A hearty stew with sausage-stuffed ravioli, cannellini beans, and tomatoes. The ravioli is added at the end of the cooking time for a perfectly cooked crock pot pasta meal.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Classic Beef And Noodles
Mushrooms and onion give the meat a savory compliment while sour cream brings a rich texture to the sauce.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Sweet And Tangy Hot Dogs
A bit of brown sugar in the sauce really gets the sweet and savory combo going for these crowd-pleasing hot dogs.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Sloppy Jane Sandwiches
The sloppy Jane is lesser known, but no less of a party favorite. Hot dogs, slow-cooked with baked beans and chili sauce make up the sloppy favorite of those who pick dogs over...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Roast Stuffed Turkey In a Crockpot
Roast stuffed turkey is a classic and delicious holiday dish. This recipe uses a crock pot to cook the turkey, which is convenient and frees up your oven for other...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Yankee Beans
Made with onion, bacon, garlic, dried thyme, red pepper flakes, maple syrup, tomato puree, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, ham bone
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Sausage And Butternut Squash Stew
This hearty and flavorful stew has lots of veggies like squash, potatoes, carrots, and green beans. Using a lighter sausage helps keep the calories down without...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Barbecued Turkey Cutlets
Add this to your list of go-to crockpot meals. Turkey breast slow-cooked with a sweet and tangy sauce and served over rice.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Breakfast Burritos
Slow-cooked tomato, onion, and ham mixed with Monterey jack and cheddar is a marvelous mix for early morning tortillas.
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Creamy Mushroom Chicken
Made with garlic powder, black pepper, salt, white wine, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, mushroom pieces, onion
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Spanish Rice With Beef
Beef, tomato, and rice with a hint of spice. Spanish rice made easy in the crock pot.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Jamaican-Style Pork Tenderloin
The Caribbean-influenced mixture of allspice, apple jelly, and hot sauce will keep you coming back for more of this slow-cooked tenderloin.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Easy Beer And Ketchup Meatballs
Simply seasoned meatballs are simmered in a beer and ketchup sauce in the crock pot until tender and saucy.
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Basic Meatloaf
The low heat of the slowcooker is the key to keeping this ultra-simple meatloaf ultra-moist. Ketchup is the classic topping, but it's easy to add in a couple dashes of hot sauce for a...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Multi Bean Casserole
Dress up some simple cans of beans by adding mustard, ketchup, brown sugar, and of course - bacon! Let it simmer all day in the crock pot on low or cook on high for faster results.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Shredded Salsa Beef
Only three ingredients and a few hours in the crock pot and you have tender, shredded beef that is perfect in a variety of Mexican and Tex-Mex recipes.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Overnight Lasagna Bolognese
If you are looking for a lasagna to impress, this is it! The sauce is cooked in the crock pot and then assembled with the other ingredients and baked in the oven.
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Savory Italian Sausage Stew
A hearty stew made with mild Italian sausage and Italian vegetables in a rich tomato-based sauce.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Venison Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes may be simple, but that doesn't mean they need to be boring. This slow-cooker venison recipe has an arsenal of flavors like dijon, cumin, and chili powder for some...
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken Ratatouille Stew
Easiest ever veggie-packed, slow cooked chicken dish! Throw eggplant, tomato, and zucchini along with chicken and pasta sauce in the crockpot and sit back while it does all the...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Mexican Meatballs
Looking for a recipe that is easy to prepare but with tons of flavor? These zesty Mexican meatballs in a rich vegetable sauce are delicious over rice or pasta.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Asian Pork Strips
Strips of lean pork stewed in the crockpot with soy sauce, garlic, and BBQ sauce get the perfect complement from little bursts of tropical pineapple flavor.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Spicy Jamaican Coconut Fish Stew
This slow-cooker fish stew with tomatoes, coconut milk, and a squeeze of lime juice is simultaneously hearty and refreshing.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Split Pea Comfort Soup
Resist the urge to stir this recipe. Let it cook until everything is tender and you'll have the most wonderful soup.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Ah, the unassuming envelope of onion soup mix. It's more than just for onion soup (or dip). It adds tremendous flavor (and convenience) in all these recipes.
This iconic whiskey is a "Jack of all trades" when it comes to cooking. Toss it in some pasta, as a savory dipping sauce, and even bake it into something sweet.
Beer makes batters better, meat more tender, and sauces more flavorful.