Corn and beans stew with the venison in a tangy tomato sauce for a hearty bowl on a cold day. Garnish with sour cream and scallions for presentation points.
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.
Venison Chili
Creamy Potato Leek Soup
Leeks with potatoes, carrots, and onions slow-cooked with butter and finished with some evaporated milk for a creamy touch.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Crock Pot Candy
This slow cooked candy is the perfect treat for any festive occasion. It's creamy, crunchy and oh-so-chocolaty! The combination of chocolate and peanuts create a unique sweet and salty...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Wild Rice Chili
Made with chili powder, water, condensed beef broth, ground beef, onion, garlic, wild rice, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, kidney beans
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Barbecue Green Beans
Beans slow-cooked with bacon, BBQ sauce, and onions make for an extra-savory side dish that changes the green bean game.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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Meatball Sub Sandwich
Take an easy classic and make it even easier with a slow cooker! Meatballs and pasta sauce in the crock pot, thrown on toasted buns with a bit of melty mozzarella.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 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
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
Chicken Cajun Smoked Sausage Stew
This is a serious Cajun stew. Smoked sausage and diced chicken join carrots, celery, and onions in a Cajun-spiked tomato broth that simmers away in the crockpot until...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Bigos
When it comes to Slavic cuisine, Bigos is definitely one of the most iconic and beloved dishes. This slow cooker version follows tradition with cabbage, sauerkraut, and a variety of meats.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Christmas Wassail
A citrus wassail with light spice flavors. It's made with apple cider, pineapple juice, orange juice, cloves, and cinnamon sticks.
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 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
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
Hot And Spicy Sloppy Joes
This spicy version of the classic sloppy joes sandwich is made with ground beef and is simmered in the crock pot. It gets its heat from spicy V8 juice, chili powder, and...
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Belgian Beef Stew
The key to this mushroom and carrot packed Belgian stew is the beer, which adds an element of depth you just can't get with broth or water.
Method: stovetop, 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
Pineapple-Cranberry Pork Loin
Made with cloves, cranberry sauce, nutmeg, pork loin roast, salt, black pepper, crushed pineapple
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Beef Taco Filling
The slow-simmered mixture of ground beef, onions, taco sauce, pinto beans and seasonings makes for some delicious and easy tacos!
Method: stovetop, crock pot
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
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
Chicken Paprikash
Chicken pieces are slow cooked in a mixture of tomatoes, green bell pepper, onion, and seasonings. The finished sauce is mixed with sour cream and served over egg noodles.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Short Rib Tomato Sauce
Meaty short ribs sauteed with garlic and onions, deglazed with red wine, and slow cooked with tomato and basil make a mouthwateringly savory sauce for some very lucky pasta.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
40 Clove Garlic Vampire Chicken
Made with French bread, garlic, fresh rosemary, thyme, sage, Italian parsley, black pepper, roasting or fryer chicken, celery
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Italian Shredded Beef Sandwiches
This shredded beef recipe serves a large group but the leftovers freeze well if you're only serving a small crowd.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 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
Turkey Tacos
Turkey tacos are a healthy version of traditional tacos, swapping out ground beef for lean turkey. Combined with beans, corn, tomatoes, salsa, and taco seasoning it creates a flavorful...
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 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
Easy Brownie Mix Brownies
Crock pot brownies made from brownie mix are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth without heating up your kitchen! These delicious treats are easy to make and taste...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 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
Oxtail Stew
The crockpot is perfect for this stew because oxtails need a long cooking time with low heat to become tender.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Turkey Meatloaf
Made with breadcrumbs, yellow onions, olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, tomato paste, ground turkey
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Fresh Tomato Sauce
Fresh, homemade tomato sauce makes a world of a difference in pastas, pizzas, and everything in between. A real tomato sauce takes all day to make, so just let the crockpot do the...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken and Rice Gumbo Soup
Hot, spicy gumbo and rice is a dish that everybody should learn. Packed with sausage, chicken, and okra, a bowl of this gumbo is as filling as it gets.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Acorn Squash Soup
Made with carrots, onion, chicken broth, water, margarine, all-purpose flour, dry sherry, salt, black pepper, paprika
Method: oven, stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Cranberry BBQ Chicken
Made with onion soup mix, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cranberry sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Pizza Soup
All your favorite pizza flavors are in this wonderful soup. Italian sausage, pepperoni, fresh mushrooms, bell pepper and diced tomatoes make this a hearty and tasty meal.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 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
Fish Stew
Snapper or flounder in a white wine broth with tomatoes, mushrooms, and zucchini nails the balance between warming, hearty soup and light, veggie-based meal.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 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
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
Couldn't Be Easier Beef Stew And Vegetables
This hearty crock pot beef stew is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner and can be made in just a few simple steps, using convenient staples such as frozen...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Savory Pork Roast
This is such an easy way to make a great roast. Boneless pork loin is simply seasoned with salt and pepper and then injected with slivers of garlic. The crock pot keeps the meat moist...
Method: crock pot
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
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
Easy All-Day French Onion Soup
Made with swiss cheese, onions, beef broth, butter, sugar, olive oil, flour, black pepper
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Turkey Tenderloin And Wild Rice
Sliced turkey tenderloin on top of a seasoned mixture of wild rice and veggies slow-cooked with chicken broth and sherry. Delicious!
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
White Chicken Chili With Corn
A savory delight! This slow cooked chili isn't just yummy, it's also a prize winner. It uses chicken thighs which stay more tender and moist than white meat chicken.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Mexican-Style Pork Stew
This wonderful Mexican-style stew is made with boneless pork ribs are slow cooked with onions, tomatoes, hominy, chili powder, and oregano.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Sausage And Egg Casserole
A great breakfast for house guests or holidays. Fix it the night before and in the morning breakfast is served!
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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