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
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.
Parmesan Risotto
Pork Tenderloin with Apples
This recipe just gets everything right. Tenderloin is the perfect cut of pork for a long simmer in the crockpot, and the fruity combination of apples and balsamic adds a...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Pork Roast and Sauerkraut In Beer
Made with beer, soy sauce, pork roast, garlic pepper, sauerkraut
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Tuna Noodle Casserole With Mixed Vegetables
A homestyle tuna casserole made in the crock pot - with a delicious nutty twist to it!
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Prairie Fire Dip
A spicy twist on traditional bean dips, this prairie fire dip blends refried beans with Monterey Jack cheese and chili powder. A perfect choice for game day snacking (or any snacking...
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
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White Chili With Hominy, Black-Eyed Peas, White Beans and Corn
A hearty crock pot chili made with hominy, black eyed peas, great northern beans, white corn, chicken or turkey, green chiles, lots of...
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Ropa Vieja
A classic Cuban dish, made easy thanks to your crockpot. Slow cooked, well-seasoned skirt steak brings some Cuban flair to your kitchen.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Ham And Taters Breakfast Casserole
Made with salt and pepper, milk, frozen tater tots, ham, onion, green bell pepper, Cheddar cheese, eggs
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Change up your crock pot routine and try making a pineapple upside down cake in your slow cooker!
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Turkey Sloppy Joes
These sloppy joes have two twists to them. First, they are made with turkey instead of beef. And second, they are made in the crock pot.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Pork Tenderloin With Plum Sauce
A little Chinese plum sauce mixed with white wine makes a delightful drizzle over seasoned, slow-cooked pork tenderloin.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Creamy Chicken Soup
Made with evaporated milk, bay leaf, garlic salt, frozen mixed vegetables, onion, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, dried parsley, dried rosemary, black pepper
Method: crock pot
Time: over 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
10 Hour Beef Stroganoff
Spend your day doing anything but cooking. This 10-hour beef stroganoff cooks itself in the crock pot, blending beef, creamy soups, and sour cream into a delicious meal served...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
Colorful Chicken And Rice
The easiest set-it-and-forget-it chicken and rice because you don't even need to cook the rice separately. You can make it as colorful as you like with whatever spare veggies...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Easy French Dip
The French dip is, without a doubt, the fanciest roast beef sandwich out there. And now you can make the beef and the savory au jus in a slow cooker with half the work.
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Green Chili Pork
Pork cubes are browned and slow cooked with onion, cumin, oregano, green chiles, tomatoes and garlic.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Lima Bean Casserole
Made with sour cream, dry mustard, dry lima beans, salt, molasses, butter, brown sugar
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
Seafood Fondue
Creamy seafood fondue with lobster, shrimp, crab, and scallops. Melted cheese, savory spices, and crusty bread come together in this easy, one-pot wonder. Perfect for sharing (or not).
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 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
Boeuf (Beef) Bourguignon
A classic French beef bourguignon recipe made simple in the crock pot.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
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
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
Beef Stew With Dumplings
Looking for a no-fuss dinner option? This beef stew with dumplings is just the ticket, with everything coming together in one pot for a tasty and filling meal.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Basil Meatballs In Tomato Sauce
Made with onion, ground sirloin, quick-cooking oats, dried oregano, fresh basil, egg white, Romano cheese, flour, olive oil, crushed tomatoes
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Juicy Flank Steak In Mushroom Sauce
Sauterne wine can be replaced with another sweet wine in this truly delicious flank steak recipe (that is not only tasty but simple to prepare)
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
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
Italian Sausage, Peppers and Onions
The sausage, peppers, and onions are cooked in a slow cooker, making it easy and convenient. Serve the sausages and veggies on soft hoagie buns or slice the sausages...
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Home-Style Tomato Juice
Nothing beats fresh, homemade tomato juice. The crock pot gently cooks the tomatoes, releasing all the juices. A great way to use up a bumper crop of tomatoes too!
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Creamy Pumpkin Sausage Soup
The flavors of pork sausage and creamy pumpkin puree marry well in this slow cooked, hearty soup.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Italian Roast Beef Sandwiches
Made with Italian salad dressing mix, chuck roast, beef consomme, beef au jus
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Mushroom Chicken In Sour Cream Sauce
This effortless slow cooker chicken dish is really elevated by the fresh sliced mushrooms, which go beautifully in the rich sour cream sauce.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Pot-Roasted Rabbit
Try a rabbit pot roast for an extra rich alternative to the usual pot roast. Onions and rabbit go in the slow cooker along with some seasonings.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Beef Tips In Mushroom Sauce
Looking for a delicious meal that cooks itself? This beef tips in mushroom sauce offers the ease of slow cooking combined with a tasty blend of savory ingredients.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Black-Eyed Peas And Ham Hocks
Black-eyed peas meet meaty ham hocks in this crock pot recipe. Cook low and slow, then spice things up with black pepper and hot sauce for a deliciously easy meal.
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
Slow Cooked Asparagus
This is a great way to cook fresh asparagus that isn't as tender to cook by other methods. It's perfect for those thicker stalks, just be sure to trim off the tough woody ends.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
All Day Saffron Rice
Slow cooking the saffron and rice ensures the full flavor of the saffron is infused in the rice. The result is perfectly tender grains of rice with a lovely yellow hue.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
The 24-Hour French Onion Soup
Discover a delicious 24-hour French onion soup recipe, filled with sweet caramelized onions, rich beef broth, and gooey melted cheese. Easy steps for an amazing homemade...
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Cheese And Broccoli Soup
Made with half & half or whipping cream, pasteurized process cheese spread, butter or margarine, onion, flour, chicken broth, salt, celery, carrot, frozen broccoli cuts
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Bourbon Cocktail Meatballs
These glazed meatballs will be a hit at your next cocktail party. A cup of bourbon for the barbecue glaze already has you breaking out the good stuff, so why not pour up a...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 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
Asian Pork Roast
Asian-style pork roast is about to be your favorite crockpot dish. Whether you serve it with rice and stir-fried veggies or go whole hog with an Asian pulled pork sandwich.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 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
Cranberry BBQ Chicken
Made with onion soup mix, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cranberry sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 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
Chili Without Beans
A delicious Texas-style chili. The meat is slow cooked until it is completely tender. The beer helps to tenderize it and adds flavor to the dish so make sure to use a good brand.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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