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
Dinner Recipes
Delicious dinners for beef, chicken, vegetarian, seafood, fish, pork, ham and more main dishes. No need for fast food or dining out with these tasty dinners! Whether you are looking for dinner party recipes, healthy dinners, or quick and easy main dishes we have lots of recipes to choose from.
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Slow Cooker Meatball Sub Sandwich
Taco Ring
The taco ring is a delicious and easy way to enjoy all of your favorite taco fixings in one tasty package.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Cajun Pan Fried Swordfish
Cajun flavors never fail. Seared swordfish steaks coated in Cajun seasoning make for some flavorful fillets. A little spritz of citrus at the table is the final push to...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
New Mexican Green Chile Stew (Caldillo)
This vibrant verde stew with meat, potatoes, and fresh green chiles is as striking in flavor as it is in color. South of the border flavor wherever you are!
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Beef Ranchero
This beef ranchero is easy to whip up in a crockpot with onion, cheddar cheese, and tomato with green chiles.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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Baked Three Cheese Chicken Tetrazzini Pasta Casserole
Swiss, Cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses make this baked pasta dish a winner. Great way to use up leftover chicken too.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Easy Slow Cooker 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
Milk Cooked Carnitas (Using Boston Butt Roast)
Indulge in this savory recipe for milk-cooked carnitas without having to drive to a taqueria. You're welcome.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Sausage, Mushroom, Green Pepper, And Onion Calzone
It's pretty impossible to ever get tired of pizza, but it doesn't hurt to change it up with a calzone. Italian sausage, veggies, and pizza sauce pack...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker 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...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker 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...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Herb Rubbed Pork Chops
A few well-placed herbs and spices can make all the difference in the world, and this pork chop recipe is proof.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Lutefisk
A Swedish and Norwegian tradition. Hated by many, loved by few, but served at the holiday table regardless.
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Fish Stick Fajitas
This unique twist on classic fajitas uses frozen fish sticks layered in soft flour tortillas with your favorite toppings.
Method: microwave, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Chicken Nugget Sliders
These chicken nugget sliders are just plain cute. The perfect size for nibbling on. Instead of mayo and ketchup, try your favorite nugget dipping sauce.
Time: under 30 minutes
Ciro's Pizza
Made with flour, baker's yeast, olive oil, salt and pepper, egg, water, Roma tomatoes, capers, anchovies in oil
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat Alex Trebek's Tourtiere Trebek
Made with pastry, ground pork, ground veal, onion, poultry seasoning, dried thyme, ground cloves, red wine, beef stock or water, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Pizza Casserole
Plenty of cheese and spaghetti sauce over egg noodles makes this an easy dish. Feel free to sub in any of your favorite pizza toppings like spicy sausage or pepperoni.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Shepherd's Pie With Leftover Beef
Leftovers don't have to be boring. This shepherd's pie is a tasty way to take your roast beef from drab to fab in no time at all.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker 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...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Panang Loog Chin Nua (Thai Meatballs Panang Curry)
A tasty Thai recipe made with ground beef, coconut milk, red curry paste, peanut butter, fish sauce, sugar, and basil.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Blue Ribbon Tomato And Green Bean Shepherd's Pie
Any shepherd's pie recipe that takes the ribbon at a county fair is worth making. This one keeps it simple, with mashed potatoes and cheddar to top off...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Baked Taco Spaghetti
An easy Tex-Mex baked spaghetti that can be made ahead of time.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Venison Chili
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
Slow Cooker 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...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker 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
Game Day Burger-Potato Bites
Fun little burger bites! Waffle fries are topped with a mini burger patty and all your favorite burger fixings.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chicken and Avocado Sandwich
Nothing like a creamy spread of avocado to add to your sandwich especially when paired with juicy tomatoes, crispy sourdough bread, and savory roast chicken.
Time: under 30 minutes
All-American Meat Loaf
Nothing says classic comfort food like a good, old-fashioned helping of meat loaf topped with a homemade tangy glaze.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat Olive Garden's Tuscan Garlic Chicken
Enjoy your Olive Garden favorite, Tuscan garlic chicken, at home. This delicious dish combines chicken, garlic, red bell pepper, and spinach, served with...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Savory Slow Cooker 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
Slow Cooker 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
Slow Cooker 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
Quick One-Skillet Beef Stroganoff With Noodles
Easy recipe for an impressive meal! Egg noodles cook in a sour cream sauce with beef and mushrooms in this quick take on the classic stroganoff. One...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Taco-Style Shredded Chicken
Slowly cooking chicken in an array of taco-style seasonings makes it tender and flavorful and perfect for use in a variety of recipes.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Stir Fried Spinach
Make sure you start with a big bunch of spinach, because you'll want plenty of these garlic stir-fried greens for a colorful and healthy side dish.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Hot And Spicy Slow Cooker 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...
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker 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
Texas Shepherd's Pie With Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
A southern twist on Shepherd's pie made with ground beef, vegetables, and salsa and topped with buttermilk mashed potatoes
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Baked Seafood Casserole
Made with onion, celery, red bell pepper, seafood, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, parsley
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Cracker Barrel Grilled Chicken Tenderloin
This marinated chicken is simple, versatile, and yummy. Italian dressing is the key to keeping the ingredient list short and sweet and close copy of...
Method: outdoor grill, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Bacon and Cheese Sandwich
Buttered bread, melty American cheese, and meaty bacon bring a tasty upgrade to a classic grilled cheese sandwich. Make on your George Foreman grill or in a skillet.
Method: indoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Slow Cooker Spicy Beef Curry Stew
This easy-to-make curry recipe has tender beef and mild curry flavors. If you want to up the heat, add additional jalapeno.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Homemade Haggis
Made with stock, pepper, salt, ground allspice, cayenne pepper, onion, oatmeal, beef suet, calf liver, beef heart
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Lentil Stew
This slow cooked sweet potato lentil stew is a flavorful and nutritious dish packed with protein and veggies. Use vegetable broth to make it vegan-friendly.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker 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
Spicy Slow Cooker 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
Fried Vegetarian Spring Rolls (Cha Gio Chay)
The perfect appetizer for a homemade Asian feast. Spring rolls stuffed with noodles, mushrooms, and all manner of other good stuff are fried until crispy.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Healthy Chicken And Stuffing Casserole
This recipe is a healthier twist on the popular chicken and stuffing casseroles. This one nixes the canned soup and packaged stuffing mix for a lower fat, lower...
Method: oven, stovetop, microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
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