Treat future-you to an already made home-cooked meal!
We can't say enough good things about a Crock Pot for fall weeknight dinners and winter comfort food.
The low-and-slow method of cooking turns root veggies and meat into meltingly tender meals, with flavors that have had time to meld together into so much more than the sum of their parts.
Plus, when it's cold out and getting dark early, the last thing we want to do when we get home is to fire up the oven and start cooking something. It's such a treat to be able to come home to an already-cooked meal, like a little gift from our past selves.
Get yourself a new slow cooker if you need one, then add a couple of these slow cooker recipes to your weeknight rotation. You'll be very glad you did.
1
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Set your alarm about half an hour early, and you'll be coming home to a warm and satisfying meal that will be sure to have everyone at the table licking their plates.
Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Beef Stew.
2
Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese
Ten minutes of work, and a little bit of waiting, and you have a dish that'll happily feed many. What makes this extra easy is that the macaroni cooks right in the sauce. So you don't have to boil it ahead of time!
Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese.
3
Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup
This cold-weather classic can cook while you're out, enjoying the day!
Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup.
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4
Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings
Perhaps the only thing more warming and delicious than chicken soup on a cold day is chicken and dumplings.
Get the recipe for Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings.
5
Slow Cooker Potato Soup
Want a slow cooker dinner that won't slow you down? This hearty, filling, vegetarian slow cooker recipe is packed with flavor!
Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Potato Soup.
6
Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
Want something hearty, filling, and full of flavor, but don't have time for our stovetop beef stroganoff? You can make a just-as-delicious version in your slow cooker!
Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff.
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7
Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork with Cabbage Slaw
One of the best reasons to buy a slow cooker if you don't have one is this recipe.
Get the recipe for Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork with Cabbage Slaw.
8
Slow Cooker Corned Beef
You don't have to wait until March to enjoy this famously tender and flavorful dinner!
Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Corned Beef Recipe.
9
Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Carrots and Onion
A tough cut of meat (such as chuck) turns meltingly tender when cooked in a slow cooker. Set this up in the morning and you'll come home to a meal that is ready and waiting.
Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Pot Roast.
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10
Slow Cooker Ribs
Looking for restaurant-quality ribs at home? Your slow cooker will get the rib meat super tender and flaky.
Then all you have to do is slather it in your favorite barbecue sauce, and cook it for just a few minutes, either over a hot grill or under your oven's broiler.
Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Ribs.
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11
Slow Cooker Spinach-and-Parmesan Meatballs
These easy slow cooker meatballs are browned in the oven and then slow cooked in marinara until they're absolutely tender and perfect.
Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Spinach-and-Parmesan Meatballs.
12
Gingery Slow Cooker Chicken with Cabbage Slaw
Supremely tender thighs cooked in a combo of apricot jam, ketchup, soy sauce, and ginger, pair perfectly with a crunchy slaw.
Get the recipe for Gingery Slow Cooker Chicken with Cabbage Slaw.
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13
Chili with Grains and Beans
Packed with wheat berries, hearty beans, and kicky poblano peppers, this vegetarian slow cooker chili is so flavorful you may not notice it's missing the meat. Let it burble away in the pot all day until you're ready to eat.
Get the recipe for Chili with Grains and Beans.
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14
Slow Cooker Meatballs
Making this Italian favorite just got even easier! To make mini meatball sliders, top toasted dinner rolls with slow cooker meatballs, provolone, and sliced sweet-hot banana peppers.
Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Meatballs.
15
Cowboy Brisket
Every country home needs something simmering in the kitchen, so fire up this versatile big-batch slow cooker recipe for your next taco night.
Get the recipe for Cowboy Brisket.
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16
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
This hearty slow cooker soup is a Mexican-inspired favorite, made easy.
Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup.
17
Herbed Chicken With Beets and Brussels
Need a family-friendly, healthy, and hands-off dinner? Look no further than this easy-yet-impressive meal that's sure to please your whole flock.
Get the recipe for Herbed Chicken With Beets and Brussels.
18
Spiced Sweet Potato and Peanut Puree
Heat up your evening with this rich and spicy soup.
Get the recipe for Spiced Sweet Potato and Peanut Puree.
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19
Chicken and Quinoa Minestrone
You'll love this healthy slow cooker update on classic chicken and rice soup.
Get the recipe for Chicken and Quinoa Minestrone.
20
Black Bean and Chile Soup
This easy, dump-and-go soup is filled with beans, veggies, and even includes a homemade tomato and tomatillo salsa for serving.
Get the recipe for Black Bean and Chile Soup.
