Best 20 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes
## **Slow Cooker: The Ultimate Guide to Easy and Flavorful Meals**
Welcome to the world of slow cooking, where convenience meets flavor! Our comprehensive guide introduces you to the art of creating delectable dishes with minimal effort using your trusty slow cooker. From hearty stews and tender roasts to comforting soups and decadent desserts, we've got you covered. Discover how to utilize this versatile kitchen appliance to transform simple ingredients into culinary masterpieces. Get ready to elevate your everyday meals and impress your family and friends with our collection of easy-to-follow slow cooker recipes. Let's dive in and explore the delightful possibilities that await you!
**Inside, you'll find a treasure trove of slow cooker recipes that cater to various tastes and dietary preferences:**
* **Classic Beef Stew:** Indulge in the timeless comfort of a hearty beef stew, where tender chunks of beef, aromatic vegetables, and a rich broth come together in perfect harmony.
* **Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup:** Experience the velvety texture and savory flavors of this creamy chicken soup, featuring succulent chicken, wild rice, and a medley of vegetables, all enveloped in a creamy sauce.
* **Slow Cooker Carnitas:** Embark on a culinary journey to Mexico with these tender and flavorful carnitas, made with succulent pork shoulder slow-cooked in a blend of spices and citrus juices, perfect for tacos, burritos, or bowls.
* **Loaded Baked Potato Soup:** Prepare to be amazed by this creamy and indulgent soup, packed with tender potatoes, crispy bacon, gooey cheese, and a hint of sour cream. It's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
* **Mississippi Pot Roast:** Discover the secret to fall-apart tender pot roast with this classic recipe. Simply combine chuck roast, a packet of ranch dressing mix, a packet of au jus mix, pepperoncini peppers, and butter in your slow cooker and let the magic happen.
* **Slow Cooker Apple Crisp:** Satisfy your sweet tooth with this comforting dessert. Layers of tender apples, a crunchy oat topping, and a sprinkle of cinnamon come together to create a heartwarming treat that's perfect for any occasion.
* **Bonus Recipe: Slow Cooker Hard-Boiled Eggs:** Learn the foolproof method for perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs every time, with no peeling required! This simple yet essential recipe will become your go-to for meal prep, salads, and snacks.
These recipes are not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare. With minimal prep work and the convenience of your slow cooker doing the rest, you can enjoy mouthwatering meals without spending hours in the kitchen. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary adventure!
EASY SLOW COOKER MEATBALLS
This is an easy recipe that can be prepared in a slow cooker for a great hot meal at the end of the day. Serve with hot cooked spaghetti noodles.
Provided by HUNNIE0913
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 8h20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix the ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, onion, and egg. Shape the mixture into 16 meatballs.
- In a slow cooker, mix the spaghetti sauce, crushed tomatoes, and tomato puree. Place the meatballs into the sauce mixture. Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 502.9 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
MARIE'S EASY SLOW COOKER POT ROAST
Moist and juicy pot roast done in a slow cooker with carrots, onion and potatoes.
Provided by Marie Thomas
Categories Main Dish Recipes Beef Pot Roast Recipes
Time 9h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Season the roast with salt and pepper to taste. Brown on all sides in a large skillet over high heat, about 4 minutes per side.
- Place the roast in the slow cooker and add the soup mix, water, carrots, onion, potatoes, and celery.
- Cover and cook on Low setting for 8 to 10 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 540.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 147.4 mg, Fat 30.6 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 45.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 271.9 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
EASY SLOW COOKER FRENCH DIP
This makes a delicious French dip sandwich, perfect for the working mom! Nobody, not even teetotalers, have been able to detect the presence of beer in this recipe, but it adds a wonderful flavor! French fries make a great side dish, and they are good for dipping, too.
Provided by lonwolf32
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Beef
Time 7h10m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Trim excess fat from the rump roast, and place in a slow cooker. Add the beef broth, onion soup and beer. Cook on Low setting for 7 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Split French rolls, and spread with butter. Bake 10 minutes, or until heated through.
- Slice the meat on the diagonal, and place on the rolls. Serve the sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 39.1 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 661.1 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
EASY SLOW-COOKER POT ROAST
I love this easy pot roast Crock-Pot recipe for a couple of reasons. First, it's delicious. Second, it's easy! I can't describe the feeling of walking into my house after work and smelling this dish that's been simmering in the slow cooker all day. There's nothing better. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 10h10m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown roast in oil on all sides. Place carrots, potatoes and onion in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Place roast on top of vegetables; sprinkle with steak seasoning. Add broth. Cook, covered, on low 10-12 hours, until beef and vegetables are tender. , Remove roast and vegetables from slow cooker; keep warm., Transfer cooking juices to a saucepan; skim fat. Bring juices to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into juices. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with roast and vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 696mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
EASY SLOW COOKER WHITE CHICKEN CHILI
Very quick and easy, a never-fail recipe. My family and friends just love it. Serve with corn chips, diced onions, and shredded Cheddar cheese.
Provided by Kevin and Tammy P
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes White Chili Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine great Northern beans, pinto beans, corn, onions, chicken broth, rotisserie chicken, green chile peppers, hot pepper sauce, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker.
- Cook on Low until flavors combine, about 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 512.3 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
EASY SLOW COOKER APPLE PORK ROAST
My husband doesn't like BBQ sauce, but we had a pork roast. I whipped this up in the slow cooker, and it was awesome served with broccoli and rice, and also as pulled pork sandwiches for the 2 kids and hubby for a few days without them getting tired of it! It got better and better until it was gone, so I figured it was worth sharing. You let me know what you think!
Provided by onwingosfdragons
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Roast Recipes
Time 8h15m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the apples and onion into the bottom of a slow cooker, and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Rub the pork roast with salt and pepper, and place it on the layer of apples and onions in the slow cooker. Pour the applesauce over the roast, and dust the top with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Cook on High setting for 8 hours. Serve the roast topped with the sauce, apples, and onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 145.2 mg, Fat 29.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 44.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 203.6 mg, Sugar 14.6 g
SLOW-COOKER EASY MULTI-BEAN SOUP
Soup's on! Enjoy a hearty slow cooker multi-bean soup.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 8h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except tomatoes.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
- Stir in tomatoes. Increase heat setting to High; cover and cook about 15 minutes longer or until hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1040 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
EASY AND DELICIOUS SLOW COOKER CASSOULET
I am married to a chef, but I can't cook. So I make a lot of food in my slow cooker when it's my night to cook. We love France and French cooking, and this recipe is a wonderfully simple, elegant cassoulet that even I can make and he loves. Wonderful for cold nights and dinner parties. Double the recipe for leftovers - it melds overnight very well.
Provided by smart cookie
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French
Time 4h45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook bacon until crisp and brown, turning often, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels; crumble when cool. Set bacon aside.
- Cook and stir onion in the same skillet until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken, sausage, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, and black pepper; cook until chicken pieces are browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in tomato paste.
- Transfer chicken mixture to a slow cooker and stir in crumbled turkey bacon, great Northern beans, and diced tomatoes. Cover the cooker, set on Low, and cook until cassoulet is thickened and the chicken is very tender, 4 to 5 hours. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.9 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 12.1 g, Protein 35.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 641.2 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
EASY BEEF STROGANOFF IN THE SLOW COOKER
I make my beef stroganoff in the slow cooker with cream of mushroom soup and cream cheese with garlic and herbs. Serve over noodles to your liking.
Provided by heidigrl43434
Categories Main Dish Recipes Beef Beef Stroganoff Recipes
Time 4h27m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine beef, mushrooms, cream of mushroom soup, milk, onions, and Worcestershire sauce in a slow cooker.
- Cook on High for 3 to 4 hours, or on Low for 5 to 7 hours. Stir in cream cheese until well dissolved; cook for 1 hour more.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain. Serve stroganoff over fusilli and garnish with sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 105.9 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 738 mg, Sugar 7.3 g
EASY PORK CHOPS FOR THE SLOW COOKER
This is one of my 'go to' recipes when pressed for time on a busy weekend. For a richer mushroom taste, use roasted cream of mushroom soup.
Provided by don t
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes Boneless
Time 2h40m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Spread about half the onion slices into the bottom of the slow cooker. Arrange 5 pork chops atop the onion layer. Repeat layering with remaining onion and pork chops.
- Pour cream of onion soup, cream of mushroom soup, and water over the pork chops and onion. Sprinkle ranch dressing mix and onion soup mix over the pork chops; season with salt and pepper.
- Cook on High until the pork chops are tender to your liking, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Alternately, you can cook on Low for 4 1/2 to 5 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 62.7 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 907 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
EASY SLOW COOKER CHEESY POTATOES
These are always a hit at parties and potlucks! Not a single time where I do not give out this recipe. So quick, simple, and delicious!
Provided by Kimba
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Hash Brown Potato Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix hash brown potatoes, Cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, onion, milk, seasoned salt, garlic, and 1/2 cup cheese-flavored crackers in a slow cooker.
- Cook on Low, stirring occasionally until cooked through, about 2 hours. Stir and top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese-flavored crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 65.2 mg, Fat 31.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 16.6 g, Sodium 826 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
EASY SLOW COOKER SALSA CHICKEN
This slow cooker salsa chicken is simple but so flavorful! Add to tortillas or atop fresh salad greens or rice.
Provided by EverFit Montana
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 6h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker. Sprinkle with chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and onion powder. Top evenly with salsa and green chile peppers.
- Cook on Low until chicken breasts are very tender, 6 to 8 hours. Shred chicken breast with 2 forks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 48.5 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 1037.8 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
EASY SLOW COOKER CHICKEN WINGS
Chicken wings slow cooked with a spicy tangy sauce mixture which includes chili sauce, chili powder lemon juice and molasses!
Provided by sal
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Spicy
Time 5h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place chicken in slow cooker. In a medium bowl combine the chile sauce, lemon juice, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, salsa, chili powder, garlic powder and salt. Mix together and pour mixture over chicken.
- Cook in slow cooker on Medium Low setting for 5 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 65.5 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 720.1 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
EASY SLOW COOKER SWEET AND SOUR PORK CHOPS
Simple sweet and sour topping for slow cooker pork chops.
Provided by Bonnie D
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Chop Recipes
Time 4h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over high heat. Sear the pork chops until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer the pork chops to a slow cooker. Mix the brown sugar, ketchup, onion, and lemon juice in a bowl; spoon over the pork chops.
- Cook on Low until the pork chops are very tender, 4 to 6 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 75.7 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 225.4 mg, Sugar 17.1 g
EASY SLOW COOKER CHEESY POTATO SOUP WITH HAM
This rich, thick, and creamy soup is a great way to use up leftover holiday ham! Made in your slow cooker, and using shortcuts like frozen hash brown potatoes, this delicious soup requires very little effort on your part.
Provided by fabeveryday
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Potato Soup Recipes
Time 4h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine hash browns, ham, onion, celery, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a slow cooker. Stir well to combine. Place the lid on the slow cooker.
- Cook on Low heat until celery is soft, 4 to 5 hours.
- Mix in cream cheese and Cheddar cheese. Stir until cheese is melted. Cover and cook on Low for an additional 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve topped with chopped green onions as a garnish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Cholesterol 109.5 mg, Fat 42.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 22.3 g, Sodium 1846.4 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
EASY SLOW COOKER CHILI
This hearty chili can cook for up to 10 hours on low. It's so good to come home after a long day away.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 4h15m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a skillet, brown beef; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the next nine ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4 hours. Garnish individual servings with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
EASY SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TACOS
So I heard of people making salsa chicken and I thought I would give it a try but add a few of my own twists to it. My whole family, even the 2-year-old, loved the tacos and we ate the leftovers at our very next meal. After the mixture is cooked, fill flour tortillas with it (hard shells are great, too), add shredded Cheddar cheese on the top, and shredded lettuce.
Provided by Lilliansmommy
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 5h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place chicken in a bowl and sprinkle with taco seasoning. Mix until coated and transfer into a slow cooker. Add salsa, cayenne pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt; mix to combine.
- Cover and cook on Low until chicken is ready to shred, 4 to 5 hours. Remove chicken, shred with 2 forks, and return to the slow cooker.
- Break up the pineapple chunks and add them to the slow cooker with 1/4 cup of pineapple juice (or more to taste) and onion slices. Cook on Low until sauce is bubbling and fragrant, 1 to 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.2 calories, Carbohydrate 44.3 g, Cholesterol 47.8 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 941.7 mg, Sugar 11.6 g
EASY SLOW COOKER CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
Easy, creamy chicken and dumplings made from refrigerator biscuits, slow-cooked to comfort food perfection.
Provided by Erin Krysten
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Chicken Soup Recipes Chicken and Dumpling Recipes
Time 5h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Whisk water, poultry seasoning, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; add chicken to bowl and turn to coat.
- Pour 1/2 of the chicken broth into a slow cooker; add chicken and poultry seasoning mixture. Layer onion, carrots, and celery, respectively, over chicken. Dot butter over vegetables; pour celery soup and chicken soup over vegetables and sprinkle rosemary on top.
- Cook on High for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours. Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred with two forks; return chicken to slow cooker. Add biscuit dough pieces to chicken mixture. Cook on High for 1 1/2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 g, Cholesterol 43.9 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 755.3 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
EASY SLOW-COOKER POTATO SOUP
This hearty slow-cooker potato soup tastes just like a loaded baked potato. Add the ingredients before heading to work in the morning for a quick and easy supper. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 6h5m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine broth, potatoes, onion, garlic and pepper. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender., Mash potatoes to desired consistency. Whisk in cream cheese until melted. Stir in half-and-half. Cook, covered, until heated through, 5-10 minutes longer. Serve with cheese and, if desired, bacon and green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 711mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
EASY SLOW COOKER CARNE GUISADA
Carne guisada is a hearty Mexican-style beef stew. It is excellent with tortillas or cornbread, and is also great as a burrito filling.
Provided by LFETSCH
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 6h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine beef, potatoes, onion, peppers, and garlic in a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix together the flour, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Toss the beef mixture with the flour mixture until evenly coated. Place the mixture into a slow cooker, and pour in enough beef broth to barely cover the meat. If you don't have quite enough, you can fill the rest of the way with water.
- Cook on Low until the beef is tender, 6 to 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 77.4 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 682.3 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
Tips
- Choose the right slow cooker: Consider the size (measured in quarts) and shape (oval or round) that best suits your needs.
- Brown your meat before adding it to the slow cooker: This step helps to develop flavor and prevent the meat from becoming dry.
- Add enough liquid to cover the ingredients: This will help to prevent them from drying out.
- Don't overfill the slow cooker: Leave at least 1 inch of space at the top of the cooker to allow the food to circulate and cook evenly.
- Cook on low rather than high: This will help to prevent the food from overcooking and becoming tough.
- Check the food periodically during cooking: Use a meat thermometer to make sure that it has reached a safe internal temperature.
- Let the food rest before serving: This will allow the juices to redistribute and make the meat more tender.
Conclusion
Slow cooker recipes are a great way to make delicious and healthy meals with minimal effort. By following these tips, you can ensure that your slow cooker meals turn out perfectly every time.
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