Browse 10 slow cooker recipes with photos, prep and cook times, full ingredient lists, and step-by-step instructions.
DinnerDinner is largely hands-off after a 20-minute prep and a quick skillet sear. These slow cooker short ribs cook until fall-apart tender in a beef broth, balsamic or Worcestershire, tomato paste, and herb sauce, with carrots added near the end. The long cook does the tenderizing while the active work stays at the start.
380 min
DinnerSet this casserole on for a family dinner when you want a hands-off main dish. Frozen cheddar pierogies and sliced kielbasa cook in chicken broth, then finish with a creamy cream-cheese sauce and melted cheddar for tender, cheesy spoonfuls with smoky sausage throughout.
370 min
DinnerFor a family dinner or a sandwich spread, this slow cooker BBQ beef brisket becomes tender shredded beef with a paprika-thyme crust and barbecue sauce. The brisket cooks fat side up in water with liquid smoke and Worcestershire sauce, then returns to the cooker for a final 30 minutes until the sauce is heated through.
550 min
DinnerSet up this four-serving slow cooker dinner in a prep routine by chopping the vegetables and whisking the sauce the night before, then adding the chicken and cooking when needed. Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken holds tender chicken in Thai-inspired peanut sauce, with sweet red pepper, lime, and cilantro for a bright finish.
185 min
DinnerServe this slow cooker rotisserie chicken when a whole, hands-off dinner suits the table. A 4-pound chicken is rubbed with smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic, parsley, and thyme, then cooks over foil balls until tender, juicy, and ready to carve or shred.
245 min
DinnerFor a family dinner that can cook while the day moves along, this Crockpot Lasagna layers uncooked noodles with homemade beef tomato sauce and three cheeses. The noodles soften in the sauce, while ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan make the finished casserole creamy, browned, and bubbly.
280 min
DinnerFor an easy family dinner, these crockpot chicken drumsticks cook low and slow in chicken broth with soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, and paprika. The meat stays tender and juicy, while a final spoonful of broth gives each piece a glossy, savory finish at the table.
10 min
DinnerChoose unfiltered apple cider for its fuller aroma, then pair it with a preferably bone-in pork shoulder roast for richer flavor. This Crockpot Apple Cider Pork Roast cooks into fall-apart shredded pork with a lightly caramelized exterior and a rich cinnamon-nutmeg cider sauce.
255 min
DinnerPlan this Hungarian goulash as a batch-friendly beef stew: cook it fully, portion it once cooled, and save the soured cream and bread for serving day. The tomato-rich sauce holds tender beef, carrots, potatoes, and peppers with sweet Hungarian paprika and caraway.
160 min
DinnerPlan for 15 minutes of prep, then let this Italian pot roast braise while you handle the rest of dinner. Beef chuck turns falling-apart tender in a tomato, broth, herb, and pancetta sauce, with stovetop, oven, and slow-cooker methods to fit the time you have.
225 min
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