Set it and forget it! Here are fabulously easy slow cooker recipes that’ll save you time without sacrificing flavor.
Mix up a homemade barbecue sauce and toss it in your slow cooker with chicken breast. This is an easy, no-fail recipe that produces a… Read More »Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Recipe: Perfect for Sliders
The hardest part about roasting a turkey is keeping the breast meat drying out. Fortunately, there’s an easy fix if you’re serving a small crowd:… Read More »Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with Gravy Recipe
Slow cooker barbacoa tacos could quickly become a regular in your weekday meal rotation. Why? Because they’re delicious, make enough to feed the whole family,… Read More »This Slow Cooker Barbacoa Tacos Recipe is a Perfect Weekday Meal
Beefy, salty, tangy, and a little spicy, these slow cooker Italian beef sliders are so satisfying on a cold day. And, in typical BlogChef fashion,… Read More »Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sliders Recipe
So, you’re making dinner for your family and already have a juicy roast sitting in the freezer. But then, you forgot to bring it out… Read More »How Long to Cook Frozen Roast in Crock Pot
Rice is always a good choice for a side dish. It’s not only healthy; you can also flavor it to your preference and add various… Read More »How Long To Cook Rice In A Crockpot
How long to cook corned beef in a slow cooker? Here’s your easy answer: Corned beef of any size needs to cook on low for… Read More »How Long to Cook Corned Beef in a Slow Cooker
Pinto beans are a delicious menu that has been enjoyed in Mexico and the U.S. for years. They’re popular in chili and stews and are… Read More »How to Cook Pinto Beans in a Crockpot
For those who enjoy preparing dishes with a slow cooker, making corned beef brisket is a lot of fun. It’s a two-perk recipe; you get… Read More »How to Cook Corned Beef Brisket in a Slow Cooker
A dish of slow-cooked turkey breast is a sure way to add excitement to a table when needed. Turkey breasts offer you the same delicious… Read More »How to Cook a Turkey Breast in a Crock Pot
A pre-cooked ham is already a tasty dish to have for many occasions. But you can also improve the flavor and texture by cooking it… Read More »How Do You Cook a Precooked Ham in a Slow Cooker?
BBQ Pulled beef is delicious to serve for dinner or even to bring to parties. You can easily make this recipe to serve a large… Read More »BBQ Pulled Beef Recipe
This St. Patrick’s Day if you are looking for a delicious dish to prepare you should probably give these Irish tacos a try. These tacos are loaded with shredded pork, queso fresco cheese, shredded cabbage and a lime crema. What makes these tacos Irish you may ask? The pork is cooked in Guinness stout. The stout really gives the taco meat an amazing flavor. The pork is also seasoned with a homemade spice mix and the crema is just a simple combination of sour cream, cilantro and lime juice. I like to prepare the meat in the slow cooker and then shred it and it is ready to be eaten. You can top these tacos with whatever condiments you like. Enjoy.
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Pulled pork sandwiches are great with traditional bbq sauce but if you are looking for something a little bit different, using a southern mustard based bbq sauce is a great option as well. The mustard bbq sauce is similar to the regular sauce but the primary ingredient is yellow mustard. The sauce is very easy to prepare and you probably already have most or all of the ingredients on hand already. In this recipe a pork roast is rubbed with seasoning and then cooked in the slow cooker, shredded and mixed with the prepared mustard bbq sauce. I like to serve the pork on sandwiches and you can also add some coleslaw to the sandwiches or serve it on the side. Enjoy.
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Who doesn’t like poutine? When you combine gravy with cheese curds and fries you have one of the most delicious combinations. Add shredded beef short ribs into the mix and you have taken things to the next level. This recipe is prepared in the slow cooker and does not require much work at all. The gravy is just a simple combination of beef broth, worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and thyme. For this poutine I used store bought french fries but you can make your own if you want as well. There is no beer in my version of this dish but you could add some if you want! Enjoy.
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A delicious meat sauce to serve over cooked pasta is pork ragu. You can prepare pork ragu on the stovetop but I prefer the slow cooker. Just simply throw all of the ingredients into the crock pot, let it cook, shred the meat and it is ready to serve. The ragu gets a lot of flavor from red wine, tomatoes, garlic, carrot and onion. You can use whatever type of pasta you want to this recipe but I used pappardelle. I like to serve this recipe with garlic bread on the side. Enjoy.
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This delicious beef stew is prepared in the slow cooker and is great to serve for dinner. The meat is browned and then added into the crockpot with ingredients such as beef broth, garlic, onion, mustard, beer and many other ingredients. If you don’t want to use beer, just add extra beef broth instead. You can skip the browning of the meat if you want and just add it into the slow cooker. You can add extra vegetables if you want such as carrots. This stew goes great served with egg noodles. Enjoy.
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I am not sure why this recipe is called Mississippi roast but it is a fantastic recipe to prepare in the slow cooker. This beef roast gets a lot of its flavor from au jus and ranch dressing seasoning packets. Additional flavor comes from pepperoncini. To prepare this recipe simply add everything to the slow cooker and let it cook for 8 hours and then shred the beef and it is ready to serve. I like to serve this roast with mashed potatoes and use the sauce in the crockpot as a gravy. Enjoy.
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These slow cooker kielbasa bites are an excellent appetizer to prepare for the super bowl. This appetizer is very easy to prepare. The kielbasa is sliced and placed into the crockpot with bbq sauce and sweet chili sauce. You can also just prepare this in a saucepan if you are short on time. I like to serve these on toothpicks. Enjoy.
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Slow cooker mozzarella chicken pasta is a delicious and easy dinner to prepare for the colder months of the year. The chicken is prepared in the crock pot and the pasta is cooked on the stove and then placed into the crock pot and topped off with a lot of mozzarella cheese and it is ready to serve. The chicken in the crock pot is topped with butter, pesto, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. I like to use boneless skinless chicken breasts for this recipe but you could use thighs as well. Serve with garlic bread if desired. Enjoy.
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Pork chops are great when prepared in the slow cooker. This recipe is for boneless pork chops that are cooked in the crockpot with a delicious sauce. The sauce uses Asian style ingredients such as red chili paste and soy sauce to get most of its flavor. The sauce is thickened with a cornstarch and water mixture near the end of the cooking time. These pork chops are great to serve with rice on the side. Enjoy.
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We have really seen a rise in the number of food trucks in the Upper Peninsula. One of my favorite types of food trucks are… Read More »Beef Street Tacos Recipe
These cheesy chicken burritos are loaded with seasoned Mexican chicken, beans, cheese, Pico de Gallo and lime rice. This recipe does require a little bit of work to prepare all of the ingredients but it is delicious. The chicken is prepared in the slow cooker with taco seasoning and salsa. The Pico de Gallo is just a simple combination of tomato, cilantro, jalapeno, onion, salt, and lime juice. The lime rice gets a lot of flavor from cilantro and fresh lime juice. To make things even better these burritos are rolled up and then grilled in a pan to help the cheese and add a little crunch. Enjoy.
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This beef ragu can be easily made in the slow cooker. Just brown the beef on the stove top add it to the slow cooker with the other ingredients and let it simmer all day. This is a simple recipe that uses common ingredients, most of which you probably already have on hand. This ragu gets a lot of its flavor from the classic onion, garlic, celery and carrot combination. The sauce is tomato based using both crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Once the beef chunks have finished cooking in the slow cooker, they are shredded and then returned to the sauce and it is pretty much ready to serve. The noodles are cooked and then tossed with the sauce in a pan. I like to serve this recipe with garlic bread. Enjoy.
Yes, you can make ground beef tacos right in the slow cooker and no browning of the meat is needed. The raw hamburger along with various seasonings are placed into the crockpot and cooked on low for several hours. What is great about this recipe is the texture that the tacos have. Chances are you already have most of the ingredients for this recipe on hand. These tacos and are slightly spicy from the cayenne pepper and chipotle powder—both of these ingredients are optional but I really like the nice smoky flavor the chipotle powder gives to this taco meat. The meat can also be used for burritos. Some great toppings are guacamole, lettuce, tomato, and cheese. Enjoy.
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This chicken and black bean taco salad is a healthy alternative to using ground beef. The chicken is cooked in the slow cooker with salsa, taco seasoning, cumin, and black beans and then shredded. The shredded chicken is placed over a bed of shredded romaine lettuce and topped off with cheese and cilantro-cilantro dressing. The dressing gets a lot of its flavor from avocado, cilantro, buttermilk, garlic, and lime juice. You could also prepare tacos or burritos instead of making a salad if you would prefer. Enjoy.
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Here is a great recipe for slow cooker Mexican chicken. This chicken can be used as meat for tacos or burritos. What is great about this recipe is that all of the ingredients are simply added to the slow cooker, the chicken is cooked until done and then shredded and it is ready to be used. The chicken gets a lot of flavor from salsa, chili powder, cumin and chipotle chili pepper. Brown sugar and liquid smoke are added for even more flavor. I like to toss in some fresh cilantro at the end. If you would like to add a little more spice to your chicken, you can use medium salsa instead of mild or add more chipotle chili pepper. Enjoy.
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If you enjoy the queso dip from Chili’s restaurant this copycat recipe is perfect for you. Chili’s queso dip can easily be prepared right in… Read More »Chili’s Queso Recipe
I am always looking for delicious recipes to prepare for the NFL playoffs and the Super Bowl. One of my top choices to prepare for game day is chili. It just so happens that Cincinnati chili can be easily prepared in the slow cooker and it is less work and even more delicious than being prepared on the stove top. This chili gets a lot of its flavor from ingredients such as allspice, cinnamon, and cloves. What is great about this type of chili is the way that it is prepared. The meat is stirred into the liquid and spices right in the crockpot to give it a very unique texture when it is done the cooking. This type of chili is served over spaghetti noodles and topped off with shredded cheddar cheese and diced onions. Enjoy.
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Slow cooker Italian beef consists of a beef roast that is cooked with various seasonings and then shredded. This Italian beef goes great on sandwiches with provolone or mozzarella cheese. You can also serve this beef by itself or on top of rice or pasta. This recipe is easy to prepare—all of the ingredients are added into the crock pot and then the beef is cooked until tender and shredded. The shredded beef is returned to the slow cooker to absorb the delicious flavor of the juices. If you are making sandwiches you can use the broth as an as jus. This beef makes a great dinner and is perfect to serve for sandwiches on game day. Enjoy.
These Tex-Mex chili dogs can be prepared in one of two days—the hot dogs can be cooked right in the slow cooker with the sauce or the sauce can be prepared on the stovetop and the hot dogs can either be grilled or boiled. I cooked the hot dogs on an indoor grill pan but an outdoor grill would be even better. The hot dogs are loaded with a sauce, Frito chips, chopped tomato and shredded cheese. The sauce is a combination of canned chili, chopped green chili peppers and cheddar cheese soup. I like to serve these hot dogs with French fries. Enjoy.
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This recipe for Dr. Pepper pulled pork is so easy to prepare because it is cooked in the slow cooker. Simply add onions to the bottom of the crockpot, add the pork roast, and pour in Dr. Pepper. Once the pork has finished cooking it is shredded and then mixed with your favorite BBQ sauce. For the BBQ sauce, you can use your favorite brand or even make your own. You can serve this pulled pork on sandwiches. A good choice for a topping is coleslaw but I tried something different and used sliced cheddar cheese and French fried onions instead. You can serve this recipe with French fries or chips if desired. Enjoy.
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Slow cooker steak chili makes a great dinner for the colder months. The steak and vegetables are partially cooked in the pan and then transferred to the crock pot to finish cooking. The combination of various ingredients in this recipe creates a delicious flavor. The semisweet chocolate chips and cinnamon really make this chili something special. This is a chili recipe with no beans but if you want, black beans would go great in this dish. Instead of using steak you can use cubed stew meat or cut up a boneless chuck roast. There is a little spice in this recipe from the jalapeno peppers and cayenne pepper. If you like your chili really spicy, you could add more cayenne or leave the seeds in the jalapenos. I like to top this chili off my cheddar cheese, green onions, extra cilantro, and sour cream. I also like to serve this chili with tortilla chips. Enjoy.
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These chicken Caesar sandwiches are perfect if you are in need of a quick and easy meal. This recipe consists of shredded chicken tossed with Caesar salad dressing, romaine lettuce, and sandwich buns. There are only a few ingredients to this easy recipe and you can use your favorite brand of Caesar salad dressing or even make your own. The chicken is cooked with chicken broth in the slow cooker, shredded and then tossed with Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley. I feel that the toasting of the buns is an important part of this recipe—it really adds a nice additional flavor to the sandwich. I like to serve these sandwiches with soup or French fries. Enjoy.
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Beef tips are so delicious and easy when prepared in the slow cooker. This recipe consists of beef cubes that are cooked in the crockpot… Read More »Slow Cooker Beef Tips Recipe
Making pork tenderloin in the slow cooker is so easy and delicious you will want to prepare it this way all of the time. The pork is rubbed with a spice mixture of ingredients such a sage, garlic, salt and pepper and then placed into the slow cooker with a little bit of water. While the pork is cooked it is brushed with a balsamic vinegar glaze. The glaze gets most of its flavor from balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. Once the pork has finished cooking in the crockpot you can brush it with the glaze again and put it under a broiler if you want a crust to be formed. The crust is totally optional. I like to serve this recipe with wild rice on the side. Enjoy.
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Preparing turkey meatballs in the slow cooker is so easy and delicious you may never want to go back to pan frying or baking again. There is no browning of the meatballs involved in this recipe, the meatballs are just rolled and then added into the crock pot with the sauce. Using ground turkey is a healthier alternative from ground beef. The only use of a frying pan in this recipe is to brown the garlic. If you want more sauce you can add an extra can of crushed tomatoes. This recipe uses standard Italian meatball ingredients such as egg, breadcrumbs, parsley, parmesan cheese and seasonings. When you roll the meatballs, try and roll them softly. You do not want to pack the meatballs too tight because they will become tough while cooking. These meatballs go great served over pasta. Enjoy.
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The Po’ Boy is a sandwich that originated in the southern United States. If you are unfamiliar with the Po’ Boy—it is basically a sandwich… Read More »Beef Po’ Boy Recipe
Making carnitas in the slow cooker is a great idea for a Mexican dinner. If you are not familiar with carnitas, carnitas are basically a Mexican pulled pork that is put under the broiler until the edges are crispy. This dish gets a ton of flavor from the juices that is it cooked in. The pork roast is very seasoned and then lime juice, orange juice, beer and salsa are poured over the roast. Once the roast has finished cooked it is shredded and then placed onto a baking sheet with some of the sauce. Once the pork has finished cooking in the oven it is ready to serve. You can use whatever type of beer you like, I used a good locally brewed dark beer for this recipe. You can serve this with tacos, burritos or just eat it by itself… it is that good! Enjoy.
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This recipe for slow cooker Sunday Gravy might just be one of the best Italian recipes ever. This dish can be a little expensive and time consuming to make but it is well worth it in the end. There are three different types of meats that are in this dish—meatballs, boneless ribs, and Italian sausage. The slow cooker does most of the work but you will still have to brown the meat in the pan. You will notice that there are not many seasonings included in the ingredients list for the sauce because most of the flavor comes from the meat while it is being slow cooked. The pork really helps to give this dish a unique and delicious flavor. If you are looking to feed a large crowd this recipe will serve many people. The gravy goes great served on top of just about any type of pasta. Enjoy.
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This recipe for beef tips is so delicious and easy to prepare you will probably want to add it to your weekly rotation of meals.… Read More »Beef Tips Recipe
A delicious and easy way to prepare Mexican shredded pork for tacos is by using the slow cooker. The process to preparing this pork taco… Read More »Shredded Pork for Tacos Recipe
These pork burritos are loaded with amazing flavor. Whenever I am looking to prepare easy meat for burritos, I always look for slow cooker recipes.… Read More »Pork Burritos Recipe
Preparing Mexican flavored shredded beef in the slow cooker is a great way to make meat for quesadillas, tacos, enchiladas or burritos. This delicious shredded… Read More »Mexican Shredded Beef Recipe
You can prepare countless types of meals in the slow cooker, including Chinese chicken with cashews. This recipe does require a little work because you… Read More »Slow Cooker Chicken with Cashews Recipe
If you are short on time using the slow cooker is a great way to prepare a boneless ham. This recipe is a convenient way… Read More »Slow Cooker Boneless Ham Recipe
What is amazing about this recipe for smothered burritos is how easy it is to prepare. The meat is cooked in the slow cooker and… Read More »Smothered Burritos Recipe
If you are extremely short on time this recipe for crockpot ravioli is the perfect meal for you. This dish is prepared using only the… Read More »Crock Pot Ravioli Recipe
This slow cooker Asian chicken is an easy way to prepare a delicious Chinese meal in the crockpot. There is no wok or fry pan… Read More »Slow Cooker Asian Chicken Recipe
Beef chimichangas are one of my favorite Mexican dishes to make using the slow cooker. Although they do require a bit of work, in the… Read More »Beef Chimichangas Recipe
This is pretty much the easiest chili recipe you will find anywhere. This one is perfect for a busy day because the slow cooker does… Read More »Slow Cooker Chili Recipe
The French dip is a very popular hot sandwich. Chances are you have made them at home or had them at your favorite restaurant. With… Read More »French Dip Sandwich Recipe
Pulled pork sandwiches are in my top favorites when it comes to slow cooker recipes. The slow cooker basically does all of the work for… Read More »Pulled Pork Sandwiches Recipe
Shredded beef tacos are some of the best; I prefer this method of cooking overusing ground beef in a frying pan. This is the type… Read More »Beef Tacos Recipe