We've pulled together a tasty collection of slow cooker meals, all inspired by the Pioneer Woman herself!
Ree Drummond Loves to Make These 10 Slow Cooker Meals
Updated on Apr. 21, 2024
Ree Drummond is the Queen of comfort food. She spends long days working on the ranch, raising her family and filming the Pioneer Woman, so what she needs is simple! It’s no wonder she loves to use the good ol’ slow cooker.
Here’s a list of slow cooker meal ideas inspired by Ree that you can incorporate into your busy days.
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Broccoli Cheese Soup
Total Time
3 hours 15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Ree Drummond doesn’t love to do too much prep work ahead of time. In her own words: “I just want to sling it in the slow cooker and be done.” We’d have to agree! This ooey-gooey broccoli cheese soup will warm your belly—and takes almost no work to make.
Nutrition Facts:
1-3/4 cups: 675 calories, 49g fat (30g saturated fat), 165mg cholesterol, 1964mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 39g protein.
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Barbecued Ribs
Total Time
6 hours 10 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Is there anything more heavenly than fall-off-the-bone tender ribs? On her blog, Ree says that the trick is not to add the sauce to the slow cooker while they’re cooking, but instead add it after they’re done, or risk a watery mess rather than a rich sauce. If you’re looking for more recipes, you must try this Pioneer Woman’s pot roast recipe.
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 921 calories, 58g fat (21g saturated fat), 220mg cholesterol, 1402mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (45g sugars, 2g fiber), 48g protein.
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Mashed Potatoes
Total Time
2 hours 20 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We have to say, slow cooker mashed potatoes might be the best thing to happen to Thanksgiving dinner since cranberry sauce in a can! Just toss the potatoes in with some water and seasonings and let them work their magic.
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 210 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 670mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein.
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Hearty Lasagna
Total Time
4 hours 25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
On her show, Ree always talks about how she needs hearty foods to feed her hard-working family and keep them happy. It’s no wonder why this slow cooker lasagna is one of her go-to meals.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 510 calories, 23g fat (11g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 1464mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 38g protein.
Need more weeknight dinner recipes? Here are meals that can be on your table in 30 minutes—or less.
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Beef Stew
Total Time
7 hours 25 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This belly-warming beef stew would be a great main course for any night of the week. It’ll leave your family satisfied—and it’s so easy you’ll have more time to spend talking and relaxing. If you like this recipe, then try our favorite Pioneer Woman’s beef stew.
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 272 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 541mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
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Chicken with Garlic Sauce
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Chicken with garlic sauce is a popular dish on Chinese takeout menus. This version is so easy you can have it ready on your dinner table in less time than it takes for delivery. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 339 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 1008mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 38g protein.
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Boston Baked Beans
Total Time
4 hours
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a potluck or picnic, you can’t beat this classic side that starts with a pound of dried beans. Molasses and maple syrup give it a slight sweetness. —Pat Medeiros, Tiverton, Rhode Island
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 385 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 810mg sodium, 77g carbohydrate (50g sugars, 8g fiber), 11g protein.
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White Bean Chicken Chili
Total Time
3 hours 25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This white chicken chili is perfect for when you’re short on time. You heat a few ingredients in a skillet, then toss everything in the slow cooker and let it work its magic. Does life get any better than that?
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 344 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 894mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 6g fiber), 25g protein.
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Root Beer Pulled Pork
Total Time
8 hours 50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The best pulled pork is cooked low and slow over a long period of time, which is why it’s the perfect dish to make in your Crock-Pot. Though our recipe calls for root beer or cola, you can pretty much use any soda you’d like. (Ree prefers Dr. Pepper!)
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 453 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 907mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein.
