Slow-Cooking

These slow-cooker recipes offer convenience that can’t be beat. Find recipes for chicken, beef, pork and more, plus sides, apps and desserts.

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    Mushroom Beef and Noodles

    5 reviews

    I've prepared this flavorful beef dish many times for family and friends. I've also shared the easy six-ingredient recipe with...


    Chinese Pork Ribs

    6 reviews

    "This is one of the only dishes that both of my young boys love - they even come back for...


    Slow-Cooked Tender Beef Brisket

    5 reviews

    Brisket can be difficult to cook, but this recipe always turns out great. I live in the country and have...


    Chicken Soup with Beans

    2 reviews

    Loaded with classic southwestern flavors, this soup is so satisfying. If you like, crush lime-flavored tortilla chips into serving bowls...


    Shredded Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

    8 reviews

    Serve these mouthwatering sandwiches with coleslaw on the side or right on the sandwich. You can freeze any leftover meat...


    Slow-Cooked Beef Spaghetti Sauce

    2 reviews

    Down-home and delicious, this sauce simmers fuss-free for hours, leaving you time to enjoy the day without worrying about making...


    Vegetable Minestrone

    11 reviews

    My husband and I created this recipe to replicate the minestrone soup at our favorite Italian restaurant. It's nice to...


    Sweet Pepper Chicken

    3 reviews

    Sweet red and green pepper strips add attractive color to this delicious chicken from Ann Johnson. "Put it in the...

    Slow Cooker Chicken Dinner

    32 reviews

    I love using my slow cooker because it's so convenient. This meal-in-one, which includes juicy chicken and tasty veggies in...


    Busy Day Beef Stew

    3 reviews

    Here's a classic old-fashioned beef stew that simmers for hours in the slow cooker. I call it my "lazy" stew...


    Beef Stew with Ghoulish Mashed Potatoes

    6 reviews

    Kids of all ages will be delighted with the seasonal twist on this hearty beef stew, which also features mushrooms...


    Apple Granola Dessert

    3 reviews

    I would be lost without my slow cooker. Besides using it to prepare our evening meals, I often make desserts...


    Slow-Cooked Cheesy Cauliflower

    2 reviews

    When my main course took up the entire oven, I needed a vegetable that I could make in the slow...


    Pork and Pinto Beans

    5 reviews

    "I first tasted this dish at an office potluck, and now I serve it often when company comes," says Darlene...


    Slow-Cooker Cran-Apple Chutney

    2 reviews

    My clan isn’t crazy for cranberries, but they can’t get enough of this delicious chutney. I recommend it for Thanksgiving...


    Slow-Cooker BBQ Chicken

    28 reviews

    Of all the recipes I make in my slow cooker, this Crock-Pot BBQ chicken is my most treasured. If you...


    Marty’s Bean Burger Chili

    5 reviews

    My husband and I met while working the dinner shift at a homeless shelter that served my chili. I’ve revised...

    Appetizer Meatballs

    9 reviews

    "I made changes to a barbecue sauce recipe to meet my family's taste," writes Cheryl Crowson, Sundance, Wyoming. "When we...


    Southern Barbecue Spaghetti Sauce

    2 reviews

    I revamped our favorite sloppy joe recipe into this thick spaghetti sauce that simmers in the slow cooker. The flavor...


    Pork with Peach Picante Sauce

    2 reviews

    When fresh peaches are in season, I cook these pork ribs for family and friends. I love the recipe because...


    Curried Chicken with Peaches

    7 reviews

    I'm always looking for recipes I can prepare ahead of time. The chicken chunks bask for hours in snappy spices...


    Old-Fashioned Peach Butter

    8 reviews

    Cinnamon and ground cloves add down-home flavor to this spread for toast or biscuits. Using the slow cooker eliminates much...


    German-Style Beef Roast

    15 reviews

    My grandmother used to make this, and I adapted it for my slow cooker. You’ll love its convenience and great...

    Spicy French Dip

    10 reviews

    If I'm cooking for a party or family get-together, I can put this beef in the slow cooker in the...


    Slow-Cooker Creamed Corn

    2 reviews

    I’m a teacher, and this is one of my go-to recipes for faculty potlucks. It’s perfect for holidays, too, when...


    Italian Beef Sandwiches

    16 reviews

    My mother-in-law often served these flavorful sandwiches after church when we'd visit. Because there's little prep work, I make them...


    Chipotle Carne Guisada

    2 reviews

    Chipotle peppers and adobo sauce add smoky heat to tender stewed beef. We serve this hearty dish with tortillas and...


    Warm Cinnamon-Apple Topping

    2 reviews

    You'll quickly warm up to the old-fashioned taste of this cinnamon-apple topping. Spoon it over vanilla ice cream or slices...


    Creamy Chipped Beef Fondue

    5 reviews

    My mother often served fondue on Christmas Eve and I've since followed in that tradition. It's nice to offer a...