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Shredded chicken, chili, stew, and pulled pork that cook while you are out.

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27 recipes

Bowl of beef bourguignon with tender beef, carrots, mushrooms, and a glossy red wine sauce

Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon

Beef chuck, bacon, red wine, and vegetables cook low and slow until the meat is fork-tender. Browning the beef first gives the stew a deeper base.

8 hr 30 min · Medium

Chicken adobo thighs in a dark soy-vinegar sauce with garlic and bay leaves

Slow Cooker Chicken Adobo

Chicken thighs simmer with soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and black pepper until they hit 165°F. The sauce reduces on the stove at the end so it clings to the meat.

5 hr 15 min · Easy

Square serving of slow cooker lasagna with melted mozzarella and a meat sauce layer

Slow Cooker Lasagna

Ground beef is browned until it is cooked through, then layered with no-boil noodles, ricotta, and mozzarella. The slow cooker finishes the noodles until they are tender.

4 hr 30 min · Medium

Swedish meatballs in a creamy gravy over egg noodles on a plate

Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs

Beef and pork meatballs simmer in a peppery beef gravy until the centers reach 160°F. Sour cream stirred in at the end makes the sauce smooth.

3 hr 25 min · Medium

Bowl of ham and navy beans in a light broth with onion and black pepper

Slow Cooker Ham and Beans

Soaked navy beans cook with onion and fully cooked ham until the beans are creamy all the way through. It is a simple pot that makes a full dinner with cornbread on the side.

7 hr 15 min · Easy

Sliced teriyaki chicken in a glossy sauce over rice with sesame seeds and green onion

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

Chicken thighs cook in a soy-ginger sauce until they reach 165°F, then the sauce is thickened on the stove. Serve it over rice so the sweet-salty glaze has a place to land.

4 hr 15 min · Easy

Beef tips in brown mushroom gravy served over mashed potatoes

Slow Cooker Beef Tips

Beef chuck tips simmer with onion, mushrooms, and Worcestershire until they are fork-tender. A little flour at the start turns the broth into gravy.

7 hr 20 min · Easy

Smooth white queso dip in a bowl with green chiles, served with tortilla chips

Slow Cooker Queso Blanco Dip

White American cheese melts with green chiles, jalapeño, and evaporated milk into a smooth dip. It stays warm in the slow cooker for a party snack.

1 hr 40 min · Easy

Shredded Mississippi pot roast with pepperoncini in a slow cooker

Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast

Chuck roast cooked with butter, pepperoncini, and a ranch-style seasoning until it shreds. It is done when the center is about 200°F and a fork pulls it apart.

8 hr 10 min · Easy

Bowl of chicken cacciatore with peppers and tomato sauce

Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken thighs cook low and slow with tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, and herbs until falling-apart tender. Serve over pasta, polenta, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

6 hr 15 min · Easy

Shredded apple cider pork shoulder on a platter

Slow Cooker Apple Cider Pork Shoulder

Pork shoulder braises in apple cider, onion, and mustard until shreddable. The sweet-savory juices make a simple pan sauce for mashed potatoes or rolls.

8 hr 15 min · Easy

Turkey meatballs in tomato sauce in a serving bowl

Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Lean turkey meatballs simmer gently in a simple tomato sauce until cooked through and tender. Pair with spaghetti, zucchini noodles, or crusty bread.

5 hr 25 min · Medium

Creamy potato leek soup in a bowl with cracked pepper

Slow Cooker Potato Leek Soup

Potatoes and leeks soften into a mild, creamy soup without heavy cream. A quick blend at the end makes it smooth while still tasting like real vegetables.

6 hr 20 min · Easy

Korean-style short ribs with glossy sauce over rice

Slow Cooker Korean-Style Short Ribs

English-cut short ribs braise in a soy-ginger-garlic sauce until the meat pulls from the bone. Serve with rice and a quick cucumber salad.

8 hr 15 min · Easy

Shredded pork carnitas with crispy edges on a platter

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

Pork shoulder braises with citrus, garlic, and cumin until it shreds easily. Crisp the edges under the broiler for taco night texture.

8 hr 15 min · Easy

Bowl of Moroccan chickpea stew with sweet potato and herbs

Slow Cooker Moroccan Chickpea Stew

Chickpeas simmer with tomatoes, sweet potato, and warm spices into a thick vegetarian stew. Serve over couscous or with flatbread.

7 hr 15 min · Easy

Tender beef short ribs in dark gravy on a plate

Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs

Bone-in short ribs cook until the meat pulls cleanly from the bone in a savory red-wine broth. Serve with mashed potatoes or polenta to catch the sauce.

8 hr 20 min · Medium

Shredded barbecue chicken in a slow cooker.

Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken

Chicken thighs cook in a ketchup barbecue sauce you mix yourself, then shred into the sauce. There is no bottle of sauce required, and the lid stays on until the chicken hits 165°F.

5 hr 10 min · Easy

A bowl of bean minestrone with vegetables and pasta.

Slow Cooker Bean Minestrone

Beans, tomato, and vegetables cook in the slow cooker, and the pasta goes in near the end so it does not turn to mush. Parmesan is stirred in after the heat is off.

6 hr 15 min · Easy

A bowl of beef and bean chili.

Slow Cooker Beef Chili

Ground beef, beans, and tomato cook into a thick chili with a measured spoon of chili powder. You brown the beef first so the pot does not taste steamy and gray.

6 hr 15 min · Easy

Beef stew with potatoes and carrots in a bowl.

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Beef chuck, potatoes, and carrots cook in a thyme broth until the meat is fork-tender. A spoon of flour at the start gives the gravy body without a separate pot at the end.

8 hr 20 min · Easy

A bowl of chicken tortilla soup with chips, lime, and cheese.

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken, tomato, corn, and chiles simmer into a soup you finish with lime, crushed tortilla chips, and cheese. The dairy and the chips go on at the end so they do not dissolve in the pot.

4 hr 15 min · Easy

Pot roast with carrots and potatoes.

Slow Cooker Pot Roast

A chuck roast, potatoes, and carrots cook until the beef pulls apart. You sear the roast first, then leave the lid on for the long cook.

8 hr 20 min · Medium

Pulled pork in a slow cooker with barbecue sauce.

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Pork shoulder and a homemade ketchup barbecue sauce cook until the meat shreds. The sauce is on the pork from the start, and you leave the lid closed so the cooker can stay hot.

8 hr 15 min · Easy

Shredded salsa chicken in a slow cooker.

Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken

Chicken thighs and a jar of salsa cook until the meat shreds into the juices. It is the weeknight version of taco chicken, with a lime finish and no extra sauce to build.

5 hr 10 min · Easy

Shredded chicken in a slow cooker with salsa.

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken

Chicken breasts, salsa, and a few spices cook until the meat shreds with a fork. It is a base for tacos or rice, and the lid stays on until the time is up.

4 hr 10 min · Easy

A bowl of white chicken chili with beans and green chiles.

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

Chicken, white beans, and green chiles simmer into a pale chili, and cream cheese goes in at the end so it melts instead of splitting. It is milder than a red chili and still a full bowl.

4 hr 15 min · Easy

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