Life isn't always easy. Balancing work with chores and social obligations can feel overwhelming at times. So, the simpler you can make things for yourself, the better, and that's where crockpots (or slow cookers, depending on who you ask) really come in handy. They're one of the most convenient kitchen appliances out there. All you have to do is prep the meal and set the slow cooker. Once you've combined the ingredients needed to make any of these easy crockpot recipes, you can forget about it for the rest of the day and come home to a fully cooked meal. As for the best things about these crockpot recipes? Their simplicity doesn't take away from the quality of the meal, and they're so tasty, even the pickiest of eaters will devour them.
Regardless of what meal you’re in the mood for, chances are you can make it in a slow cooker. If it's taco night, there are crockpot recipes for that. If the weather's dropping, and you’re craving something that'll warm you up, like a cozy soup or stew, there's a recipe for that, too. You and your friends can even switch out your go-to margaritas this week for a cozy slow cooker drink. So, whether you know you have a long day ahead of you and will be too tired to make dinner when you get home, or you just want to marathon-watch The Crown all weekend, and not spend hours in the kitchen, any one of these crockpot recipes will be your new go-to meal.
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1
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Soup
Add a few of your favorite spices, like ginger, curry powder, and cinnamon, to this sweet potato soup for the best way to wake up your tastebuds. Top it off with almonds and Greek yogurt, and you're good to go.
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2
Slow-Cooker Rosemary Mashed Potatoes
Put a simple yet new spin on the classic side by cooking these one-pot mashed potatoes with a few sprigs of fresh rosemary for a strong, fragrant flavor.
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3
Slow Cooker Applesauce Spice Cake
When you think of a slow cooker, you mind may go to main dishes or sides, but you can make desserts in it, too, like this applesauce spice cake — perfect for every season.
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4
Chinese Red-Cooked Pork Shoulder
This pork shoulder will practically melt in your mouth when it finishes cooking. The Asian-style stew simmers for hours in soy sauce, dry sherry, fresh ginger, and orange peel. Yum.
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5
Slow Cooker Applesauce
Forget buying packs of applesauce at the grocery store. This homemade take on the classic is easy and even tastier.
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6
Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie
Making pot pie in the slow cooker brings out one of the best parts of the savory meal: the creamy chicken filling, which comes out so perfect, you may not even want to put it in a puff pastry. Consider eating it with a couples pieces of bread, and voila! You'll have your new favorite meal.
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7
Slow Cooker Italian Stuffed Peppers
You may be accustomed to making stuffed peppers in the oven, but with this recipe, you can make them in any slow cooker for the tastiest take on a classic meal.
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8
Slow Cooker Coconut Rice Pudding
Prepping this delicious dessert only takes 5 minutes, and then you just have to let it set for a couple of hours. This rice pudding is quick to prep, easy to make, and has the dreamiest silky texture, thanks to the can of coconut milk in it. The whole family will love it.
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9
Lentil Stew with Butternut Squash
Add butternut squash to your typical go-to hearty, slow-cooker lentil stew, for a subtle sweetness and lots of vitamins A and C.
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10
Slow Cooker Smoky Split Pea Soup
This easy and delicious soup only takes 15 minutes to prep, and when it’s done you can top it with some freshly crumbled bacon if you’re feeling fancy.
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11
Slow Cooker Coconut Beef with Rice Noodles
This dish with tropical hints will satisfy your hunger without being super heavy on your stomach
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12
Slow-Cooker Latin Chicken with Black Beans and Sweet Potatoes
Bring the heat with this spicy chicken dish. Once it's done slow cooking for eight hours, use the chicken, beans, and potatoes to make some super savory tacos.
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13
Piperonata (Slow-Cooked Peppers and Onions)
Watch as sliced legs of lamb marinate in all the juices from the slow-cooked peppers and onions. Pair with some rice for a delightful dish.
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14
Spaghetti and Meatballs
You can never go wrong with a classic like this, and the slow-cooked sauce perfectly complements the homemade meatballs and spaghetti.
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15
Herbed Chicken with Beets and Brussels
This recipe leaves you with tender chicken that cuts like butter and falls right off the bone. It's an easy meal that everyone will enjoy.
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16
Stewed Pork and White Beans
This easy and delicious meal only takes 20 minutes to prep, and when it's done you can pair it with some crusty bread if you're going for a chili vibe.
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17
Slow Cooker Balsamic-Ginger Chicken Lettuce Cups
Sometimes it can feel like slow-cooker recipes are strictly for heavy and hearty soups and stews, but that's not the case! These lettuce cups are light and flavorful, and they feel unique compared to more traditional crockpot recipes.
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18
Slow Cooker Pork Ragu
This recipe is perfect for when you want to create that classic Italian comfort food at home. If you close your eyes, you'll think you're in a fancy Italian restaurant instead of at your kitchen table.
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19
Indian-Spiced Chicken and Cauliflower
Chicken and veggies tend to be a pretty light and satisfying combination, but they have the potential to taste a bit bland at times. Kick things up with some Indian spices in this slow cooker recipe.
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20
Chili Pork Tacos
This pulled pork is spicy, zesty, and garlicky — everything you want in a flavor-packed slow cooker taco!
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