Easy and delicious crockpot recipes… this is what we do! Even better, we’ve rounded up 15+ amazing dump-and-go slow cooker recipes. Every single one is freezer-friendly and includes instructions on how to prep it ahead and thaw it.
We define it as a meal that requires no cooking techniques on the front end. You simply dump the ingredients in the slow cooker, pop on the lid, and slow cook.
Browse through our growing list of slow cooker recipes. You’ll be sure to find some new family favorites!
Oftentimes dump-and-go slow cooker meals can taste… meh. They lack flavor, texture, and oftentimes provide incorrect cooking times and come out dry.
We’ve tested hundreds of slow cooker recipes over the years. We’ve pulled together several of our very best dump and go crock pot meals that we know work.
You may have to do a little work on the back end after the meal slow cooks (i.e. broil for a few minutes, thicken a sauce, shred the meat), but it shouldn’t take long. Pinky swear!
15+ Dump and Go Slow Cooker Recipes: Balsamic Shredded Beef
This flavorful, shredded beef is one of the most popular dump-and-go slow cooker recipes on Thriving Home. You’re going to love it!
Prep: 10min
Total: 8h10min
Yield: 6
Nutrition Facts: servingSize None, calories 332 calories, Sugar 4.7 g, Sodium 1002.9 mg, Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 3.7 g, Trans Fat 0.8 g, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 47.8 g, Cholesterol 167.7 mg
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 – 3 pound boneless beef chuck roast
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 1 cup beef broth (or sub chicken stock)
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (Gluten-free option: Use coconut aminos or gluten-free Tamari Soy Sauce)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (increase if you want more heat)
Instruction:
- Serve meat warm on top of mashed potatoes or on a bun with a bit of the sauce over the top. There should be plenty of sauce for dipping sandwiches, too!
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FAQ
What cannot be cooked in a slow cooker?
- Lean meats. …
- Raw meat. …
- Too much liquid. …
- Delicate vegetables. …
- Too much spice. …
- Dairy. …
- Too much booze. …
- Meat that has the skin on.
Can you put raw ground beef in a slow cooker?
What is the point of dump dinners?
Can I just throw a bunch of ingredients in the crockpot?
For many dishes, particularly soups and stews, you really can just throw all the ingredients in.