Easy Crock Pot Recipes

This handy countertop appliance is our go-to for soups and fork-tender roasts—but it’s perfect for everything from bread to desserts, too.

The slow cooker is surprisingly versatile. We rely on it for comfort food season (think soups and stews, hearty chilis and fork-tender roasts) as well as Sunday dinners—like meatballs and red sauce with that simmered-all-day flavor. But, this handy countertop appliance can do so much more. It’s capable of cooking chicken in so many different ways, can produce a fluffy loaf of no-rise bread and is essential when you need to get a healthy meal on the table without too much effort. It can even be used to make dessert! All you need to make the most of your slow cooker is the right recipes—like these irresistible chicken thighs. Soy sauce, honey, garlic and ginger (along with the natural juices of the chicken) create a flavorful sauce to serve over chicken thighs and rice. If you like a thicker sauce, simply add cornstarch at the end and cook a little longer.

easy crock pot recipes

Easy Crockpot Recipe

easy crock pot recipes

Easy Crockpot recipes of all kinds using ground beef like this slow cooker chili, chicken, ground beef or casseroles.

Prep: 15min

Serving Size: 2 oz

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 2 oz, calories 164 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 438 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, unSaturated Fat 6 g

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef (or venison)
  • 1 tsp Lawrys
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 onion (diced)
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 can kidney beans (15 oz)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (15 oz)
  • 6 oz tomato sauce (or spaghetti sauce)
  • 4 oz diced chiles
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

Instruction:

  1. Brown ground beef in a skillet with all seasonings. Pour into slow cooker (I do not drain). Pour in cans of beans, tomatoes, chiles and sauce, stir together.
  2. Put on lid and set to low heat for 6 hours. Taste, adjust with salt and pepper and serve topped with cheese.

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FAQ

What is good to cook in a crock pot?

Our favorite, tried and true crockpot meals:
  • Slow Cooker Baked Ziti. …
  • Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Chicken Stew. …
  • Slow Cooker Chicken Breast. …
  • Italian Beef. …
  • Crock Pot Mac and Cheese. …
  • Honey Balsamic Crockpot Chicken Thighs. …
  • Crockpot Shredded Chicken. …
  • Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs.

What meat is easiest for crock pot?

Choose the right cut: Chuck roasts, short ribs, pork shoulders and lamb shanks (think fatty and tougher meats) become meltingly tender with the moist, low heat of a slow cooker. Leaner cuts like pork tenderloin tend to dry out. Likewise, dark meat chicken — thighs, drumsticks, etc.

What is the difference between a slow cooker and a crock pot?

A slow cooker and a Crockpot are the same thing, essentially. A slow cooker is an appliance of which there are lots of brands. Crockpot is one brand of slow cooker. Crockpot popularized slow cookers when they launched their version in the 1970s.

Can you put raw ground beef in a slow cooker?

Can You Put Raw Beef in a Slow Cooker? Yes, you can totally cook raw beef in a slow cooker. Many slow-cooker chili recipes have a step for browning the beef before it goes into the Crock-Pot. While this step isn’t necessary, caramelizing the meat creates richer, bolder flavors.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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