81 EASY Dump and Go Slow Cooker Recipes (2024)

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It’s dinner time and we are sharing 81 EASY Dump and Go Slow Cooker Recipes that are perfect for busy weeknights!

This post is about to become your new best friend! These slow cooker dump meals will please the taste buds of the WHOLE family.

You can make a great home cooked meal the easy way, with very little work and even less clean up, when you use your slow cooker. Just a little prep time and you’ll have a slow cooker dump dinner on the way!

The best thing about a dump and go slow cooker recipe is that you can throw everything in at the beginning of the day and forget it! We promise with these easy recipes you’ll get a delicious dinner each and every time with little effort.

Our favorite way to take the work out of game day or to add a warm full meal to those cold nights, is to turn to some dump and go recipes. These recipes never disappoint, delivering flavorful casseroles and dishes every single time.

Can These Slow Cooker Dinners Be Turned Into Freezer Meals?

YES! You will find that most of these crock pot recipes can easily be converted into freezer meals. Defrost the frozen meals in the refrigerator overnight before cooking in your slow cooker for best results.

Can I cook these Slow Cooker Meals in the Pressure Cooker?

You can make many crock pot meals in the Instant pot, which is perfect when you don’t have a long time for meal prep. Check outthis postto learn how to convert a easy slow cooker recipes into Instant Pot Recipes! You can have a delicious meal on the table in no time at all!

Save this list for later! Which of these delicious crockpot recipes are you most excited to try first?

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Slow Cooker Ritz Chicken Recipe

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This recipe is one of our most popular recipes on our site! It's simple, full of flavor, and a family favorite!

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Slow Cooker Tater Tot Cowboy Casserole Recipe

Slow cooker tater tot cowboy casserole is one of our most loved casseroles made in the slow cooker.

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Slow Cooker Enchilada Stack Recipe

This recipe has everything that regular enchiladas do, it’s just stacked in your slow cooker instead of rolled into a pan.

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26 Super Easy Slow Cooker Recipes (Best Dump and Go Crockpot Ideas)

If you’re looking for a dump-and-go crockpot meal that’s quick to prepare, take a look at these 26 Super Easy Slow Cooker Recipes. From slow cooker chicken recipes to beef recipes and vegetarian crockpot recipes, you’ll get inspired.

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Crock Pot Crack Chicken Recipe is an easy slow cooker recipe!

Ten minutes of prep with ingredients you probably already have and it has endless meal possibilities. Crock Pot Crack Chicken Recipe, an easy dump & go recipe that’s so good you’ll be addicted!

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Healthy Crockpot Chicken and Rice {So Easy!} – The Girl on Bloor

The Creamiest Crockpot Chicken and Rice is so easy to make in your slow cooker – and no soup can is required! Just add frozen veggies, sour cream and cheese.

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5 Crock-Pot Freezer Meals – Easy Weeknight Dinners – Mommy’s Fabulous Finds

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Crockpot Chicken Alfredo Easy Dump & Go Recipe – Catherine’s Plates

Creamy, delicious, and easy to throw together!

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13 Freezer Dump Meals To Make This Season

You’ll love these easy recipes – just prep, freeze, then dump in your crockpot for a quick and easy dinner.

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Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef – Dump and Go Dinner

This Mongolian Beef freezer recipe is easier than getting takeout! Throw a few ingredients in the slow cooker and come home to a wonderful Asian inspired meal!

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Slow Cooker Dump and Go Cheesy Chicken

Cheddar soup and chicken–dump and go, but do not be late for dinner.

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Slow Cooker Root Beer Chicken

Make this Slow Cooker Root Beer Chicken this weekend instead of grilling. Great on hamburger buns or on rice!

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Slow Cooker Chicken Tetrazzini

Comfort food at its finest! This Slow Cooker Chicken Tetrazzini is a family favorite!

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Slow Cooker Seasoned Chicken, Green Beans and Potatoes

Easy one pot dinner idea!

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Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Cheese Soup

One of the easiest recipes ever! This Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Cheese Soup requires virtually zero morning prep – just dump and go!

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Tuscan Slow Cooker Chicken Stew | Sweet Peas & Saffron

Tuscan slow cooker chicken stew is healthy, hearty, and so easy to prepare! Rosemary, fennel seeds and balsamic vinegar give it a ton of flavor.

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Slow Cooker Pepper Steak with Onion Recipe – The Magical Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Pepper Steak is a Chinese Inspired meal with plenty of sauce, bell peppers and onions. Great served over rice!

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Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli is a flavorful meal. Strips of flat iron steak are cooked low and slow in a delicious sweet and savory sauce until they are fork tender and then are served over rice and steamed broccoli for an easy dinner.

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy

This recipe for slow cooker chicken and gravy was so easy! All I had to do when I got home was make the mashed potatoes, and heat up some corn.

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Slow Cooker Brisket

This easy slow cooker brisket takes just minutes to throw together and will fall apart in your mouth as you eat it. Always a huge crowd pleaser!

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Slow Cooker Turkey and Brown Rice Soup

Slow Cooker Turkey and Brown Rice is a nice change from chicken and noodle soup. Has plenty of herbs and veggies, it makes for a hearty dinner.

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Tender Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe – The Magical Slow Cooker

This Easy Classic Slow Cooker Pot Roast Dinner has tender pot roast, carrots and potatoes. The gravy is made at the same time!

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Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili is super creamy and cheesy with lots of southwestern flavor. Serve with crunchy Frito chips for a hearty winter meal.

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Crockpot Split Pea Soup

Nothing says winter like soup. When there’s a foot of snow on the ground and the thermometer is stuck at 20 degrees, there’s nothing as comforting as a nice, hot bowl of soup. And thanks to the magic of the Crockpot, it’s also really easy to make.

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Crock Pot Pork Chop Stuffing

This Crock Pot Pork Chop Stuffing recipe can be thrown together in less than 5 minutes and is ready in just a few hours!

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Crock Pot Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

This Crock Pot Chicken Tater Tot Casserole is a family favorite. Tater tots, cheese, chicken and bacon. A whole meal in one!

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Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole – The Magical Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Enchilada Casserole is the easiest one-pot recipe you will find for enchiladas. Made with tender chicken and plenty of cheese.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Curry

Simple Slow Cooker Chicken Curry has just 2 ingredients but full of flavor.

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Slow Cooker Poblano Chicken

Throw a few simple ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning, and arrive home to a comforting meal of Slow Cooker Poblano Chicken.

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Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Hot Pot

Leftover ham from New Years? Make this delicious ham and bean hot pot! Have a nice meaty ham bone left from your New Year’s ham dinner? Here’s the perfect way to use it and your slow cooker.

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Slow Cooker co*ke Chicken ~#1 On My List Of “Things I like to toss in the crock pot.”

Slow Cooker co*ke Chicken : The flavor is so amazing! I like to serve it with stewed potatoes in butter sauce and a simple dinner roll.

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Crockpot Corn Chowder – The Magical Slow Cooker

Make restaurant-quality corn chowder with your handy dandy slow cooker! This recipe uses fire-roasted corn, bacon, and heavy cream; what can be better?

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Slow Cooker Steakhouse Chili

Slow Cooker Steakhouse chili is a unique recipe! It has tender steak and a few secret ingredients. Rich and deep in flavor and wonderful topped with Fritos. You know when you are at a steakhouse you are going to have a mean bowl of chili!

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Crock Pot Beer Chicken

This Crock Pot Beer Chicken recipe is incredibly easy, and it makes an excellent gravy!

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Slow Cooker Louisiana Ribs {Cajun-Style}

Slow Cooker Louisiana Ribs are spicy and sweet and so easy to make in the slow cooker.

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Best Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas – The Magical Slow Cooker

Keep the kitchen cool this summer by making these easy Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken Fajitas!

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Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

Crockpot Chicken Fajitas are an easy and perfect weeknight meal which takes 10 minutes to prepare in the morning and you will come home with dinner ready!

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Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore {Super Easy and Flavorful!} – TipBuzz

Easy and healthy Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore is a tender and flavorful Italian chicken dinner recipe, made with chicken thighs or chicken breasts.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe | TipBuzz

This Slow CookerChicken Noodle Soup is the easiest and most unbelievably delicious soup you’ll ever make! It’s a comforting and nourishing meal with only 10 minutes of prep and the crock pot does the rest! Perfect for feeding a crowd… See how to make it!

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Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe – Budget Bytes

This Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup offers a deep, comforting, smoky flavor with simple ingredients and minimal effort.

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Shredded Chicken Tacos

You’re going to love these Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos by health coach Elizabeth Rider. They’re tender, juicy, and packed with flavor!

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Buffalo Chicken Dip (Crock Pot)

This spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip in a Crock Pot is a creamy mix of cheese, chicken, and spicy buffalo sauce that is the perfect appetizer for parties!

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Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes

Crockpot chicken and potatoes and carrots is an easy, healthy family dinner! Quick to prep and the scrumptious garlic lemon butter herb sauce is to die for!

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Creamy Crockpot Chicken Stuffing and Green Beans

The one-pot meal at its best. Friends, let us pause for a minute to consider the humble one-pot hotdish. A hotdish, for anyone who doesn’t know, is sort of the essence of basic, hearty, Midwestern cooking.

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Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken

This Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken is one of my families favorite go to meals! This recipe is so versatile and there are so many different ways you can serve it. This meal only takes a few ingredients to put together, place them in your slow cooker, and you have delicious creamy ranch chicken.

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Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken Recipe

Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken is made with tender chicken tights soaked in a sweet and savory sauce that is bursting with pineapple flavors.

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Crockpot Mexican Chicken

An easy, healthy recipe to make the best crockpot Mexican chicken, plus 10 ways to use it to make fast, wholesome meals any night of the week!

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Ultimate Crockpot Mississippi Roast

Ultimate Crockpot Mississippi Roast is amazingly juicy and fork-tender! It takes only 10 minutes of prep in the morning and the roast is simmered in a rich and divine sauce all day in the slow cooker.

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Slow Cooker Beef Stew

This Slow Cooker Beef Stewhas tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef simmered in a rich and divine sauce with vegetables. The perfect comfort food!

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Crock Pot Beef and Noodles

Crock Pot Beef and Noodles is rich and flavorful, this family favorite recipe is affordable and easy to prepare in the slow cooker!

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Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

The BEST slow cooker beef stroganoff from scratch. The crockpot makes it easy and hands free. Comforting, creamy, and classic.

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VEGAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE FROM THE SLOW COOKER

Vegan Spaghetti Sauce from the slow cooker is one of those recipes that the crockpot was made for. Low and slow for an easy pasta sauce and homemade dinner that will disappear quickly.

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Crockpot Vegetarian Chili

This easy crockpot vegetarian chili recipe tastes delicious and is easy to make with basic pantry ingredients, three beans, vegetables, and spices. Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and includes stove top instructions, too!

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Crockpot Potato Soup

The easiest crockpot potato soup recipe that’s healthy too! Made with evaporated milk, this crockpot potato soup is gluten free & vegetarian.

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Slow Cooker Bean Soup Recipe with Quinoa & Sweet Potatoes

This vegan Slow Cooker Bean Soup with Sweet Potato is such an comforting and easy meal. Just throw everything in the crockpot and walk away! When you just don’t feel like cooking, this easy Slow Cooker Bean Soup (Vegan) is a life saver!

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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe – TipBuzz

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken with potatoes and veggies in a sticky honey garlic sauce. It’s a crockpot meal with only 15 minutes of prep!

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Trisha Yearwood Mac and Cheese Crockpot Recipe – TipBuzz

Trisha Yearwood Mac and Cheese is rich and creamy, plus easy to make. This crockpot mac and cheese is pure southern comfort food!

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Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings – Easy Homemade Chicken and Dumplings

Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings are an easy homemade chicken and dumplings recipe that requires little hands-on preparation. Easy comfort food!

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Crock Pot Pork Shoulder

Crock Pot Pork Shoulder takes 10 minutes to prepare and your slow cooker will do the rest. It’s incredibly easy to make this flavorful and tender pork shoulder recipe.

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Slow Cooker Pork Chops – TipBuzz

Slow Cooker Pork Chops are tender and juicy with a mouthwatering gravy! This budget-friendly dinner is easy to make with pantry ingredients.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk – The Lemon Bowl®

Warm curry flavors and coconut milk add flavor and moisture to lean chicken breasts to make this recipe a delicious one-pot dish.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo – Crockpot Chicken Alfredo Recipe

This Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo is so easy to make. Tender juicy chicken breasts cooked right in a flavorful homemade alfredo sauce and the pasta cooks right in the slow cooker!

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Easy Crock Pot Pulled Pork

This Easy Crock Pot Pulled Pork is so simple, even the most inexperienced of cooks can make it with delicious, no-sauce needed results.

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Slow Cooker Cheesy Ham Chowder

Warm up in the most comforting way… a big bowl of this cheesy ham chowder, made easy in the slow cooker! Perfect for a busy weeknight!

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Crockpot BBQ Chicken

Six ingredient BBQ chicken made in the slow cooker then shredded to perfection!

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Lazy Slow Cooker Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Slow cooker chicken lettuce wraps are a delicious meal of shredded chicken and Asian veggies in an amazing sauce wrapped in crisp lettuce.

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Wine Beef and Onion Sauce for the Slow Cooker

BEST crock pot beef gravy recipe. Super easy set it and forget it dinner great on pasta or potatoes.

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FOUR Ingredient Crockpot Chicken

This Crockpot Lemon Chicken is so easy and perfect for a busy weeknight. This 4 ingredient, quick slow cooker chicken dinner is amazingly flavorful.

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Lazy Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

Slow cooker chicken fajitas are an easy, crowd pleasing dish made with tender chicken, peppers and onions. A one pot meal all will love!

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Slow Cooker Applesauce Chicken – Strength and Sunshine

Two simpleingredientsinfused together with the help and ease of the slow cooker. Savory and sweet, this applesauce chicken will soon become a family

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Easy Korean Slow Cooker Short Ribs – Recipes From A Pantry

Slow Cooker Short Ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender with only 5 mins of prep work. These Korean Beef Short Ribs are a great option for elegant suppers.

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Slow Cooker Chicken Leg Quarters with BBQ Sauce- Fearless Dining

If you are looking for an easy meal that cooks itself, my slow cooker chicken leg quarters with homemade bbq sauce is a great dish to make

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Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)

Easy Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili is a dump-and-go crockpot meal you can set and forget! This healthy three bean chili is vegan, gluten-free, allergy-free.

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How To Cook Amazing Pork Loin In The Crock Pot Every Time

Want to learn how to make a juicy boneless pork loin in the crock pot every time? Boneless loin is a delicious meal, you’ll love this recipe!

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Easy Moist Slow Cooked Cornish Hens {Dump & Go!} – Fearless Dining

If you want a flavorful, easy family recipe, these slow cooked Cornish Hens are so good! Just dump the ingredients into the slow cooker and go

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Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Pasta

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Pasta is a delicious mix of easy-to-find, simple ingredients such as marinara sauce, tomatoes, pasta, cream cheese, and chicken.

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Slow Cooker Pork Loin Roast

A Slow Cooker Pork Loin roast that’s cooked long and slow in an amazing honey butter garlic sauce until fork tender yet sliceable!

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Ham and Bean Soup (Slow Cooker)

This slow cooker ham and bean soup is made with a mixture of dried beans, vegetables, tomatoes and diced ham, all cooked together for a hearty meal.

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Award Winning White Chicken Chili

You won’t be able to resist this White Chicken Chili ~ Tender chunks of chicken, creamy white beans, cheesy broth, and just the right amount of heat. It’s the easiest chili recipe you’ll ever make! Breakout that crock pot!

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Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Bowls

These chicken taco bowls are super easy to make in an Instant Pot or slow cooker. If you love Tex Mex, you probably have all the ingredients on hand!

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Keto Taco Soup – Creamy & Low Carb- Ketofocus

Loaded with your favorite southwest flavors, this keto taco soup is an easy freezer friendly, dump and go slow cooker or instant pot recipe that is sure to warm bellies and keep them coming back for more.

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FAQs

What cooks better in a Crockpot? ›

Fattier meats and dark meat chicken are better options, as leaner cuts may dry out during the cooking process. Fattier meats are good, but trim the fat away before placing in the Crockpot slow cooker.

Do slow cooker recipes need liquid? ›

A slow cooker does not need any liquid added at the beginning of the cooking process, because it will generate steam, which will become liquid in the bowl. For recipes that use liquid, and have not been written specifically for a slow cooker it make sense to reduce the amount of liquid by half.

Can I just throw a bunch of ingredients in the Crockpot? ›

One of the main attractions for many people is the ease of a slow cooker, so when you're looking for recipes, avoid those that suggest a lot of pre-preparation. For many dishes, particularly soups and stews, you really can just throw all the ingredients in.

Can I put raw meat in slow cooker? ›

Can you put meat straight into a slow cooker? Meat can be added directly unseared and not browned. However, browning meat and caramelising the beef is a great way to add depth of flavour and improve the visual appearance of the final dish.

What happens if you don't brown meat before slow cooker? ›

"Browning, or caramelizing, meat before putting it into a slow cooker isn't 100 percent necessary, but it is well worth the effort for the most flavorful and full-bodied end result," he says. "The caramelized surface of the meat will lend rich flavor and color to the finished dish."

Is 4 hours on high the same as 8 hours on low in a slow cooker? ›

The difference between "High" and "Low" on slow cookers seems to differ with every brand and model. One thing that is consistent, though, is that food takes seven to eight hours to reach a simmer point (around 210°) on low; versus three to four hours on high.

What is the difference between a slow cooker and a CrockPot? ›

However, Crockpots generally have ceramic or porcelain pots, while most slow cookers have a metal pot. As with a lot of cooking appliances, the biggest difference comes from the distribution of heat.

Do potatoes go on top or bottom of meat in CrockPot? ›

Place firm, slow-cooking root vegetables like potatoes and carrots at the bottom of the crock and pile the meat on top. Set the heat level: A general rule of thumb is that cooking on the low setting (170 degrees F for most models) takes about twice as long as cooking on high (280 degrees F on most models).

Is it OK to put raw chicken in slow cooker? ›

Yes, you most certainly can cook raw meat in the slow cooker! You put it in “cold”, with whatever liquid your recipe calls for, turn it on either “low” or “high” depending on your recipe (I usually start it on “high” for a couple hours, then turn it to “low”), and in 6–7–8 hours, it's now COOKED meat!

What is the best meat to slow cook? ›

The best cuts of beef for slow cooking
  • Chuck. Chuck steak was practically designed for slow cooking. ...
  • Skirt. A thin, long and versatile cut that tends to be reserved for slow cooking, skirt steak comes from the cow's diaphragm muscles. ...
  • Shin. ...
  • Silverside. ...
  • Brisket. ...
  • Oxtail.

Can you put raw hamburger in crockpot? ›

You certainly can add raw ground beef to the crockpot. As a matter of fact, many (if not most) slow-cooker chili recipes ask for the meat to be added raw.

Can I put raw beef straight into a slow cooker? ›

Yes! that is one of the best way to cook meats! Put in some raw beef brisket, leave it in for the 6+ hours, and once it is ready…it is so tender! Slow cookers are so great as you can just throw everything in and no need to worry about it.

Is it safe to leave a slow cooker on overnight? ›

The short answer: Yes. slow cookers are made to cook food for extensive periods of time (some can be left up to 24 hours). But, of course, follow safe practices outlined in your instruction manual, and keep the appliance on low or warm, as opposed to high, overnight.

Can anything burn in a slow cooker? ›

The low temperature of slow-cooking makes it almost impossible to burn even food that has been cooked too long. However, some meats and most vegetables become nearly tasteless or "raggy" if over-cooked. Food can be set to slow-cook before leaving for the day so it is ready on return.

Can you cook anything in a crockpot? ›

Most people use a slow cooker for meat, poultry and vegetables, although fruits, desserts, stuffing and oatmeal can also be prepared. All ingredients placed in a slow cooker should be thawed. Choose to make foods with high moisture content such as chili, soup, stew or spaghetti sauce.

Can you cook raw pasta in slow cooker? ›

You can use slow cookers to make pasta as long as you don't mix the pasta in with the sauce and leave it sitting in the slow cooker for an extended period of time. Doing so will result in pasta that is mushy, soggy and unappetizing. For best results, keep the pasta separate until serving.

What vegetables should not be added to a slow cooker? ›

Avoid soft and delicate vegetables like zucchini, asparagus and pumpkin, as they will turn soft and pulpy. If you do want to use these soft vegetables, cut them into large chunks or add them in the last 2 hours of cooking.

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