Slow Cookers: Guides, Tutorials, Care & Recipes

A slow cooker is one of the most beloved appliances on the market. Make the most of yours with this library of slow-cooker recipes, techniques, buying guides and more.

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    38 Ground Beef Recipes to Make in Your Slow Cooker

    Serve up a satisfying supper with one of these cozy ground beef Crockpot recipes. With everything from lasagna to meat...


    22 Recipes to Make in a 1-1/2-Quart Slow Cooker

    This small slow cooker size is perfect for whipping up dips, spreads, two-person meals and much more.


    53 Recipes to Make in a 3-Quart Slow Cooker

    Whether you're hungry for stew or sandwiches, these 3-quart slow cooker recipes will feed your cravings.


    53 Recipes to Make in a 4-Quart Slow Cooker

    It's time to put that 4-quart slow cooker to work!


    46 Recipes to Make in a 6-Quart Slow Cooker

    These yummy recipes were designed with a 6-quart slow cooker in mind.


    54 Recipes to Make in a 5-Quart Slow Cooker

    Hungry for an easy recipe? Whip up one of these dishes that was designed with your 5-quart slow cooker in...


    Ree Drummond Loves to Make These 10 Slow Cooker Meals

    We've pulled together a tasty collection of slow cooker meals, all inspired by the Pioneer Woman herself!


    French Lentil and Carrot Soup

    11 reviews

    It’s crazy how just a few ingredients can make such a difference. Using finely chopped rotisserie chicken in this recipe...

    Sauerbraten Soup

    5 reviews

    Sauerbraten and soup are both family favorites. This combines the two, without the long marinating time the traditional beef dish...


    Za’atar Chicken

    15 reviews

    It's hard to find a dinner that both my husband and kids will enjoy—and even harder to find one that's...


    Pear and Pomegranate Lamb Tagine

    Pomegranate, pear and orange go together so well that I decided to use them to prepare a Middle Eastern-themed tagine...


    New Zealand Rosemary Lamb Shanks

    1 review

    When I was young, my family lived in New Zealand for two years after World War II. Some things were...


    Coconut Mango Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce

    1 review

    All the fun flavors of Puerto Rico come together in a dessert that's both exotic and familiar. Topped with a...


    Green Chile Adobado Poutine

    6 reviews

    This Canadian comfort-food classic is even better when served southwestern style as either an appetizer or an entree. —Johnna Johnson,...


    Slow-Cooker Malaysian Chicken

    3 reviews

    Malaysian food has influences from the Malays, Chinese, Indians, Thai, British and Portuguese. In this dish, Asian ingredients combine for...


    Country French Pork with Prunes and Apples

    3 reviews

    The classic flavors of herbes de Provence, apples and dried plums make this easy slow-cooked pork taste like a hearty...


    Easy Slow-Cooker Chicken Ropa Vieja

    4 reviews

    When discussing various methods of cooking ropas, a friend of mine told me her sister adds apple juice. I thought...

    Slow-Cooker Cubano Sandwiches

    8 reviews

    This recipe came about because I didn't have pepperoncini for my usual Italian pork recipe so I used pickles instead....


    General Tso’s Stew

    13 reviews

    I love Asian food and wanted a chili-like soup with the distinctive flavors of General Tso’s chicken. The slow cooker...


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    Country Captain Chicken

    20 reviews

    Country captain chicken is both sweet and savory, making it a unique but delicious dish. The recipe is also highly...


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    Short Rib Ragu

    14 reviews

    This rich, hearty short rib ragu is made in the slow cooker. The tomato-wine sauce is decadent, and the short...


    43 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes You Can Make in Your Dorm Room

    Perfect for tight spaces, tight schedules and tight wallets.


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    67 Stress-Free Slow Cooker Recipes for Labor Day

    Give yourself more time to celebrate this Labor Day with easy slow cooker recipes. Simply load up the slow cooker...

    Slow-Cooker Chickpea Tagine

    4 reviews

    While traveling through Morocco, my wife and I fell in love with the complex flavors of the many tagines we...


    Creamy Polenta with Balsamic Glaze

    3 reviews

    This delicious, easy side dish goes incredibly well with braised meat. It makes any meal feel a little more elevated....


    Shredded Green Chile Beef

    14 reviews

    This Tex-Mex pulled beef roast is tender, slightly spicy, juicy and so delicious served over mashed potatoes or rice. The...


    Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes and Olives

    2 reviews

    This squash is outstanding as a side dish, but you can also top it with canned tuna to create a...


    Slow-Cooker Baked Potatoes

    7 reviews

    These slow-cooker baked potatoes are so easy—just add your favorite toppings. Save any extra potatoes to make baked potato soup...


    Slow-Cooked Corn on the Cob

    I like to eat corn all year long, so I came up with this recipe. It's my favorite side to...