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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    Slow-Cooker Beef and Barley Soup

    6 reviews

    When you need a hearty, soul-affirming meal, turn to slow-cooker beef and barley soup. The savory combination of tender stew...


    Smoky Baked Beans

    20 reviews

    They’ll be standing in line for this saucy bean recipe full of that hard-to-capture campfire flavor. A combination of colorful...


    Vermicelli Beef Stew

    4 reviews

    I love to try new recipes for my husband and me, and also when we entertain friends and relatives. This...


    Slow-Cooked Creamy Rice

    This wonderful side dish goes well with any meat stew. I use whatever fresh herbs I have on hand along...


    Slow-Cooker Ratatouille

    11 reviews

    Not only does this classic recipe make a phenomenal side dish, you can also serve it with sliced French bread...


    Southwest Chicken Chili

    2 reviews

    Chicken thighs are a nice change of pace in this easy chili. I also use a smoked ham hock and...


    Chipotle Beef Sandwiches

    6 reviews

    A jar of chipotle salsa makes it easy to spice up beef sirloin for these mouthwatering sandwiches. Keep this no-stress...


    Easy Italian Beef Sandwiches

    1 review

    These party-sized sandwiches make the meal! Just add your favorite Italian salad on the side. If you like, top the...

    Chicken Stew over Biscuits

    9 reviews

    Rich gravy makes this a classic comfort food, with chicken slow-cooked to tender perfection and served over hot biscuits. My...


    Crockpot Mashed Potatoes

    29 reviews

    With minimal effort, Crockpot mashed potatoes guarantee fluffy, bright, and creamy bites. This recipe takes it a step further by...


    Spanish Hominy

    1 review

    I received this recipe from a good friend who is a fabulous cook. The colorful side dish gets its zesty...


    Stuffed Sweet Peppers

    10 reviews

    Italian sausage and feta cheese give zest to the rice filling in these tender peppers I've prepared often over the...


    Spiced Apricot Cider

    2 reviews

    You'll need just a few ingredients to simmer together this hot spiced beverage. Each delicious mugful is rich with apricot...


    Chicken Mushroom Stew

    8 reviews

    The flavors blend beautifully in this pot of chicken, vegetables and herbs as it simmers slowly. —Kenny Van Rheenen, Mendota,...


    Chicken in Sour Cream Sauce

    39 reviews

    Tender chicken is deliciously dressed up in a flavorful cream sauce with fresh mushrooms. This is an excellent entree for...


    Italian Beef Hoagies

    19 reviews

    You'll need just five ingredients to feed a crowd these tender and tangy Italian beef sandwiches. On weekends, I start...


    Cranberry BBQ Pulled Pork

    15 reviews

    Cranberry sauce adds a yummy twist to pulled pork, and my family can't get enough of it! The pork cooks...

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    Slow-Cooker Breakfast Casserole

    24 reviews

    Slow-cooker breakfast casserole is a low-effort, utterly irresistible overnight recipe packed with breakfast favorites like eggs, sausages, hash browns and...


    Slow-Cooker Meatballs

    4 reviews

    Enjoy the rich, savory flavors of these slow-cooked meatballs. They work as an appetizer and can step up as a...


    Holiday Wassail Punch

    2 reviews

    This festive and fruity punch is made with five kinds of juices plus cinnamon and allspice for a unique, well-balanced...


    Feijoada

    1 review

    Feijoada is a delicious black bean stew that's Brazil's national dish. We make our feijoada recipe in the slow cooker...


    Squash and Lentil Lamb Stew

    1 review

    My family lived in New Zealand many years ago. Every Sunday my mother made a lamb stew—it was Dad's favorite!...


    Slow-Cooker Mushrooms

    3 reviews

    These slow-cooker mushrooms are a hands-off side that transforms the humble fungi into a flavorful dish with minimal effort.

    Slow-Cooker Carnitas

    4 reviews

    We shared these flavor-packed tacos with friends from church who came over to help us move. They're so good, I...


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    Slow-Cooker Bone-In Chicken Breast

    90 reviews

    Discover the secret to succulent chicken with our foolproof slow-cooker bone-in chicken breast recipe. This set-it-and-forget-it dish marries convenience with...


    Teriyaki Beef Stew

    5 reviews

    As they say, necessity is the mother of invention" I created this recipe because I had a package of stew...


    Best Ever Roast Beef

    9 reviews

    This is the best roast beef recipe ever, and it’s great for family dinners! Cube leftover meat and save any...


    Slow-Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs

    3 reviews

    Enjoy the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors with these easy-to-make slow-cooker sweet and sour meatballs. Featuring a delicious...


    Chile Verde Pork

    8 reviews

    This minimal-effort chile verde pork is a little spicy and very versatile, so you can transform one batch into a...