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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    Crockpot Stuffing

    60 reviews

    This vegetarian Crockpot stuffing is a keeper. It has all the classic flavor, but it's cooked in a slow cooker...


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    Nacho Dip

    18 reviews

    This slow-cooker nacho dip recipe is simple to prep but delivers huge flavor. The basic recipe features creamy cheese, chunky...


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    Slow-Cooker Chicken Tacos

    80 reviews

    This slow-cooker chicken tacos recipe is anything but boring or bland. Fresh lime juice, chili powder, salsa and corn give...


    Chicken Cassoulet Soup

    6 reviews

    After my sister spent a year in France as an au pair, I created this lighter, easier version of traditional...


    Beef & Black Bean Soup

    14 reviews

    I lead a busy life, so I'm always trying to come up with timesaving recipes. This zippy and colorful soup...


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    Texas Black Bean Soup

    29 reviews

    This hearty meatless stew made with convenient canned items is perfect for spicing up a family gathering on a cool...


    Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup

    2 reviews

    I got this golden soup recipe from a friend. Sometimes I add a few slices of red pepper to change...


    Spaghetti & Meatball Soup

    11 reviews

    A couple of nights a week our family ends up eating in shifts because everyone is going every which way,...

    Chicken Fajita Soup

    2 reviews

    This south-of-the-border chicken fajita soup is a set-and-forget slow-cooker recipe that's a winner at family dinners and potlucks alike. Top...


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    Carolina Pulled Pork

    29 reviews

    This tangy Carolina pulled pork recipe features a sweet-and-spicy rub with homemade mustard sauce. When piled on buns with a...


    Chicken Soup with Beans

    3 reviews

    Loaded with classic southwestern flavors, this soup is so satisfying. If you like, crush lime-flavored tortilla chips into serving bowls...


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    Potato Chowder

    58 reviews

    There's no topping a savory potato chowder on a chilly day, especially if it's garnished with crispy bacon bits and...


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    Cowboy Chili

    5 reviews

    Hearty enough for a crew of hungry ranchers, this easy cowboy chili recipe is destined to become a fall favorite.


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    Slow-Cooked Vegetable Curry

    2 reviews

    I love the fuss-free nature of the slow cooker, but I don't want to sacrifice flavor for convenience. This cozy,...


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    Brisket Tacos

    1 review

    Brisket tacos are perfect for tailgates, family get-togethers and potlucks. Use a slow cooker to make tender beef brisket. Then,...


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    Hungarian Goulash

    31 reviews

    This Hungarian goulash recipe features tender chunks of beef and a rich sauce infused with paprika and caraway seeds. It's...


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    Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip

    29 reviews

    Slow-cooker Buffalo chicken dip will be the hit of the party. The combo of shredded chicken, cheese and wing sauce...

    Lentil & Chicken Sausage Stew

    38 reviews

    This hearty and healthy stew will warm your family right down to their toes! Serve with cornbread or rolls to...


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    Slow-Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs

    34 reviews

    Low-and-slow cooking is the key to achieving tender, flavorful meatballs in this slow-cooker spaghetti and meatballs recipe. Make homemade meatballs,...


    Tangerine Chicken Tagine

    2 reviews

    My family and friends love foods from around the world, especially Moroccan entrees, so I created this flavorful dish. Cooking...


    Turkey in Cream Sauce

    6 reviews

    I've been relying on this recipe for tender turkey since I first moved out on my own years ago. I...


    Spicy Goulash

    11 reviews

    Ground cumin, chili powder and a can of Mexican diced tomatoes jazz up my goulash recipe. Even the elbow macaroni...


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    Slow-Cooker Beef Stew

    56 reviews

    This slow-cooker beef stew recipe certainly satisfies when it's chilly outside. Each spoonful delivers tender bites of beef, creamy potatoes...

    Blackberry Sriracha Chicken Sliders

    6 reviews

    Dump everything in a slow cooker and then watch these spicy-sweet sliders become an instant party-time classic. —Julie Peterson, Crofton,...


    Chicken Tamale Pie

    42 reviews

    Because it cooks almost entirely in the slow cooker and uses a boxed cornbread mix, this two-layer chicken tamale pie...


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    Slow-Cooker Cheddar Bacon Beer Dip

    10 reviews

    My tangy, smoky dip won the top prize in our office party recipe contest. Other beers can work for this,...


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    Slow-Cooker Dump Cake

    11 reviews

    Our crockpot dump cake combines the classic flavors of pineapple upside-down cake with the ease of slow-cooking. Just dump the ingredients...


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    Short Rib Poutine

    3 reviews

    This dish combines the hearty, spicy flavors of my beloved slow-cooker short ribs with my all-time favorite comfort food: fries...


    Hoisin Pork Wraps

    7 reviews

    This flavorful pork with its tasty slaw is fun to serve at a buffet because it lets guests make their...