53 Quick and Easy Crock Pot Recipes (2024)

Published Oct 5, 2013 by Allyson
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A few weeks ago one of my friends was asking me if I knew of any easy crock pot meals…easy as in, you probably have most of the ingredients on hand, and there aren’t a million things involved. I have a few that I love on my blog, so I sent her those, but then I had some major inspiration to put together a huge list of super easy crock pot meals. Don't have a crock pot? Don't worry! They are pretty affordable and definitely pay off with the time you save, and the convenience. I love this Programmable Cook and Carry 6qt. Slow Cooker. It can hold a ton of food, and it is super easy to travel with and clean (the stoneware comes out, and is dishwasher safe!).

There are so many recipes floating around on the internet for various crock pot meals, but sometimes when you actually check one out that looks good, you see there are 30 ingredients involved, and who has time for that when you are trying to save time and be efficient in the first place by using the crock pot and cooking ahead?

That’s where this list comes in! I have put together a list of 53 super easy crock pot recipes and most have less than 5 ingredients (I am not counting spices and basic ingredients that most people have in their pantry…like flour and salt). There are several main dishes, sides, breakfast, and dessert recipes….something for everyone!

Main Dishes

African Pulled Beef Sandwiches with Mint Sauce

Chicken Cacciatore

The Fastest and Yummiest Chicken Parmesan & Italian Chicken

Cheesy BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

Buffalo Chicken

Beef Pot Roast

Crock Pot Berry Pork

In Your Sleep Chili & In a Hurry Chicken Curry

Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken & Easy Slow Cooker French Dip

Slow Cooker Fiesta Chicken

Mexican Corn and Bean Soup & Kung Pao Chicken

Pumpkin and Black Bean Chili

Vegan Quinoa & Sweet Potato Chili

Easy Crockpot Ham & Thai Peanut Pork

Chicken Teriyaki

5 Ingredient Chili Mac

Sweet Pulled Pork

Easiest Pulled Pork Ever & Chicken Italiano

Chicken and Salsa

Boneless Beef Ribs

Hawaiian Haystacks & BBQ Chicken

Skinny Cheesy Vegetable Chowder

Side Dishes

Hot Onion Dip

Breakfast

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Pumpkin Oatmeal

Slow Cooker Apple Coffee Cake

Dessert

Chocolate Cake

Pumpkin Bread

Gingerbread Pudding Cake & Triple Berry Cobbler

Triple Chocolate Brownies

Baked Apples & Apple and Pear Butter

Hot Cocoa Cake & Apple Crisp

Crockpot Cheesecake

S’mores Fondue & Peanut Butter Cup Cake

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Ashley
October 05, 2013 at 3:05 pm
Thanks for including 2 of my recipes : ) Have a great weekend!
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- Allyson
  October 05, 2013 at 3:44 pm
  Thank YOU for the recipes!
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Laura
October 05, 2013 at 3:49 pm
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BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE RECIPE
Thanks for including my chicken stock recipe!
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- Allyson
  October 05, 2013 at 8:56 pm
  Thank you for the recipe!
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Ursula
October 05, 2013 at 3:54 pm
The vegan quinoa chili looks amazing! Pinning this post 😉 thank you for this round up!
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- Allyson
  October 05, 2013 at 8:56 pm
  Thanks for coming by and pinning! I think it looks amazing too!
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cynthia
October 07, 2013 at 7:15 pm
Does anyone have a good crockpot recipe for braised beef short ribs w/o wine?
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- Allyson
  October 07, 2013 at 10:31 pm
  Cynthia, I would try either using beef broth or red wine vinegar. You could probably leave it out all together w/o a sub if you wanted. Thanks for stopping by!
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Carrie From Carrie This Home
October 07, 2013 at 10:21 pm
Thank you so much for featuring my Crock Pot Berry Pork! I also love Six Sister's Stuff's BBQ sandwiches--we make that recipe all the time. This is a great recipe roundup so I'll be pinning this.
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Jae
October 08, 2013 at 12:37 am
Wow. Crockpot cheesecake? I make a buffalo chicken chili in the crockpot and it's so yummy and easy!
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Rachel Sadorf
October 08, 2013 at 11:15 am
Awesome list to resource! Who doesn't need a huge list of easy meals?!! Yep, I'll be pinning this right now! 😉
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Elizabeth M.
October 08, 2013 at 3:18 pm
yummy! what a great list!
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Jill
October 08, 2013 at 10:50 pm
We are getting ready to remodel the kitchen so I need lots of crock pot ideas! Thanks for some good ones!
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Erin @ DIY on the Cheap
October 09, 2013 at 5:15 pm
Love my Crock Pot! These are all awesome. Pinned it! Thanks for sharing!
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Melanie @ The Painted Chandelier
October 09, 2013 at 9:12 pm
Love the new spin on some traditional crockpot items! Always looking for new flavors to try. The African dish especially caught my eye! Sounds interesting:) The desserts look WAY yummy, too!! I'll be pinning...thx!
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Suzanne J Dean
October 09, 2013 at 10:48 pm
I made the Teriyaki Chicken recipe on Monday and it was DELICIOUS! My only recommendation is to double the recipe if you have a family of 4 or more. I have a 6'4 teen son along with my 17 yo daughter and husband and it wasn't really enough...so next time I will double up everything. Thanks for sharing!
hugz,
Suzanne
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- Allyson
  October 09, 2013 at 10:53 pm
  Glad to hear, Suzanne! That is also a good tip about doubling! For some reason whenever I cook in the crock, I always think it's going to be an enormous amount, and then it turns out way less than I expect. I think because I am deceived by the size of the crock itself! I am happy to hear you liked the recipe though!
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DesignedByBH
October 10, 2013 at 9:20 pm
What a great labor of slow-cookin' love! Thanks for such a great roundup! 🙂
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Kristen @ It Comes Full Circle
October 14, 2013 at 8:38 pm
Yum, these all look great, Allyson! Awesome roundup!
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- Allyson
  October 14, 2013 at 9:49 pm
  Thanks so much, Kristen!
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Kate
September 27, 2014 at 1:43 pm
This is an amazing round-up! Wow! I just got married last month and we received an awesome crock-pot, but I've been too intimidated to use it! With fall here now, and this phenomenal round-up of simple recipes I'm going to have to give it a try! Thanks so much for sharing this!
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- Allyson
  September 27, 2014 at 1:47 pm
  Don't be intimidated- it's nearly impossible to mess something up in the crock pot! Good luck and congrats!
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Paul Brown
December 25, 2022 at 4:03 am
Sunny days are amazing when you’re in the mood to get out and ENJOY life! But cloudy days are a good excuse to stay in and cook and snuggle 😉 Love how puffy and cheesy this quiche looks. yuuuuum.
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53 Quick and Easy Crock Pot Recipes (2024)

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Change cooking times depending on your schedule. One hour on HIGH generally equals two hours on LOW.

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For many dishes, particularly soups and stews, you really can just throw all the ingredients in.

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Meat that is over-cooked, even if it's submerged in liquid, will eventually dry-out, and get tough, and different cuts of meat cook differently. There are a few reasons for that. Not having enough liquid in the pot can do it. A poor cut of meat can result in toughness as well.

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Switching to High for the sake of time savings can leave you with a roast that's dried out or even burned on the exterior, but undercooked and not at a food-safe temperature in the center. You'll have cooked a pork roast, but not one you'll want to eat. Switching from High to Low means mucky or dry results.

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Foods take different times to cook depending upon the setting used. Certainly, foods will cook faster on high than on low. However, for all-day cooking or for less-tender cuts, you may want to use the low setting.

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Cook time options include 4 or 6 hours on HIGH, or 8 or 10 hours on LOW. The corresponding light illuminates, the slow cooker heats, and the internal timer starts counting down the time. NOTE: WARM is ONLY for keeping already cooked food at the perfect serving temperature until you are ready to eat.

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If you're planning to cook your meals mostly when you're not home or overnight, then sticking to a Crockpot might be a better choice, since the heat distribution is more even and there is no need to stir at all.

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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.

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Raw Meat. "Raw meat is a slow-cooker staple, but you may need to add it to the pot before adding other ingredients like green vegetables," she shared.

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Avoid overcrowding: For the best results, fill a slow cooker between one-half and two-thirds full. Go ahead and cook big roasts and whole chickens; just make sure you use a large crock and that the lid fits snugly on top. Trim fat: For silky sauces and gravies, take a minute or two and cut the excess fat from the meat.

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Why does my slow cooker burn everything? ›

This is because slow cookers cook food at a lower temperature than other methods, such as stovetop cooking. This means that it takes longer for the food to reach the correct temperature, which can cause the food to overcook and become burnt.

How safe is it to leave a slow cooker on all day? ›

Are slow cookers safe to leave on? Yes, it's safe to leave a slow cooker on when you leave the house. The purpose of a slow cooker is to allow you to cook while you aren't home. Slow cookers simmer food slowly, killing bacteria and raising meat to the perfect internal temperature.

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53 Quick and Easy Crock Pot Recipes (2024)

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