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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    Italian Beef Vegetable Soup

    1 review

    This hearty beef soup features a ton of fresh vegetables, making it the perfect dish to use up all that summer produce. It's also fantastic during cooler weather! Make sure you serve this flavorful soup with some breadsticks, rolls or flaky biscuits. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas

    Steakhouse Soup

    18 reviews

    Enjoy a steak dinner in a bowl with this super simple, hearty steak soup. Because of the chili powder and...


    Weekday Chicken Cacciatore

    6 reviews

    Chicken cooked “cacciatore” means a dish prepared “hunter-style” with tomatoes, mushrooms, onions and seasonings. We add a touch of white...


    Beef Taco Chili

    2 reviews

    This is one of my husband's absolute favorite dishes. It was voted best chili at our county's autumn harvest festival....


    Fall Vegetable Sloppy Joes

    1 review

    I make this dish in the fall and sneak grated vegetables into the sloppy joe mixture, which is especially good...

    Asparagus Tuna Noodle Casserole

    1 review

    I updated a traditional tuna casserole using fresh asparagus and asparagus soup. This is so different and so delicious. Use...


    Slow-Cooker Meatball Stew

    6 reviews

    This recipe was a lifesaver when I worked full time and needed a dinner that we all would enjoy when...


    Slow-Cooker Orange Chicken

    7 reviews

    This is a family-friendly recipe that even the kids will like. It's easy to prepare and flavorful enough to share...


    Bacon Breakfast Casserole

    7 reviews

    This easy breakfast dish allows me to make a comforting family favorite that doesn't take a lot of prep. It's...


    BBQ Bacon Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

    3 reviews

    This simple recipe tastes amazing. We prefer putting mayo on the bun and adding cheddar or Muenster cheese, lettuce, tomato...


    Gourmet Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

    These beef sandwiches were a tradition in my family on winter vacations after a long day of snow skiing, but...


    Spiced Pulled Pork Sandwiches

    1 review

    This pulled pork is tender and has a fabulous spice rub on it. It is my sweetie's favorite meal, and...


    Sweet and Spicy Sloppy Joes

    4 reviews

    These sandwiches have been the go-to meal for my son's basketball team. Turkey is a wonderful change from ground beef...

    Country Bacon-Beef Mac and Cheese

    2 reviews

    This extra-meaty mac and cheese is super easy to make in the slow cooker. Kids love it and I like...


    Slow-Cooker Blueberry Cobbler

    2 reviews

    I love blueberries, and this easy cake mix cobbler showcases them deliciously. Serve the treat warm with a big scoop...


    Philly Cheese Sandwiches

    4 reviews

    I'm a big fan of cheesesteaks, and in this throw-together recipe my slow cooker does all the work. It's a...


    Slow-Cooked Orange Chipotle Chicken

    4 reviews

    Even though this chicken dish cooks for hours, the citrus keeps things fresh. We're big on spice, so sometimes I...


    Pulled Pork Doughnut Hole Sliders

    1 review

    This slider recipe was created by accident when we had a surplus of root beer from a party. Now we...


    Turkey Ginger Noodle Soup

    1 review

    I wanted something comforting yet healthy, and ginger is my favorite spice. This recipe was a must-try for me, and...


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    Country-Style Barbecue Ribs

    3 reviews

    These ribs get a good sear under the broiler, then go into the slow cooker to become fall-apart tender. Enjoy...


    Sausage-Herb Dressing

    1 review

    To make time for last-minute Thanksgiving essentials, I prep the sausage part of this recipe a day or two ahead...


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    Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Roll

    1 review

    Come home to the heavenly aroma of fresh-baked cinnamon rolls! This healthier version tastes just as decadent as a regular...

    Slow-Cooker Beef Tips Burgundy

    1 review

    Here's a classic dish made simple in the slow cooker. Mushrooms, red wine and tender beef make an easy, elegant...


    Slow-Cooker Potluck Beans

    1 review

    It was the morning of our family potluck and I still needed something to bring. I threw together this recipe...


    Slow-Cooker Peach Crumble

    6 reviews

    I look forward to going on our beach vacation every year, but I don't always relish the time spent cooking...


    Hearty Manhattan Clam Chowder

    4 reviews

    This veggie-packed clam chowder is savory and satisfying. Butter up some crusty bread and you'll have yourself a complete meal....


    Meatballs in Honey Buffalo Sauce

    9 reviews

    My family loves the sweet and spicy combination and declared this recipe an instant favorite just for that reason. The...


    Tomato Balsamic Chicken

    2 reviews

    I came up with this saucy chicken during a particularly busy holiday season. As new parents, my husband and I...