Crockpot Recipes You'll 🍁FALL🍁 For This Fall! (2024)

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Looking for the best Crockpot recipes to make in your slow cooker? You're going to love these easy family favorites!

Easy AND Delicious Crockpot Recipes

Looking for some of the most delicious crockpot recipes on the planet? You're in the right place, friend!

Getting my family around the table for dinner has become a big deal at our house. I love catching up with my kids and hubby, and have learned that our home is simply happier when yummy meals are planned and prepped ahead of time.

While I could probably take or leave a big fancy dinner myself, my family walks through the door almost every night shouting “what's for dinner tonight?!”

But with our crazy schedules it's hard to make that happen on busy nights. That's why crockpot meals are so handy and why I have SO STINKIN' MANY go-to crockpot recipes in my arsenal! I just love that I can make them early in the morning, and know that dinner is done.

And especially during the last year or so while we've all been eating at home even more, having simple meals prepared just made a stressful season a wee bit brighter.

Easy Crockpot Meals Eliminate Supper Time Stress

Thankfully, when my kids were tiny I realized that crockpot recipes were fast, low maintenance, and E-A-S-Y. Sadly though, a lot of crockpot recipes that I tried just didn't taste all that yummy, so I made it my life's mission to test and rate almost every single crockpot recipe on the planet.

Some have been amazing.

Some have been awful.

But I've pulled together the best ever crockpot recipes that we've consistently used over the years into one happy list. These crock pot meals are full of delicious dinners with easy slow cooker recipes and dinners that your family will really ENJOY eating.

In fact, as I was pulling these recipes out to share with you, so many feel like cozy old friends who I can't wait to bring back to our table again.

They're simple, frugal, and oh-so-cozy to come home to on crazy busy nights.

Scroll down to check out several of my family's all-time favorites – but if you REALLY want to make crockpot meal planning easy…. pick up my Slow Cooker Menu Plans here!

We have the Slow Cooker Menu Planning Boxand the Slow Cooker Volume 2 Menu Planning Box in stock now. Either one will be a HUGE blessing to your family and your grocery budget ~ I just know it!

These slow cooker recipes have all been kid/hubby tested and everyone-approved – they'll make your life easier and help you make family meal times more doable.

The Slow Cooker Menu Plan includes:

12 Weeks of Slow Cooker Recipes
12 Slow Cooker Desserts
Weekly Shopping Lists
Editable Recipe Cards
PPP Supper Club Community Membership (Eeek! This *might* be the best part! I just love this sweet group!)

==>> GET YOURS HERE! <<==

Here are the BEST Crockpot Recipes We've Tested

Crockpot Chicken Recipes

– such a simple recipe but TOTAL comfort food!

Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Slow Cooker Chicken Lemon Orzo Soup

Crockpot Beef Recipes

Crock Pot Roast

Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches

Crockpot Pork Recipes

Crockpot Ranch Pork Chops

Crock Pot Ribs Recipe

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe (This is written as a make-ahead freezer meal – but just follow the “Day Of” instructions if making it today!)

Crockpot Ham

More Slow Cooker Recipes:

Crockpot Breakfast Casserole

Crockpot Baked Potatoes

Turkey Breast in the Crockpot

Slow Cooker Rotel Dip

Hard Boiled Eggs in the Slow Cooker

This is just a little peek at some family favorite crockpot recipes – but see LOADS more of my past slow cooker recipes I've posted over the last 10 years here!! (Just give me grace on some of those older photos please – yikes I definitely have learned more about food photography since I started forever ago!)

Or just pick up my Slow Cooker Meal Plan with 60 AMAZING Recipes + 12 Desserts! Also included is a shopping list for each of the 12 weeks and a private Facebook group to cheer you on! Take a peek over HERE!

Crocktober Slow Cooker Recipes Challenge

EVERY October I cook 20 crockpot recipes in 20 days – all in a row – and we call it CROCK-TOBER!

This was all from 2020, but we will be doing this again for 2021. This info will give you a good idea of what to expect once we get started with Crocktober this year!

You can watch me cooking in my slow cooker every morning at 9:30 AM EST and prep your dinner in your slow cooker with me from home. (Isn't it just the BEST feeling when you get close to dinner time and you realize all the work is done?)

👉 Go here to follow along with our Crocktober Slow Cooking Challenge! I'll be making a new recipe from the Slow Cooker Volume 2 Menu Plan every day using (you guessed it) Mrs. Potts 🙂

To join the Crocktober Challenge:

1 . Purchase either the Slow Cooker Volume 2 Menu Plan Recipe Boxor the Slow Cooker Volume 2 Menu Plan PDF
2 . We'll be cooking meals from Weeks 5 – 8 of the Slow Cooker Volume 2 Meal Plan – so you can follow along
3 . Grocery Shopping lists are included so you can pick up everything ahead of time, easy peasy.

What's the Best Crockpot To Buy?

First of all – a slow cooker is the same thing as a crockpot – so don't feel like you need to buy the brand crock-pot to get a good one. Hamilton Beach, Black & Decker, Cuisinart, West Bend and many other companies make quality slow cookers as well! When you're making crockpot recipes, you want to make sure you have a cooker that meets your needs – here are some good

Best recommendations for the best crockpots to buy.

Best Basic Slow Cooker

This Hamilton Beach 6 Quart Slow Cooker is a great beginner slow cooker – it has good 6 Quart Capacity, no crazy bells and whistles, and is a trusted name in slow cooking.

Best Small Slow Cooker

If you're looking for a small slow cooker to make recipes for 2-4 people, you can't go wrong with the Crock-Pot Round Slowcooker 4.5 Qt Manual Slow Cooker. It's under $20 at Target right now!

Best Large Slow Cooker

This spacious 8-Quart Crockpot is perfect for cooking for a crowd –although this Beautiful 8 Qt Slow Cooker at Walmart is so pretty AND has a spoonrest!

Best Programmable Slow Cooker

The Crock-Pot 6-Q Programmable Cook & Carry Slow Cooker is the one I use most days (Except mine's an older model) and I LOVE it! It's got the same portable features as the Cook & Carry (below) – but it's also PROGRAMMABLE. I love the extra feature of being able to program it to change over to low heat after a couple hours. I feel like it's the most well rounded crockpot!

Best Portable Slow Cooker

The Crock-Pot 6 Qt Cook & Carry Slow Cooker is really practical & big enough for almost any potluck recipe you can imagine. (The new design is beautiful too!) Take it on the road without worrying about spills. I have owned and loved this crock pot and so has PPP Team Member Jamie!

Slow Cooker That Sautes (and bakes!)

Ninja Possible Pan – Our whole team is curiously eyeing this beautiful gal – let us know if you've tried it!
Instant Pot Aura – does several things in one
Ninja Foodi 11-in-1 – does all the same slow cooker and stovetop functions – but includes air fryer and pressure cooker functions as well.
Crockpot 3-in-1 – Sautes, Slow cooks and Bakes

You can check out the 6 Slow Cookers we love!

Slow Cooker Tips I've Learned Over the Years

Crockpot Food Layering

When putting ingredients in the slow cooker as you make your crockpot recipes – this is a general rule of thumb to follow:

Root Veggies (i.e. Carrots, Potatoes, Onions)
Meat
Seasonings
OTHER Veggies
Liquid

Low Heat vs High Heat in Slow Cooker Recipes

When cooking on low, 8 hours is a good rule of thumb. When cooking on high – 4-5 hours should do it.

Be aware that newer slow cookers seem to cook hotter than older models. And all-in-one air fryers that also slow cook – those tend to cook LOWER than normal crock pots. So much so you may need to count on an extra hour or so to get done.

For more tips – see my 15 Slow Cooker Secrets Here!

Crockpot Recipes You'll 🍁FALL🍁 For This Fall! (2024)

FAQs

What do the symbols on my crockpot mean? ›

O - off, I - low, II - high, Pot - keep warm. The high setting is II. We hope this information proves helpful, and if you have any questions, please reach out to us via https://www.crockpot.com/support/contact-us or through LiveChat.

Can you overcook something in a crockpot? ›

“Keeping the slow-cooker on the high setting for that long may result in overcooked, dried-out food.”

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How do I get the most out of my slow cooker? ›

Reduce liquid when using a slow cooker

It should just cover the meat and vegetables. Don't overfill your slow cooker, or it may start leaking out the top, and the food won't cook so well. Half to two-thirds full is ideal – certainly no more than three-quarters.

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What is low for a slow cooker? ›

Most slow cookers have two slow cooker temperature settings. The 'Low' cook setting reaches temperatures between 164-182°F (reaching a peak of around 205°F after 4 hours). Wondering what temperature is 'High' on a Crockpot slow cooker? The 'High' cook setting tops off at around 205°F after cooking for 4 hours.

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What is the conversion of crockpot high and low? ›

If a recipe calls for cooking on the HIGH setting for three hours, you can cook it for seven hours on the LOW setting instead. Or if a recipe calls for eight hours on HIGH, it can be cooked for up to 12 hours on LOW.

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Is it better to slow cook on low or high? ›

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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How long can you leave a slow cooker on warm? ›

Most appliances will automatically shut off after 20 or so hours on this setting, but you shouldn't leave food in a slow cooker for an extended length of time. The general rule of thumb is that 2-4 hours is the maximum length of time you can leave food in a slow cooker on warm.

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Is 4 hours on high the same as 8 hours on low? ›

Low: 7-8 hours to reach the simmer point. High: 3-4 hours to reach the simmer point. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device.

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What not to put in a slow cooker? ›

10 Foods You Should Never Make in a Slow Cooker

Raw Meat.
Seafood.
Pasta.
Rice.
Delicate Vegetables.
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts.
Dairy.
Wine and Other Liquor.

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Is it better to cook chicken on high or low in the crockpot? ›

Always cook your boneless skinless chicken breasts on LOW for the best results. I do not recommend cooking boneless chicken breast on HIGH, as it will become very dry and tough, even if you check it early. On high, the chicken turns out drier; I consistently have the best results with low.

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What is the best meat to slow cook? ›

Choose the right cut: Chuck roasts, short ribs, pork shoulders and lamb shanks (think fatty and tougher meats) become meltingly tender with the moist, low heat of a slow cooker. Leaner cuts like pork tenderloin tend to dry out. Likewise, dark meat chicken — thighs, drumsticks, etc.

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Can you put raw meat in a slow cooker? ›

Can you put meat straight into a slow cooker? Meat can be added directly unseared and not browned. However, browning meat and caramelising the beef is a great way to add depth of flavour and improve the visual appearance of the final dish.

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What are the disadvantages of a slow cooker? ›

What are the disadvantages of a slow cooker? Slow cookers only apply heat to the bottom of the crock, which cuts down on their ability to reduce liquids and brown foods, and develop flavor the same way a Dutch oven or pressure cooker can.

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Can you leave food in a slow cooker overnight? ›

Slow cookers are very low wattage appliances, meaning that they cook food slowly, as well as safely. Unlike other cooking appliances, you can leave food in a slow cooker unattended for hours at a time.

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Should you stir a slow cooker? ›

Slow cookers are made so you don't have to stir with the low cooking temperature, so relax. Leave it. Only lift the lid at the end when your meal is ready, or to add last minute ingredients. Try it with Beef Brisket.

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Can I put frozen meat in a slow cooker? ›

Information. It is best to thaw meat or poultry before putting it into a slow cooker. Frozen pieces will take longer to reach a safe internal temperature and could possibly result in foodborne illness. Frozen or partially frozen foods can also cool everything else in the slow cooker.

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Why put paper towel under crockpot lid? ›

The paper towel will absorb excess moisture and prevent any condensation from dripping back onto the food. Be sure to reach for a good-quality, sturdy paper towel that can absorb moisture effectively without falling apart.

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Why putting a tea towel over a slow cooker? ›

Try putting a tea towel over the top of the slow cooker before replacing the lid. This absorbs the excess moisture, thickening the dish and deepening its flavours. The cloth can be replaced with a fresh one when needed, but usually one tea towel during the final couple of hours will do the trick.

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What happens if you slow cook on high instead of low? ›

Let's say you want to slow cook a pork roast recipe that calls for 8 hours on Low, but you need it done in much less than 8 hours. 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.

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What is the low setting on a crockpot? ›

The low temperature on a slow cooker is approximately 250 degrees while high is approximately 350 degrees. This might vary between different brand and models but these temps should be pretty close.

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How many hours is low on a crockpot? ›

Cooking Conversions for Slow Cookers

Traditional Oven or Stovetop Low	Low Slow Cooker Setting (about 200°F)	High Slow Cooker Setting (about 300°F)
15-30 minutes	4-6 hours	1-1/2 to 2-1/2 hours
35-45 minutes	6-8 hours	3-4 hours
50 minutes- 3 hours	8-10 hours	4-6 hours

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What is the difference between slow cooker settings? ›

The difference is the time it takes to reach that temperature. Low: 7-8 hours to reach the simmer point. High: 3-4 hours to reach the simmer point.

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What are the number settings on a slow cooker? ›

There are five numbered heat settings on the heating base, 1 to 5. Heat setting # 1 should only be used to warm dinner rolls, muffins, etc. Heat setting # 2 should only be used to keep warm cooked foods for serving, whereas Heat Settings #3, #4 and #5 are to be used for actual cooking of foods.

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How to tell if a slow cooker is working? ›

Testing Your Crock Pot Temperature

Cover and heat on Low for 8 hours. Lift lid and immediately check the water temperature with an accurate thermometer. The temperature should be 180 degrees – 200 degrees.

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Crockpot Recipes You'll 🍁FALL🍁 For This Fall! (2024)

FREE MONTHLY BUDGET WORKSHEET!

Easy AND Delicious Crockpot Recipes

Easy Crockpot Meals Eliminate Supper Time Stress

==>> GET YOURS HERE! <<==

Here are the BEST Crockpot Recipes We've Tested

Crockpot Chicken Recipes

Crockpot Beef Recipes

Crockpot Pork Recipes

More Slow Cooker Recipes:

Crocktober Slow Cooker Recipes Challenge

What's the Best Crockpot To Buy?

Best Basic Slow Cooker

Best Small Slow Cooker

Best Large Slow Cooker

Best Programmable Slow Cooker

Best Portable Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker That Sautes (and bakes!)

Slow Cooker Tips I've Learned Over the Years

Crockpot Food Layering

Low Heat vs High Heat in Slow Cooker Recipes

For more tips – see my 15 Slow Cooker Secrets Here!

FAQs

What do the symbols on my crockpot mean? ›

What is the best meat to slow cook? ›

How many hours is low on a crockpot? ›

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