Our Favorite Slow Cooker Recipes

Spare the oven and prepare these tasty side dish recipes in a slow cooker.

Let the slow-cooker do the work for you in these decadent beef recipes.

You think set it and forget it means no room for error? Think again.

The humble slow cooker is the closest appliance we have to magic. And when you lack the time, energy, or motivation for more involved methods of cooking, the slow cooker is a true blessing. We’ve rounded up our easiest slow cooker dinners of all time, because ending the day with a delicious meal shouldn’t — and doesn’t — have to drain you. These slow cooker dinner recipes require minimal prep so you can put mealtime in motion right off the bat.

If you’re skeptical about ribs in a slow cooker, prepare to be amazed by the tender and delicious results. Cooking ribs doesn’t get easier than this two-step method, and while they serve as the perfect summer entrée, you can make this crockpot ribs recipe just as easily at any time of year. Start by selecting the style you like: baby back ribs, spare ribs, St. Louis style ribs, or country style pork ribs. Combine with your favorite sweet and smoky BBQ sauce and let your Crock-Pot take it from there. These easy slow cooker ribs are fall-off-the-bone tasty.

These tasty recipes all call for 10 ingredients or less (excluding water, cooking spray, salt, and pepper) and make for hearty, soul-warming suppers that are sure to satisfy on chilly autumn nights.

Switch up your go-to slow-cooker meals and go for a cheesy pasta dish that's loaded with hearty sausage.

Try this ultra-simple 8-ingredient side dish that harnesses the power of your trusty slow cooker.

There's nothing more satisfying than coming home after a long day to a house that already smells like dinner. A good slow cooker supper is the ultimate set it and forget it meal. Put away your pots and pans, because we've compiled our absolute best slow cooker dinners of all time.

From super simple recipes to more complex flavors, we've got your next weeknight dinner covered.

It may not be a flashy new device, but the slow cooker will never fall out of favor. The ultimate "set it and forget it" appliance is a workhorse in the kitchen and makes cooking so much easier. We've put all our best slow cooker tips and tricks in one place, from how to travel with a slow cooker to all the ways you didn't know you could use it. 

Let the slow-cooker do the work for you in these decadent beef recipes.

The slow-cooker can be your best friend during the summer months. Enjoy the weather with friends and family while the slow-cooker does all the work for you. With great dinner recipes like tender and juicy pork, sandwiches, and even desserts, you can easily reap all of the benefits of this great kitchen appliance with just a few simple ingredients. 

It's the wonderful month of Crocktober! No, that's not a misspelling. October is prime time to cover your grills and break out your slow cookers. Your tried and true crock-pot is a surefire ticket to having a hot dinner ready the second you come home. So celebrate Crocktober every day this month with these 31 delicious recipes.

Make a meal that feeds a crowd with these satisfying recipes for slow-cooker soups and stews.

There's something about slow cooker recipes that call for cooking before you even get to the slow cooker that's just... frustrating. Sometimes, when you reach to the slow cooker for a hassle-free helping hand, you want a recipe that lists the slow cooker in the very first step. So, we snagged recipes that call for minimal (if any) prep to make the most of your slow cooker's capabilities. Weeknight dinners have never been easier.

Slow and steady wins the race, so the saying goes, and after you taste what your slow-cooker can do, you just might make that fabled saying your daily mantra. Get in the back-to-school swing with these simple suppers that are sure to please the whole family.

Slow cookers were practically made for tailgating. You can make and transport all your favorite appetizers, dips, and comfort foods right in your trusty Crock-Pot. Pro tip: Secure the lid before you hit the road. Read more about how to travel with a full slow cooker here. 

Goodbye 2020, hello 2021! Keep New Year's Eve and New Year's Day (socially distanced) festivities fun and relaxed by harnessing the power of your slow cooker.

From cakes to fondue, slow cookers make preparing luscious desserts a snap.

Spare the oven and prepare these tasty side dish recipes in a slow cooker.

Solve the weeknight "What's for dinner?" dilemma with a delicious slow-cooker pork recipe.

Get more from your meal, your wallet, and your free time with these 22 easy chilis, cooked low and slow in a crock pot.

Keep a couple of these family-friendly meals stored in your freezer for easy meal planning any time.