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Slow Slow Dinners So Delicious We Can’t Keep Them to Ourselves

Erren Hart

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02/28/2025

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Get ready to fall in love with your slow cooker all over again! These 17 recipes are here to turn busy weeknights into delicious, stress-free dinners you’ll want on repeat. From hearty stews and tender meats to flavorful curries and saucy mains, the magic of “set it and forget it” cooking has never been tastier. Just toss in your ingredients, hit start, and come back to meals that feel like a warm hug on a plate. Time to grab your crockpot and make dinner effortless—shall we?

Slow Cooker French Dip Recipe

Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches with dipping sauce on the side.
Photo credit: Carlsbad Cravings

Crazy tender Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches! You haven’t had French Dip Sandwiches until you try this French Dip Recipe! 
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker French Dip Recipe

Butter Chicken Curry

A bowl of vibrant orange color butter chick with a swirl of yogurt and fresh cilantro.
Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

No need to visit a restaurant! Our butter chicken recipe unlocks the secrets of this Indian classic. Tender chicken bathed in a creamy and flavorful sauce, bursting with fragrant spices, awaits you for a delightful culinary journey at home.

Get The Recipe: Butter Chicken Curry

Spaghetti Bolognese

A close-up of spaghetti bolognese topped with grated cheese highlights this classic ground beef recipe. The dish features spaghetti noodles mixed with a savory meat and tomato sauce, garnished with shredded cheese, creating a hearty and appetizing appearance.
Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

Let your slow cooker do the work with this rich and flavorful Spaghetti Bolognese! Packed with authentic Italian taste, it simmers to perfection, giving you a delicious meal that’s worth the wait.

Get The Recipe: Spaghetti Bolognese

Slow Cooker Beef with Mushrooms

A close up image of a bowl filled with Beef with Mushrooms and noodles.
Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

This recipe is a delicious foundation for your personal touch! Feel free to add your favorite vegetables or herbs to the slow cooker for a customized meal that’s perfect for your taste preferences. It’s a versatile and comforting dish that’s easy to make your own.

Get The Recipe: Slow Cooker Beef with Mushrooms

Slow Cooker Flank Steak

tongs taking out some crockpot flank steak.
Photo credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

Take the guesswork out of what to cook for dinner tonight and try this deliciously flavorful Slow Cooker Flank Steak recipe.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Flank Steak

Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks

A plated dish featuring flavorful slow-cooked lamb shanks garnished with fresh parsley. The lamb is served with tender cooked carrots in a rich sauce, all presented on a white plate. A fork rests on the side of the plate, and a glass of water is visible in the background.
Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

This recipe is a delicious foundation for your personal touch! Feel free to experiment with different herbs, spices, or vegetables to create a customized lamb shank dish that reflects your taste preferences. It’s a versatile and comforting dish that’s easy to make your own.

Get The Recipe: Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks

Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

Salisbury steak patties in a slow cooker with gravy, onions and mushrooms.
Photo credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

This classic recipe for Slow Cooker Salisbury steak is tender and has plenty of gravy, goes great with mashed potatoes.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

Crock Pot Sirloin Tip Roast

A plate containing shredded sirloin tip pot roast served on top of mashed potatoes, garnished with baby carrots and fresh parsley. The dish is accompanied by a savory brown gravy.

This Crock Pot Sirloin Tip Roast is a delicious slow-cooked meal featuring tender beef, carrots, and onions, all smothered in a rich homemade gravy. It’s perfect for cozy family dinners!

Get The Recipe: Crock Pot Sirloin Tip Roast

Crockpot Ribs

crock pot ribs
Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie

Crockpot Ribs are an easy way to make the most delicious BBQ ribs for any occasion. Fall off-the-bone slow cooker ribs are sure to be a hit!
Get the Recipe: Crockpot Ribs

Mexican Soup

a bowl of Mexican soup topped with Guacamole and sour cream.
Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

Delight your palate with this flavorful Mexican Soup, crafted with fresh vegetables and spices to create a delicious one-pot meal.

Get The Recipe: Mexican Soup

Slow Cooker Chicken Marinara {with Polenta}

Chicken marinara on a spoon.
Photo credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

This Slow Cooker Chicken Marinara features a side of polenta, making this a “one-pot” style meal that is sure to please the entire family!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Marinara {with Polenta}

Italian Sausage Sunday Sauce

Spaghetti and Italian Sausage with a block of cheese and grater in the background.
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This recipe is your gateway to Italian comfort food bliss. Packed with flavor and made with love, it proves that the best things are truly homemade.

Get The Recipe: Italian Sausage Sunday Sauce

Slow Cooker Smothered Beef Burritos

Slow Cooker Smothered Beef Burritos
Photo credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

This Slow Cooker Smothered Beef Burritos Recipe is better than take out!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Smothered Beef Burritos

Crockpot Quinoa Chili

Crockpot quinoa chili topped with fresh cilantro ready to eat.
Photo credit: Chelsea’s Messy Apron

Crockpot Quinoa Chili: Simple slow cooker dinner! No veggie chopping or pre-cooking required—just open cans and throw it all in.
Get the Recipe: Crockpot Quinoa Chili

Slow Cooker Ham Steaks and Pineapple Rings

ham steaks with pineapple rings and maraschino cherries.
Photo credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

Sweet and savory flavors come together for this Slow Cooker Ham Steaks and Pineapple Rings recipe, one the whole family will enjoy.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Ham Steaks and Pineapple Rings

Crockpot Beef Stew

A bowl of delicious beef stew with chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, celery, and tomatoes in a rich broth. Perfect for slow dinners, it’s garnished with fresh herbs and has a spoon resting in the stew.
Photo credit: Chelsea’s Messy Apron

A few secret ingredients make this Crockpot Beef Stew the BEST EVER! Fall-apart tender beef, sweet carrots and a luxuriously rich gravy base.
Get the Recipe: Crockpot Beef Stew

Slow Cooker Beer Brats

Cooked beer brats, onions and bell peppers in slow cookers.
Photo credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

Brats, onions, peppers, and garlic simmered in the slow cooker along with beer. Great for game day or a lazy Sunday.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Beer Brats

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