15 Crockpot Recipes So Easy They Practically Cook Themselves (While You Relax!)

We love the crockpot for its convenience. Just toss the ingredients in the pot and go about your business, returning to a flavorful and warm meal that is waiting for you. There's nothing better than that.

In this collection, we picked the best recipes you can make in your slow cooker. From comforting pot roasts to flavorful bean stews, this list will give you ideas for a delicious meal.

Honey Garlic Chicken

There’s no need for takeout when you can make this honey garlic chicken at home right in the slow cooker. With a sticky, sweet, addicting sauce (that’s way healthier than the Chinese takeout joint) and pieces of pineapple throughout, this EASY recipe will become a family favorite. Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe.

Beef Back Ribs

One of my absolute favorite slow cooker dishes has to be beef ribs. These succulent beef back ribs slow cook in a savory tomato based sauce. Oh, the joy of tender, fall-off-the-bone beef, infused with a symphony of flavors, just waiting to be devoured! Beef Back Ribs Recipe.

Mushroom Bolognese

This is best Bolognese made with Portobello mushrooms and in a comfort of your slow cooker! The recipe packs a flavor punch and perfect for meat eaters in your family. Slow Cooker Mushroom Bolognese.

Best Crockpot Chili

Not to brag, but if I had another Cook-off, I would have won it again and again. This Crockpot Chili Recipe combines all the flavors of my original Award Winning Chili but also has some new unexpected ingredients. Turn on your slow cooker in the morning and return home to a bowl of hearty and yummy goodness. Best Crockpot Chili Recipe.

Moroccan Bean Stew

This Moroccan Slow Cooker Bean Stew, also called Loubia is the ultimate comfort food full of flavor. Made with Cannellini Beans, tomatoes and spices, these slow cooker white beans recipe are sure to warm you up on a chilly fall or winter nights. Moroccan Bean Stew Recipe.

Pot Roast

This Slow Cooker Pot Roast is very easy to make. And it fills the house with incredibly enticing aromas! Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe.

Beef And Noodles With Mushrooms

Slow cooker beef and noodles with mushrooms is a perfect winter warmer and comfort food. It’s also a tasty, easy crockpot beef recipe which is nice during the fall. Actually, whatever the weather, this crockpot beef tips and noodles dinner using cream of mushroom soup is always great! If you like mushroom beef stew or stroganoff, you will love this – it’s a wonderful staple for busy weeknights. Beef And Noodles With Mushrooms Recipe.

Italian Meatballs

I’ve made this Italian meatballs recipe several times in the past few months. They are filling and tasty and go well on sandwiches, on toothpicks for appetizers, or, more traditionally, with pasta. These truly are a “spaghetti and meatballs” type of meatball. Don’t get me wrong, they’ll work well with a lot of things. But they are excellent with a pile of pasta and some good red sauce. Italian Meatballs Recipe.

Ukrainian Borscht

It's a Slow Cooker Borscht time. Classic Ukrainian Beet Soup doesn't need a special introduction. It's vibrant, hearty, healthy and absolutely delicious! No wonder, it's on a weekly menu of every Ukrainian homemaker. Ukrainian Borscht Recipe.

Bean And Bacon Soup

When the chilly winds start to blow, there's nothing quite like a comforting bowl of bean and bacon soup. It's a classic dish that warms the heart and fills the belly. The best part? With a slow cooker, it becomes a no-fuss meal, giving you a deliciously rich and savory soup that’s been simmering and melding flavors all day long. Slow Cooker Bean And Bacon Soup Recipe

Chicken with Olives and Peppers

Slow Cooker Chicken with Olives and Peppers is a set it and forget it weeknight dinner the whole family will love.  The chicken gets so tender and the sauce is full of salty flavor from the olives. Chicken with Olives and Peppers Recipe.

Mississippi Chicken

This easy Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken packs the same mouthwatering tenderness and flavor as the pot roast that inspired it. Bone-in chicken breasts are tossed in the slow cooker along with ranch seasoning, pepperoncini peppers, and butter to make a delicious low-carb meal for busy nights. Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken Recipe.

Slow Cooker Brats

You know what your next game day, fall party, or heck, even a long day at work needs? CROCKPOT BRATS (aka slow cooker brats)! This simple meal is the perfect way to take a summer meal into the fall and winter and with this crockpot beer brats recipe, it’s just 10 minutes prep and a few hours in the slow cooker. It’s also a great way to prep for a summer party. Bratwurst in crockpot couldn’t be easier and I think it’s the best brat recipe ever! Slow Cooker Brats Recipe.

Short Rib Ragu

Serve it over mashed sweet potatoes or toss it with pasta, either way this slow cooker short rib ragu is the perfect comfort food as the weather gets cooler. Short Rib Ragu Recipe.

Creamy Chicken And Mushrooms

This Slow Cooker Chicken Creamy Mushrooms recipe brings big flavors to your table with minimal effort, making dinner time a moment to look forward to. This recipe is for you if you're looking for a satisfying, delicious, stress-free family dinner meal. Creamy Chicken And Mushrooms Recipe.

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