Category: Slow Cooker / Crockpot

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You’ll never want to make a Philly cheesesteak any other way! Slow Cooker Philly Cheesesteaks are juicy and tender meat cooked in the slow cooker and perfectly topped with melty cheese on a toasted bun!

I can’t resist a warm sandwich. There is something so comforting about melted cheese and tender meat, and this Philly cheesesteak is checking all of those boxes and then some. If you are in the mood for more delicious warm sandwiches, you have to try this flavorful Monte Cristo, this amazing Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwich, and these perfect for any occasion Buffalo Chicken Sliders.

Philly Cheesesteak Slow Cooker

I’ve got an awesome no-fuss dinner recipe for you today. You are going to love how simple this slow cooker Philly cheesesteak recipe is. You basically throw steak, bell peppers, onions, and some broth in the pot and in a few hours your house smells fantastic. You’ve got a unique and delicious dinner that I promise everyone is going to be thrilled about. I’m not claiming I’ve got the most authentic Philly cheesesteak recipe out there, but it’s quick, easy, and perfect for any occasion.

Philly cheesesteak sandwiches are a favorite in my house and being the cook of the family, I really love this set-it-and-forget-it version. I like to take the extra five minutes to toast the hoagie rolls in the oven because really, I can spare five minutes when the recipe is this easy and it makes the whole sandwich ten times more amazing. And did I mention the flavor of this beef?? Incredible! So juicy and perfect when you pair it with that melty cheese. Make these pronto! You won’t regret it. Then you have to try this Philly cheesesteak cheesy bread and Philly cheesesteak sloppy joes, they are to die for!

Ingredients

It doesn’t get any more simple than this! These slow cooker Philly cheesesteaks only take a few ingredients. You can switch things up and add whatever you want to your slow cooker to add flavor and variety. Here is what I use in this recipe. You can find the measurements below in the recipe card.

• Beef: I like to use top sirloin and cut it into strips. You can always find meat on sale and slice it up, a lot of cuts can work for this recipe like a chuck roast.
• Onion: White or yellow will work, cut into slices.
• Red and Green Peppers: These are classic, it takes just a few minutes to chop up fresh ones into strips.
• Beef Broth: This makes the meat soft, tender, and juicy.
• Garlic Powder: Adds extra flavor to the meat.
• Italian Seasoning: I like to make my own homemade blend because the flavor is fresh and there is no added salt.
• Salt and Pepper: This is to season the meat.
• Hoagie Rolls: Hoagie rolls are definitely the best in my opinion, but you can use any type of bun you want.
• Provolone Cheese: The cheese gets so melty and delicious, you have to add it on top!

Philly Cheesesteak Recipe Slow Cooker

This is one of my favorite slow cooker recipes because it is so easy and absolutely delicious. These slow cooker Philly cheesesteaks are always a hit at my house, and are perfect served with a side of potatoes or some chips. However you eat them, you are going to love this tender beef cut into thin strips and flavorful veggies to go along with it. Here’s how you make this recipe.

1. Make Broth: Whisk together beef broth, salt, garlic powder, italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
2. Add Beef and Veggies: Add beef, onions, and peppers to slow cooker. Then pour broth mixture over the top. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
3. Toast Hoagies: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Then line a baking sheet with foil. Open each hoagie roll and layer two slices of cheese in the middle. Then place on baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes or so until cheese is melty.
4. Assemble: Use tongs to transfer meat and peppers to the middle of each hoagie roll (on top of cheese). Serve hot.

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Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that is loved by the whole family! This recipe for crockpot meatloaf is easy to prepare, and using your slow cooker allows the flavors to blend together for a delicious meal.

If you love meatloaf then you have to try out some more of my easy and delicious meals that are perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Some of my favorites are this Meatloaf Sandwich, this delicious Glazed Meatloaf, and these yummy Meatloaf Meatballs!

Crockpot Meatloaf Recipe

Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and so versatile! It’s a great option for a budget-friendly, easy-to-clean meal that your family will go crazy over! I love that I can throw it in the crockpot, let it cook all day and dinner is ready to go. It’s a lifesaver for busy days! This is definitely my new go-to meatloaf recipe.

Since this crockpot meatloaf is the kind of thing you can set and forget, you can use the extra time to make some easy sides to go with it! Mashed potatoes are an absolute must. Add in some delicious homemade rolls and a leafy green salad and you have a meal that will become a go-to for any busy night!

Ingredients in Crockpot Meatloaf

This recipe for crockpot meatloaf is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner! The combo of the savory beef, sweet glaze, and tangy balsamic vinegar creates a delicious blend of flavors that is sure to please your taste buds! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for measurements.

• Ground Beef: I always get beef that is no leaner than 85 percent. The higher fat content helps the meatloaf stay moist! If you want a healthier version of crockpot meatloaf, you can also swap out the beef for ground turkey. Keep in mind, though, turkey tends to dry out more easily so you’ll want to add more liquids in order for it to turn out nice and moist.
• Onion: The onions add a sweet and savory flavor to the meatloaf and also help to bind the ingredients together.
• Parsley: Parsley adds a fresh and herby flavor to the meatloaf and also adds a pop of color!
• Italian Bread Crumbs: Using Italian-style breadcrumbs adds a subtle flavor to the meatloaf. You can even make your own breadcrumbs using this recipe.
• Milk: The milk helps to make the meatloaf moist and tender.
• Worcestershire Sauce: This sauce adds a savory and slightly tangy flavor to the meatloaf.
• Eggs: The eggs help to bind the ingredients together.
• Garlic Powder: The garlic adds such a delicious savory flavor to the dish!
• Kosher Salt: Salt is used to enhance the flavors in the recipe.
• Pepper: Pepper is used to add subtle spiciness (but don’t worry, no heat!)
• Ketchup: Ketchup is used as a glaze for the meatloaf.
• Balsamic Vinegar: This adds a tangy and slightly sweet flavor to the glaze.
• Brown Sugar: This adds a sweetness to the glaze.

How to Make Meatloaf in the Slow Cooker

The best part about this meal is that the crockpot does most of the work, leaving you with plenty of time to relax and enjoy your meal with the rest of your family!

1. Line: Line the inside of a crockpot with foil. Spray the foil with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Combine and Mix: In a large bowl combine beef, onion, parsley, Italian breadcrumbs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, eggs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Use your hands to mix until combined being careful not to overmix. 
3. Shape the Meatloaf: Using your hands, shape the meatloaf into a large oval and place it on top of the foil in the crockpot.
4. Whisk the Glaze: In a small bowl whisk together ketchup, vinegar, and brown sugar. Brush half of the mixture on the top of the meatloaf. Save the other half for later.
5. Cook: Cook on low for 6 hours, or on high for 3 hours. Bake until the beef is cooked throughout and reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit. 
6. Top with Glaze: When finished cooking, top it with the remaining glaze.
7. Slice and Serve: Serve sliced, with remaining glaze sauce served on the side for drizzling.

Crockpot Taco Soup

Crockpot Taco Soup is cozy, comforting, and easy to make. Everyone will love selecting their own toppings to customize this delicious soup!

Ingredients: lean ground beef, onion,, can corn,, can black beans,, can red kidney beans,, can fire-roasted diced tomatoes,, can diced green chilis,, beef broth, water, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, Optional toppings: sour cream, tortilla strips, scallions, avocado, shredded cheese, etc.

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Fork-tender, melt-in-your-mouth pot roast with delicate potatoes and sweet carrots in a perfectly seasoned broth. This recipe is super simple but will make you feel like you’ve spent all day cooking.

Nothing completes a Sunday pot roast like a fresh chopped salad and some homemade rolls. These perfect soft and buttery rolls or copycat Texas Roadhouse rolls should do the trick!

Melt in Your Mouth Pot Roast

Not only is this melt in your mouth pot roast a quintessential Sunday meal, it’s also perfect for company or a special occasion! It’s just so easy. Prep it, throw it all together and at the end of the day you have a perfect sit-down dinner hearty enough to satisfy any appetite. Generously seasoned meat, coupled with onions and vegetables surrounded by a savory broth is just so heavenly.

One of the best things about this roast is that it’s almost better the next day. It’s perfect for leftovers or to use for sandwiches, tacos or other hearty roast meals. It’s one of those dishes that you make once and can usually use at least twice. Perfect a hectic work week, and the whole family loves it! Win win! Pair it with these Instant Pot mashed potatoes for a quick and easy dinner the family will go crazy over.

Pot Roast Ingredients

I’ve given you three ways to cook the roast but the ingredients are all the same. It’s one of those hearty meals that brings everyone together around the table for good conversation and great memories. Exact measurements can be found below in the recipe card.

• Olive Oil: You can use canola oil, but I like the extra bit of flavor the olive oil adds.
• Chuck Roast: You’ll need a 3-4 pound roast. If your roast is much bigger, you’ll need to adjust the seasonings to accommodate so you have enough flavor.
• Salt and Pepper: This is for generously seasoning the roast before searing.
• Carrots: Use large carrots you have to cut yourself, they have so much more flavor than baby carrots.
• Potatoes: The best potatoes for putting in a roast are yellow, golden or Yukon potatoes.
• Onion: Yellow or white onions are flavorful but mellow enough to add flavor but not overpower.
• Beef Broth: Make your own or buy prepackaged beef broth.
• Red Wine: The alcohol will cook off and you’re left with flavor and tenderness. You can also substitute this with apple juice, cranberry juice or more beef broth.
• Worcestershire Sauce: Boosts and intensifies the meaty flavor.
• Garlic: Use fresh minced garlic for the best taste.
• Onion and Garlic Powder: Adds the best savory flavor!
• Salt and Pepper: This is to add to the sauce.

How to Make the Most Tender Roast

The wonderful thing about this pot roast recipe is that you can make it three different ways and end up with the same result any way you make it. The way of putting it together is the same for all three methods. So whether you use a slow cooker, pressure cooker, or the oven, it will always be fall-apart tender.

1. Sear: For the oven and slow cooker, heat the oil over medium high heat in a cast iron skillet or heavy frying pan. Then salt and pepper the roast generously. Once the oil starts to smoke, sear each side of the roast for 2-3 minutes to give it a nice dark brown crust. If using an Instant Pot use the sauté button. Wait until it says “hot” before adding the oil and once it smokes sear the roast on all sides. Then remove the roast from the instant pot.
2. Assemble: In the slow cooker, instant pot or a large casserole dish place the carrots, potatoes and onions into the bottom.  Next place the meat on top. In a small bowl combine the beef broth, red wine, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Then pour over the roast.
3. Cook: In the slow cooker, cook pot roast on low for 10 hours or till tender. In the Instant Pot cook on high for 60 minutes and natural release. For the oven, cover tightly with foil or a fitted oven safe lid and cook at 425 for ONLY 30 minutes then turn the oven down to 300 for 4-5 hours.

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Fall-off-the-bone slow cooker short ribs are a perfectly hearty and savory dinner! This is the best way to cook succulent beef and fork-tender carrots that are emerged in a delicious sauce that is full of flavor.

Serve this with a side of my Dad’s famous mashed potatoes, delicious mashed cauliflower, or this incredible rice. You can serve the meat and sauce on top of the sides to help soak up all the yummy goodness of this meal. I also love to enjoy this meat with fork-tender vegetables.

Slow Cooker Short Ribs

Slow cooker short ribs are a cut of beef taken from the brisket, chuck, plate, or rib areas of beef cattle. They include a short portion of the rib bone, thus the name short rib. Once this meat cooks all day in the slow cooker it becomes fork-tender and is amazing. Your whole family will love this delicious and flavorful dish because the meat melts in your mouth!

This is why beef short ribs were meant for long, slow braising at low heat. The longer you cook them then the better they become. If you cook this type of beef fast then it will remain tough. Cooking them in the slow cooker is the best way to get them to the perfect level of fall-off-the-bone doneness. After cooking away for hours in your crockpot, short ribs turn from tough to melt-in-your-mouth tender. They’re a perfect winter meal. Add my perfectly sauteed Brussels sprouts and some yummy rolls! I also love to serve this with this strawberry pretzel salad and it’s a perfect Sunday meal.

Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs Ingredients

It only takes a handful of ingredients to make this meal full of flavor! The sauce is the best part of this recipe. You are going to love how juicy and tender this dish is. My husband requests this all time, and I love to make it because it is so easy.

• Beef Short Ribs: 8-10 should fit nicely in your slow cooker
• Salt and Pepper: Season to taste.
• Olive Oil: For searing.
• Carrots: Use large carrots, not baby carrots. Large carrots have more flavor
• Beef Broth: To have an excellent beefy flavor don’t substitute for other broth.
• Garlic: 3 cloves sounds like a lot but trust me it’s needed.
• Tomato Paste: Imparts strong flavor without the extra water.
• Worcestershire Sauce: Gives immense flavor
• Italian Seasoning: One of my all-time favorite spice combinations, it’s so good!

Cooking Beef Short Ribs

This recipe only takes a few minutes to put together then let the slow cooker do all the work! You will love how easy this slow cooker short rib recipe is. It’s a great meal to make in the morning then it’s ready when it’s time to eat dinner. It doesn’t get any easier!

1. Sear: Salt and pepper the short ribs then sear in a skillet over medium-high heat. Make sure to do all sides. When they have a nice golden crust on all sides place in the slow cooker and add the carrots on top.
2. Sauce: In a small bowl whisk the beef broth, garlic, tomato paste, worcestershire and italian seasoning. Pour the sauce over the ribs
3. Cook: For best results cook on low for 8-10 hours.

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Slow Cooker Mississippi Pork Roast is a savory, sweet and spicy pork roast that is tender to the touch and falls apart with ease. It takes minutes to prepare and can be paired with a variety of sides. Your family will fall in love with this incredibly flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth dinner!

I love a delicious roast! It’s my go to- meal whenever I need to impress guests, feed a crowd, or just have some delicious home-cooked food! Make this delicious roast with these rolls, these yummy mashed potatoes, and these delicious Brussel sprouts, and you will have a simple and easy meal that everyone will love!

Slow Cooker Mississippi Pork Roast

I have fallen in love with this pork roast recipe. It is tender, juicy, and has all the flavor you need. It turned out perfect in the slow cooker, and I am here to tell you it was one of the best meals that I have ever made. Since making this recipe a couple of weeks ago, I have already made it again… Twice!

One of the best parts about this meal is that it is so incredibly easy. It takes less than 5 minutes to put everything in the slow cooker, and within minutes, it is ready for dinner. This tender, melt-in-your-mouth pork has a flavor that is to die for. Mississippi Roast usually calls for beef roast, but I love that you can always swap it out for pork. Not to mention, the leftovers are fantastic! Use them on top of some nachos, in a sandwich, or make yourself some tacos with the extra meat!

Ingredients in Mississippi Pork Roast

Simplify your life by using marinated fresh pork. It comes in a wide assortment of mouthwatering flavors, including; Roasted Garlic and Herb, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Sweet Teriyaki, and Slow Smoked Mesquite. It also comes in a wide variety of cuts, including; loin filets, chops, ribs, sirloins, and tenderloins.

• Pork Roast: I like to get a roast that is already marinated and ready to go so that I can get to cooking it right away!
• Ranch Seasoning: This adds just the right fresh flavor and creates a delicious taste.
• Au Jus Gravy Mix: The au jus mix adds to the ranch and makes it so that as the post cookies, it tasks on additional flavor.
• Butter: I used unsalted butter in this recipe.
• Pepperoncini Peppers: Once the roast is done cooking, you can discard the peppers.

Let’s Cook a Roast!

This is a meal where you put all of the ingredients in the slow cooker, set it, and forget it! This Mississippi pork roast cooks to perfection and is so simple. This will be your new go-to family meal!

• Add to Crockpot: Add pork roast to the slow cooker. Sprinkle ranch and au jus packages on top. Top with butter and peppers.
• Cook: Cook on low for 6 hours.
• Shred: Remove the pepperoncini peppers, shred the meat with a fork and serve.

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Slow cooker chicken and mushroom stroganoff takes just minutes to throw in the crock pot! It is so creamy and delicious and will become an instant family favorite!

The only thing better than pasta is pasta that you can make in a slow cooker or Instant Pot. It makes dinner a breeze! For more quick and easy pasta recipes your family will go crazy over, try this Instant Pot spaghetti, crock pot Olive Garden pasta, and slow cooker lemon chicken piccata!

Chicken and Mushroom Stroganoff in the Slow Cooker

This chicken and mushroom stroganoff is the perfect weeknight meal. It’s so easy to throw together and always satisfies! As soon as I got the kids to school I looked in my cupboard for ingredients and was able to throw this stroganoff into the slow cooker. It took under 5 minutes! All of my fellow busy moms rejoice.

It has minimal ingredients and the chicken cooks to tender and juicy perfection in the creamy mushroom sauce. I did use a can of cream of chicken soup but if you have some extra time you can make my homemade cream of chicken soup. The sauce is so easy, creamy, and perfect with some noodles tossed inside. Trust me when I say your family is going to go crazy over it! It’s picky eater-approved! Looking for more easy dinner recipes? Find more slow cooker dinners here. You’ll have to try my Instant Pot beef stroganoff as well!

What You’ll Need to Make It

I loved the flavor in the creamy sauce and the mushrooms hidden throughout were awesome. This was the perfect easy meal for the whole family. With how simple slow cooker chicken and mushroom stroganoff is, you will want to make it again and again! Check out the recipe card below for measurements.

• Chicken Breasts: I used boneless and skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes.
• Sliced Mushrooms: I used regular brown mushrooms, but cremini and baby bella mushrooms also work!
• Cream Cheese: You will want this to be softened so your sauce turns out lump-free.
• Cream of Chicken Soup: Use canned soup for easy prep or make your own from scratch! Find my full recipe here. For more mushroom flavor, you can also use cream of mushroom soup.
• Dry Onion Soup Mix: You only need one packet to give this stroganoff all the flavor it needs.
• Salt and Pepper: Season to taste.
• Fresh Parsley: Chopped and added on top for garnish! I love adding fresh herbs to my dishes because they not only look great, but add extra flavor and aromatics as well.
• Large Egg Noodles: It wouldn’t be stroganoff without ’em!

How to Make Chicken and Mushroom Stroganoff in the Slow Cooker

It’s so easy! This slow cooker chicken and mushroom stroganoff is the kind of recipe you can set and forget. Run your errands, pick up the kids, and then you have a delicious, hearty dinner to come home to!

1. Add Chicken and Mushrooms: Place the chicken in the bottom of a lightly greased slow cooker. Then add the mushrooms.
   Prepare Sauce: In a medium-sized bowl, add cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, and dry onion soup mix. Mix until incorporated and spread on top of chicken and mushrooms.
2. Cook: Cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 3.
3. Serve Over Pasta: Pour over noodles and sprinkle with fresh parsley and salt and pepper.

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