Zero-Effort Slow-Cooker Recipes

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Prep this cozy slow-cooker recipe in 25 minutes at the start of the day, then you’ll be greeted by a perfectly seasoned, pull-apart pot roast by the time dinner rolls around.

Prep this cozy slow-cooker recipe in 25 minutes at the start of the day, then you’ll be greeted by a perfectly seasoned, pull-apart pot roast by the time dinner rolls around.

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Serve this super easy slow-cooker recipe with a side of warm rolls for a wholesome family meal that you can throw together in a flash.

Serve this super easy slow-cooker recipe with a side of warm rolls for a wholesome family meal that you can throw together in a flash.

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These tender meatballs complete with a savory onion gravy, pair perfectly with a side of mashed potatoes.

These tender meatballs complete with a savory onion gravy, pair perfectly with a side of mashed potatoes.

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Use your slow cooker for a creamy, cheesy vegetarian dinner made easy.

Use your slow cooker for a creamy, cheesy vegetarian dinner made easy.

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You had us at bacon! Cozy up with a warm, rich bowl of Cheesy Bacon-Ranch Potato Soup.

You had us at bacon! Cozy up with a warm, rich bowl of Cheesy Bacon-Ranch Potato Soup.

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This comforting slow cooker recipe is perfect for company or a family night spent at home.

This comforting slow cooker recipe is perfect for company or a family night spent at home.

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You already make getting big flavor on the table look easy, and this Slow-Cooker Italian Pork Loin is no exception.

You already make getting big flavor on the table look easy, and this Slow-Cooker Italian Pork Loin is no exception.

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Now you can make fall-off-the-bone beef short ribs in 20 minutes, thanks to your trusty slow cooker.

Now you can make fall-off-the-bone beef short ribs in 20 minutes, thanks to your trusty slow cooker.

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This sweet and slightly spicy cashew chicken offers a flavor that’s better than takeout.

This sweet and slightly spicy cashew chicken offers a flavor that’s better than takeout.

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Who knew your slow cooker could make a bold Bolognese? Reach for this hassle-free recipe when you have a busy week coming up.

Who knew your slow cooker could make a bold Bolognese? Reach for this hassle-free recipe when you have a busy week coming up.

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Prep a cheesy tortellini dish in 15 minutes, then let your slow cooker do the rest! It doesn’t get much easier than that.

Prep a cheesy tortellini dish in 15 minutes, then let your slow cooker do the rest! It doesn’t get much easier than that.

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This cheesy chicken enchilada pasta meal is low on effort and high on flavor. It’s a creamy, cheesy, delicious dinner you won’t stop thinking about.

This cheesy chicken enchilada pasta meal is low on effort and high on flavor. It’s a creamy, cheesy, delicious dinner you won’t stop thinking about.

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Prime rib in a slow cooker? It can do it all. This tender prime rib is impressive enough for entertaining and easy enough for busy weeknights.

Prime rib in a slow cooker? It can do it all. This tender prime rib is impressive enough for entertaining and easy enough for busy weeknights.

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As recipes go, this one’s a real bargain. With minimal effort, we’re talking about slicing some green onions and opening a couple of cans, this recipe yields maximum results: Tender cheese-stuffed tortellini floating in a creamy tomato soup that’s garnished with a dollop of herby pesto!

As recipes go, this one’s a real bargain. With minimal effort, we’re talking about slicing some green onions and opening a couple of cans, this recipe yields maximum results: Tender cheese-stuffed tortellini floating in a creamy tomato soup that’s garnished with a dollop of herby pesto!

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Wildly flavorful and super satisfying, the secret to this black bean soup is the ham shank. Despite the fact that ham shanks are really more bone than meat, they’ve still got plenty of flavor to give. Simmer up this soup to see for yourself!

Wildly flavorful and super satisfying, the secret to this black bean soup is the ham shank. Despite the fact that ham shanks are really more bone than meat, they’ve still got plenty of flavor to give. Simmer up this soup to see for yourself!

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Sunday dinner or Tuesday dinner—your slow cooker makes pot roast possible on any night. Low and slow heat turns the boneless beef chuck roast called for in this recipe into a meltingly tender masterpiece that tastes way more expensive than it actually was, especially when it’s drizzled in bright chimichurri sauce.

Sunday dinner or Tuesday dinner—your slow cooker makes pot roast possible on any night. Low and slow heat turns the boneless beef chuck roast called for in this recipe into a meltingly tender masterpiece that tastes way more expensive than it actually was, especially when it’s drizzled in bright chimichurri sauce.

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Melted cheese, bright tomato sauce and tender chicken make this slow cooker dinner a winner among both kids and parents—it’s pizza-flavored after all! And the prep is so simple, you can toss it together in 10 minutes and let your slow cooker take it from there.

Melted cheese, bright tomato sauce and tender chicken make this slow cooker dinner a winner among both kids and parents—it’s pizza-flavored after all! And the prep is so simple, you can toss it together in 10 minutes and let your slow cooker take it from there.

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Upgrade your chili without breaking a sweat. Stewing pork shoulder together with beans, tomatoes and lots of zesty seasoning makes for a rich and succulent chili that you can start in the morning by simply tossing the ingredients in the pot. Let it cook all day for a hearty bowl o’ red that might just become your new favorite.

Upgrade your chili without breaking a sweat. Stewing pork shoulder together with beans, tomatoes and lots of zesty seasoning makes for a rich and succulent chili that you can start in the morning by simply tossing the ingredients in the pot. Let it cook all day for a hearty bowl o’ red that might just become your new favorite.

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Rich, succulent and versatile, this shredded pork recipe is a keeper. Mixed with black beans, veggies and imbued with zesty Southwest flavor, it makes a great enchiladas filling, pairs well with rice in a burrito or burrito bowl and can even be a nachos topping!

Rich, succulent and versatile, this shredded pork recipe is a keeper. Mixed with black beans, veggies and imbued with zesty Southwest flavor, it makes a great enchiladas filling, pairs well with rice in a burrito or burrito bowl and can even be a nachos topping!

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If chicken-bacon-ranch is your forever favorite combo, this recipe should be tonight’s dinner. The chicken cooks slowly in a creamy ranch sauce that’s a breeze to assemble. When it’s time to eat, serve your saucy dinner on a bed of rice garnished with chopped bacon and sliced green onions.

If chicken-bacon-ranch is your forever favorite combo, this recipe should be tonight’s dinner. The chicken cooks slowly in a creamy ranch sauce that’s a breeze to assemble. When it’s time to eat, serve your saucy dinner on a bed of rice garnished with chopped bacon and sliced green onions.

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Tender brisket coated in a sweet-salty barbecue sauce is a crowd-favorite and host’s best friend. That’s because you can make it a day ahead and reheat and serve at your party, giving you plenty of time to actually enjoy your guests!

Tender brisket coated in a sweet-salty barbecue sauce is a crowd-favorite and host’s best friend. That’s because you can make it a day ahead and reheat and serve at your party, giving you plenty of time to actually enjoy your guests!

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Perfect for Sunday supper—or to have on hand to add to soups, sandwiches and tacos throughout the week—this chicken is as flavorful as it is effortless.

Perfect for Sunday supper—or to have on hand to add to soups, sandwiches and tacos throughout the week—this chicken i...

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The magic of a ham bone is on full-display in this recipe. Infusing mild split peas with deep flavor that’s so much better than what you might imagine from reading the ingredient list. So never let the remains of your holiday ham go to waste again!

The magic of a ham bone is on full-display in this recipe. Infusing mild split peas with deep flavor that’s so much better than what you might imagine from reading the ingredient list. So never let the remains of your holiday ham go to waste again!

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Need an escape? Let your slow cooker provide with this taste-of-the-islands dinner featuring tender shredded chicken in a sweet-and-sour sauce. Throw it together in 15 minutes and then let your nose tell you when it’s time to dine.

Need an escape? Let your slow cooker provide with this taste-of-the-islands dinner featuring tender shredded chicken in a sweet-and-sour sauce. Throw it together in 15 minutes and then let your nose tell you when it’s time to dine.

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Beef stew is pretty irresistible, what with the chunks of tender meat floating in a vegetable-rich broth, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room in the formula for a little innovation. With that in mind, the Betty Crocker Test Kitchens came up with this Italian-inspired recipe featuring cheese-stuffed tortellini!

Beef stew is pretty irresistible, what with the chunks of tender meat floating in a vegetable-rich broth, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room in the formula for a little innovation. With that in mind, the Betty Crocker Test Kitchens came up with this Italian-inspired recipe featuring cheese-stuffed tortellini!

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Thin sliced potatoes layered in a melted cheese sauce get turned into a complete meal with the addition of chopped ham, corn and peppers. So, if you’ve ever wanted to enjoy your favorite potato side as a main, give this all-in-one dish a try.

Thin sliced potatoes layered in a melted cheese sauce get turned into a complete meal with the addition of chopped ham, corn and peppers. So, if you’ve ever wanted to enjoy your favorite potato side as a main, give this all-in-one dish a try.

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Spicy and funky buffalo chicken isn’t for everyone, but if it’s for you, don’t miss out on this recipe. You get to enjoy every last bit of the flavorful sauce without getting your fingers sticky wrestling the meat off the wings.

Spicy and funky buffalo chicken isn’t for everyone, but if it’s for you, don’t miss out on this recipe. You get to enjoy every last bit of the flavorful sauce without getting your fingers sticky wrestling the meat off the wings.

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Creamy, comforting and classic to the North Country, chicken and wild rice soup is a secret that the upper Midwest has been keeping to itself for far too long. If you need a new take on a hearty, family-friendly chicken soup, it’s time to simmer this one up.

Creamy, comforting and classic to the North Country, chicken and wild rice soup is a secret that the upper Midwest has been keeping to itself for far too long. If you need a new take on a hearty, family-friendly chicken soup, it’s time to simmer this one up.

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Lasagna becomes a weeknight affair with this lazy-day recipe. Toss Alfredo sauce, chicken, spinach and noodles in the slow cooker and forget about dinner for a while. When it’s time to eat, you can look forward to a bowl of non-traditional-but-still-irresistible lasagna.

Lasagna becomes a weeknight affair with this lazy-day recipe. Toss Alfredo sauce, chicken, spinach and noodles in the slow cooker and forget about dinner for a while. When it’s time to eat, you can look forward to a bowl of non-traditional-but-still-irresistible lasagna.