Slow Cooker Meatball Sliders

Ingredients

  • 1 can cranberry sauce

  • 15 ounces tomato sauce

  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

  • 1 package dry onion soup mix

  • 1.5 pounds frozen meatballs

  • sliced provolone cheese

  • small split rolls

Directions

  1. Combine first 4 ingredients in your slow cooker and cook on low for 3-4 hours.

  2. Put meatballs and sauce on the rolls, top with cheese and serve!

Slow Cooker Thai Chicken with Ramen Noodles

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds sliced chicken breast

  • 1-2 sliced bell peppers (I used red)

  • 2 cups chicken broth, divided in half

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce

  • 2-3 cloves of minced garlic

  • 2 TBSP cornstarch

  • 1/2 cup peanut butter

  • 10-16 ounces of ramen noodles

  • topping ideas - cilantro, chopped peanuts, sliced green onions

Directions

  1. Put the first 5 ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on low for 3-4 hours.

  2. Combine remaining broth and cornstarch in a bowl and pour into chicken mixture. Add peanut butter. Cook on high for 30 minutes.

  3. Stir until combined and serve over cooked ramen noodles. Top with your choice of toppings.

Slow Cooker Ham and Potatoes

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds sliced red potatoes

  • 2-4 sliced anaheim or poblano peppers

  • 8 ounces sliced deli ham

  • 2-4 TBSP olive oil

  • 1 TBSP dried oregano

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1 cup shredded cheese of your choice

Directions

  1. Mix all ingredients in your slow cooker except the cheese.

  2. Cook on low for 7 hours or high for 4 hours.

  3. Top with cheese and serve.

Crock-Pot Honey-Glazed Chicken Wings

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs chicken wings

  • 1 cup honey

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce

  • 1 clove minced garlic

  • 2 tbsp tomato paste

  • 2 tsp water

  • 1 tsp black pepper

Directions

  1. Put the chicken wings into crock pot. Combine honey, soy sauce, remaining oil, and garlic in medium bowl. Whisk in tomato sauce, water, sugar, and pepper.

  2. Pour sauce over chicken wings. Cover. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.

Slow Cooker S’mores Fondue

Ingredients

  • 8 oz semisweet chocolate chips

  • 7 oz marshmallow cream

  • 1/4 cup half-and-half

  • 1 tsp vanilla

  • 1 cup mini marshmallows

  • bananas, strawberries chocolate-covered pretzels, graham crackers, and/or sliced apples

Directions

  1. Combine chocolate chips, marshmallow cream, half-and-half, vanilla, and mini marshmallows in slow cooker. Let it cook on low for 1 hour.

  2. Sprinkle with marshmallows and serve with fruit, pretzels, and graham crackers.

Crock-Pot Southwestern Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

  • 8 oz elbow macaroni

  • 14 oz diced tomatoes with green peppers and onions

  • 10 oz diced tomatoes with mild green chiles

  • 1 1/2 cup salsa

  • 3 cups shredded, Mexican cheese blend

Directions

  1. Coat the inside of the crock pot with non-stick cooking spray. Place macaroni, tomatoes, salsa, and 2 cups cheese in crock pot. Cover, cook on low 3 3/4 hours.

  2. When cooked, sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese over macaroni. Cover, cook on low 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Beef Fajitas

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds flank steak, sliced thinly

  • 1 can Rotel

  • 2 garlic cloves, diced

  • 1-2 sliced jalapeños

  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

  • 1 tsp chili powder

  • 1/2 tsp cumin

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 2 sliced bell peppers

  • tortillas for serving

Directions

  1. Place beef in the slow cooker.

  2. Top with all the other ingredients except the peppers.

  3. Cook on low for 7-8 hours, then place bell peppers on top. Cook for another hour.

  4. Serve over tortillas!

Slow Cooker Italian Sausage Sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 10 Italian sausage links

  • 1 jar spaghetti sauce

  • 2 bell peppers, sliced

  • 1/2 cup water

  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan or Romano cheese

  • 2 TBSP Italian seasoning

  • 2 loaves of french bread

Directions

  1. Brown sausage in a skillet and place in the slow cooker.

  2. Add the rest of the ingredients and cook on low for 4 hours.

  3. Slice the french bread and put sausage with sauce on the bread.

  4. Top with extra cheese and enjoy!

Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 3-4 pounds of bottom round roast

  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup

  • 1 packet of onion soup mix

  • 2-4 ribs of chopped celery

  • 12-15 Kaiser rolls

Directions

  1. Cut the roast into 2-4 pieces and place in slow cooker.

  2. Mix the rest of the ingredients and pour over the beef.

  3. Cook on low for 8-10 hours.

  4. Shred and serve on the rolls.

Slow Cooker Round Steak Stir Fry

Ingredients

  • 1 chopped onion

  • 1 cup chopped celery

  • 1/3 cup soy sauce

  • 1 tsp sugar

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1/2 tsp crushed rep pepper flakes

  • 2 lbs. beef round steak

  • 2 bell peppers, sliced

  • 1 can drained bean sprouts

  • 1 can drained water chestnuts

  • 8 oz. tomato sauce

  • Cooked rice

Directions

  1. Mix first 6 ingredients in the slow cooker and place the round steak on top.

  2. Cook on high for 3-4 hours.

  3. Remove steaks and slice. Add remaining ingredients except the rice and put the sliced steak back in.

  4. Cook on low 1-2 more hours.

  5. Serve on hot rice.

Slow Cooker Meatball Soup with Veggies

Ingredients

  • 32 oz. fully cooked meatballs

  • 16 oz. favorite frozen veggies

  • 1 package coleslaw mix

  • 2 cans chili beans

  • 30 oz. beef broth

  • 1 chopped onion

  • 4 cloves of garlic, chopped

  • 1 TBSP Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

  • 26 oz. of spaghetti sauce

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients in an 8 quart slow cooker.

  2. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.

  3. Taste for salt and serve!

Slow Cooker Kielbasa Sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 2-3 pounds smoked sausage, cut into sandwich bun length.

  • 1 bottle chili sauce

  • 20 oz. crushed pineapple

  • 3 TBSP brown sugar

  • 12 sandwich rolls

Directions

  1. Place in ingredients except roll into the slow cooker.

  2. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours.

  3. Serve the sausage and sauce on the buns.

  4. Serve with your favorite side!

Slow Cooker Pizza Casserole

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. rigatoni

  • 1-2 pounds ground beef

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, diced

  • 30 oz. pizza sauce

  • 10 3/4 oz. cream of mushroom soup

  • 8 oz. pepperoni, sliced

  • Shredded Mozzarella

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients except the pasta into your slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours until the meat is cooked.

  2. Mash up the ground beef until it’s all combined.

  3. Cook the pasta in a pot on the stove, drain, and add to the sauce.

  4. Top with shredded mozzarella!

Asian Style Slow Cooker Pork Ribs

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce

  • 1/3 cup orange marmalade (reduced sugar is fine!)

  • 3 TBSP ketchup

  • 2 minced garlic cloves

  • 3-4 pounds country style pork ribs

Directions

  1. Place ribs in the slow cooker.

  2. Mix other ingredients together and pour over the ribs.

  3. Cook on low 6-8 hours until ribs are tender.

  4. Serve with rice and steamed veggies.

Slow Cooker Chicken & Egg Noodles

Ingredients

  • 8 pieces of chicken on the bone. I use either thighs or drumsticks.

  • 2 cans (10-3/4 oz) cream of chicken soup

  • 2 envelopes chicken gravy mix

  • 1-3/4 teaspoons Creole seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon dried minced onion or onion powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

  • 3 cups uncooked egg noodles

Directions

  1. Place chicken in a large slow cooker and combine soup, gravy mix, and seasonings (pour over chicken)

  2. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender

  3. Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions

  4. Serve chicken and sauce on top of the noodles and enjoy!

Slow Cooker Corn Chowder

Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 cups of milk

  • 14 oz can cream corn

  • 10-3/4 oz can cream of mushroom soup

  • 1-3/4 cups frozen corn

  • 1 cup frozen shredded hash browns

  • 1 cup fully cooked ham, diced

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • salt and pepper

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients (except salt and pepper) in a large slow cooker

  2. Cover and cook for 6 hours

  3. Salt and pepper to taste.

Italian Round Steak in the Slow Cooker

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Round Steak

  • 8 ounces tomato sauce

  • 1 packet onion soup mix

  • 2 TBSP red wine vinegar

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp oregano

  • 1/4 tsp pepper

  • 8 potatoes, washed and stabbed with a fork

Directions

  1. Put steaks into the slow cooker.

  2. Mix the tomato sauce, soup mix, vinegar, and spices in a bowl.

  3. Pour mixture over the round steak. Place potatoes on top of steak and sauce.

  4. Cover and cook on low for 7-9hours or until steak is tender.

  5. Take everything out and mix cornstarch and water together and pour into the sauce. Heat until thick and then top the steak and potatoes with the thickened gravy.