Slow Cooker

Start this easy, hands-off chili in the morning, and a complete meal will be waiting for you come dinner time.

Stay cozy indoors with this super simple, winter-ready soup that's made with ingredients you already have on hand.

If you haven't tried this customizable meal for any time of day, here's why congee should be on your menu this week.

Thrifty chicken drumsticks pick up all the zesty flavors of curry paste, herbs and peanut sauce in this fast/slow curry dish.

The moist environment of the Instant Pot or slow cooker helps artichokes become extra tender. Here they are stuffed with Italian sausage, Parmesan cheese and herby bread crumbs and served with a tangy balsamic red pepper sauce. Serve as an appetizer or pair with a salad for a main.

It sounds like a ton, but the garlic cloves in this classic French recipe mellow and melt into a delicious sauce as they cook. Save on prep time by buying pre-peeled garlic; look for it in the produce department where fresh herbs are sold. For the most accurate cook time, buy a chicken as close to 4 pounds as possible – any larger and it may not fit in the Instant Pot.

Tender beef, aromatic spices and rice noodles all cook in the same pot in this easy soup. Garnished with fresh bean sprouts, basil, cilantro, jalapeño and shaved onions, it’s a great combo of hearty and fresh, all in one bowl. For even more heat and color, serve with sliced chiles over top.

In this easy meal, a fragrant curry simmers while the rice steam-cooks over top. Garnish with cilantro.

By stacking meatloaf and carrot coins over potatoes in the Instant Pot, this comforting meal is fully cooked in one go. Garnish with additional thyme.

Thanksgiving dinner in an electric pressure cooker? Yes, you can! This recipe makes beautifully moist turkey with savory stuffing at the same time, and all those tasty turkey juices make up a quick herb gravy at the end. Broiling the stuffing briefly after it comes out of the pressure cooker makes it deliciously crisp on top, but this is entirely optional.

An electric pressure cooker makes great chili in a snap, and it can also bake up delicious corn bread at the same time. When cooked, the top of the corn bread will appear pale, but the bottom will be golden brown — just invert it onto a serving plate for the best presentation.

This shredded BBQ chicken recipe is so easy you'll want to make it all the time.

Cozy up with a bowl of this warming chicken and pea soup. Made with tender chunks of chicken sausage, leeks, carrots, celery, and fresh parsley, this comfort in a bowl will warm you up and leave you feeling satisfied!

This slow-cooker version of the Middle Eastern classic is given a twist with ras el hanout, a North African spice blend that can include ginger, anise, cinnamon, nutmeg, peppercorns, cloves, cardamom, nigella, mace, galangal, turmeric and dried flowers such as lavender and rose.

Chicken noodle soup is the ultimate comfort food­. This makeover uses zucchini noodles (aka zoodles) instead of wheat noodles and a variety of herbs to amp up the flavor. Make sure to look for a broth that’s made with Whole30-compliant ingredients.

Our team was seriously impressed by the deep flavors in this easy-to-make roast. Pop it into the slow cooker before you head to work and come home to a comforting meal. Make sure you check all your ingredients to ensure they are Whole30 compliant.

This rich sausage and walnut dressing freezes well and it can be cooked in a slow cooker, freeing up oven and stovetop space. The slow, even heat of a slow cooker yields moist stuffing with crispy edges.

This easy-cooking take on a New Orleans classic is brimming with bold ingredients like turkey sausage, cayenne pepper and okra – the okra isn’t traditional, but it adds a definitive Cajun touch.

Forget everything you thought you knew about cooking dry beans. Our easy trick lets you skip the long soaking step and make them — start to finish — in your slow cooker. Plus, we have three creative ways to use them.

There's no need to soak the beans overnight for this easy slow-cooker version of an all-American favorite. The corn bread recipe makes more than you'll need, but here's a tip: Heat up the leftovers and drizzle with honey for a super fast breakfast the next day.

This classic Mexican breakfast serves a crowd, making it a great option for busy families.

The aromas from this homemade green curry paste with ginger, lemongrass and chiles in this slow-cooker meal will fill your kitchen.

Skip the takeout and throw together this Indian-inspired chicken dish in your slow cooker instead. While boneless chicken breast meat is typical in tikka masala, the slow cooker tends to dry it out, so we’ve opted for bone-in, skinless chicken thighs instead.

If you love the rich, warming spices of fall like cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice, then this cake is for you. An easy caramel sauce elevates this dessert and adds a wow factor.

In this good-for-you dessert, slow-
cooked apples are packed with a 
buttery oat crumble then finished 
with a maple cider sauce.

Quick-braising can be an ideal method 
for cooking cool-weather greens, but 
make sure to select sturdy varieties such 
as kale, collards and escarole. Here, 
fiber-rich kale is simmered with broth 
and caramelized shallots.

Take a trip to New Orleans with this satisfying Southern comfort meal without all the calories. Plan your prep time so that the polenta will be done just as the slow-cooker mixture is finishing up.

Turnips stand in as a substitute for potatoes in this dish, while caramelized onions add a rich depth of flavor with the help of a little healthy fat.

These satisfying stuffed potatoes are baked atop aromatic vegetables roasting right in the slow cooker. Just unwrap the potatoes and fluff the flesh, then top with cheddar, blue cheese and veggies.

The rich, deep flavor of braised beef is a perfect match for the subtle, sweet smokiness of ancho chiles. These melt-
in-your-mouth tacos serve a crowd and 
can be made ahead – they’re tailor-made for a taco party!

Thanks to its low heat, longer cooking time and added liquid, braising is the cooking method of choice to soften lean, low-fat cuts of bison. If bison (often labeled as buffalo) is a bit out of your budget or unavailable in your area, simply substitute with lean beef instead.

Bananas are the secret ingredient that help keep this coffee cake so deliciously moist. Always go for bananas that are well ripened for a more flavorful cake.

Sweet mango is combined with aromatic spices to infuse chicken with maximum flavor. Topped with a crunchy cabbage and mango slaw, these tacos are a showstopping dish.

Sweet pineapple plays beautifully with these mouthwatering meatballs, browned to perfection on the outside and tender and meaty inside.

Those who tend to shy away from cooked cabbage may become converts thanks to braising, as it brings out the crucifer’s natural sweetness. Couple that with this flavorful sauce, which gets richness and depth from searing an onion in coconut oil, and you’ve got a side that’ll take center stage.

Loaded with veggies, beef and whole-grain pasta, this nourishing, warming soup is the ultimate chilly-weather meal.

Savory spiced beef is topped with a sweet pineapple salsa in these irresistible, finger-licking-good tacos.

Tender eggplant, mushrooms and sweet bell pepper are slow simmered in juicy tomatoes for a delicious, savory dish. Paired with whole-grain penne, this stew makes a hearty meal.

This is an ideal way to prepare salmon – cooked slowly surrounded by a moist heat. Lentils and beets can be left to cook all day in a slower cooker.

Cooking times can be vary quite a bit depending on your crockpot, so give yourself some extra time, if possible. For a side or snack, you can easily prepare the slow-cooked chickpeas separately (through Step 2) and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, enjoying them alongside other entrées throughout the week.

Sweet bell peppers are tasty little vessels for this Southwest-style stuffing, chock-
full of fiber-rich corn, black beans and cilantro. Plus, there’s no need to parboil 
the peppers to give them tenderness, 
since they’ll be slowly simmered all day 
in a smoky tomato sauce.

A slow-and-low cooking method ensures this extra-lean roast cooks up tender and moist, while a mix of exotic spices imparts a satisfying flavor profile.

Of all the things you didn’t think you could make in your crockpot, chicken wings likely take the cake. Enjoy these saucy wings with a side of crunchy crudités or sweet potato fries.

Cooking pork tenderloin in a moist heat makes it fork-tender. Additionally, the bulgur, which replaces the more traditional rice in this revamped risotto, lends a slightly nutty flavor that complements earthy mushrooms.

Few things can instantly warm you up 
on a cool day like a comforting bowl of soup. Forget sodium-filled canned 
varieties and put together our spiced cauliflower soup, enlivened with turmeric, cardamom and saffron, with only 
15 minutes of hands-on work.

Every clean eater should have a tried-and-true chili recipe in his or her culinary arsenal. We’ve added chipotle peppers and tomatillos for a fresh take on the old family favorite. With just 15 minutes of advance prep, you can leave the kitchen for the afternoon and return to a delicious home-cooked meal. This chili can be made ahead and stored in a resealable container in the freezer for up to 1 month.

The slow cooker makes this moist chocolate brownie a cinch to prepare. For the topping, dark sweet cherries are simmered with maple sugar to yield a glossy crimson sauce. If you’re trying to avoid caffeine, omit the espresso powder.

This super-fast fish dish is ideal for entertaining: The colorful combination of vibrant green broccoli and pink salmon topped with silky smooth sauce will wow guests yet won’t relegate you to the kitchen, thanks to minimal hands-on time.

If your family’s main complaint about boneless, skinless chicken breast is 
that it's dry, then braising may be your answer! The slow-and-low technique keeps meat moist.

This Thai-style coconut red curry is packed with veggies like green beans and bell peppers. Serve on its own, as shown here, or over brown rice.

Warm corn tortillas envelop tender shreds of nutty chicken in this unexpected slow-cooker creation. A tangy fresh mint and cucumber topping brings the Thai-Mexican mingling together for an exotic, spicy meal.

You can adapt this light, satisfying soup to your schedule. Done in about 5 hours, it can continue to simmer in the slow cooker up to 4 hours more without turning mushy. The broth just gets richer.

Surprise guests and family members 
with this ooh-and-ahh-worthy herb-stuffed whole chicken.

Just 15 minutes of hands-on time is all it takes to prep this subtly spicy and exotic south-of-the-border soup.

These slow-simmered beef ribs pair nicely with mashed sweet or regular potatoes.

This medley of clams, crab, cod and scallops is slow simmered in a spicy broth and white wine sauce. For a heartier meal, try pairing this stew with whole-grain crusty bread, baguette or garlic crostini 
to soak up every drop.

This satisfying chili boasts classic flavors such as thyme, oregano and basil. Grilled corn lends the dish a modern flair, but frozen corn kernels work just as well if you want to save time.

Earthy lentils, a staple in many meatless diets, give this simple yet hearty soup a substantial helping of protein and fiber. Unlike larger legumes, there’s no need to presoak lentils before adding them – just pick out any pebbles or broken pieces and give them a rinse in a sieve. Sauté the onions and garlic for the soup while you prep the rest of the veggies – then set the slow cooker and go.

We've given a fresh, Mexican twist to the traditional pork ‘n’ beans that you remember from your childhood. In this recipe, trimmed pork tenderloin lowers the fat while keeping all the hearty, rich flavor.

A cross between ooey-gooey pudding and a moist chocolate cake, this chocolate pudding cake will crush your sweet tooth every time. Garnish with berries of your choice for a pop of color and fresh flavor.

Butterflied flank steak rolled around a flavorful kale and feta filling makes an impressive presentation for dinner guests, and only you'll know how easy it was to pull off. Searing the rolls before simmering them in a white wine and tomato sauce ensures a juicy result.

Spice-rubbed halibut is smothered in 
a sour cream and Dijon sauce for a truly crave-worthy dish – plus it only takes 15 minutes of work to put together this complete meal.

Slow-roast beets to perfection in your slow cooker with our simple foil-packet method. Here, we roast them with fragrant garlic and juicy oranges for extra mouthwatering flavor, then serve them with a creamy horseradish sauce.

Taco night has never been so tasty! 
This recipe uses chuck roast, an economical cut of beef made for the 
slow cooker. Serve with our salsa fresca.

A South Asian delight, mango chicken is an unexpected crockpot recipe your friends and family won't ever suspect slow cooked all day while you binge-watched Netflix. Try serving it over brown rice or your favorite ancient grain.

A quick and easy take on eggplant Parmigiana, our eggplant casserole skips breading and frying the eggplant while still oozing with saucy, cheesy goodness. Try serving alongside simple tossed and steamed veggies topped with shaved Parmesan for a complete meal.

This carrot cake is delicious served warm, right from the slow cooker. But if you’d like to save some for later, our cake can be wrapped tightly and refrigerated for 3 to 4 days or frozen for up to 1 month.

Rich with tender lamb and meaty mushrooms, our slow-cooker risotto will have you wondering why you ever bothered making finicky stove-top risotto. There’s no carefully timed stirring or multiple additions of liquid here – just 
set the timer and let the slow cooker do the work for you!

To cut costs without skimping on flavor, 
we use cheap cuts of stew beef (chuck or round roasts will do) instead of the pricier ground beef normally used in chili. The slow-and-low heat of your slow cooker easily breaks down the tough cuts into tender, melt-in-your-mouth chunks of savory meat.

Fragrantly spiced beef with chickpeas and sweet potatoes make for a satisfying, protein-rich meal. Dried apricots add a punch of sweetness to balance the 
richness of this dish.

Hosting a brunch? Try popping this cardamom- and cinnamon-spiced whole-grain casserole into the slow cooker when you get out of bed – by the time you get dressed and tidy up, it'll be ready!

This Tex-Mex spin on sloppy joes is sure to become a weeknight family favorite.