We searched the internet to find the top, most highly-rated Slow Cooker Meals and Crock Pot Recipes. Then we asked you!  Here is a compilation of your suggestions along with many other highly-rated recipes we think you will love.This will be an ever-growing list, so if you have a favorite, please add it to the comments below, telling us why you love it,  and I will add it to this list! A win-win for all!

Slow Cooker Meals and Crockpot Recipes

Slow Cooker Lentil Chili 

This lentil chili is packed with nutrients and comforting flavor and is perfect for fall, from weeknight dinners to weekend gatherings. It saves well, and leftovers taste even better! Vegan adaptable.

This lentil chili is packed with nutrients and comforting flavor and is perfect for fall, from weeknight dinners to weekend gatherings. It saves well, and leftovers taste even better! Vegan adaptable.

Slow Cooker Lentil Chili Video

Healthy Crock Pot Turkey and White bean Chili by Half Baked Harvest

Who doesn’t love a good bowl of chili this time year? This Turkey and Whitebean Chili is full of flavor and easy to make! Top with avocado, cheese and scallions for a delicious slow-cooker dinner!

Here are the 20 BEST Slow Cooker Recipes that are Full of Flavor, healthy, fool proof and all highly rated! #slowcooker #crockpotrecipes #slowcookerrecipes #bestslowcooker

Slow Cooker Taco Soup

by Ambitious Kitchen! This soup makes me want to go out and buy a slow cooker. Great reviews and looks so darn tasty! A delicious crockpot recipe

Here are the 20 BEST Slow Cooker Recipes that are Full of Flavor, healthy, fool proof and all highly rated! #slowcooker #crockpotrecipes #slowcookerrecipes #bestslowcooker

Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Soup

This slow cooker Thai soup by Foodie Crush is packed with flavor thanks to the combination of curry paste, coconut milk, fresh ginger, and lime.

Slow Cooker Thai Soup by Foodie Crush

 Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Carrots and Potatoes

By Jennifer, from Once Upon a Chef.

Slow cooker beef stew by Once Upon a Chef

Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Soup by Pinch of Yum 

Creamy, dreamy wild rice soup- made in a slow cooker… it doesn’t get much easier than this. This cozy soup is perfect for chilly nights. one of our favorite slow-cooker recipes!

Here are the 20 BEST Slow Cooker Recipes that are Full of Flavor, healthy, fool proof and all highly rated! #slowcooker #crockpotrecipes #slowcookerrecipes #bestslowcooker

 Slow Cooker Quinoa Chicken Soup from Chelsea’s Messy Apron

Robin suggests…increase the amount of chicken to make it more like a hearty stew. Also, toast the quinoa in a dry pan for a richer, nuttier flavor before adding to the crock pot.

Here are the 20 BEST Slow Cooker Recipes that are Full of Flavor, healthy, fool proof and all highly rated! #slowcooker #crockpotrecipes #slowcookerrecipes #bestslowcooker

 Slow Cooker Butternut Soup by Two Peas and Their Pod

Here are the 20 BEST Slow Cooker Recipes that are Full of Flavor, healthy, fool proof and all highly rated! #slowcooker #crockpotrecipes #slowcookerrecipes #bestslowcooker

 Slow Cooker Potato Soup by Gimme Some Oven

Here are the 20 BEST Slow Cooker Recipes that are Full of Flavor, healthy, fool proof and all highly rated! #slowcooker #crockpotrecipes #slowcookerrecipes #bestslowcooker

 Slow Cooker Beef Stew by Damn Delicious!

Everyone’s favorite comforting beef stew made easily in the crockpot! The meat is SO TENDER and the stew is rich, chunky and hearty!

20 Best Crockpot Recipes for Cozy nights! Slow Cooker Beef Stew -Everyone’s favorite comforting beef stew made easily in the crockpot! The meat is SO TENDER and the stew is rich, chunky and hearty! PLUS 20 Best Slow Cooker Recipes!

 Slow Cooker Gigante Beans with Tomatoes from Alexandra Cooks

Here are the 20 BEST Slow Cooker Recipes that are Full of Flavor, healthy, fool proof and all highly rated! #slowcooker #crockpotrecipes #slowcookerrecipes #bestslowcooker

 Slow Cooker Crispy Pork Ramen by Half Baked Harvest 

Here are the 20 BEST Slow Cooker Recipes that are Full of Flavor, healthy, fool proof and all highly rated! #slowcooker #crockpotrecipes #slowcookerrecipes #bestslowcooker

 Slow Cooker Vegetarian Lasagna Soup by Foodie Crush 

Here are the 20 BEST Slow Cooker Recipes that are Full of Flavor, healthy, fool proof and all highly rated! #slowcooker #crockpotrecipes #slowcookerrecipes #bestslowcooker

Ambitious Kitchen’s Slow Cooker Turkey Tacos 

Here are the 20 BEST Slow Cooker Recipes that are Full of Flavor, healthy, fool proof and all highly rated! #slowcooker #crockpotrecipes #slowcookerrecipes #bestslowcooker

Slow Cooker Beef Ragu with Pappardelle by Pinch of Yum 

Here are the 20 BEST Slow Cooker Recipes that are Full of Flavor, healthy, fool proof and all highly rated! #slowcooker #crockpotrecipes #slowcookerrecipes #bestslowcooker

Vegan Slow Cooker Coconut Quinoa Curry by Simply Quinoa 

Here are the 20 BEST Slow Cooker Recipes that are Full of Flavor, healthy, fool proof and all highly rated! #slowcooker #crockpotrecipes #slowcookerrecipes #bestslowcooker

Chicken Carnitas from Feasting at Home

Reader suggests “Use 2 pork tenderloins & decrease the water in the sauce just a bit. Cook on low for 8 hours. Shred then quick broil for a bit of crispy goodness. Leftovers freeze very well for a quick “go-to” meal at a later time.”

Here are the 20 BEST Slow Cooker Recipes that are Full of Flavor, healthy, fool proof and all highly rated! #slowcooker #crockpotrecipes #slowcookerrecipes #bestslowcooker

 VEGAN All you can eat,Slow Cooker Cabbage Soup by Budget Bites

Here are the 20 BEST Slow Cooker Recipes that are Full of Flavor, healthy, fool proof and all highly rated! #slowcooker #crockpotrecipes #slowcookerrecipes #bestslowcooker

 Chipotle Chicken Tamale Chili  from Half Baked Harvest 

Here are the 20 BEST Slow Cooker Recipes that are Full of Flavor, healthy, fool proof and all highly rated! #slowcooker #crockpotrecipes #slowcookerrecipes #bestslowcooker

 Slow Cooker Mushroom Turkey Bolognese from Feasting at Home  

a lightened-up Bolognese made with ground turkey instead of beef.

Slow Cooker Turkey Bolognese with Mushrooms- a simple easy meal with lots of depth and flavor. | #bolognese #turkey www.feastingathome.com

Slow Cooker Lasagna from Tastes Better from Scratch 

Here are the 20 BEST Slow Cooker Recipes that are Full of Flavor, healthy, fool proof and all highly rated! #slowcooker #crockpotrecipes #slowcookerrecipes #bestslowcooker

 Vegan Vindaloo Vegetables by Fat-Free Vegan

Here are the 20 BEST Slow Cooker Recipes that are Full of Flavor, healthy, fool proof and all highly rated! #slowcooker #crockpotrecipes #slowcookerrecipes #bestslowcooker

And a few more delicious Slow Cooker Recipes that can all be made in a Crock Pot:

If you are looking for Keto Crockpot Recipes, this is a good resource!

Slow Cooker Honey Dijon Carrots by Simply Recipes 

Slow Cooker Pot Roast Sandwiches

Clean Eating Bison Stew

Best Pulled Pork in a Slow Cooker from  A 100 days of Real Food 

Food and Wine’s  Harissa and White Bean Stew   and Slow Cooker Sunday Sauce ( for spaghetti)

Vegan Slow Cooker Black Bean Chili  by  101 cookbooks 

Slow Cooker Guinness Beef Stew by Simply Recipes!

Please let me know if you have any more that you can recommend in the comments below. I’m also looking for more vegan and vegetarian slow cooker recipes to add!

Thanks and I hope you enjoy!

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30 crock pot recipes and slow cooker meals

30 Crockpot Recipes & Slow Cooker Meals!

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  • Author: Sylvia Fountaine | Feasting at Home
  • Prep Time: 25
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Total Time: 6 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 3 quarts 1x
  • Category: main
  • Method: slow cooker
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A collection of the best, highly rated crock pot recipes and slow cooker meals from around the web: Slow Cooker Lentil Chili.


Ingredients

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  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 1 pound ground meat chorizo (use veggie meat, turkey, beef, chicken)
  • 8 ounces dried brown lentils
  • 4 ounces dried red lentils (can sub brown lentils, red makes the chili thicker)
  • 2 carrot, sliced in half rounds about 1 1/2 cups
  • 15 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 jalapeno, diced (seeds removed or not)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (adjust salt to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon ancho powder (use chipotle for spicy)
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 6 cups broth, veggie, chicken or beef
  • 1 bell pepper, green or colored, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional-to taste)

Instructions

For Crockpot 

  1. In a skillet, sauté onion in a pan over medium high heat with oil for 3 minutes until it starts to soften.  Add garlic stirring in and add chorizo, sauté for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the chorizo mixture into the crockpot along with the lentils, carrots, tomatoes, jalapeño, salt, ancho powder, oregano, smoked paprika cumin broth, molasses and cinnamon sticks.
  3. With the lid on, cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 hours.  Add in the green peppers in the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Serve with fresh cilantro and sour cream.


Notes

See Lentil Chili post for full details.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 281
  • Sugar: 9.1 g
  • Sodium: 774.9 mg
  • Fat: 2.8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 41 g
  • Fiber: 7.9 g
  • Protein: 24.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 33.9 mg

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  1. This veggie pot pie is delicious, filling and doesn’t require much “work” other than chopping.

    https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-slow-cooker-veggie-pot-pie-242000

    Thanks for this list!

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