This collection of fall slow cooker recipes is all the inspiration you need to make delicious, comforting dinners during the coziest months of the year. From hearty soups and stews to family-friendly casseroles, tacos, and crowd-pleasing game day favorites, these recipes make it easy to get a home-cooked meal on the table on busy weeknights.
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Before you dive in to the recipes, here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your slow cooker.
Skip the broiler with ceramic inserts. Most ceramic inserts are not oven-safe at high temps. If you want a crispy finish, transfer to a baking sheet or oven-safe dish before broiling. For crumb toppings, toast regular or panko bread crumbs on a baking sheet and sprinkle over the dish at the end.
Prep the night before. You can assemble some recipes in the insert and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, let the insert sit on the counter for about 30 minutes to take the chill off before cooking. Chilled ingredients will lengthen the total cook time, so plan for that.
Fill level matters. For even cooking, aim to fill the slow cooker at least halfway and no more than three-quarters full. If a recipe is an exception, it will note it.
Resist lifting the lid. Every peek releases heat and can extend the cook time. Check near the end of the suggested window rather than throughout.
Slow Cooker Classic Comfort Food
When you’re craving cozy, home-cooked meals, these slow cooker classics deliver every time. Think fall-apart tender pot roast, saucy chicken cacciatore, and rich beef tips with gravy, all cooked low and slow for busy weekday dinners or lazy Sunday suppers.
Slow Cooker Italian Pot Roast
4.37 from 11 votes
This Slow Cooker Italian Pot Roast starts with a lean top round roast and carrots that cook low and slow in simple, flavorful ingredients. The best part is the sauce, which is silky, rich, and ready to serve with no thickening and no skimming of fat.
Beef roast cooks low and slow in a savory, flavor-packed liquid until it’s melt-in-your-mouth tender. These Crock-Pot French Dip Sandwiches make a satisfying, hands-off meal that’s ready when you are.
Bone-in chicken thighs simmer low and slow in a rich tomato sauce with mushrooms, garlic, and herbs. This comforting Italian classic is one of the most-loved recipes from my cookbook.
These BBQ Country Style Pork Ribs are meaty, well seasoned, and slow cooked to tender perfection. It’s a true dump-and-go recipe with just 10 minutes of prep, and the result will satisfy any rib craving all year long.
Tender beef tips simmer in a rich, flavorful gravy for the perfect cold-weather comfort food. Spoon them over mashed potatoes for a hearty, family-friendly meal.
When you’re cooking for a smaller group, skip the whole bird and make this Slow Cooker Turkey Breast with Gravy. It yields tender, succulent white meat and rich gravy with minimal effort.
There’s something extra comforting about a bowl of soup or stew on a chilly day, and your slow cooker makes it so easy. From hearty, veggie-packed soups to a rich, meaty stew, these recipes are warm and so satisfying.
Slow Cooker Chicken Stew
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A handful of everyday ingredients transform into a rich, comforting Slow Cooker Chicken Stew. The broth develops deep flavor as it simmers, and every bite tastes like a cozy roast chicken dinner.
Let your slow cooker do the work with this hearty beef barley soup. Loaded with tender beef, vegetables, and wholesome barley, it’s the perfect comforting dinner to come home to on a busy weeknight.
Fresh veggies, beans, ground beef, and pasta make this Slow Cooker Hamburger Minestrone hearty enough to be the main event. It’s comforting, nourishing, and so easy to make.
Put that leftover ham bone to work with this Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup. It’s an easy, hearty way to turn holiday leftovers into a cozy family dinner. No ham bone? Check the meat department since stores often stock ham shanks or hocks this time of year.
All the comforting flavors of classic stuffed peppers come together in this hearty slow cooker soup. It’s an easy, hands-off recipe that cooks low and slow into a delicious, family-friendly meal perfect for busy weeknights.
These are the recipes I reach for most when I’m feeding a group. Each one is a comforting, crowd-pleasing favorite. From crispy pork carnitas and stacked chicken enchiladas to the BEST chicken tacos, they’re versatile, satisfying, and perfect for everything from casual dinners to weekend gatherings.
Crock-Pot Chicken Tacos
4.62 from 174 votes
A true dump and go recipe with only a little onion to dice. It makes a big batch of juicy shredded chicken you can use for tacos, burrito bowls, enchiladas, and more. Freeze half for an easy future meal.
Lean, flavorful, and incredibly versatile, this Slow Cooker Shredded Mexican Pork with Beans is perfect for busy weeknights. Serve it over rice, tucked into tortillas, or use it as a filling for burritos, bowls, or tacos.
Use your slow cooker to make perfectly seasoned crispy pork Carnitas. This versatile shredded pork is great for tacos, bowls, burritos, and more. Alternate oven instructions included!
These Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas are a fun twist on the classic. Layers of tortillas, creamy chicken filling, melted cheese, and zesty enchilada sauce cook together into a flavorful stacked enchilada casserole.
Lean pork cooks low and slow in a flavorful green chile sauce until it’s fork tender for this Crock-Pot Chile Verde. Spoon it over rice with your favorite toppings like sour cream, avocado, and cilantro, or use it as a filling for tacos and burritos with toasted tortillas.
With just 10 minutes of prep, this Crock-Pot Green Chile Beef is as easy as it gets. After a quick start, the slow cooker does all the work, yielding tender, flavorful shredded beef infused with spices and green chile enchilada sauce. Use it for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, or nachos, or spoon it over mashed potatoes for a Tex-Mex twist on pot roast.
These slow cooker recipes are perfect for parties, potlucks, and game day spreads. Think tender shredded sandwiches, crowd-pleasing sliders, and a hearty taco chili. They’re all easy to make ahead and ready when you are.
Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches
5 from 69 votes
Perfect football food! Tender, shredded Italian beef with pepperoncini piled on toasted rolls with melted provolone. A few minutes of prep and the slow cooker does the rest.
This flavor-packed Beef and Bean Taco Chili is loaded with ground beef, diced tomatoes, chili beans, and corn. Set out the toppings and let everyone customize a hearty, super easy meal for game day or any night.
These sliders are everything you want on game day. Tender shredded chicken cooked in a tangy mix of buffalo and BBQ sauce, piled high with crunchy coleslaw, ranch dressing, and a sprinkle of blue cheese.
Juicy Slow Cooker Drip Beef Sandwiches are perfect for game day or an easy weeknight dinner. Tender shredded beef with peppers and onions gets piled onto toasted hoagie rolls with melted provolone. Minimal effort, big flavor, and ready when you are.
Skip the takeout trap with these slow cooker dinner recipes. They bring cozy, restaurant-style comfort to your table with inspiration from a variety of cuisines.
Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken
4.98 from 39 votes
Bites of boneless chicken thighs simmer in a sweet and tangy sauce with bell peppers and pineapple until they’re melt-in-your-mouth tender. This slow cooker version of sweet and sour chicken definitely rivals the takeout version.
Tender chicken in a creamy, tomato-based sauce with fragrant Indian spices. Serve this Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala over rice for an easy, comforting meal that is hard to resist.
This easy slow cooker dinner is full of bold flavor from a sauce made with hoisin, soy sauce, lime, peanut butter, and spices. The pork cooks to tender perfection with sweet bell peppers, and it’s delicious served over a bowl of fluffy rice.
Plump, tender chicken meatballs slow cook in a rich tomato cream sauce that’s full of comforting Italian flavor. A unique method and a few simple tips ensure foolproof results every time. Serve them over pasta, tucked into sub rolls, or on their own with a side of garlic bread.
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