18 Set-It-and-Forget-It Slow Cooker Recipes That Never Fail

Whether you're feeding a crowd or just want dinner ready when you walk in the door, these 18 slow cooker recipes deliver. Packed with flavor and designed for simplicity, each dish makes use of your slow cooker’s magic—turning basic ingredients into hearty meals with little effort and no stress.

Low Carb Crockpot Beef Stew

This Low Carb Crockpot Beef Stew is full of that juicy, beefy flavor that everyone loves! It's a delicious dish without the carbs that will leave everyone wanting more! The radishes in the Instant Pot come out super tender just like potatoes!
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Easy Keto Crockpot Pork Chops

These Keto Crockpot Pork Chops are made with simple ingredients for an easy no fuss meal. Have a delicious ready to eat dinner waiting at home for you after work.
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Hearty Pumpkin Chili

A bowl of chili topped with avocado and peppers. — Hearty Pumpkin Chili. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

Hearty Pumpkin Chili is lighter in caloris but not light in flavor!
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Crock Pot Pinto Beans (Vegetarian)

A bowl of crock pot pinto beans with a rich, hearty texture. — Crock Pot Pinto Beans (Vegetarian). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Crock Pot Pinto Beans recipe is a hearty and flavorful vegetarian dish that cooks slowly for a rich taste. It’s perfect for a comforting meal or as a side dish.
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Eggplant and Beef Meatballs Recipe

A plate of eggplant and beef meatballs with a savory sauce. — Eggplant and Beef Meatballs Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Eggplant and Beef Meatballs Recipe combines tender beef with flavorful eggplant for a delicious and hearty meal. These meatballs are perfect with pasta or on their own.
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Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Corn Soup

This Creamy Crock Pot Chicken Corn Soup is a comforting and hearty soup with chicken, corn, and a creamy base. It’s perfect for a cozy meal on a chilly day.
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Southern Green Beans

Green beans with sausage on a white plate. — Southern Green Beans. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Need an easy side dish that's impressive enough to wow everybody but easy enough that you can set it and forget it? These Southern Green Beans cooked low-and-slow in the crockpot are all that and more! Loaded with meaty goodness, the hardest part of this dish is smelling the deliciousness while it's cooking!
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Marry Me Chicken in the Crock Pot

A plate of marry me chicken over pasta. — Marry Me Chicken in the Crock Pot. Photo credit: Downsizing Dinner.

Make this easy dinner for someone you love.
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Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

This Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup is an easy recipe that’s great for anyone, including beginner cooks. Just prep your ingredients, add them to your slow cooker, and that’s it. Cook it on low to simmer all day, or set it to high if you need it ready sooner.
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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

A slow cooker filled with pulled pork topped with BBQ sauce. — Slow Cooker Pulled Pork. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Slow Cooker Pulled Pork recipe is perfect for a flavorful, tender pork dish with minimal effort. Serve it on buns or with your favorite sides for a delicious meal.
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Rotel Sausage Dip

This Rotel Sausage Dip is a cheesy, spicy dip made with sausage and Rotel tomatoes. It’s a great appetizer for parties or game day gatherings.
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Lipton Onion Soup Dip Recipe

A bowl of Lipton Onion Soup Dip with fresh herbs on top. — Lipton Onion Soup Dip Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Lipton Onion Soup Dip Recipe is a classic appetizer made with Lipton Onion Soup Mix and sour cream. It’s a creamy, savory dip that’s perfect for parties.
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Al Pastor Carnitas

Say Ole and have a fiesta tonight with these amazing, tender, and so full of flavor Al Pastor Pork Carnitas! Put it on a low-carb tortilla, eat it on a salad, or just scoop it up by the forkful - add some flavor to your day!
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Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros

Flatbread topped with shredded chicken, sliced cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and a creamy white sauce. — Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Make tonight the yummiest night of the week by serving up these super-succulent, seriously simple slow cooker chicken gyros to wow everyone!
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Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup

A bowl of Ham and Bean Soup with visible chunks of meat, seasoned with herbs, next to a whole onion and fresh parsley. — Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This delicious slow cooker ham and bean soup is a real winter warmer with rich flavors from the ham, veggies, garlic, mustard, and herbs.
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Authentic Hungarian Goulash

Hungarian Goulash in two white bowls. — Authentic Hungarian Goulash. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Hungarian Goulash is a thing of beauty. It's meaty, flavorful, and when slowly cooked, it's so tender. This goulash is perfect as is, or top it with a dollop of sour cream.
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Easy Slow Cooker Roasted Potatoes

These slow cooker roasted potatoes make for one super easy Crockpot recipe! The perfect potato side dish is within reach!
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Easy Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili

Ever craved a hearty bowl of chili, but wanted something lighter and meat-free? This easy Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili recipe is your answer. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, it’s a delightful blend of flavors and spices that’s both satisfying and wholesome.
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