Set It, Forget It, and Take a Nap: 20 Recipes for the Productive Procrastinator

Finally, a cooking method that matches your commitment level on a Tuesday. Just dump everything into a ceramic bucket, walk away for eight hours, and return to a meal that looks like you actually tried. It’s not "lazy"—it’s "time-efficient magic."

Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

A bowl of white rice topped with stir-fried beef, sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and a savory sauce, with chopsticks on the side. — Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef. Photo credit: From Ice Cream To Steak.

This Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef is the perfect way to enjoy tender, flavorful beef in a rich, savory-sweet sauce all from the comfort of your home. With minimal prep and the magic of a slow cooker, you’ll have a delicious meal that rivals your favorite takeout spot.
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Slow Cooker Rump Roast

A white plate with slices of roast beef, baby potatoes, carrots, and onions, garnished with a sprig of rosemary. — Slow Cooker Rump Roast . Photo credit: From Ice Cream To Steak.

This Slow Cooker Rump Roast is the ultimate hands-off meal for tender, flavorful beef that melts in your mouth. Get ready to enjoy a classic roast that’s as effortless as it is satisfying!
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Slow Cooker Soy Spareribs

A bowl of fluffy white rice topped with slow-cooked soy honey garlic chicken, sprinkled with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, served with chopsticks on the side. — Slow Cooker Soy Spareribs. Photo credit: From Ice Cream To Steak.

This holiday season, elevate your meals with Slow Cooker Soy Spareribs. Tender, flavorful, and so easy to make. Let the slow cooker do the work while you enjoy the festivities.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos in Crock Pot

Two tacos on a plate with a bowl of guacamole. — Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos in Crock Pot. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Savor the goodness of perfectly seasoned slow cooker chicken tacos made in the crock pot. It's a winning dinner idea for any day of the week!
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Slow Cooker Pork Loin in Crock Pot

Pork tenderloin on a cutting board next to a slow cooker. — Slow Cooker Pork Loin in Crock Pot. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Discover crock pot magic with this slow cooker pork loin that melts in your mouth. You'll get the most delicious and tender meat using this foolproof recipe.
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Slow Cooker Pork Chops

Mouthwatering slow cooker pork chops are a simple and tasty dinner option. Prepare them in the morning and come home to a satisfying meal.
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Slow Cooker Pepper Steak

A bowl of rice with meat and peppers in front of a slow cooker. — Slow Cooker Pepper Steak. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Get ready for a flavorful slow cooker pepper steak made with little preparation. It combines tender beef, colorful pepper, and savory sauce.
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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Legs

These tender and flavorful slow cooker BBQ chicken legs take minimal effort. These juicy drumsticks are coated in a tangy and smoky barbecue sauce.
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Slow Cooker Barbacoa

Barbacoa tacos on a tray topped with peppers and onions. — Slow Cooker Barbacoa. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Enjoy Copycat Chipotle Barbacoa at home with this easy slow cooker copycat recipe. Tender, juicy, and packed flavor, this homemade version will satisfy your taco cravings.
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Slow Cooker Chili Mac

Slow Cooker Chili Mac is an effortless one-pot wonder that combines chili with the cheesiness of mac & cheese, creating a mouthwatering fusion of flavors.
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Slow Cooker Cincinnati Chili

Cincinnatti chili on top of spaghetti and covered with cheese, beans and onions. — Slow Cooker Cincinnati Chili. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Hearty slow cooker Cincinnati chili recipe! Made with a flavorful blend of ground beef, spices, and tomato sauce, this is the perfect dump-and-go recipe.
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Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs

Slow cooker country style ribs take minimal effort but yield mouthwatering results. Peach preserves, honey & BBQ sauce flavor the tender and delicious ribs.
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Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken

This Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken is perfect for busy days and can be prepared quickly. It features a delicious blend of spices, creamy sauce, and tender chicken.
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Slow Cooker Boneless Turkey Breast

Slow Cooker Turkey Breast on a plate with gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes and a roll. — Slow Cooker Boneless Turkey Breast. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Make boneless turkey breast in the Crock Pot for delicious turkey complete with gravy. Perfect for a small Thanksgiving dinner or a weeknight meal.
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Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta

Olive garden chicken pasta on a fork. — Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Slow cooker Olive Garden chicken pasta has tender, fall apart chicken that simmers all day in creamy & cheesy sauce! Copycat recipe you can make easily!
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Dairy free slow cooker chicken alfredo

white bowl with chicken pasta with sundried tomatoes and peas and garlic and a light linen around the bowl. — Dairy free slow cooker chicken alfredo. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

A slow cooker chicken alfredo made with a creamy, dairy-free alfredo sauce! This crockpot chicken recipe is a staple for busy weeknights.
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Slow cooker honey mustard chicken

Black slow cooker with honey mustard chicken thighs topped with parsley and a wooden spoon in it. — Slow cooker honey mustard chicken. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

This slow cooker honey mustard chicken is cooked to perfection in a sweet and tangy glaze. Made in a pinch it's perfect for busy weeknights.
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Sheet pan steak fajitas

Baking tray with cooked steak, bell peppers, and veggies with a steel bowl of fresh tomatoes in the middle and flour tortillas folded to the side. — Sheet pan steak fajitas. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Sheet pan steak fajitas made with fresh veggies, lean beef, and homemade fajita seasoning! An easy, healthy dinner that's done in 20 minutes.
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Slow cooker chicken terriyaki

White bowl with rice and teriyaki chicken topped with green onions with chop sticks on the bowl and more green onions behind it. — Slow cooker chicken terriyaki. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

A tender, slow cooker teriyaki chicken recipe that takes only 10 mins to prep! Sweetened with honey for a sweet but healthy teriyaki sauce.
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Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken

White bowl with tuscan chicken, rice, leeks and sundried tomato in it with fresh basil beside it. — Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

A creamy slow cooker Tuscan chicken recipe Infused with garlic, leek, and basil. This whole30 dinner could be right out of Italy.
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