10 Slow Cooker Meals That Earn Their Keep

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The weekend is creeping up, and if you don’t have a slow cooker meal in mind, you’re missing out on the easiest way to keep things delicious with minimal effort. Whether you’re in the mood for Pork Carnitas (Mexican Slow Cooker Pulled Pork) that practically begs to be piled onto warm tortillas or Slow Cooker Cuban Mojo Pork that’s bursting with citrus and garlic, there’s something here for every craving. Maybe it’s a cozy bowl of Turkey Cheeseburger Soup or a big pot of Best Ever Meaty Mushroom Chili that’ll hit the spot. And let’s not forget about sandwich night—Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches are a no-brainer. So, grab that slow cooker, toss in some ingredients, and let dinner make itself while you do literally anything else.

Pork Carnitas (Mexican Slow Cooker Pulled Pork)

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Pork carnitas tacos topped with cotija, escabeche, and avocado

Crockpot Pork Carnitas deliver all the crispy, juicy goodness with none of the hassle! Let the slow cooker handle the heavy lifting, then pile that flavorful pork onto warm tortillas with tangy escabeche for taco perfection.
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Slow Cooker Cuban Mojo Pork

a plate full of mojo pork and side dishes

Slow Cooker Cuban Mojo Pork is a garlicky, citrus-kissed masterpiece that practically cooks itself. Just dump everything in, let the flavors mingle, and get ready for the juiciest, most flavorful pork you’ve ever had!
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Instant Pot Barbacoa Beef

Instant Pot Barbacoa Beef Tacos

Instant Pot Barbacoa Beef is the ultimate shortcut to bold, juicy, flavor-packed beef. Whether you’re stuffing tacos, rolling burritos, or piling it onto a salad, this pressure cooker wonder makes weeknight dinners ridiculously easy!
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Turkey Cheeseburger Soup

Lightened-Up Turkey Cheeseburger Soup Recipe

Turkey Cheeseburger Soup is everything you love about a classic cheeseburger, but in a cozy, lighter bowl of goodness. Whether you’re using the Instant Pot, Crock-Pot, or stovetop, this one’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

Crockpot Chicken Fajitas

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas make weeknight dinners effortless while still delivering bold, smoky flavor. Just toss everything in the crockpot, let it do its thing, and come back to perfectly tender chicken and peppers ready to be stuffed into warm tortillas!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

Best Ever Meaty Mushroom Chili

A large white dutch oven of chili loaded with beans, browned ground beef, and mushrooms, along with tomatoes and spices.

Meaty Mushroom Chili is the cozy, stick-to-your-ribs dinner you need when the weather just won’t cooperate. Packed with hearty mushrooms and rich, savory flavor, it’s the kind of chili that demands a side of cornbread—preferably dripping with honey!
Get the Recipe: Best Ever Meaty Mushroom Chili

Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches

An image of an Italian beef sandwich on a hoagie roll.

Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches are the kind of slow-cooked magic that turns a simple chuck roast into a juicy, flavor-packed masterpiece. Pile that tender beef onto a hoagie roll, melt some cheese on top, and don’t forget the pepperoncinis and giardiniera—because more is more!
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Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

A bowl of crockpot chicken chili with crumbled cornbread on top is on the table with a bowl of cornbread and cilantro in the background.

Toss everything into the crockpot for White Chicken Chili, then kick back while it transforms into a creamy, flavorful bowl of comfort. Minimal effort, maximum reward!
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Best Carnitas (Slow Cooker Pulled Pork)

Shredded cooked meat with charred edges, lime wedges, and cilantro on a plate.
Image credit: Downshiftology

Crockpot Mexican Carnitas by Downshiftology are proof that slow and steady wins the flavor race. This pork cooks down until it’s fall-apart tender, then gets crisped up for that perfect taco-ready bite. Juicy, rich, and ridiculously easy—just set it and forget it!
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Sweet & Spicy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Pulled pork sandwich on plate with coleslaw

Slow Cooked Pulled Pork is the kind of recipe that makes you wonder why you ever bothered with anything else. Whether you let it simmer away in the crockpot or go the oven route, the result is juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. Pile it onto sandwiches, stuff it into tacos, or just grab a fork—no judgment here!
Get the Recipe: Sweet & Spicy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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