Secretly Genius Crockpot Dinner Time-Savers

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Make weeknight dinners effortless with a collection of crockpot dinner time-savers that turn busy evenings into delicious meals. From flavorful Crockpot Chipotle Pot Roast Tacos and cozy Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff to spicy Crockpot Chipotle Pulled Pork Pumpkin Chili, these recipes prove that set-it-and-forget-it meals can be full of flavor and family-approved!

Crockpot Chipotle Pot Roast Tacos

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These Crockpot Chipotle Pot Roast Tacos are the perfect easy weeknight meal. The beef is cooked low and slow in the crockpot with chipotle peppers, resulting in a saucy, spicy, and flavorful filling for tacos. Top with your favorite taco fixings like cilantro, avocado, and cotija cheese.
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Shredded Beef Enchiladas (Crockpot or Instant Pot)

Crockpot or instant pot Shredded Beef Enchiladas fresh out of the oven with toppings.
Photo credit: Chelsea’s Messy Apron

These Shredded Beef Enchiladas are the perfect easy weeknight meal. The beef is slow-cooked until tender, then combined with beans and cheese and baked in tortillas for a hearty and flavorful dish. You can even customize the toppings to your liking!
Get the Recipe: Shredded Beef Enchiladas (Crockpot or Instant Pot)

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

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This Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff recipe is a hearty and comforting dish that’s perfect for a family dinner. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful meal that tastes just like mom’s classic recipe. Let your slow cooker do the work and enjoy a delicious, easy-to-make dinner.
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Southwestern Corn Chowder (Crockpot!)

A bowl of the southwestern corn chowder with black beans, generously topped with green onions, melted cheese, and sliced avocados, ready to be enjoyed.
Photo credit: Chelsea’s Messy Apron

This Southwestern Corn Chowder is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for a chilly evening. Made with tender chicken, fire-roasted corn, and savory beans, this slow-cooker recipe is both easy and delicious. Top with cheddar cheese, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime for the perfect finishing touch.
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Crockpot Chipotle Pulled Pork Pumpkin Chili w/Cinnamon Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

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This Crockpot Chipotle Pulled Pork Pumpkin Chili is a warm, wholesome, and easy meal that’s perfect for a chilly autumn evening. With cinnamon roasted pumpkin seeds on top, this unique chili recipe from Half Baked Harvest is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The flavors of chipotle, pumpkin, and cinnamon blend together to create a comforting and delicious dish!
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Crockpot Spicy Vegetarian Tortilla Soup with Quinoa

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Photo credit: Half Baked Harvest

Warm up with this Crockpot Spicy Vegetarian Tortilla Soup with Quinoa! This easy, healthy, and flavorful soup is perfect for a chilly day. Just toss everything in your crockpot and let it simmer for a delicious, no-fuss meal.

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Crockpot Quinoa (Southwestern Fajita)

The completed dish in a bowl ready to be enjoyed.
Photo credit: Chelsea’s Messy Apron

This Crockpot Quinoa recipe is packed with Southwestern fajita flavors and is so easy to make! Simply throw all of the (uncooked) ingredients into your slow cooker and let it do its magic. This dish is perfect for a healthy and delicious vegetarian dinner.
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Crockpot Honey Mustard Pork Chops

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For an easy and delicious dinner, try these Crockpot honey mustard pork chops. Simply throw the ingredients into your slow cooker and come home to a flavorful meal that everyone will enjoy. The honey mustard glaze adds a touch of sweetness and tanginess to the tender pork chops.
Get the Recipe: Crockpot Honey Mustard Pork Chops

Pork Carnitas (Mexican Slow Cooker Pulled Pork)

Three pork carnitas tacos on plate
Photo credit: House of Nash Eats

These slow cooker pork carnitas are the perfect easy weeknight meal, especially for Cinco de Mayo! The pork is cooked until tender and juicy, then crisped up for the perfect texture. Serve them on corn tortillas with escabeche for a delicious and authentic Mexican experience.
Get the Recipe: Pork Carnitas (Mexican Slow Cooker Pulled Pork)

Slow Cooker Rotel Dip Chicken Sandwiches

Shredded chicken, melted cheese, leafy greens, and sliced red onions on a sesame seed bun.
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These Slow Cooker Rotel Dip Chicken Sandwiches by The Cookie Rookie are a cheesy, spicy, and flavorful way to spice up your tailgate! Made with only 5 ingredients, this recipe is as easy as it is delicious. Just toss everything in the crockpot and enjoy a fuss-free game day feast!
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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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