Slow Cooker – Saucy, Savory, and Seriously Simple

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The slow cooker is the unsung hero of the kitchen—doing all the work while you take all the credit. This roundup serves up stews, roasts, casseroles, and even tacos that practically cook themselves. From boldly spiced Birria (Slow Cooker) to rich and cozy Slow Cooker Saucy Sunday Bolognese Pasta, these recipes bring serious flavor with zero hovering required. Toss in comfort classics like Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes and overachievers like Slow Cooker French Wine and Mustard Chicken, and you’ve got dinner handled—one glorious dump-and-go at a time!

Birria (Slow Cooker)

A bowl of Mexican beef birria.
Photo credit: Downshiftology

When flavor meets slow-cooked magic, you get Birria (Slow Cooker)—tender beef swimming in rich, spiced broth that begs to be ladled into tacos or devoured straight from the bowl.
Get the Recipe: Birria (Slow Cooker)

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken and Broccoli

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Photo credit: Half Baked Harvest

Your weeknight dinner just got saucy thanks to Crockpot Buffalo Chicken and Broccoli, a zesty, cheesy combo that practically cooks itself while you “supervise” from the couch.
Get the Recipe: Crockpot Buffalo Chicken and Broccoli

Open Faced Roast Beef Sandwich

A slice of toasted bread topped with mashed potatoes, shredded beef, grated cheese, and fresh herbs on a white plate.
Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie

Keep it classic and comforting with an Open Faced Roast Beef Sandwich—a steamy stack of juicy roast beef and gravy that doesn’t even pretend to need a top bun.
Get the Recipe: Open Faced Roast Beef Sandwich

Crock Pot Creamed Corn

bowl of Crock Pot Creamed Corn
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Set it, forget it, and act like you slaved all day when you serve Crock Pot Creamed Corn, a jalapeño-kissed side that’s outrageously creamy and dangerously addictive.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Creamed Corn

Slow Cooker Eye of Round Roast

eye of round roast in the slow cooker after cooking.
Photo credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

Dinner doesn’t get much more retro-fabulous than Slow Cooker Eye of Round Roast—pepperoncini and onion soup mix team up for the juiciest, tangiest roast on the block.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Eye of Round Roast

Slow Cooker Saucy Sunday Bolognese Pasta

overhead photo of Slow Cooker Saucy Sunday Bolognese Pasta
Photo credit: Half Baked Harvest

Make Sundays sacred again with Slow Cooker Saucy Sunday Bolognese Pasta, a meaty, herby, slow-simmered hug that clings lovingly to every noodle.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Saucy Sunday Bolognese Pasta

Slow Cooker Potatoes, Cabbage and Kielbasa

cooked potatoes, cabbage, and sliced kielbasa in a slow cooker.
Photo credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Potatoes, Cabbage and Kielbasa is the ultimate “sweater weather” meal—earthy, spicy, and so hearty, you’ll want to hibernate after dinner.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Potatoes, Cabbage and Kielbasa

Slow Cooker Baked Beans

pot of Slow Cooker Baked Beans with a spoon
Photo credit: Spend with Pennies

Nothing says backyard BBQ (without the stress) like Slow Cooker Baked Beans, a sweet-and-smoky side that practically serves itself while you pretend you’re pitmaster of the year.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Baked Beans

Slow Cooker French Wine and Mustard Chicken

Two bowls of creamy chicken with herbs and mushrooms sit on a rustic wooden table, alongside two glasses of white wine and a striped napkin.
Photo credit: Half Baked Harvest

Sophisticated but make it slow—Slow Cooker French Wine and Mustard Chicken is your shortcut to French bistro vibes, minus the airfare (or the effort).
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker French Wine and Mustard Chicken

Slow Cooker Green Chile Chicken and Rice Casserole

bowl of green chile chicken casserole with chips on the side.
Photo credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

Swap tortillas for cozy comfort with Slow Cooker Green Chile Chicken and Rice Casserole, a cheesy, chile-laced bowl of yes that’s begging for sour cream on top.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Green Chile Chicken and Rice Casserole

Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes

plated Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes with carrots
Photo credit: Spend with Pennies

If meat and potatoes had a lazy Sunday love child, it’d be Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes—fall-apart thighs, tender veggies, and barely any work on your part.
Get the Recipe: Crockpot Chicken and Potatoes

Asian Pulled Pork Taco

A hand holds a taco filled with shredded meat, diced pineapple, peppers, onions, lettuce, and drizzled sauce; two similar tacos rest on a wooden surface.
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Step aside, taco Tuesday—Asian Pulled Pork Taco is bringing caramelized pork, pineapple salsa, and sriracha crema to the party (and probably stealing the spotlight).
Get the Recipe: Asian Pulled Pork Taco

Crockpot BBQ Pork Sandwich (Slow Cooker BBQ Pork)

A pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw on a bun, topped with a small sign that says "YUM," rests on leafy greens on a wooden surface.
Photo credit: The Cookie Rookie

Crockpot BBQ Pork Sandwich (Slow Cooker BBQ Pork) brings smoky, pull-apart pork to every bun, slider, and tortilla in sight—go ahead, make too much, it won’t last anyway.
Get the Recipe: Crockpot BBQ Pork Sandwich (Slow Cooker BBQ Pork)

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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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