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October 10, 2022 · Leave a Comment

12 Crock Pot Recipes for Busy Weeknights

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These 12 Crock Pot Recipes are super easy, saves time and are a great way to prepare meals for those busy nights. 

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I'll be the first to admit that I don't use my crock pot as much as I should any more, but it does save a TON of time.

When the girls were younger and involved in activities and sports, the crock pot was a blessing. We'd be gone for hours and when it was during the week, I rarely had time to make dinner. 

These meals are easy to make and will make a tasty addition to your meal rotation. 

12 Crock Pot Recipes for Busy Weeknights

A close up of Hungarian Pork Stew in a white bowl.

Hungarian Pork Stew

Your family is going to love this crock pot stew made with pork & vegetables in a Hungarian sweet paprika and red wine gravy.

Meatloaf made with lean ground beef, mushrooms and spices in at tomato based sauce.

Homestyle Meatloaf

Let the crock pot do all the work in this flavorful Crock Pot Meatloaf made with lean ground beef, mushrooms and spices in at tomato based sauce.

A close up of a Sloppy Joe Sandwich

Sloppy Joe's

Crock Pot Sloppy Joe’s made with lean ground beef in a tangy tomato sauce are tasty sandwiches the entire family will love. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners or outdoor gatherings.

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Crock Pot Kahlua Beef Brisket

Kahlua Beef Brisket

Beef brisket combined with garlic, mushrooms, fresh rosemary, beef broth and Kahlua; then slowly cooked in the crock pot.

Crockpot BBQ Chicken Sliders

 BBQ Chicken Sliders

These Crockpot BBQ Chicken Sliders utilize leftover chicken and already prepared bbq sauce to turn it into a tasty new meal.

A close up of plate of food on a table, with Sausage and Stew

 Italian Sausage Stew

This all in one Slow Cooker Italian Sausage Stew made with sweet Italian sausage, root vegetables, rosemary and potatoes in a white wine broth is the perfect dinner on a cold night. 

A plate of slow cooker taco beef on a table

Taco Beef

Taco flavored beef cubes slowly cooked in your crock pot with fire roasted diced tomatoes, lime juice and cilantro; then served on top of buttered egg noodles.

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Vegetarian Three Bean Chili in a white soup crock on a wooden table.

Vegetarian Three Bean Chili

Beans are healthy and so versatile; especially in recipes like this Slow Cooker Vegetarian Three Bean Chili made with three types of beans, tomatoes, peppers and onions.

Beef chili with beer and vegetables in a soup crock.

 Italian Beer and Beef Chili

Slow Cooker Italian Beer & Beef Chili made with lean ground beef, Italian beer, peppers and fire roasted tomatoes will definitely send you back for seconds.

Tender beef cubes slowly simmered in a slow cooker with mushrooms, garlic, fresh herbs in a thick, red wine brown gravy.

Beef Stroganoff

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff made with beef cubes that are slowly simmered in a slow cooker with mushrooms, garlic, fresh herbs in a thick, red wine brown gravy.

Bone in chicken cooked slowly in your crock pot with sun dried tomatoes and mushrooms in a creamy sauce. Only 5 ingredients!

Chicken in a Sun Dried Tomato Mushroom Cream Sauce

Bone in chicken cooked slowly in your crock pot with sun dried tomatoes and mushrooms in a creamy sauce. 

A bowl of steak diane meatballs

Steak Diane Meatballs

Steak Diane Meatballs made with lean ground beef in a brandy, Dijon mustard sauce. Make them on top of the stove or simmer them in your crock pot!

 

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