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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    12 Easy Crockpot Meals Even Lazy Cooks Can Manage

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on October 9, 2024, updated October 8, 2024 - Leave a Comment

    Crockpot meals are perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy a hearty dinner without spending hours in the kitchen. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep, you can set it and forget it, letting the slow cooker do all the work. Here are 12 easy recipes that even the busiest cooks can whip up with little effort, with everything you need cooked for you in your slow cooker!

    Crockpot Enchiladas

    Crockpot Enchiladas.
    Photo Credit: An Edible Mosaic.

    These enchiladas have a simple mix of ground beef, veggies, enchilada sauce, corn tortillas, and cheese, all cooked together in a slow cooker. This easy meal is perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to prepare meals ahead of time.

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    Ground Beef Chili

    Ground Beef Chili.
    Photo Credit: The Rustic Foodie.

    This Ground Beef Chili is a simple dish you can make in the slow cooker, packed with beans, corn, and peppers. It brings a taste of the Southwest right to your table.

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    Slow Cooker Hungarian Goulash

    Slow Cooker Goulash.
    Photo Credit: Somebody Feed Seb.

    This Slow Cooker Goulash features tender beef simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce. It's a great option for busy weeknights, requiring little prep and letting you enjoy a delicious meal without much effort.

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    Slow Cooker Vegetable Alphabet Soup

    Slow Cooker Vegetable Alphabet Soup.
    Photo Credit: The Lazy Slow Cooker.

    This hearty alphabet soup is packed with vegetables and makes for a healthy meal. Everyone in the family will love this tasty vegetarian option!

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

    Slow Cooker Chicken Chili.
    Photo Credit: Popular Recipes.

    This slow cooker chicken chili is packed with tender chicken, a mix of spices, beans, and salsa verde. It features a creamy broth that makes it comforting and satisfying.

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    Hearty Italian White Bean Soup with Pasta

    Hearty Italian White Bean Soup with Pasta.
    Photo Credit: Haute & Healthy Living.

    This creamy Italian white bean soup is perfect for a cozy night in. Made in the crockpot with coconut milk, sun-dried tomatoes, pasta, cannellini beans, and fresh spinach, it’s a healthy and filling meal that’s easy to prepare on busy weeknights.

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    Crock Pot Creamy Buffalo Chicken Soup

    Crock Pot Creamy Buffalo Chicken Soup.
    Photo Credit: Whiskful Cooking.

    This creamy soup combines spicy hot sauce, tender chicken, and sweet corn into a comforting bowl of soup. It captures the flavors of chicken wings but is super easy to make.

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    Slow Cooker Turkey Pumpkin Chili

    Slow Cooker Turkey Pumpkin Chili
    Photo Credit: This Healthy Table.

    This chili is perfect for cozy fall evenings when you want something hearty and comforting. It's simple to make and will fill your home with a wonderful aroma.

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    Potato Soup

    A bowl of potato soup.
    Photo credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This potato soup is simple to make and packed with flavor, with just 10 minutes of prep time. Perfect for a busy weeknight or a cozy Sunday dinner, it's a dish that everyone in the family will enjoy.

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    Slow Cooker Steak, Potatoes, and Corn

    Slow Cooker Steak, Potatoes, and Corn
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Steak bites, potatoes, and corn come together in the slow cooker with a tasty garlic butter sauce. This dish is simple to make and perfect for a hearty meal.

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    Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Soup

    Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Soup
    Photo Credit: Inquiring Chef.

    This filling soup is packed with soft beef, veggies, and barley in a tasty broth. Just toss everything into the slow cooker, let it cook on low all day, and you'll return to a warm and satisfying meal.

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    Slow Cooker American Goulash

    Slow Cooker Goulash.
    Photo Credit: Cincy Shopper.

    Slow Cooker American Goulash is a hearty dish packed with beef and vegetables. It's a simple meal that makes dinner a breeze!

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN  and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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