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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    24 Dump and Go Slow Cooker Ideas That Will Transform Your Dinner Routine

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on April 10, 2025, updated March 26, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Slow cookers are a lifesaver for busy weeknights, allowing you to prepare delicious meals with minimal effort. With just a few ingredients, you can create hearty dishes that simmer all day, filling your home with wonderful aromas. Here are 24 easy dump and go slow cooker ideas that will make dinner a breeze and keep your family satisfied.

    Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup

    Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This cheesy soup is a family favorite, packed with ground beef, potatoes, Velveeta cheese, chicken broth, vegetables, and seasonings. The flavors blend together perfectly, making it a dish everyone will love.

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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 all cook together in the slow cooker with a tasty garlic butter sauce. This is a simple meal that kids will enjoy.

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    Crock Pot Tater Tot Casserole

    Crock Pot Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo credit: Little Sunny Kitchen.

    This cheesy tater tot casserole combines seasoned ground beef and veggies in a creamy sauce that kids will enjoy. It's a simple dish that's perfect for busy nights.

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    Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili

    Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Buffalo chicken chili combines ground chicken with a tasty broth and spices that everyone will love. It's a simple dish that's perfect for family meals.

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    Slow Cooker Minestrone

    Slow cooker minestrone soup in a bowl.
    Photo Credit: Sidewalk Shoes.

    Slow Cooker Minestrone is a tasty and easy meal packed with vegetables, beans, and pasta all in one pot. It's a hearty Italian soup that's perfect for a filling dinner.

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    Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup

    Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup.
    Photo Credit; Urban Farmie.

    This black bean soup is thick, filling, and super simple to prepare. It's perfect for busy weeks and requires very little work to get it ready.

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    Slow Cooker Chile Colorado

    Slow Cooker Chile Colorado.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Slow Cooker Chile Colorado features tender beef cooked in a flavorful red chile sauce, perfect for a simple and filling dinner. Pair it with warm tortillas for a comforting meal that everyone will enjoy.

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    Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

    Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Homemade Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches are a simple and delicious meal. It's a great dish to enjoy after a long day.

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    Slow Cooker Lamb

    Slow Cooker Lamb.
    Photo Credit: Veena Azmanov.

    Using a slow cooker to prepare lamb is a simple and effective method that results in deliciously tender meat. In just 4 hours, you'll have juicy lamb in a creamy sauce that's perfect over rice or with some crusty bread.

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    Slow Cooker Bourbon Chicken

    Slow Cooker Bourbon Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Slow Cooker Bourbon Chicken features tender chicken thighs cooked in a tasty sauce made from apple juice, ketchup, brown sugar, and a mix of seasonings. This dish is sweet and flavorful, perfect for a family meal.

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    Mexican Steak Bites

    Mexican Steak Bites
    Photo Credit: Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons.

    Steak adds great flavor to meals, and these tasty steak bites are seasoned like tacos and paired with a creamy queso sauce. This is a fun and easy dish that everyone will enjoy.

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    Mississippi Chicken

    Mississippi Chicken
    Photo Credit: Belle of the Kitchen.

    Mississippi Chicken is a super simple slow cooker dish that uses just five ingredients. It's a great option for busy nights and goes perfectly with mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice.

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    Hearty Italian White Bean Soup with Pasta

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

    This Italian white bean soup is perfect for a cozy night in. Made in the slow cooker, it combines creamy coconut milk, sun-dried tomatoes, pasta, white cannellini beans, and fresh spinach for a healthy and filling meal that's great for busy weeknights.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken with Sweet Peach Barbecue Glaze

    Chicken with sweet barbecue glaze served with mashed potatoes.
    Photo Credit: Modern Honey.

    This simple main dish features chicken smothered in a sweet peach barbecue sauce. It’s a quick and easy meal that anyone can enjoy.

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    Crockpot Potato Soup

    Crockpot Potato Soup.
    Photo Credit: Living Chirpy.

    Crockpot Potato Soup is a warm and filling dish that's simple to prepare and packed with flavor. It includes all the tasty toppings of a baked potato, such as bacon, cheese, and green onions.

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    Slow Cooker Taco Beef Ramen

    Slow Cooker Taco Beef Ramen.
    Photo Credit: The Lazy Slow Cooker.

    Slow Cooker Taco Ramen is a simple and satisfying meal. Ground beef cooks in a tasty taco seasoning with tomatoes and corn, while ramen noodles soften right in the pot, creating a complete dish.

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    Slow Cooker Hot Chicken

    Slow Cooker Hot Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This dish is a simple way to prepare flavorful chicken with a bit of spice. With just a few seasonings and Frank’s hot sauce, it’s a great option for when you want something with a kick.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken and Corn Soup

    Slow Cooker Chicken and Corn Soup.
    Photo Credit: One Pot Only.

    This creamy chicken and corn soup is a comforting dish that the whole family will enjoy. It's simple to prepare and works well any time of the year, whether you use fresh or frozen corn.

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    Great Northern Bean Soup

    Great Northern Bean Soup.
    Photo Credit: The Feathered Nester.

    This great northern bean soup is a warm and satisfying meal, perfect for a cold winter evening or any time you want something healthy and filling. You can easily prepare it in your slow cooker, making it a simple option for dinner.

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    Slow Cooker Whole Chicken

    Slow Cooker Whole Chicken.
    Photo Credit: 4 Sons R Us.

    Slow cooker whole chicken is a simple way to enjoy a delicious roast any night of the week. Just set it up and let it cook, giving you a comforting dinner with hardly any effort.

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    Beef Stew

    Beef Stew Recipe.
    Photo Credit: Sugar Spun Run.

    This beef stew is packed with great flavors and is super easy to make. You can prepare it in the oven or a slow cooker, giving you flexibility in how you want to cook it.

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    Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken

    Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken.
    Photo credit: Dinner at the Zoo.

    Chicken breasts are cooked with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and honey, then shredded and topped with the sauce. This is an easy and satisfying dinner that you can serve over rice.

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    Venison Soup

    Venison Soup.
    Photo Credit: Binky's Culinary Carnival.

    Venison soup is a simple dish that you can prepare in the slow cooker while you're processing your deer. It's a great way to use up tougher cuts of meat that might otherwise go to waste.

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    Slow Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole

    Slow Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit; The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole is a family-friendly dish that everyone will love. This easy one-pot meal combines popular ingredients and is hearty enough to serve everyone generously.

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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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