12 Favorite Slow Cooker Recipes

When I got married, we were given four slow cookers. At that point, we lived in a 400 square foot apartment that barely had room for essentials. (I literally had less than two feet of functioning counter space when I started blogging). So, we didn’t have anywhere to keep 4 slow cookers. We chose the smallest, simplest one, thinking, “well, it’ll fit the best, and we’re only cooking for two…”

And so it was that we were stuck with a small slow cooker for seven years. And every time I cooked a whole chicken, or a large roast, it brought to mind the thought “I wish I’d kept the bigger ones.” While we’ve made lots of delicious meals in that slow cooker, I can’t count how many times I’ve longed for something better, bigger, and more efficient.

Slow cookers are just so perfect for long days, busy days, or even lazy days. We’ve had a lot of crazy days lately, with trips to specialists, extra appointments, and errands to run, and it’s been such a comfort to have dinner ready for me whenever it is that we walk in. The folks at Hamilton Beach generously sent me one of their new Set ‘n Forget 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker to try, and it’s been so. much. better. Throughout the last month, I’ve tried soups, chicken (like this awesome Butter Chicken), beef roast, stew, homemade bone broth, sloppy joes, and more. I’m completely sold (and bursting with finished recipes to share).

I’ve compiled 12 of our favorite slow cooker recipes for you to try. They’re tried, tested, and SO loved. I hope you find something you like (and expect to see several more recipes over the next few months). Keep scrolling for the giveaway information!

12 Tried and Tested Slow Cooker Recipes:

1. Sweet and Spicy Pulled Pork (A Cafe Rio Copycat) – GF, DF
2. Beef Stew – GF, DF, Paleo, Whole30
3. Brown Sugar and Balsamic Pork Roast – GF, DF
4. Lemon Rosemary Chicken – GF, DF, Paleo, Whole30
5. Chile Colorado Stuffed Sweet Potatoes – GF, DF, Paleo, Whole30
6. Pumpkin Taco Soup – GF, DF, Paleo, Whole30, Vegan option
7. Butter Chicken – GF, DF, Paleo, Whole30
8. Spiced Pear Sauce – GF, DF, Paleo
9. Sloppy Joe-tatoes -GF, DF, Paleo, Whole30
10. Vegetable Bean Stew – GF, DF, Vegan
11. Refried Beans – GF, DF, Vegan
12. Beef Carnitas – GF, DF, Paleo, Whole30