If you follow me throughout the year through my email newsletter or on Instagram, you know that every fall I celebrate Crocktober. It’s the wonderful month (of October, of course) when the weather makes the turn to shorter, colder days, and I bring out all of my favorite slow cooker recipes. These puppies run the gamut from hearty and beefy chili to warm drinks to light vegetarian dishes. There are so many ways to enjoy dishes cooked low and slow, and I’ve compiled all my favorite recipes into a list that is, frankly, huge.
This year, I am celebrating with a big CROCKTOBER GIVEAWAY! All you have to do is rate any recipe on my site and you will be entered to win great prizes! You can rate Crockpot recipes of course but any recipe you find at Stephaniesdish.com will qualify you for the contest. Get all the details below.
Crocktober Giveaway
Each day I’ll announce a new recipe on social media that you can find on my recipe page. Rate ANY recipe between 10/1 and 10/31 (every recipe on my site, slow cooker or otherwise, is fair game!) and you’ll be entered to win one of several prizes. Each recipe you rate will get you an additional entry! Each prize has one winner.
Prizes
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Valid for U.S. residents only.
Crocktober Recipes
Below you will find my favorite recipes made in a classic slow cooker and ones made in an Instant Pot. All of them are fast, easy, and comforting dishes that make for perfect home-cooked meals. And if you are looking for even more of a deep-dive on the slow cooker lifestyle. I’ll be adding a new recipe every day throughout October!
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Creamy Pumpkin Soup
This Creamy Pumpkin Soup can be made in an Instant Pot or slow cooker. It’s an easy weeknight meal when you pair it with some bread.
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Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta
Make this slow cooker creamy lemon chicken pasta with a few minutes of prep time for a hearty, decadent, fuss-free comfort food recipe!
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Slow-Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
This butternut squash soup is a can’t-miss seasonal lunch or dinner. It’s hearty enough to work as a meal on its own, or it makes a great side dish or starter. I love the addition of apples for a little tart sweetness.
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Slow Cooker Hot Beef Italian Sandwiches
This is the easiest recipe and it makes big, beefy, meaty game day sandwiches
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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches with Creamy Coleslaw
Barbeque Pulled Chicken Sandwiches cooked in the slow cooker and topped with a creamy, tangy coleslaw are weeknight easy and Summer approved
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Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga with Peppers
Slow-simmered chicken in enchilada sauce is right at home in the Slow Cooker
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Slow Cooker Pea Soup
This cozy soup is an easy weeknight meal when made in the slow cooker
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Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle soup with Homemade Egg Noodles
This Chicken Soup is made better with your homemade egg noodles
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Slow-Cooker Barbacoa
Slow cooked Barbacoa for bowls or tacos is easy peasy in the crock pot.
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Slow Cooker Apple Crisp with Ginger
This apple crisp begs for a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whip cream on top
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Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Chili
This is an easy assemble and forget-it meal for the Crock Pot or Instant Pot.
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Slow Cooker Boozy Apple Cider
This Crocktober Boozy Apple Cider is great for a Fall party
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Slow Cooker Chicken and Squash Coconut Curry with Broccoli
This is a Whole 30 compliant dish that works well served over steamed spinach or cauliflower rice
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Crock Pot Sloppy Joes
These sloppy joes are cooked on the stove top and finished and kept warm in the crock pot
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Red Cabbage With Apples and Caraway in the Crockpot
I make this in the crock pot and freeze it in two-cup portions to serve as a side dish for pork loin, pork chops or roast
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Crock Pot Walking Tacos
This Crock Pot recipe riffs on the walking Taco trends and its all made in a crock pot!
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Thanksgiving Leftovers Turkey Soup
This soups uses almost all the Thanksgiving leftovers in a tasty soup
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Instant Pot Curry Red Lentil and Coconut Soup
This meatless Monday dish can be reheated and tucked into a burrito or served over rice for a second helping.
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Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs
Say hello to a classic comfort dish made even easier with this Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe. Juicy, tender meatballs simmer in a rich marinara sauce while the pasta cooks to perfection—all in one pot!
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Easy Instant Pot Apple Butter
This easy apple butter cups out perfectly in your Instant Pot and is a wonderful fall spread.
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Instant Pot Broth
This is less of a recipe and more of a technique! If you want vegetable broth, simply use more vegetables and omit the meat and bones. For chicken, beef, or turkey broth, use whatever bones and parts you have on hand, plus about 3 cups of vegetable scraps.
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Instant Pot Butter Chicken
This pot-in-pot method makes the rice and the sauce at the same time
