13 wallet-winning slow cooker recipes for summer

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Discover 13 affordable, delectable slow cooker dishes that will satisfy your taste buds without straining your budget.

Top view of a large white ceramic bowl filled with cooked cubed potatoes topped with melted white cheese.
Slow Cooker Roasted Potatoes. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Slow Cooker Cincinnati Chili

Cincinnatti chili on top of spaghetti and covered with cheese, beans and onions.
Cincinnati Chili. Photo Credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Slow Cooker Cincinnati Chili is perfect for busy days. Simply toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and let the flavors meld together, creating a unique, meaty chili that you can ladle over spaghetti or hot dogs when you get home.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Cincinnati Chili

Slow Cooker Roasted Potatoes

Top view of a large white ceramic bowl filled with cooked cubed potatoes topped with melted white cheese.
Slow Cooker Roasted Potatoes. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Indulge in the simplicity of these slow cooker roasted potatoes – an incredibly easy Crockpot recipe! Experience the perfect potato side dish that’s just a few steps away!

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Roasted Potatoes

Crock Pot Taco Soup

A bowl of crock pot taco soup topped with sour cream and cilantro.
Crock Pot Taco Soup. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

Try this easy, beanless Crock Pot Taco Soup! It’s low-carb, gluten-free, and requires just 20 minutes of prep time. Brown the ground beef, add the ingredients to the slow cooker and let it cook. Garnish and enjoy!

Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Taco Soup

Crockpot Pizza

Pepperoni pizza in a white crock pot after cooking.
Crock Pot Pizza. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Introducing Crock Pot Pizza: Enjoy pizzeria flavors at home! Layer dough, sauce, cheese, and toppings for a customizable pizza casserole. Savor a homemade slice with love!

Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Pizza

Slow Cooker Birria de Res

Two white bowls filled with slow cooker birria garnished with fresh lime wedges.
Slow Cooker Birria de Res. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Prepare to be amazed by this unforgettable Mexican beef stew recipe! Succulent, melt-in-your-mouth beef and a flavorful chili-infused broth combine to create a truly remarkable dish.

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Birria de Res

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada

Chicken slow cooker enchiladas in a baking dish with two copper forks.
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

These chicken slow cooker enchiladas are spicy, tangy, cheesy, and delicious. Tender chicken, bold enchilada sauce, chewy tortillas, and rich, melty cheese combine to make a dish perfect for a weeknight meal or a gathering with friends!
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Enchiladas

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

beef stew with mushrooms carrots and thyme
Crockpot Beef Stew. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Warm up with a comforting bowl of slow cooker beef stew, packed with tender beef, hearty vegetables, and a rich broth. This recipe allows you to enjoy all the flavors of a classic beef stew with minimal effort.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Slow Cooker Smothered Pork Chops

Pork chop topped with onion gravy on a white plate.
Crockpot Pork Chops. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

A classic crockpot recipe for Crock Pot Pork Chops and Gravy that cook up tender in a rich creamy mushroom and onion gravy. Perfect for a weekend dinner.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Smothered Pork Chops

Slow Cooker Short Ribs

Plate with fork tender short ribs.
Tender short ribs. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

These tender, flavorful slow cooker short ribs are the best way to make this cut fork tender and decadent without any fuss.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Short Ribs

Slow Cooker Tri Tip

Slow cooker shredded tri tip in a white bowl over mashed potatoes.
Slow Cooker Tri Tip. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Try Slow Cooker Tri-Tip Roast – a delicious and easy recipe! Just a few ingredients and fresh herbs are all you need for a flavorful meal with minimal prep time.

Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Tri-Tip

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken on a white plate on rice topped with parsley.
Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken is perfect for jam-packed days and can be prepared quickly. Add all the ingredients in the morning and enjoy a hot delicious dinner with what feels like no work at all.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken

Crockpot Shepherd’s Pie

Crockpot Shepherd's Pie in ceramic bowl on matching plate with wooden spoon and oregano garnish.
Crockpot Shepherd’s Pie. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Let your slow cooker do the work with this comforting and delicious one-pot meal. Tender meat, vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes come together for a hearty and flavorful dinner.
Get the Recipe: Crockpot Shepherd’s Pie

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Three slow cooker tacos with chicken, lime, avocado and tomatoes.
Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These easy crock pot chicken tacos take all the stress out of meal planning! Prep the dish in the morning, plug in the slow cooker, and you’ll have a warm and savory family-friendly meal ready to serve by dinner time.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

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