Category: Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Cheesesteaks

This slow cooker cheesesteak isn’t meant to be Philly cheesesteak. It’s nothing fancy. Oh you could add peppers or whatever if you want, and it’d be great. But for me, what I needed was something tasty, cheesy, meaty and done with minimal trouble. And that’s exactly what I got. This is a great sandwich any time of the year, but it really hit the spot after I had finished shoveling snow out of the driveway. I was hungry. It was slow cooker cheesesteak time.

Slow Cooker Cheesesteaks

Beefy Cheesy Deliciousness

You can use fresh ribeye, sliced super thin, if you want. For my slow cooker cheesesteaks I used the pre-sliced frozen ribeye I can find in my grocer’s freezer case. It’s right by the Steak Ums, but unlike them, the steak is nothing but sliced steak. It always comes out super tender and it’s actually very reasonably priced. And as an added bonus, I don’t have to slice steak into thin pieces. That can be a bit challenging.

Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)
Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)

Also try my slow cooker cheeseburgers.

Slow Cooker Cheesesteaks
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Slow Cooker Cheesesteaks

You can use fresh ribeye, sliced super thin, if you want.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword crockpot, sandwich, slow cooker, steak
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Servings 8
Calories 551kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Lightly spray your slow cooker with non-stick spray.
  • Add in the onion and steak and the jalapeno, if using.
  • Season well with salt and pepper.
  • Stir, cover and cook on high for 2 hours.
  • Add the Velveeta.
  • Cover and cook on low for 1 more hour.
  • Stir.
  • Serve on rolls.

Notes

Use Mexican blend Velveeta for a nice twist.

Nutrition

Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 1270mg | Potassium: 641mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 575IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 400mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count
Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count

Slow Cooker Down-Home Chili Dogs

I was researching inexpensive lunch ideas for a crowd. That’s when I came across the idea for these slow cooker down-home chili dogs. We were challenged to feed close to 50 people for less than $100 (before prices went crazy!). It didn’t have to be fancy. But it did have to be good. These dogs satisfied the criteria perfectly. They’re easy, taste great, and are easy to transport. Win!

Slow Cooker Down-Home Chili Dogs

Messiest Dogs Around. And That’s A Good Thing.

Slow cooker down-home chili dogs are perfect for those lovers of sloppy, dripping, great dogs. You can also warm these in a crockpot without any additional ingredients. Between the two you can feed a crowd, satisfying those chili dog lovers and those that prefer their dogs a little more ‘plain’. Just set up a hot dog bar nearby with ketchup, mustard, mayo (yes, mayo), chopped onion, jalapenos, cheese… all the favorites!

SLOTDOG - Hot Dog Slicing Tool - Stainless Steel Cutter Blades for Kitchen, Grilling, Tailgating, Camping and Backyard Outdoor BBQ - 10 inch - Red
SLOTDOG – Hot Dog Slicing Tool – Stainless Steel Cutter Blades for Kitchen, Grilling, Tailgating, Camping and Backyard Outdoor BBQ – 10 inch – Red

The best way to get super-melted creamy cheddar on top of these dogs is to shred it by hand. Don’t use that pre-shredded stuff. It contains additives to keep it from sticking together and clumping. Those additives also keep it from melting well.

Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater, Kitchen Mandoline Vegetable Slicer with 3 Interchangeable Blades, Easy to Clean Rotary Grater Slicer for Fruit, Vegetables, Nuts
Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater, Kitchen Mandoline Vegetable Slicer with 3 Interchangeable Blades, Easy to Clean Rotary Grater Slicer for Fruit, Vegetables, Nuts

Also try my delicious slow cooker Sloppy Joes.

Slow Cooker Down-Home Chili Dogs
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Slow Cooker Down-Home Chili Dogs

Slow cooker down-home chili dogs are perfect for those lovers of sloppy, dripping, great dogs.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chili, crockpot, hot dogs, slow cooker
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 451kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Brown the beef in a skillet, breaking apart as it cooks. Drain.
  • Spray your slow cooker with non-stick spray.
  • Add the hot dogs.
  • Top with the cooked beef and sprinkle with the onion.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, water, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Pour over the hot dogs.
  • Cover and cook on low 4-5 hours.
  • Serve dogs on buns topped with the chili sauce and plenty of cheese.

Notes

Cut a long narrow slit in your dogs before cooking to give the toppings a great place to go!

Nutrition

Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 1115mg | Potassium: 515mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 426IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 212mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count
Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count

Slow Cooker BBQ Beef

There are probably thousands of recipes on the internet for slow cooker BBQ beef. So why another? Well, for my money this is the only recipe I need. It’s the ingredients of the sauce that make this worth the time and well, some trouble. Sure, I could fire up my Weber smoker and cook a beef roast (just as good as brisket but cheaper) all day and I often do, but sometimes the slow cooker will do just fine too!

Slow Cooker BBQ Beef

Much Better Than I Ever Expected

Of course slow cooker BBQ beef is as tender as you’d expect. And juicy. And the sauce, oh the sauce. Like I said, it’s what makes this worth making time and time again. I like to make extra and freeze it. It’s nice to have on hand for a quicker BBQ sandwich dinner, BBQ beef baked potatoes, and one of my favorites, BBQ nachos.

Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)
Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)

Also try my slow cooker roadhouse ribs.

Slow Cooker BBQ Beef
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Slow Cooker BBQ Beef

There are probably thousands of recipes on the internet for slow cooker BBQ beef. So why another? Well, for my money this is the only recipe I need. It’s the ingredients of the sauce that make this worth the time and well, some trouble.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword barbecue, BBQ, beef, crockpot, slow cooker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 hours 15 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 507kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the chuck roast in your slow cooker.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the ketchup, onion, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, paprika, pepper and celery seeds.
  • Pour sauce over meat. Cover and cook on low or until beef shred easily, about 9 hours.
  • Carefully transfer the meat to a cutting board and shred with a fork or chop with a knife.
  • Transfer the juices from the slow cooker to a sauce pan.
  • Bring to a slow simmer over medium heat.
  • Whisk together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl or glass. Whisk into the sauce and stir until thickened.
  • Return the meat to the slow cooker. Add the sauce.
  • Serve over buns or bread.

Notes

I place my cutting board inside a rimmed baking sheet so that the juices don’t run all over my countertop when I chop the meat.

Nutrition

Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 834mg | Potassium: 713mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 179IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count
Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count

Slow Cooker Corned Beef

Never in my life have I needed an excuse to make corned beef. Whenever it goes on sale I am the first to load up my grocery cart. Yep, load up. Stack them high, I say. One of my favorite ways to prepare them is this slow cooker corned beef. Nothing fancy, nothing difficult, but awfully tasty, juicy and tender. Perfect for whatever I plan on using it in (most likely, Reuben sandwiches!).

Slow Cooker Corned Beef

A Couple Of Thoughts

It’s pretty easy to make minor changes to this recipe for slow cooker corned beef and end up with a totally different dish. Spicy chili sauce will add a nice kick. Cherry cola instead of ‘normal’ soda will add a nice twist. I highly recommend using my homemade onion soup mix. I think it’s much better than that stuff in a pouch.

Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)
Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)

Also try my spicy version of this recipe.

Slow Cooker Corned Beef
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Slow Cooker Corned Beef

Never in my life have I needed an excuse to make corned beef. Whenever it goes on sale I am the first to load up my grocery cart. Yep, load up. Stack them high, I say.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword corned beef, crockpot, slow cooker
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 236kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Recipes That Crock

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Remove corned beef from packaging. Rinse and pat dry. Reserve the spicy packet (try my pickling spice chicken wings!).
  • Combine remaining ingredients and pour over the corned beef.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until tender.
  • Slice and serve.

Notes

I recommend a regular cola, such as Coke or Pepsi and not a flavored soda.

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 1788mg | Potassium: 416mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 232IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count
Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count

Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

Easy. Yummy. That’s all I wanted and that’s what I got when I sat down to a big ole plate of this slow cooker beef and broccoli. It wasn’t that great outside. It was gray, cold and windy. I needed something to warm me up and well, to cheer me up. This fit the bill perfectly. Nothing fancy here, but good.

Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

Oh, The Sauce!

Slow cooker beef and broccoli is full of wonderful beefy flavor. The broccoli adds a nice crunch. And my favorite part? Yeah, it’s that wonderful sauce. A little sweet. A little hint of soy and sesame and garlic. It’s a good stick-to-your-ribs kind of sauce. The kind where you want more.

Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)
Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)

Also try my slow cooker Hungarian beef.

Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli
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Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

Perfect over warmed cooked rice.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword beef, broccoli, crockpot, slow cooker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 395kcal
Author Inspired by a recipe from I Am Homesteader

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add the broth, soy sauce, oil and garlic to your slow cooker. Stir.
  • Add the beef and stir, separating the strips if they try to clump together.
  • Cover and cook on low for 3 hours.
  • Scoop 1/2 cup of the sauce that has accumulated in the slow cooker into a small bowl. Whisk in the corn starch and pour back into the slow cooker.
  • Add the broccoli and stir.
  • Cover and cook another 30 minutes.
  • Serve over cooked rice or noodles.

Notes

You can substitute other tender cuts of meat, just make sure it is sliced thin.

Nutrition

Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 1901mg | Potassium: 605mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count
Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count

Slow Cooker Hungarian Beef

Cold weather means comfort food and this right here is big-time comfort food. Slow cooker Hungarian beef that’s so tender it falls apart and soooo tasty. I love paprika, and this right here has the right amount of paprika. Nothing fancy, but it hits the spot. Thankfully this recipe makes a nice big batch.

Slow Cooker Hungarian Beef

The Keys To Success

Two things that I think are important about this slow cooker Hungarian beef. First, the sauce. I could seriously drink it up with a straw. It’s really flavorful. Second, sour cream. Don’t be shy with it. That’s just me, but that cool creaminess really pairs great with the meat and in my case, egg noodles.

Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)
Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)

Serve this on French bread, topped with a little onion, and served as sandwiches!

Also try my slow cooker beef and broccoli.

Slow Cooker Hungarian Beef
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Slow Cooker Hungarian Beef

Cold weather means comfort food and this right here is a big time comfort food. Slow cooker Hungarian beef that’s so tender it falls apart and soooo tasty. I love paprika, and this right here has the right amount of paprika.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword beef, crockpot, slow cooker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 366kcal
Author Based on a recipe from The Southern Slow Cooker Bible

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Spray your slow cooker with non-stick spray. Add the roast.
  • In a bowl, stir together the onions, paprika, salt, pepper, caraway, garlic, bell pepper and water. Pour over the roast.
  • Cover and cook on low and cook until fall-apart tender, 8-10 hours.
  • Carefully remove the roast to a cutting board and slice or chop as desired. Return to the slow cooker and stir.
  • Serve over noodles, topped with sour cream and garnished with chopped parsley.

Notes

Also great served over cooked rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 373mg | Potassium: 765mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2302IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count
Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count

Slow Cooker Kids’ Sloppy Joe

This slow cooker kids’ Sloppy Joe is the easiest recipe ever. The beef soaks up all that great seasoning after a few hours in the crockpot, making it better than the old skillet version in my opinion. I don’t know where it went, but summer up and left and it got cool, fast. I instantly went into hunker-down, comfort food mode. One of my all-time favorite cooler weather foods is a Sloppy Joe. Messy, beefy, tasty sandwiches. You can’t beat that.

Slow Cooker Kids' Sloppy Joe

No Toppings Required

I don’t put anything on my slow cooker kids’ Sloppy Joe. No cheese. No extra onions. And no jalapenos. Nothing. I keep it simple, like I remember as a kid. This isn’t the time for fru-fru, this is the time for good ole eats.

Now, I do have one sort of indulgence. I have to toast my buns. I just cannot stand soggy slow cooker kids’ Sloppy Joe buns. The longer that saucy sauce sits the more the buns soak it in and they get soggy and mushy. As a kid I would request (nicely of course) that my mom get my hamburger buns extra crispy. Not burned, just crispy.

Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)
Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)

Also try my grown-up Sloppy Joes and my crazy-good open-faced garlic toast Sloppy Joes. Or my even more grown-up mango jalapeno version!

Slow Cooker Kid's Sloppy Joe
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Slow Cooker Kids’ Sloppy Joe

I like to keep these simple, like I remember as a kid.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword crockpot, sandwich, slow cooker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Servings 12
Calories 394kcal
Author Inspired by a recipe from the Southern Slow Cooker Bible

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Brown the meat in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
  • Add the bell pepper, ketchup, Sloppy Joe seasoning mix and mustard to a large slow cooker that has been sprayed lightly with non-stick spray.
  • Add the cooked beef and stir well.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve over buns (toasted if desired).

Notes

Also great served open-faced over Texas toast.

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 636mg | Potassium: 421mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 256IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count
Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count

Potluck Macaroni and Cheese

My wife declared this potluck macaroni and cheese our go-to dish for family get-togethers. I agree, it’s not just darned good but it makes a mighty big batch to boot. You can make it in a (big) crockpot or on the stovetop (in a pretty big pot). It’s creamy, cheesy and downright yummy. And I do mean mega creamy and mega cheesy, too. No one is gonna be screaming for more cheese.

The Mexican cheese adds a wonderfully different flavor but it doesn’t make the dish spicy. If you want to spice up your mac and cheese, substitute Mexican Velveeta. Don’t worry, it won’t be so hot that it’ll run grandma off. But you might want to warn her a bit.

Potluck Macaroni and Cheese

Like Having A Cheesy Canvas For Other Flavors

You can make hundreds more variations on this recipe for potluck macaroni and cheese. I like to add drained jarred pimentos. Or chopped roasted red bell peppers. Or roasted green chiles or jalapenos. The possibilities are endless. Oh, and don’t be afraid to use different kinds of cheeses.

Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)
Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)
Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater, Kitchen Mandoline Vegetable Slicer with 3 Interchangeable Blades, Easy to Clean Rotary Grater Slicer for Fruit, Vegetables, Nuts
Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater, Kitchen Mandoline Vegetable Slicer with 3 Interchangeable Blades, Easy to Clean Rotary Grater Slicer for Fruit, Vegetables, Nuts

This isn’t meant to be the diet version of mac and cheese, though. Don’t go using 2% milk and what-not. It’s mac-and-cheese. Not a salad.

Also try my mac and cheese soup.

Potluck Macaroni and Cheese
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Potluck Macaroni and Cheese

You can make hundreds more variations on this recipe for potluck macaroni and cheese. I like to add drained jarred pimentos. Or chopped roasted red bell peppers. Or roasted green chiles or jalapenos.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword mac and cheese, macaroni and cheese
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings 16 servings
Calories 402kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 cups elbow macaroni
  • 16 ounces Velveeta cubed
  • 2 cups Mexican cheese blend shredded
  • 2 cups white cheddar cheese shredded, can substitute any shredded white cheese
  • 1 ¾ cups whole milk
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3 large eggs lightly beaten

Instructions

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain well.
  • Transfer to a 5 quart or larger slow cooker that has been sprayed with non-stick spray.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients.
  • Cook, covered, on low for 2-1/2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.

Notes

You can also cook this on the stovetop. Instead of transferring to a slow cooker, just return the drained pasta to the pot in which you cooked it. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes or until the cheeses have melted and the mixture is heated thoroughly, stirring often.

Nutrition

Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 685mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 921IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 455mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count
Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count

Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef

When chuck roasts go on sale here I instantly think of cooking them until fall-apart tender in my slow cooker. Nine times out of ten, I’m going to make a sandwich or po boy with the results. Sure, I occasionally keep it ‘traditional’ and serve my almost-pot roast with mashed potatoes and gravy and veggies, but for me, it’s a sandwich for the win. This slow cooker barbacoa beef packs some great flavor (and a good bit of heat) into every bite. It’s perfect piled high on bread.

Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef

The Perfect Spicy Sandwich

I doubled (or maybe tripled) the amount of chipotle peppers when I made this slow cooker barbacoa beef. I was looking for a nice spicy result, and I definitely found it. The peppers also add a wonderful smokiness.

Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)
Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)

The spicy beef is also great piled high on tacos, nachos, or tortillas. Instead of po boys on bread, try making sandwiches using hamburger buns instead.

Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef
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Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef

This slow cooker barbacoa beef packs some great flavor (and a good bit of heat) into every bite. It’s perfect piled high on bread.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword beef, crockpot, slow cooker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Servings 10 servings
Calories 270kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Le Creme De La Crumb

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Spray your slow cooker with non-stick spray.
  • Add the chuck roast.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients.
  • Pour over the top of the roast.
  • Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours or until completely falling apart.
  • Carefully remove the roast to a cutting board and shred, chop or pull as desired.
  • Return the meat to the slow cooker and keep warm until ready to use.

Notes

I added 5-6 chipotle peppers plus a lot of the sauce. I like my barbacoa spicy!

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 394mg | Potassium: 529mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count
Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count

Slow Cooker Meat Lovers Chili

I know that some may poo-poo the idea of making chili in a crockpot. I can only say to them: you have to try this slow cooker meat lovers chili. Do you have to make it in a slow cooker? No, of course not. It’s just a bit easier when you do. No matter how you cook it, it’s packed with flavor. Three meats to satisfy any carnivore’s desires. The perfect combination of spices and heat. This is the perfect chili for a cold day.

Slow Cooker Meat Lovers Chili

Meat. And More Meat.

You can adjust this recipe for slow cooker meat lovers chili however you like. Spicy ground sausage and a chopped habanero or two will definitely kick the heat up a few notches. Leave out the beans for a more Texas-style chili. Substitute ground turkey sausage, ground turkey and regular ground sausage for a beef-less chili. This recipe very flexible so you can adjust it as you like.

One thing I like to do with my chilis and any recipe that calls for canned tomatoes is to substitute fire-roasted tomatoes instead. The roasting really adds a tremendous flavor to the tomatoes and any dish that you use them in.

Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)
Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)

Also try my slow cooker down-home chili dogs.

Slow Cooker Meat Lovers Chili
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Slow Cooker Meat Lovers Chili

Three meats to satisfy any carnivore’s desires. The perfect combination of spices and heat. This is the perfect chili for a cold day.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chili, crockpot, slow cooker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 10 Servings
Calories 406kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Crumble the sausage, beef and pork into a large skillet or Dutch oven over high heat and cook until browned, breaking up the meat more as it cooks.
  • Drain the meat and transfer to a lightly greased slow cooker.
  • Add the remaining ingredients.
  • Stir, cover and cook on low 8 hours.

Notes

Great served with cornbread.

Nutrition

Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 529mg | Potassium: 520mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 309IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count
Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count