50 slow cooker recipes

Braised Beef Ragù

Prepare this comforting meal in the morning and enjoy its aroma all day long. We guarantee, your mouth will be watering by dinnertime.

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Saffron Chicken & Apricot Tajine

Enjoy this delicious twist on a classic recipe that will warm the hearts of everyone.

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Chocolate Pudding Cake

Easy to prep, this slow cooker chocolate pudding cake will make your house smell amazing.

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Confit Lemon Turkey Breast

You can make your own confit or purchase Moroccan preserved lemons in jars. These lemons are an easy way to add a lot of flavour to a dish.

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Smoked Turkey & Lentil Soup

There’s no better way to warm up during the dark and cold days of Canadian winters than with this hearty soup chock full of smoked turkey and good-for-you lentils.

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Smoky Chicken Paprikash

This classic Hungarian dish is traditionally made with sweet paprika, but we used smoked paprika to add depth to the sauce. Add it to your repertoire for a seriously unforgettable meal.

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Mexican Pork Sandwiches

Our Slow Cooker Mexican Pulled Pork shines in this absolutely scrumptious sandwich that's perfect for satisfying hungry tummies after particularly long days.

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Ham, Cabbage & Bean Soup

This soup is reminiscent of an East Coast Jiggs dinner, or boiled dinner, which is traditionally made with salted meat, like corned beef. Enjoy a bowl with a piece of rustic bread for dipping.

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Mexican Pulled Pork

The whole family will love this tender, slow-cooked pulled pork. See our tip below for how to make these crispy carnitas tacos. 

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Ginger-Chicken Congee

Grab a spoon and enjoy this satisfying rice porridge with plenty of chicken, topped with green onions, roasted peanuts and chill oil for a hint of heat or spice.

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Mulled Wine

Also known as glogg, this warming bevvie is an essential part of Christmas in Sweden. 

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Barbecue-Style Pulled Beef

The cup of cooking liquid is reserved to adjust the sauciness of the beef. The meat will absorb some of the liquid; how much will depend on the cut used.

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Kansas Ribs

These ribs are packed with flavour but if you're looking to reduce your sugar intake, substitute a cup of strained tomatoes for the ketchup.

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Apple Butter

This richly spiced apple butter makes more than you'll need for a single loaf of bread, but it'll keep in your fridge for a week or in your freezer for up to two months. 

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Pulled Beef

Serve with cooked rice, shredded lettuce, sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.

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Cheater Barbecue Ribs

Slow cooking is a foolproof way to achieve melt-in-your-mouth ribs that are tender and moist. 

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Beef Barbacoa

This crowd-pleaser makes a great taco filling. Or, serve it over rice with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkling of fresh herbs. 

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Big Batch Texas-Style Chili

This big-batch chili is perfect for feeding a large crowd. Stewing beef is often too lean for slow cooking, so we used a well-marbled whole roast and cut it into cubes. 

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Parmesan & Herb Corn Bread

There's no need to heat up your oven to make this cheesy herbed corn bread. Parchment paper protects the bread from overbrowning and allows you to lift the loaf out of the slow cooker with ease.

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Strawberry Shortcake

Our technique of cooking the perfect cake in a slow cooker uses both the high and low settings, ensuring that the cake stays tender without being too moist. 

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Classic Baked Beans

Soaking dried beans before boiling them speeds up their cooking time and prevents them from splitting.

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Beef & Lemongrass Noodle Soup

Bright, citrusy lemongrass, heady star anise and fresh ginger add flair to store-bought beef broth in this Asian-inspired twist on chicken noodle soup. 

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Curry Coconut Shrimp Soup

You can thaw and peel the shrimp while the soup is cooking, but to quickly get dinner on the table after work, prep the shrimp the night before. 

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Balsamic-Braised Pot Roast

Weeknight entertaining is a breeze when you put your slow cooker to work! Adding a bit of flour to the sauce at the end of cooking turns it into a rich gravy to serve alongside the roast.

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Dal

Green lentils hold their shape after hours of cooking, so they're ideal for slow cooker recipes. Partially blending this classic vegetarian curry creates the same thick, velvety texture you'd find a restaurant. Serve with roti or rice.

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Sweet-and-Sour Brisket

Brisket is a hearty main often favoured for Sunday dinners. Here, it's a fuss-free weeknight option—just throw the ingredients together in the morning and come home to fall-apart-tender meat. 

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Mussels in Tomato & Fennel Sauce

Slow-simmering this sauce all day creates a flavourful base for cooking the mussels. 

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Pork Charcuterie

This recipe incorporates all the flavours of a charcuterie platter into a single dish. 

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Pulled Beef Tacos

If you don't mind messy tacos, pour a little extra sauce from your slow cooker over top. Reserve whatever sauce is left over—it makes a great base for chili. 

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Chicken Tikka Masala

This aromatic curry starts with a practically prep-free sauce that gets its potent flavour from garam masala, a finely ground blend of cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, coriander, mace and cloves. 

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Scalloped Potatoes

Our set-and-forget version of this classic Easter dish is a win-win: Your oven is free to make the holiday ham and the slow cooker's gentle heat creates incredibly tender and creamy potatoes. 

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Citrus Poppy Seed Cake

Fragrant orange and lemon give this simple glazed cake delicate flavour. An oval slow cooker will create the best height and shape. 

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Hot Cocoa Cake

Ideal for a fun dinner with friends or a cozy night at home, this fudgy cake is best served straight out of the slow cooker while still warm. For an extra treat, dust cocoa powder over top of the spiced whipped cream. 

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Mini Orange & Ginger Cheesecakes

This simple method for cooking cheesecake means a less-fussy water bath and no cracked tops. 

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Apple Spice Cake

As this cake bakes, it fills the air with the heavenly scent of spiced apples. The rich nutty flavour of brown butter icing transforms this everyday treat into a company-worthy dessert. 

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Carrot Cake

Nothing beats a classic carrot cake with cream cheese icing. When tracing the parchment paper outline, add an extra 2 inches (5 cm) to the circumference of the slow cooker; this extra buffer will help you lift the cake out of the insert with ease. 

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Japanese-Style Beef Curry

Here, we've ditched the store bought mix for a beefy homemade rendition of this gravy-rich stew. 

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Jamaican Curried Lamb

This lamb dish gets its kick from a fiery Scotch bonnet pepper. They're one of the hottest peppers you'll find in grocery stores, so reduce the amount used if you don't like your curry overly spicy. 

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Massaman Beef Curry

Cinnamon, cardamom and cloves lend a fragrant Massaman Thai curry its complex mild flavour. A mortar and pestle are traditionally used to make curry paste, but we've eased the process by using a food processor to blend the ingredients into a smooth base for the dish.

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Thai Chicken Curry

Chicken, squash and all the exotic flavours of a restaurant-style Thai curry mingle in this scrumptious slow cooker main. Serve over steamed jasmine rice and garnish with lemon or lime wedges to squeeze over top.

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Curried Eggplant

This eggplant curry is a filling vegetarian main when served with rice, naan and a dollop of yogurt. It also makes a tasty side dish when served as part of a larger Indian feast.

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Tacos Al Pastor

Inspired by the traditional Mexican tacos served with spicy thin pork slices and pineapple, this slow cooker version features pork shoulder broken into tender bite size chunks.

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Carribean Curried Chicken

Madras curry powder, a mix of spices including fenugreek, coriander, cumin and turmeric, is often hotter than other curry powders. Slow cooking mellows out the heat leaving an intensely flavourful curry. 

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Korean Pork Lettuce Wraps

Traditionally called Bo Ssam - these ginger-packed lettuce wraps make a light, satisfying meal. Serve with Korean-style pickled vegetables or kimchi, the intensely flavourful Ginger Green Onions Sauce and a sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds for an authentic flair.

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Orange & Ginger Beef Stew

This Asian inspired beef stew has a deep earthy flavour from the five-spice powder and a hint of orange and ginger. Bok choy can be quite sandy, so be sure to wash thoroughly before chopping. Serve over brown rice.

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Peanut Ginger Curry

This mild, sweet curry has all the comforting flavours of a curry without too much spice, making it a great choice for the entire family. Serve over steamed rice or with warmed naan bread.

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Seafood Chowder

There are few things more comforting than a bowl of rich, creamy seafood chowder. Sweet, licorice-like fennel naturally complements the seafood. Serve with oyster crackers or crusty bread and a simple green salad for a complete meal.

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Spinach & Ricotta Manicotti

You won't believe how tasty and easy it is to make this classic dish in your slow cooker. A piping bag - or plastic bag - makes easy work of stuffing the manicotti. Serve with a tossed salad and garlic bread for an easy family-style dinner.

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Aloha Short Ribs

Reducing the sauce at the end of the cooking is an essential step to achieveing sweet-and-sour short rib nirvana. Serve over white rice and with a drizzle of sriracha if you can stand a little heat. For best results, look for thick, meaty short ribs.

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Beef Dip Sandwiches

Make this restaurant classic at home on a weeknight with our slow cooker version.  Super thin steaks and sliced onions make a tender and flavourful sandwich. Serve au jus (with juice) on the side for dipping each bite.

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