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January 27, 2023Updated: January 27, 2023

18 Winter Slow Cooker Recipes

Photo collage with four different slow cooker recipes

If you’re looking to use your slow cooker more this winter, this round-up has 18 winter slow cooker recipes to help you put it to good (and delicious!) use.

There are plenty of main dish ideas, from soup, stew, pasta, soup, and more. Some of the recipes are from yours truly with a few delicious recipes from other great food blogs. I hope you find a few new slow cooker recipes to try!

photo collage with slow cooker dishes.
beef being shredded in the slow cooker.

Slow Cooker Shredded Beef

This shredded beef is super easy and can be served over rice, mashed potatoes, or (and my favorite) use it to make shredded beef sandwiches.

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Bistro chicken in a baking dish with a serving spoon

Bistro Chicken Thighs – Family Food on the Table

This slow-cooker chicken recipe is loaded with flavor! Chicken thighs slow-cooked with tomatoes, wine, onion, garlic, and thyme will turn your kitchen into a cozy French bistro. Serve the chicken with mashed potatoes on the side for a comforting cold-weather dinner.

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Photo of a bowl of chili garnished with avocado and cheese

Roasted Poblano-Tomatillo Chili with Pork

You haven’t had chili until you’ve had this version. Tender porkĀ loin, earthy roasted poblano peppers, and tomatillos come together to create one of my favorite dishes.

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Asian-style slow cooker pot roast on a plate with rice and carrots

Asian-Style Pot Roast – Meal Prep on Fleek

Pot roast is a classic winter comfort food dish, and I love the twist on the seasonings for this slow cooker version. The beef simmers in beef stock, soy sauce, and five-spice seasoning, along with carrots and potatoes, for an easy, hands-off dinner.

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honey garlic meatballs in a slow cooker.

Honey Garlic Meatballs (5 Ingredients)

All you need is a slow cooker and five ingredients to make these honey garlic meatballs. They’re a great party appetizer, but I also like them with rice and veggies on the side for a quick and easy dinner.

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Slow Cooker Pho in a bowl with chopsticks

Slow Cooker Pho – The View from Great Island

Pho is mainly about two things: the broth and the toppings, and Susan, as usual, has nailed it with her slow cooker version. The brothĀ cooks for hours on its own, so when it’s done, you have a deeply flavored savory base for the soup. This is definitely a must-try!

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Slow cooker beef stew in a slow cooker

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Cozy and comforting beef stew with rutabaga, carrots, and fresh herbs. Use a 6-quart slow cooker to simmer the stew all day until the beef is falling-apart-tender. Serve with crusty bread on the side to soak up all the gravy.

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crock pot pork chops with apples on a plate with fresh apple slices

Easy Pork Chops and Apples – Grits and Pinecones

Apples and pork chops are a classic combo, and this looks like a great way to enjoy them together!

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a bowl of spaghetti bolognese.

Slow Cooker Bolognese

This slow cooker bolognese sauce is made with ground beef, pork, crushed tomatoes, and Italian seasonings. It slow cooks in a crockpot for hours until it’s thick and rich.

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chili in a slow cooker with a ladle.

Ground Beef Chili

This easy no-bean chili recipe cooks in the slow cooker for an easy weeknight dinner. Lean ground beef, peppers, onions, green chile, and chili seasonings simmer for hours – when it’s done, ladle it into bowls with your favorite toppings for a cozy and hearty dinner.

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Brisket with Mushroom Gravy on a plate

Beef Brisket with Mushroom Gravy – Super Golden Bakes

How would you like to serve yourself that plate of brisket and potatoes on a cold night? And that mushroom gravy looks so delicious!

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slow cooker meatballs in homemade sauce

Slow Cooker Meatballs

These slow cooker meatballs don’t need any pre-cooking – just mix, roll, and drop them in the slow cooker with the sauce. These soft and juicy meatballs are freezer-friendly and great for sub sandwiches or served with pasta.

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Meatball Soup in a white bowl

Crock Pot Meatball Soup – An Italian in My Kitchen

Homemade mini meatballs simmered with veggies all day and then ladled into bowls. Sounds like a soup I’d be happy to have any night of the week -especially with some crusty bread on the side to soak up all the broth.

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Tex Mex Lasagna in a slow cooker

Mexican Lasagna – Isabel Eats

No rolling necessary! All the ingredients for this Mexican Lasagna are layered in a slow cooker. Use your favorite store-bought enchilada sauce, or give Isabel’s homemade one a try. Either way, this is a slow cooker must-try.

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close-up shot of the ribs.

Teriyaki Ribs

These easy teriyaki ribs cook in the slow cooker and then are brushed with teriyaki sauce and broiled. They’re juicy and tender with a delicious caramelized sticky-sauce crust.

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Beef Ragu

Beef Ragu – Meal Prep on Fleek

Are you a make-ahead meal prepper? How about a big batch of beef ragu that you can make ahead in the slow cooker for easy meals during the week? Sounds good to me!

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Thai-style chicken noodle soup in a bowl garnished with lime

Thai-Style Chicken Soup – No Spoon Necessary

Chicken noodle soup meets Thai chicken curry, which means this soup is packed with flavor and the perfect way to warm up on a cold winter’s day.

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Beef and Broccoli with a bowl with rice

Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli – Little Sunny Kitchen

I love a great take-out / fake-out recipe, and this beef and broccoli is a 7-ingredient-low-prep dinner wonder that cooks all day in the slow cooker – no take-out menus required!

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Ready to get the slow cooker out? I hope you give some of these cozy winter slow cooker recipes a try. Enjoy!

Happy cooking,

April

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About April Anderson

I’m a passionate home cook, cookbook author, recipe developer, freelance writer, food photographer, and dog mom ā¤ I garnish (almost) everything with parsley and believe you can make deliciously amazing dishes with everyday ingredients.

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  1. Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table says

    March 4, 2020 at 7:24 am

    So many great comforting dishes to warm up with on a cold night! Love this collection! (And thanks for including my Slow Cooker Bistro Chicken Thighs!)

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  2. jude says

    January 10, 2018 at 12:27 pm

    This is a fantastic collection of slow cooker recipes. I plan to try them all.
    Thank you!!!

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    • April says

      January 10, 2018 at 6:41 pm

      You’re welcome! Have fun slow cooking šŸ™‚

      Reply
  3. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    January 10, 2018 at 9:57 am

    This round up is just filled with deliciousness!! I want them all!! Thank you so much for including my Thai Chicken Noodle Soup!! Im honored! Cheers, girlie!

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