1Crockpot Cube Steakcrock pot cube steakEmily Hlavac Green2Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soupslow cooker chicken tortilla soup with sour cream, avocado slices, cheese and tortilla stripsPHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

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3Slow-Cooker Quinoa Chiliquinoa chili in a slow cookerPHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Unlike traditional Texas chili, this one contains lots of beans, making it a high-protein vegan dish. A mix of vegetables come together with quinoa and beans, then marry with an array of spices to create a delicious and satisfying chili even meat-lovers will want seconds of.

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4Slow-Cooker Garlic-Parmesan Chickenslow cooker garlic parmesan chicken with fresh herbs and potatoesPHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAM

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5Slow-Cooker Korean Beefsaucy korean style beef in a slow cooker with green onionsPHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

This is not a drill: If you toss a pot roast (we went for bottom round roast, which doesn’t break the bank) in the slow-cooker with a bunch of spices and soy sauce, you’ll have killer Korean beef for dinner!

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6Slow Cooker Vegan Butternut Squash Soupslowcooker vegan butternut squash soup garnished with coconut milk and cilantroPHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER PHOTOGRAPHY; FOOD STYLING: ERIKA JOYCE

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7Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken Meatballs With Gnocchichicken meatballs and gnocchi in a creamy tuscan saucePHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Everything about Tuscany speaks to us: the landscape, the history, the art, and, of course, the food! The central Italian region has inspired many of our favorite hearty recipes, like creamy Tuscan chicken, saucy Tuscan butter shrimp, and Tuscan chicken pasta. This time, we’re doubling down on the comfort by giving meatballs and gnocchi the Tuscan treatment, in one dish. What makes this even better? It all comes together in the slow cooker.

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8Slow-Cooker Pot Roastslow cooker pot roastPHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

When it comes to comfort food, there’s nothing better than a pot of warm, fragrant pot roast and potatoes. Some people might be intimidated at the thought of cooking such a large piece of meat, but in reality, pot roast is one of the easiest things you can make—and this recipe takes that simplicity to the next level by bringing in the slow cooker.

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9Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dipcrockpot buffalo chicken dipPHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE10Crockpot White Chicken Chilidelish crockpot white chicken chili

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11Shredded Beefmarbled beef chuck seasoned with chili powder and cumin then seared and braised in a beef broth flavored with chipotle chili sauce, scallion, garlic, and fresh herbs until fork tenderPHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

The flavor profile for our shredded beef recipe mimics our carne asada with the use of garlic, scallions, orange juice, and chipotle chiles in adobo, which makes it the perfect addition to taco night, your favorite leafy green salad, or a buttery, toasted brioche bun.

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12Crockpot Green Bean Casserolegreen bean casserole topped with crunchy fried onions in a crockpot insertPHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER PHOTOGRAPHY; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

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13Slow-Cooker Creamy Lemon Herb Chickenslow cooker creamy lemon herb chickenPHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

This slow-cooker creamy lemon herb chicken spends all day bubbling along and results in everything you want in a meal: delicious, comforting, and easy. By cooking low and slow, the humble chicken breast is transformed into something that melts in your mouth. Lemon, herbs, and garlic infuse the chicken with loads of flavor with some cream at the end to round out the sauce.

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14Crockpot Pepper Steakcrockpot pepper steakErik bernstein

Pepper steak is a straightforward, savory sweet stir-fry that we think works amazingly when made in a slow cooker. The steak gets very tender, and it takes on some of the qualities of your favorite beef stew while still staying true to the original.

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15Slow-Cooker Creamy Chicken & Potato Soupslow cooker creamy chicken and potato soupPHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE16Crockpot Spaghetti Squash crock pot spaghetti squashParker feierbach

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17Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Soupcrockpot chicken enchilada soupErik bernstein

Looking for a low effort, stick-to-your-ribs dinner? You’ve come to the right place. This Tex-Mex inspired soup is hearty, delicious, and endlessly riffable. And if you love all things spicy, add some cayenne (a pinch at a time), hot sauce, or canned chiles to your soup to kick the heat up a notch.

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18Slow Cooker Short Ribsslow cooker short ribs delish comPark Feierbach

Few things feel as special—and as satisfying—as a well cooked beef short rib. This version is fall-off-the-bone tender and insanely flavorful, thanks to a quick sear before slow cooking and a Korean-inspired sauce that would make anything taste good.

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19Slow-Cooker Creamy Gnocchi Soupslowcooker creamy gnocchi soupErik bernstein

When the temperature drops below 60°, all we want for dinner is soup. Make it a slow-cooker soup and it’s even better. With extremely little effort, you’ll end up with a soup that’s so warm and comforting, you’ll completely forget there’s a blizzard outside.

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