20 Family Crock-Pot Recipes

During long, dark winter days, we crave hot meals with comforting flavours that are low on prep and big on taste. The easiest way to execute those dinners: pull out the slow cooker, every mom’s greatest friend in the kitchen. Is there anything better than coming into the house after a long day and smelling dinner cooking? Divine. Which is why we’ve gathered this collection of the best family Crock Pot recipes. Bon appétit!

20 Best Family Crock-Pot Recipes:

1. Healthier Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

One of the most classic Crock-Pot recipes is pulled pork. Skip the preservatives and sugar that come with many recipes for pulled pork. This one packs on the flavour without the salt, sugar and other nasties

FULL RECIPE: Healthier Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

2. Creamy Crock-Pot Pumpkin Spice Steel Cut Oats

Just imagine waking up to a hot breakfast, ready to go and waiting for you. mmmn…

FULL RECIPE: Creamy Crock Pot Pumpkin Spice Steel Cut Oats

3. Crock Pot Roast Beef and Gravy

Cooking a roast in a slow cooker produces meat that is tender and moist, with loads of rich gravy. Serve with mashed potatoes and freshly baked Pumpkin Biscuits.

FULL RECIPE: Crock Pot Roast Beef and Gravy

4. Butternut Squash, Sweet Potato & Carrot Soup

Warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg along with a bit of sweet maple syrup give this soup depth and flavour while keeping it fresh and light. Perfect for those transitioning-to-winter late fall days.

FULL RECIPE: Butternut Squash, Sweet Potato & Carrot Soup

5. Slow Cooker Apricot Balsamic Glazed Turkey Breast

Apricot preserves have a mild, sweet flavour that pairs beautifully with the acidic tang of balsamic vinegar. Feel free to use frozen turkey breasts in the place of a full turkey if you don’t feel like committing to a whole bird.

FULL RECIPE: Slow Cooker Apricot Balsamic Glazed Turkey Breast

6. Lentil Sweet Potato Chili

Bored of bean chili? This fresh and healthy take om the winter classic is now in our weeknight dinner rotation.

FULL RECIPE: Lentil Sweet Potato Chili

7. Slow Cooker Coconut Chicken Curry

This slow cooker coconut chicken curry is an excellent way to introduce ethnic flavours and new spices to kids, without the heat that often accompanies these types of dishes.

FULL RECIPE: Slow Cooker Coconut Chicken Curry

8. Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie

Nothing beats a classic, comforting chicken stew. Except one that cooks itself!

FULL RECIPE: Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie

9. Curried Cauliflower, Sweet Potato & Carrot Soup

When you need a set-it-and-forget-it recipe, turn to this flavourful dish that’s chock-full of bright winter vegetables.

FULL RECIPE: Curried Cauliflower, Sweet Potato & Carrot Soup

10. Slow Cooker Butter Chicken Sliders

We’ll be whipping out this recipe the next time company comes for dinner. They’ll never know we spent all of 10 minutes making these gorgeous sliders. This is also delicious over rice or quinoa or stuffed into tacos, and the flavourful but mild sauce is kid-approved.

FULL RECIPE: Slow Cooker Butter Chicken Sliders

11. Easy Crock-Pot Borscht

If you love beets, you’ll love this traditional Ukrainian soup. A little tangy, a little sweet….it’s survived the test of time for a reason.

FULL RECIPE: Easy Crock-Pot Borscht

12. Make-Ahead Beef Enchiladas

With a shredded beef centre, gooey cheese, and a zesty sauce, these enchiladas are impossible to resist. The best part? The stew-like filling simmers away untended.

FULL RECIPE: Make-Ahead Beef Enchiladas

13. Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with Butternut Squash

This twist on a classic is light and healthy, but still filling and satisfying.

FULL RECIPE: Slow Cooker Turkey Chili with Butternut Squash

14. Slow Cooker Russian Beef Stroganoff

This is an easy, perfect for a busy weeknight, slow cooker recipe that’s made with all fresh ingredients (no canned soups) and delicious.

FULL RECIPE: Slow Cooker Russian Beef Stroganoff

15. Slow Cooker Santa Fe Chicken Chili

Loaded with tomatoes and corn and a medley of beans, this is a great way to sneak some nutrients and fibre into the kids.

FULL RECIPE: Slow Cooker Santa Fe Chicken Chili

16. Mexican Pulled Pork

The brilliant Jan Scott says, “when in doubt, make pulled pork.” To which we say, “Yes, Chef!” Even a good-quality piece of pork shoulder is fairly inexpensive, making it a great budget-friendly meat, and the leftovers make fab lunches.

FULL RECIPE: Mexican Pulled Pork

17. Slow Cooker Saucy Ribs and All-Dressed Mashed Potatoes

You can feed a lot of people with a big slow cooker full of ribs! Keeping your main dish so hands-off makes entertaining a breeze.

FULL RECIPE: Slow Cooker Saucy Ribs and All-Dressed Mashed Potatoes

18. Slow Cooker Split Pea and Ham Soup

In our experience, even picky kids love ham. Remind them that the yummy stuff in their favourite sandwich is also in this warming, stick-to-your-ribs filling soup and you’ll add another family-friendly recipe to your repertoire.

FULL RECIPE: Slow Cooker Split Pea and Ham Soup

19. Low Carb Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

If you’re trying to keep your meals lighter this winter, go for recipes with lean meats and lots of veggies, like this tomato-based turkey chili.

FULL RECIPE: Low Carb Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

20. Slow Cooker Apple Cranberry Crisp

Why not bust out the Crock Pot for dessert? If walking in the door to a cooked dinner smells amazing, just imagine what having dessert ready to go smells like…

FULL RECIPE: Slow Cooker Apple Cranberry Crisp