Crocktober
Six easy slow cooker dinners for busy weeks, cooler nights, and the days when figuring out what's for dinner feels like one decision too many.
Dinner doesn't need to be complicated.
These six slow cooker recipes are hearty, protein-packed, easy to prep, and built for busy weeks when the last thing you want to think about is what's for dinner.
Even better? Every recipe includes freezer prep instructions, so you can do the work once and make future-you's life a whole lot easier.
Prep Now.
Cook Later.
Turn any of these recipes into a freezer meal. Prep the ingredients ahead of time, freeze, thaw completely in the refrigerator, and dump everything into your slow cooker when you're ready to cook.
Pick Your Recipe
Six dinners. Very little thinking required.
Pulled BBQ Chicken Thighs
Tender pulled chicken tossed in smoky BBQ sauce.
Beef & Sweet Potato Stew
Fork-tender beef, sweet potatoes and carrots in a rich, cozy broth.
Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin
Savory garlic and rosemary with just enough honey for a touch of sweetness.
Turkey & Black Bean Chili
A hearty, high-protein chili loaded with turkey, black beans and warm spices.
Beef Taco Soup
Creamy taco-seasoned beef, black beans, corn and tomatoes in one seriously easy dinner.
Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Classic fall-apart chuck roast with carrots, potatoes and a savory herb broth.
Thaw first. Then slow cook.
Always thaw freezer meals completely in the refrigerator before adding them to your slow cooker. Do not cook these meals from frozen.
Use a food thermometer to check meat for doneness. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3–4 days.
Nutrition information provided with each recipe is an estimate and will vary based on ingredients and brands used.
Something counts.
You don't need a perfect meal plan or a Sunday afternoon spent prepping fourteen containers of chicken and broccoli.
Sometimes taking care of yourself looks like putting dinner in a slow cooker at 7 a.m. so there's something ready for you at 6 p.m.
Make the next choice easier.