5 of the Best Easy Fall and Winter Crockpot Recipes for Cozy Nights

Fall and winter are the perfect time to break out the crockpot and enjoy some warm, hearty meals. Whether you’re a busy mom, a home cook, or a professional short on time, these crockpot recipes will make your life easier and your evenings more delicious. Here are five of my favorite and what I think are the best fall crockpot recipes, sourced from some of the best food blogs around.

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1. Slow Cooker Beef Stew

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Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 1/2 pounds beef stew meat
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 onion diced
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 pound small yellow potatoes halved
• 4 carrots halved and sliced into 1 inch chunks
• 3 cups beef broth
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Season the stew meat generously with salt and pepper.

2. Cook the meat in a single layer for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. You may need to cook in batches.

3. Place the meat in a slow cooker along with the onion, garlic, potatoes, carrots, beef broth, tomato paste, thyme and bay leaf. Add salt and pepper to taste.

4. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.

5. Remove 1/3 cup of stew liquid from the slow cooker. Add the flour and whisk until smooth.

6. Pour the flour mixture back into the stew; stir to combine. Cover and cook on HIGH for an additional 30 minutes or until stew is slightly thickened.

7. Uncover and stir in the frozen peas. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Source: Dinner at the Zoo

2. Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings

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Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cans cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough, cut into small pieces

Instructions

1. Place the chicken breasts, onion, chicken broth, and cream of chicken soup in the crockpot.
2. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.
3. Shred the chicken with two forks.
4. Add the frozen peas and carrots, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
5. Drop the biscuit dough pieces on top of the mixture.
6. Cook for an additional 1-2 hours, until the biscuits are cooked through.

Source: The Magical Slow Cooker

3. Slow Cooker Apple Cider Pulled Pork

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Ingredients

• 3.5 lb. pork shoulder
• 1 small white onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup apple cider, homemade or store-bought
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• 1 bay leaf

Instructions

1. Place half of the onions in the slow cooker. Set pork on top of onions, then cover pork with remaining onions.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk together all remaining ingredients. Pour on top of pork and onions.

3. Cook in the slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours, or until the pork is cooked and pulls apart easily with a fork. Shred pork using two forks, then toss once more in the juices so that it is coated. Serve warm.

4. You can also refrigerate or freeze the pork in a sealed container.

Source: Gimme Some Oven

4. Crockpot Beef Stroganoff

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Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil more if needed
• 2 pounds stewing beef trimmed
• salt and black pepper
• ½ cup red wine
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 onion diced
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 12 ounces mushrooms sliced
• 2 cups beef broth divided
• 8 ounces sour cream
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 12 ounces egg noodles cooked

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Season beef with salt and pepper and brown in olive oil in small batches. Deglaze pan with red wine and add to slow cooker.

2. Place beef, garlic powder, onions, dijon, Worcestershire, mushrooms and 1 ½ cups broth in a 6qt slow cooker.

3. Cook on high 4-5 hours or on low 7-8 hours or until beef is tender.

4. Combine remaining broth with cornstarch and stir into slow cooker. Cover and cook and additional 15 minutes or until thickened.

5. Stir in sour cream. Serve over egg noodles.

Source: Spend with Pennies

5. Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

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Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pound lean ground turkey
• 1 large yellow onion chopped
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons chipotle chili pepper
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 3 small sweet potatoes (or 2 large) peeled and diced (about 1 pound)
• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans rinsed and drained
• 1 can (12 ounces) beer I used an IPA; any dark or amber beer would be great too! or substitute additional low-sodium chicken stock
• 2-3 cups low-sodium chicken stock
• For serving: cilantro avocado, shredded cheese, tortilla chips, and sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium high. Add the turkey, onion, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook and stir, breaking up the turkey as you go, until the turkey is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chili powder, chipotle chili powder, and cumin, then transfer to the bottom a large slow cooker.

2. To the slow cooker, add the chopped sweet potatoes, quinoa, beer, 2 cups chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, and black beans. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 5-6 hours, until the potatoes are tender. Stir in additional chicken stock if the chili is thicker than you would like (I added about 1/2 cup extra). Serve warm with desired toppings.

Source: Well Plated

Equipment and Tools

Here is some of the best equipment you will need to make these easy and tasty crock pot meals.

1. Crock-Pot 6 Quart Cook & Carry Programmable Slow Cooker with Digital Timer, Stainless Steel
2. SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, Swiss Granite Coating Omelette Pan, Healthy Stone Cookware Chef’s Pan
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Enjoy!

These five fall and winter crockpot recipes are perfect for busy moms, home cooks, and professionals who want to enjoy delicious, hearty meals with minimal effort. If you want more tips make sure to click on the links under each recipe to get more suggestions. I just ove these so much and wanted to share them with you, as my crockpot is a staple in our home. With these recipes in your arsenal, you can savor the flavors of fall without spending hours in the kitchen. Happy cooking!