20 Family-Friendly Slow Cooker Dinners Perfect For Fall

Finally, meals the whole family can agree upon.

1. Pork Ramen

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The kids will love slurping up this soup, and you'll love feeling sophisticated for raising the bar above instant ramen. Get the recipe for pork ramen here.

2. Chicken Meatball Pasta Bake

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Family pasta night never tasted so good or took such little effort. Make a big batch and freeze the leftovers for another night. Get the recipe for meatball pasta bake here.

3. Beef Stroganoff

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Start with egg noodles, then add ground beef, sliced sirloin, or even meatballs. This creamy, hearty pasta recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Get the recipe for beef stroganoff here.

4. Barbacoa Beef Tacos

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You make the barbacoa and put out a bunch of toppings, then let the family assemble their own tacos DIY-style. Get the recipe for barbacoa beef tacos here.

5. Barbecue Spare Ribs

The best kind of family dinners are the ones when you eat with your hands. Get the recipe for barbecue spare ribs here.

6. Thai Peanut Chicken

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Serve this sweet yet tangy chicken on rice noodles, with sautéed veggies, or over a bed of rice. Get the recipe for Thai peanut chicken here.

7. Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma

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This easy chicken shawarma is the perfect addition to salads, pita sandwiches, or rice bowls. Get the recipe for chicken shawarma here.

8. Beef Tips and Gravy

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When the weather gets cold, nothing warms us up like a big bowl of this rich and decadent stewed beef over mashed potatoes or noodles. Get the recipe for beef tips and gravy here.

9. Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

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If we could describe all our favorite fall flavors, it would taste a lot like this heart- and soul-warming soup. Get the recipe for chicken and wild rice soup here.

10. Slow Cooker Mediterranean Chicken

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We can't get enough of this weeknight meal made with chicken thighs that fall off the bone in a stew of olives, sweet red peppers, and onion. Get the recipe for Mediterranean chicken here.

11. Indian Butter Tofu

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Whether you're trying to eat less meat or just wanting to shake up your cooking, this vegetarian take on butter chicken is a winner. Get the recipe for Indian butter tofu here.

12. Jambalaya

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This recipe happens to be vegan, but you can always swap in spicy sausage. Get the recipe for jambalaya here.

13. Vegetarian Taco Soup

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Loaded with beans, corn, fire-roasted tomatoes, and lots of spices, this vegetarian soup is both filling and flavorful. We like dressing it up with sliced jalapeño, avocado, and tortilla strips. Get the recipe for vegetarian taco soup here.

14. Beef Ragù With Pappardelle

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Just season the beef in a skillet and transfer it to the slow cooker. After about six hours, you'll have incredibly tender beef ragù that's begging to be paired with pasta. Get the recipe for beef pappardelle here.

15. Chicken Pot Pie

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It's comfort food season. You'll need a go-to chicken pot pie recipe. Luckily, we found it for you. Get the recipe for chicken pot pie here.

16. Vegetarian Lentil Sloppy Joes

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These tasty sandwiches are umami, smoky, and saucy ⁠— everything you love about traditional sloppy joes, but without the beef. Get the recipe for lentil sloppy joes here.

17. Beef Bourguignon

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The only difference between you and Julia Child is that you get to rely on your trusty slow cooker. Get the recipe for beef bourguignon here.

18. Greek Gyro Bowls

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Serve this gyro on a Mediterranean-style salad, with pita and hummus, or over rice with some roasted vegetables and a drizzle of tzatziki. Get the recipe for Greek gyro bowls here.

19. Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatloaf

There are few foods as comforting as homemade meatloaf. But when you add melty mozzarella cheese to the mix? That's in a league of its own. Get the recipe for mozzarella-stuffed meatloaf here.

20. Barbecue Chicken

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Hold on to the flavors of summer for as long as you can with this sweet and tangy barbecue pulled chicken. Get the recipe for barbecue chicken here.