24 Dump Dinners You Can Make In A Crock-Pot
Step one: Dump everything into a slow cooker. Step two: Let dinner make itself.
1. Crock-Pot Chicken Teriyaki
One of the best things about dump dinners is that they're often freezer-friendly — meaning you can prep (or bulk prep!) in advance, pack away, then use whenever you're ready. Find this make-ahead recipe along with others here.
2. Root Vegetable Stew
Just slice, dice, slow-cook. Get the recipe.
3. Slow Cooker Sweet Fire Chicken
Even better than takeout — and better for you, too. Get the recipe.
4. Country-Style BBQ Ribs
5. Lemon Garlic Dump Chicken
Garlic + lemon + parsley + olive oil. Get the recipe.
6. Cheesy Enchilada Quinoa
This version uses browned ground turkey — but you can sub in ground beef or pork, or leave out the meat entirely. Get the recipe.
7. Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken
The simple sauce — of garlic, honey, soy sauce, red pepper, and a bit of ketchup — makes all the difference. Get the recipe.
8. Broccoli Beef
9. Red Beans & Rice
With shredded rotisserie chicken for extra protein. Get the recipe.
10. Three-Ingredient Crock-Pot Ranch Pork Chops
11. Crock-Pot Black Bean Soup
This version builds flavor by quickly sautéing the onions and peppers in garlic before adding them to the slow cooker — but feel free to skip if you're short on time. Recipe here.
12. Crock-Pot Split Pea Soup
Peas and carrots? Check. Get the recipe.
13. Slow Cooker Pot Roast
This requires a bit of pre-Crock-Pot prep — like browning the meat and cooking the vegetables for a few minutes on the stovetop — but it's worth it. Get the recipe.
14. White Chicken Chili
Topped with avocado and cilantro. Get the recipe.
15. Beef Bags
Find several freezer-friendly recipes — like beef hash and taco soup — here.
16. Sunday Sauce
The rich, tomato-based sauce is super versatile — and can be used on everything from pasta to pizza to sandwiches. Get the recipe.
17. Vegetarian Red Lentil Curry
18. Cilantro Lime Chicken
AKA: A burrito bowl in a bag. Get this recipe and others here.
19. Crock-Pot Beer-Braised Chicken
Once the chicken's done, serve with rice or pile into a pita. Also: Totally acceptable to crack open another beer (or three) while you're waiting for this to cook. Get the recipe.
21. Spicy Saffron Chicken
Get the recipe here.
22. Slow Cooker Potato Corn Chowder
Downright hearty. Get the recipe.
23. Honey Soy Pork Tenderloin
24. Carne Asada Nachos
For the best flavor, you'll want to quickly sear the steak before piling it into the Crock-Pot. Then cook it low and slow — and crown it with tomatoes, guac, and sour cream. Get the recipe.