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Home » Recipes » An Entire Month of Recipes To Get You Through CROCKTOBER!!!

An Entire Month of Recipes To Get You Through CROCKTOBER!!!

Filed Under: Youtube Videos October 3, 2023

Oct-I mean CROCKTOBER! Is a month I look forward to each year! This year I compiled 31 of my favorite recipes to share with you so you can slow cook all month long!

Steak and Cheese Sliders

Steak and Cheese sliders

I love this recipe because it cooks up all the meat, peppers, and onions for you. This recipe has you slicing your own steak but I like to use the pre-sliced stuff from the store because it’s easy! Get the full recipe here!

Meat Loaf and Baked Potatoes

This is such a hearty meal and everything cooks at the same time! It’s a great way to kill two birds with one stone and get a delicious meal to your family! Full Recipe

Taco Casserole

hashbrown taco casserole

This casserole is a great dump and go and it’s super pantry friendly! Lots of flavor and really inexpensive! I like to add black beans to mine, if I have them on hand.

Shredded Mexican Beef Tacos

Shredded Mexican Beef tacos with avocado

These shredded Mexican Beef Tacos are a great way to use stew meat in a meal that isn’t stew! This beef is full of flavor and would also be great in a bowl or on it’s own! Get the full recipe here!

Chicken Piccata

I thought chicken piccata was something fancy that you had to slave over, but with this recipe, you can let the slow cooker do the work for you! Get the full recipe here!

Coconut Curry Lentils

coconut curry lentils in the slow cooker

I used to be afraid of lentils but this recipe is really fantastic. Anything with coconut and curry, I’m in! I often make this as a meal prep and serve them over rice!

Ranch Ritz Chicken

ranch ritz chicken in crock pot

This recipe is so simple and it’s viral on Instagram for a reason! You can get the full recipe here! Enjoy!

Chicken Tortilla Soup

chicken tortilla soup

This recipe is a great “anytime” slow cooker meal, it’s delicious in the dead of winter but also hits right in the heat of the summer! This one comes from the cookbook “Easy and Frugal.” The cookbook is full of great recipes that are very inexpensive! You can get your copy here!

Pork Carnitas Tacos

pork carnitas tacos in slow cooker

This recipe is also from the cookbook “Easy and Frugal.” I often find pork on sale for $.99/lb in my area so I love a good pork recipe to save some cash and eat well! You can get your copy of the cookbook here!

Roast Beef and Gravy

slow cooker beef and gravy

This recipe is super simple and delicious! It can be found in this “Dinner on a Dime Book.” You can purchase the book on Amazon and get this and 402 additional inexpensive recipes!

Sausage and Peppers

slow cooker sausage and peppers

I like to make these, place them in rolls, top them with cheese and broil them. It’s a delicious sandwich that is sure to please! Get the full recipe here!

Pulled Pork

shredded chicken quesadilla

This is ridiculously easy, you can cook a pork loin on low for 6-8 hours and shred it up and BOOM! You have pulled pork that you can do anything with! Use the pulled pork in this recipe here instead of chicken! Or You can swap out the chicken and shrimp in this fried rice!

Red Beans and Rice

This is a great way to use dried beans and inexpensive kielbasa! I love that you don’t need to cook the dried beans ahead of time! I like to serve mine over rice. Get the full recipe here!

Chicken Cacciatore

chicken cacciatore in slow cooker

Before this recipe, I’d never made chicken cacciatore with zucchini. But I’m so glad I tried it this way. It’s a real treat and a great way to get in more veggies! Get the full recipe here!

Tortellini Soup

veggie tortellini soup in crock pot

This soup is so inexpensive and really easy. Simply dump everything in a slow cooker: 6 cups of chicken broth, 2 cans of diced tomatoes, 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, 1 teaspoon basil, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 a teaspoon of black pepper. Also add one package of tortellini or mini raviolis. Cook on high for 4 hours and enjoy!

3 Ingredient Pork Chops

3 ingredient pork chops on a plate with rice and green beans

These pork chops were viral on TikTok so naturally, I had to try them! They are worth the try and SO SO EASY! Get the full recipe here!

Crock Pot Chicken Spaghetti

slow cooker chicken spaghetti in the crock pot

This is another viral one! So easy, dump and go, AND MY KIDS LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! Try it today! Full Recipe.

Turkey Tenderloin

slow cooker turkey tenderloin sliced on a plate with a fork.

This turkey tenderloin is so tender and flavorful! You can make this for delicious Thanksgiving flavors anytime or give it a try if you’re having a smaller thanksgiving! Get the full recipe here!

Salsa Curry Chicken

curry chicken in crock pot

This recipe was given to me by a subscriber and it’s now a favorite in our household! It’s so simple and shocking that you add a can of salsa and sour cream to make this curry! You won’t be a disappointed, get the full recipe here!

Slow Cooker Cube Steak

slow cooker cube steak

Slow Cooker Cube Steak: Add to your slow cooker: 1-2 lbs cube steak 1 packet onion soup mix 1 onion sliced 1 packet of gravy mix 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup Cook on low for 6 hours.

You can watch the green bean recipes I recommend with this cube steak here!

Sesame Chicken

sesame chicken in slow cooker

This sesame chicken is sweet, sticky, and delicious! You can serve it over rice or with pasta, like I did! Get the full recipe here!

Mushroom Beef Stew

mushroom beef stew

Mushroom beef Stew: Add to your slow cooker: 1 lb stew meat 2 cans of mushrooms (drained) 1 packet onion soup mix 1 can cream of mushroom Cook on low for 8-10 hours Season to taste

How to make your mashed potatoes better:

Ground Beef Enchiladas

slow cooker ground beef enchiladas

The best thing about this recipe is, you don’t need to pre-brown the ground beef! This cooks up really nicely and is full of flavor! It’s a really beautiful dish that can feed a family for cheap!

Chipotle Beef

chipotle beef in the crock pot

Mix all of your ingredients in your crock pot: 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup of lime juice, 1/4 can chipotle peppers in adobo, 1 teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons cider vinegar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 diced onion, and 6 sliced cloves of garlic. Add in a 3-4lb chuck roast and marinate for 3-24 hours in the fridge. Cook on low for 8-10 hours. I served mine with green beans but it would be great with mashed potatoes or even delicious in tacos!

Chicken with Knorr Pasta Sides

chicken with knorr pasta sides

This is a delicious bomb of flavor that comes from a recipe I found on TikTok. Add 2 bags of cheddar broccoli Knorr pasta sides, 1 can of condensed cream of chicken soup, 4 cups of chicken broth, and two large chicken breasts diced to your crock pot. Mix together and cook on low for 4 hours. And that’s it! Enjoy the cheesy goodness!

Cheeseburger Chowder

crock pot cheeseburger chowder

This is a really delicious soup that you will want to make again and again. The recipe here calls for fresh potatoes, which is totally fine, but I like to make mine with hungry jack shredded potatoes and it’s delicious!

Swedish Meetballs

slow cooker Swedish meatballs over noodles and peas

This recipe is a quick one from TikTok so I just wrote it out for you here! In your crock pot mix 2 lbs frozen meatballs, one can of beef broth, 1 can cream of mushroom soup, and 1 packet of onion soup mix. Cook on low for 6 hours then add in a slurry of 1 teaspoon of water and 1/4 cup of water, mix and then add 1/4 cup of sour cream and 3/4 a cup of sour cream. Serve the meatballs over egg noodles or mashed potatoes.

Slow Cooker BBQ Shredded Chicken

Slow cooker bbq chicken

This is definitely a no-recipe, recipe! Cook 2 chicken breasts with 1 cup of bbq sauce on low for 6 hours and then shred the chicken. I serve mine on buns with a quick coleslaw and it’s a delicious treat!

Slow Cooker Chili

slow cooker chili

I’m always up for a new Chili recipe! And I love this one! I couldn’t make this list without a chili recipe, it’s basically what the slow cooker was made for! Hope you love this one like we do! Get the full recipe here!

Apple + Pear Crisp

slow cooker pear and apple crisp

This is ridiculously delicious. I’m always looking for different ways to cook a dessert. I love the set it and forget it approach to this crisp and the topping is amazing! Get the full recipe here!

Baked Apples

These apples are great because they are super pantry friendly. I generally have everything I need to make these on hand on any given day! So give them a try yourself!

You Can Watch Me Make all 31 Recipes here:

31 slow cooker recipes perfect for fall!

For more fall recipes check out these videos:

  • 7 Super Cozy Soups!
  • 10 Fall Classics My family eats year after year
  • Thanksgiving in your slow cooker!

MORE FALL RECIPES TO TRY

  • Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup
  • 2 Ingredient Pumpkin Muffins
  • Sweet Potato Crunch Casserole!

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