Super-Easy Slow Cooker Recipes

No one wants to worry about preparing dinner in the hectic days leading up to Thanksgiving. Our advice: Rely on your slow cooker for simple hands-off meals.

By Erin Strecker from Parents Magazine

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Rita Maas
Simple Paella

Simmering this classic dish in a slow cooker helps the Spanish-inspired spices really pop.
- Get the recipe for Simple Paella
- Shop for Slow Cookers at Amazon
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How to Make Slow-Cooker Beef Stew

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Rita Maas
Low-Maintenance Lasagna

Forget boiling noodles! Skipping a step cuts down prep time for this family fave to just 10 minutes.
- Get the recipe for Low-Maintenance Lasagna
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Rita Maas
Chuck-Wagon Pot Roast

Lean cuts of beef become extra tender in the slow cooker, making this pot roast a winner.
- Get the recipe for Chuck-Wagon Pot Roast
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Rita Maas
Pulled Pork Wraps

The leftover pork from this recipe makes for a delicious next-day lunch.
- Get the recipe for Pulled Pork Wraps
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Rita Maas
White Bean Risotto

This no-stir risotto is just as tasty as its stovetop counterpart. Bonus: This slow cooker recipe has about half of the calories of a traditional restaurant serving.
- Get the recipe for White Bean Risotto
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James Baigrie
Chicken Stew with Potato Dumplings

For a new twist on a classic, make your stew with gnocchi instead of noodles.
- Get the Chicken Stew with Potato Dumplings recipe here.
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Moo Shu Pork

Flavorful but not too spicy for the kids, this version is much healthier than its Chinese takeout equivalent.
- Get the Moo Shu Pork recipe here.
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Alexandra Grablewski
Ratatouille

Let the little ones watch the Disney flick of the same name, then serve this tomato-eggplant dish over rice or pasta for dinner.
- Get the Ratatouille recipe here.
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Tina Rupp
Barbeque Chili

If your family misses the taste of barbeque sauce from summer grilling, they'll love this hearty chili.
- Get the Barbeque Chili recipe here.
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Tina Rupp
Mediterranean Pork Roast

Try this flavorful option on a cold night. Look for Greek seasoning mix in the spice aisle of your local grocery store.
- Get the Mediterranean Pork Roast recipe here.
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Alexandra Grablewski
Chicken Tagine

With spices such as cumin, black pepper, ginger, and cinnamon, this dish is the perfect mix of sweet and savory.
- Get the Chicken Tagine recipe here.
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Tina Rupp
Cajun Pork Sandwich

Serve this yummy pork sandwich with baked sweet potato fries for a full meal.
- Get the Cajun Pork Sandwich recipe here.
- Try these Lightly Spicy Sweet Potato Fries
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Tortilla Soup

Crush a few tortilla chips over each bowl for added crunch the kids will adore!
- Get the Tortilla Soup recipe here.
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Easy Chicken Cacciatore

This dish is so delicious your kids will gobble it all up -- even the vegetables.
- Get the Easy Chicken Cacciatore recipe here.
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Vegetable Curry

Veggies and pasta make the perfect filling (and healthy!) dish for a cold day.
- Get the Vegetable Curry recipe here.
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Taco Meat Loaf

Add the kids' favorite toppings to these beef and pork tacos, and this meal is sure to be a hit.
- Get the Taco Meat Loaf recipe here.
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Minestrone Soup

This beefed-up version of a classic is a comforting meal your family will love.
- Get the Minestrone Soup recipe here.
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Pepper Steak

Italian-style tomatoes and plenty of peppers make for a flavor-packed meal you won't want to miss.
- Get the Pepper Steak recipe here.
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Moroccan Chicken

Tired of the same old chicken dish? With unexpected flavor from curry powder and plums, this meal is anything but ordinary.
- Get the Moroccan Chicken recipe here.
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Pot Roast

A pot roast is a slow cooker classic -- and for good reason. This version adds mushrooms and mushroom soup for extra flavor.

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- Get the Pot Roast recipe here.
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