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,A tasty collection of 35 Fall Crockpot Recipes that are perfect for dinner time as the temperatures cool down this Fall and Winter! I’ve collected and tried all these easy soup, chicken, beef and pork recipes over the years and my family has approved all of them!

The weather is turning colder and I’m starting to crave all the Fall Crockpot Recipes! I noticed that I use my Crockpot the most during the Fall and Winter! There is something so nice about eating a warm meal right out of the crockpot on a chilly Autumn night. Just fix it and forget it!

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CROCKPOT FALL MEALS

  • Three Meat Chili – This award winning chili will leave our belly’s full and happy!
  • French Chicken – Made with only 4 ingredients and is the easiest go-to recipe.
  • Mexican Taco Soup – This soup has amazing flavors and is perfect to serve your family on a cold night.
  • Pumpkin Soup – This soup is so creamy and tasty. Even my pickiest eaters love it.
  • The Best Broccoli Cheese Soup – Creamy with chunks of vegetables.
  • Slow Cooker Pot Roast – this is a classic that my husband tends to request more during the Fall!

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SLOW COOKER SOUP RECIPES

When it comes to Fall Crockpot Recipes, soups are obviously my families favorite, considering how many links are below! Here are some of the winners we’ve tried over the years that I’d without a doubt make again!

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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Soup by Simply Recipes

CROCKPOT CHILI RECIPES

Chili isn’t always my favorite recipes, but I eventually get around to making a few batches! These have all been loved by my family, but my 3 Meat Chili is absolutely the favorite!

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Slow Cooker Fall Harvest Chiliby Slow Cooker Gourmet

A chili loaded with typical ingredients with a twist of butternut squash and parsnips.

SLOW COOKER BEEF RECIPES

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Slow Cooker Beef Stew by Damn Delicious

A hearty, chunky dinner with meat so tender you won’t believe it, surely leaving you beyond satisfied!

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN RECIPES

Chicken is my families go to protein and these recipes have all been hits!

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Slow Cooker Creamy Fiesta Chicken by Lil’ Luna – A tasty fiesta flavored recipe made with food you probably already have in your pantry. Always a go to Fall Crockpot Recipe!

PORK CHOP CROCKPOT RECIPES

Cooking pork chops in the crockpot has become one of my favorite methods for busy days! These 3 recipes are all worth trying if you love pork chops!

Looking for more great Fall Crockpot Recipes?Take a look through these delicious 40+ Crock Pot Soup Recipes. Crockpot recipes tend to be filling and warming on a chilly fall or winter evening!

Also, there is also a huge collection of flavorful variety Crockpot recipes with chicken, beef, pork and pasta in this 38 Tasty Crockpot Meals. These recipes are perfect for year round slow cooker recipes!

Lastly, don’t forget to pin this post for later!

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*This post was originally posted in Fall 2012 and has been updated!

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  1. Nina Newton

    Hi there! Thank you for sharing all of these recipes for autumn – I’ve featured some of your recipes in the Ruby for Women magazine in the past couple of years, and would like to ask permission again to feature these recipes in our upcoming autumn issue of the magazine. I will, of course, link back to your blog and include a banner / logo to promote your blog to our readers. Please let me know if I may include some of these recipes in our autumn issue of the Ruby for Women magazine. Thanks so much! Nina @ Ruby for Women

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  2. crazy cat lady

    Blogs that have popups that cover the content don’t get return visits.

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  3. Annette Belnap- Tips from a Ty

    I’m so excited to start Autumn, these all look so yummy!

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  4. Better From Scratch

    I’m loving all of these ideas! Can’t wait for comfort food cooking!

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  5. Amber @ DessertNowDinnerLater!

    Love good old comfort food!

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  6. Becky Bevan Blad

    Mmm! I love this round-up. Fall food is so comforting!

    Reply

  7. Dawn Sandomeno

    Thanks for sharing we love that! Cheers from Dawn at The Party Bluprints Blog!

    Reply

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35+ FAVORITE FALL CROCKPOT RECIPES -- overthebigmoon.com (2024)

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What goes in first in a slow cooker? ›

Place dense vegetables in crock pot first, such as carrots and potatoes, since they take longer than meats to cook. Dry beans can be cooked in the crock pot by following these simple guidelines: Precook beans in the slow cooker overnight with just enough water to cover, then drain. Or 10 minutes and then drain.

How long are slow cooker recipes? ›

Most slow cooker meals take 8-12 hours on low or 4-6 hours on high, but there are also recipes for slow-cooked meat that take up to 24 hours. If you want to avoid overcooking your dish, follow the given guidelines as closely as possible.

What foods should be slow cooked? ›

Tough cuts of meat, offal, root veggies all benefit from long, slow cooking. So a dish like pho has pieces of meats with the cartilage cooked into a lovely chewy, melt in your mouth feel! Parsnips are lovely after they've been roasted and then cooked long and mashed. If you've never tried parsnips, please do.

How do you use a slow cooker recipe? ›

Just plug in your slow cooker, add your chosen recipe's ingredients, set the cooker to low or high, depending on the recipe's instructions, add the lid and let it cook. Once your dish is done cooking, you can either switch the slow cooker off to turn off the heating element, or warm if you're not ready to enjoy it yet.

What is the best meat to cook in a slow cooker? ›

Choose the right cut: Chuck roasts, short ribs, pork shoulders and lamb shanks (think fatty and tougher meats) become meltingly tender with the moist, low heat of a slow cooker. Leaner cuts like pork tenderloin tend to dry out. Likewise, dark meat chicken — thighs, drumsticks, etc.

What cannot be cooked in a slow cooker? ›

10 Foods You Should Never Make in a Slow Cooker
  1. Raw Meat.
  2. Seafood.
  3. Pasta.
  4. Rice.
  5. Delicate Vegetables.
  6. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts.
  7. Dairy.
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Is it safe to leave a crockpot on overnight? ›

Is it safe to leave a slow cooker on for 12 hours? Yes, you can use your slow cooker for longer than eight hours, as long as you keep an eye on it. Many slow cookers do have an automatic shutoff after 24 hours.

Can you put raw meat in a slow cooker? ›

Yes, you can add raw steak to a slow cooker to cook it to your desired doneness level.

Can you overcook meat in a slow cooker on low? ›

Can you overcook something in a slow cooker? Slow cookers are specially designed to cook food for long periods of time, but yes, you can still overcook in a slow cooker if something is left on the wrong setting for longer than it's supposed to be.

Is there a difference between slow cooker and Crockpot? ›

A slow cooker and a Crockpot are the same thing, essentially. A slow cooker is an appliance of which there are lots of brands. Crockpot is one brand of slow cooker. Crockpot popularized slow cookers when they launched their version in the 1970s.

What cooks better in a Crockpot? ›

Fattier meats and dark meat chicken are better options, as leaner cuts may dry out during the cooking process. Fattier meats are good, but trim the fat away before placing in the Crockpot slow cooker.

Can I put frozen chicken in the Crockpot? ›

Information. It is best to thaw meat or poultry before putting it into a slow cooker. Frozen pieces will take longer to reach a safe internal temperature and could possibly result in foodborne illness. Frozen or partially frozen foods can also cool everything else in the slow cooker.

Is 4 hours on high the same as 8 hours on low in a slow cooker? ›

The difference between "High" and "Low" on slow cookers seems to differ with every brand and model. One thing that is consistent, though, is that food takes seven to eight hours to reach a simmer point (around 210°) on low; versus three to four hours on high.

Can you put raw chicken in the slow cooker? ›

Yes, you can put raw chicken in a slow cooker! Slow cookers and Crock-Pots are designed to cook raw meats. The direct heat from the pot, lengthy cooking time and steam created from the tightly covered container destroys bacteria, making slow cooking safe. You can put frozen chicken in a slow cooker, too!

Can you put everything in a slow cooker the night before? ›

Make-ahead when possible: If your slow cooker has a removable insert, assemble the ingredients the night before and refrigerate the entire insert overnight. It's important to note that starting with cool ingredients may lengthen cooking time (but be sure to keep them out of the temperature danger zone).

What order do you put things in a slow cooker? ›

There's a method to food placement in your Crockpot slow cooker. The slowest cooking items should go on the bottom and then layer accordingly for the remaining ingredients.

When should vegetables be added to a slow cooker? ›

Tender vegetables such as zucchini and beans can be added to your dish in last ¾ - 1 hour of cooking when cooking on High, or 2 hours if cooking on Low. Hard, starchy vegetables like potato and carrots are best added around 3 hours before the meal is done if cooking on High, and 4 hours on Low.

Should slow cooker be on high or low first? ›

If possible, turn the cooker on the highest setting for the first hour of cooking time and then to low or the setting called for in your recipe. Foods take different times to cook depending upon the setting used. Certainly, foods will cook faster on high than on low.

How does a slow cooker work step by step? ›

Process: The food cooks similarly to a stovetop or a dutch oven. But in a slow cooker, the heat begins at the base and works its way up the sides, then into the food. The steam generated from the heat creates a vacuum seal with the lid. Low and consistent temperatures help to retain moisture during cooking.

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