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In the whirlwind of modern family life, where schedules are packed and time is a precious commodity, slow cookers are an absolute lifeline for busy parents and home cooks. These Pioneer Woman slow cooker recipes offer a perfect blend of convenience, comfort, and mouthwatering deliciousness that can transform even the most hectic weekday into a stress-free culinary experience.
Ree Drummond, known more popularly as The Pioneer Woman, has mastered the art of creating stress-free (and mess-free!), delicious and hearty meals that can be prepped with minimal effort and maximum flavor. From hearty breakfast casseroles that can feed a hungry crowd to a melt-in-your-mouth pot roast that conjures up all of the comforting, nostalgic feels, these recipes are designed to simplify meal time for busy families while delivering restaurant-quality dishes right to your table. Whether you’re a working parent, a busy student, or simply someone who enjoys a low-stress meal prep, these slow cooker recipes will revolutionize your approach to home-cooked meals.
And yes, they’re actually perfect for summertime too! Cooking a hot meal often means running the oven, heating up your already-hot home. But with slow-cooker meals, you can easily prep a delicious and hot meal without raising the temperature of your kitchen. As Ina Garten would say, “How easy is that?”
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Beef Stew
Image Credit: okkijan2010 - stock.adobe.com The Pioneer Woman’s Sunday slow-cooker stew is the epitome of an easy comfort meal. It’s also a genius way to use up the leftover meat and veggies laying around in your fridge.
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Breakfast Casserole
Image Credit: Liudmyla - stock.adobe.com Everyone loves a breakfast casserole, but did you know you can make one in a slow cooker?! We didn’t either until The Pioneer Woman showed us this genius recipe.
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Pot Roast
Image Credit: Brent Hofacker - stock.adobe.com Pot Roast is a classic slow cooker recipe, but we love that the Pioneer Woman uses an easy ingredient you won’t find most chefs using: browning sauce!
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Bloody Mary Chili
Image Credit: fahrwasser - stock.adobe.com Chili is another slow cooker classic, but Ree’s recipe is bursting with the flavors of your favorite cocktail: a Bloody Mary. “I love the concept of Bloody Mary Chili because it combines two things I really associate with watching football games: chili and Bloody Marys,” Drummond says in the YouTube video of her recipe. “It’s the perfect combination!”
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Slow-Cooker Teriyaki Ribs
Image Credit: voltan - stock.adobe.com Ribs can be a daunting entree to make, but this slow-cooker recipe is foolproof and delicious. Plus, the tangy Teriyaki flavor adds a nice twist to an old classic.
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Lasagna
Image Credit: fahrwasser - stock.adobe.com Slow cooker lasagna sounds almost too good to be true, but we promise it isn’t.
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Queso Dip
Image Credit: Liudmyla - stock.adobe.com Queso is the ultimate party dip, and it’s perfect for a slow cooker! After the dip is made, you can turn the heat to low or warm to keep it the perfect temperature for the entire duration of your gathering.
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Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Tacos
Image Credit: dolphy_tv - stock.adobe.com These tender, flavor-packed beauties simply need a quick assembly in the slow cooker and then all you need to do is add your favorite toppings.
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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken
Image Credit: fahrwasser - stock.adobe.com Fall-off-the-bone tender barbeque chicken that simmers in sweet and tangy sauce while you go about your day? Sign us up. This effortless slow cooker masterpiece delivers rich BBQ flavor, without having to fire up the grill.
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Crockpot Chicken and Rice
Image Credit: torsakarin - stock.adobe.com Chicken and rice is one of those meals most kids will willingly eat so it makes a great option for busy families. Ree even packed in some nutritious veggies into her recipe that your kids probably won’t even notice.
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Greek Chicken
Image Credit: Karen Hermann - stock.adobe.com This wonderfully easy meal tastes like a divine Mediterranean vacation. It’s a great summer meal option, packed with all of the season’s best flavors.
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The Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker
Image Credit: Walmart. Of course, you’re going to need a top notch slow cooker to make all of these delicious meals and what better option than this beautiful slow cooker from The Pioneer Woman herself?
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