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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

  2. crazy cat lady

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

    Reply

  3. Annette Belnap- Tips from a Ty

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

    Reply

  4. Better From Scratch

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

    Reply

  5. Amber @ DessertNowDinnerLater!

    Love good old comfort food!

    Reply

  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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How do you make slow cooker meals taste better? ›

Use More Spices and Aromatics

The flavors in a slow-cooker dish can become muted over the long cooking time. So we up the amounts of aromatics and spices in the recipes beyond what is normally used. But it's not just increasing spices that does that trick; you'll also want to increase their potency.

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.

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The Best Foods to Cook in Your Slow Cooker
  • Long-Cooking Cuts of Meat. Tough cuts of meat that turn out meltingly tender when cooked low and slow are made for this appliance. ...
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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.

Does meat get softer the longer you slow cook? ›

Stew is the ideal time to skip the lean, pricier cuts of meat and go for the less expensive, tougher cuts. The long, slow cook time leaves lean meat, like sirloin, tough and chewy, while tougher cuts, like chuck, break down and become really tender.

Do potatoes go on top or bottom of meat in CrockPot? ›

Place firm, slow-cooking root vegetables like potatoes and carrots at the bottom of the crock and pile the meat on top. Set the heat level: A general rule of thumb is that cooking on the low setting (170 degrees F for most models) takes about twice as long as cooking on high (280 degrees F on most models).

What is the best meat to slow cook? ›

The best cuts of meat for slow cooking
  • Chuck steak.
  • Round steak.
  • Blade steak.
  • Topside.
  • Silverside.
  • Skirt steak.
  • Shin (gravy) beef.
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Do you put vegetables on top or bottom in CrockPot? ›

Slow cooker recipes have (obviously) long cook times, and it's the meat—not the carrots—that benefit from it. By placing the protein at the bottom (closest to the heating element), and vegetables at the top, you can keep your plant parts a little more toothsome, while ensuring your meat is fall-apart tender.

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.

Is it better to cook CrockPot on low or high? ›

Foods take different times to cook depending upon the setting used. Certainly, foods will cook faster on high than on low. However, for all-day cooking or for less-tender cuts, you may want to use the low setting.

What foods should not go in a slow cooker? ›

10 Foods You Should Never Make in a Slow Cooker
  • Raw Meat.
  • Seafood.
  • Pasta.
  • Rice.
  • Delicate Vegetables.
  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts.
  • Dairy.
  • Wine and Other Liquor.
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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.

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).

Why do my slow cooker meals taste bland? ›

Under seasoning your food

If you don't add enough salt, you risk having your food taste bland — but over-salting can make things taste, well, way too salty. When you're cooking on the stovetop, you are usually seasoning your ingredients as you sauté or fry.

Why is my slow cooker food tasteless? ›

One thing I've found really helpful is to add the onions, garlic, and herbs near the end of the cooking time. That way they're not flavorless mush. For example, with beans, I add them in the last half hour on high.

How can I make my dishes more flavorful? ›

Acidic ingredients help lift and balance flavor. Use small amounts of ingredients with bold flavors such as pomegranate seeds, chipotle pepper or cilantro. Give a flavor burst with condiments such as horseradish, flavored mustard, chutney, wasabi, bean purees, tapenade and salsas of all kinds.

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Seasoning Tips for Improving Flavor
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  3. Pep up—or tone down—your pepper. ...
  4. Season cold foods aggressively. ...
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  8. Add a finishing touch.

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