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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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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).

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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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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.

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However, Crockpots generally have ceramic or porcelain pots, while most slow cookers have a metal pot. As with a lot of cooking appliances, the biggest difference comes from the distribution of heat.

Can I put raw beef straight into a slow cooker? ›

Yes, you most certainly can cook raw meat in the slow cooker! You put it in “cold”, with whatever liquid your recipe calls for, turn it on either “low” or “high” depending on your recipe (I usually start it on “high” for a couple hours, then turn it to “low”), and in 6–7–8 hours, it's now COOKED meat!

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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.

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The best cuts of beef for slow cooking
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Can you put meat straight into a slow cooker? Meat can be added directly unseared and not browned. However, browning meat and caramelising the beef is a great way to add depth of flavour and improve the visual appearance of the final dish.

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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 I leave chicken in the slow cooker overnight? ›

Is it safe to leave a slow cooker on overnight? The short answer: Yes. slow cookers are made to cook food for extensive periods of time (some can be left up to 24 hours).

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We've been there, too, and have just the answer you've been looking for. These slow cooker dinners come together with just two ingredients — a protein and a jar of store-bought sauce — and rely on the slow cooker to do all the heavy lifting. Just drop everything in and let the slow cooker do the rest.

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Resist the urge. Every time you lift the lid, heat escapes and adds up to 30 minutes longer to your cook time. Slow cookers are made so you don't have to stir with the low cooking temperature, so relax. Leave it.

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Tips for using your slow cooker
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One of the main attractions for many people is the ease of a slow cooker, so when you're looking for recipes, avoid those that suggest a lot of pre-preparation. For many dishes, particularly soups and stews, you really can just throw all the ingredients in.

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A safe slow cooker, cooks slow enough for unattended cooking, yet fast enough to keep food out of the bacterial danger zone. In the danger zone (above 40°F to below 140°F), bacteria grows very rapidly.

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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 cook everything in a Crockpot? ›

Most people use a slow cooker for meat, poultry and vegetables, although fruits, desserts, stuffing and oatmeal can also be prepared. All ingredients placed in a slow cooker should be thawed. Choose to make foods with high moisture content such as chili, soup, stew or spaghetti sauce.

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