8 Crock-Pot Recipes That Will Cook Themselves During General Conference (2024)

Let's be honest, food is an important part of general conference for many Mormon families. But nobody wants to be slaving over a stove when their family is gathered together and when prophets and apostles are sharing messages that can uplift and change lives.

So here are eight slow cooker recipes your family will love that you can throw together and then forget about as you enjoy general conference with your family.

Recipe Index

Slow Cooker Main Dishes

Teriyaki Pork Roast

King Ranch Chicken

Pork Tacos

Mongolian Beef

Turkey and Stuffing

Slow Cooker Desserts

Pumpkin Cheesecake

Chocolate Molten Cake

Apple Cinnamon Bread Pudding

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Pork Roast

Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 6 hours 5 minutes |Total time: 6 hours 15 minutes | Serves: 6 to 8

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Ingredients

1 (2–3 lbs.) pork roast

1/2 cup brown sugar, divided

1/2 cup chicken broth

1/2 cup teriyaki sauce

1/4 teaspoon ginger

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

2 tablespoon cornstarch

2 tablespoons cold water

Directions

Coat slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.

Rub roast with 1/4 cup brown sugar and place in slow cooker.

In a bowl, mix together remaining brown sugar, chicken broth, teriyaki sauce, ginger, garlic, pepper flakes, black pepper, and onion powder. Pour on top of roast. Cook on low 6 to 7 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours.

Remove roast from slow cooker and place on plate. Shred with two forks. In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch and cold water, then add to the liquid remaining in the slow cooker. Cook on high 5 to 10 minutes or until it starts to thicken. (To speed up this process, you could pour the remaining liquid in a saucepan and heat on your stove top over high heat until the sauce thickens.) Pour sauce on top of shredded pork.

Serve over rice or with stir-fried vegetables.

A Six Sisters' Secret: You can also turn this into a freezer meal. Rub roast with half of the brown sugar and place in a gallon-sized zip-top freezer bag. In a bowl, mix together remaining brown sugar, chicken broth, teriyaki sauce, ginger, garlic, pepper flakes, black pepper, and onion powder. Pour on top of roast in bag. Seal bag and place in the freezer. When ready to make, place the roast in slow cooker and follow the cooking and serving directions above.

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Slow Cooker King Ranch Chicken

Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 4 hours | Total time: 4 hours 10 minutes | Serves: 8

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Ingredients

1 (14-oz.) bag tortilla chips, white or yellow

5 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, diced

1 (10-oz.) can diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained slightly

1 (10.75-oz.) can cream of chicken soup

1 (10.75-oz.) can cream of mushroom soup

1 cup chicken broth

2 cloves garlic, minced

Slow Cooker Pork Tacos

Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 8 hours | Total time: 8 hours 10 min | Serves 8 to 10

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Ingredients

1 (2–3 lbs.) pork shoulder roast

1 (8-oz.) bag dry pinto beans

1 onion, diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 (4-oz.) cans diced green chiles

1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 tablespoon oregano

1 tablespoon salt

Tortillas

Toppings such as sour cream, lettuce, cheese, etc.

Directions

Coat slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Place roast inside slow cooker. In separate bowl, mix together the beans, onion, garlic, green chiles, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt. Pour over roast, then add enough water to slow cooker so that the roast is almost completely covered.

Cook on low heat 8 to 9 hours, checking about half way through to make sure there is still water and adding more water if needed. When roast is done cooking, remove bone and fat and shred pork using two forks. Return pork to the slow cooker and stir into the leftover liquid and serve on tortillas with your favorite toppings.

Serving Suggestion: Use whole wheat tortillas for a healthier option

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Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 4 hours | Total time: 4 hours 15 minutes | Serves: 6

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs. beef flank steak, cut into strips

1/4 cup cornstarch

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 teaspoon minced ginger

2 cloves garlic, minced

3/4 cup soy sauce

3/4 cup water

3/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup shredded carrots

3 medium green onions, chopped

Directions

Coat slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Place cornstarch in a bowl. Coat each piece of steak in cornstarch and place in slow cooker. Discard any remaining cornstarch. Combine remaining ingredients in bowl and pour over beef in slow cooker. Cook on high 2 to 3 hours or low 4 to 5 hours. Serve over ricetopped with additional sliced green onions.

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Slow Cooker Turkey and Stuffing

Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 4 hours | Total time: 4 hours 15 minutes | Serves: 4

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Ingredients

1 lb. turkey breast

5 cups herb-seasoned dry stuffing

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

1/2 onion, finely chopped

2 ribs celery, finely sliced

1 apple, finely diced

1/4 cup olive oil

1 teaspoon poultry seasoning

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon dried sage

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 (12-oz.) jar turkey gravy

1 (10.75-oz.) cream of mushroom soup

Directions

Spray inside of slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray and place turkey breast in the bottom of slow cooker. In a large separate bowl, mix together remaining ingredients. Spread over turkey breast in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low 4 to 6 hours.

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Pumpkin CheeseCake

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Ingredients

1 cup gingersnap cookie crumbs

1/4 cup butter, melted

3 tablespoons brown sugar

2 (8-oz.) package cream cheese

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup solid-pack pumpkin

3 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon cloves

1/4 teaspoon ginger

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup heavy cream

In baking dish, combine cookie crumbs, butter, and brown sugar. Press onto sides and bottom of dish. In separate bowl, mix cream cheese, flour, and sugar until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and beat until well blended. Pour into crust. Cook on high 3-4 hours or until edges are set.

Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

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As time becomes an increasingly valuable commodity, gathering as a family for home-cooked meals is more important—and more challenging—than ever. With delicious options for every meal, this collection of slow cooker recipes is the perfect solution for today’s fast-paced schedules.

Chocolate Molten Cake

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

6 tablespoons butter

1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1 cup sugar, divided

3 tablespoons + 1/3 cup cocoa

Pinch baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup milk

1 egg yolk

1/3 cup brown sugar

1 1/2 cup hot water

Directions

In medium bowl, sift together flour and baking powder. In separate bowl, melt butter and chocolate chips. Add 2/3 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons cocoa, soda, salt, milk, and egg yolk. Combine with flour mixture. Pour batter into greased 5–6-quart slow cooker. Mix remaining sugar, 1/3 cup cocoa, brown sugar, and hot water. Pour over cake batter. Cover and cook on high 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until edges are set and pull away from sides. Cake will be very moist and the bottom will be a layer of molten chocolate.

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Apple Cinnamon Bread Pudding

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Ingredients

8 slices cinnamon-raisin bread

2 apples, chopped

1/2 cup sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

4 eggs

1/4 cup butter

1 1/2 cups milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

Cut bread into cubes and place in slow cooker. Toss apples with sugar and spices. Sprinkle over bread cubes. In a separate bowl, mix remaining ingredients until well blended. Pour over apples. Cover and cook on high 2–2 1/2 hours or low 3–4 hours.

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FAQs

What vegetables should not be added to a slow cooker? ›

Tender vegetables

Vegetables such as peas, asparagus and peppers can become a flavorless, mushy mess in a slow cooker. Stick to heartier root vegetables like potatoes, onions, leeks and yams, or wait to add the tender vegetables until the last 30 minutes or so of cooking time.

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Can I just throw a bunch of ingredients in the crockpot? ›

For many dishes, particularly soups and stews, you really can just throw all the ingredients in.

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Should meat or vegetables go in crockpot first? ›

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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What is an alternative cooking method to a slow cooker? ›

One of the most versatile tools for slow cooking without a slow cooker is a Dutch oven. This heavy, oven-safe pot with a tight-fitting lid can be used to braise, simmer, and slow cook a wide range of dishes.

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Is it OK to put raw chicken in 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!

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What happens if you don't brown meat before slow cooker? ›

While searing meat before slow cooking can enhance flavors by developing a caramelized crust, it's not strictly necessary. If you skip searing, the meat may lack some depth of flavor, but it will still cook and become tender in the slow cooker.

What cannot be cooked 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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What is the best meat to cook in a slow cooker? ›

The best cuts of meat for slow cooking

Chuck steak.
Round steak.
Blade steak.
Topside.
Silverside.
Skirt steak.
Shin (gravy) beef.
Sausages.

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Is it safe to leave a slow cooker on overnight? ›

Yes, it's safe to leave a slow cooker on when you leave the house. The purpose of a slow cooker is to allow you to cook while you aren't home. Slow cookers simmer food slowly, killing bacteria and raising meat to the perfect internal temperature.

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Do potatoes go mushy in slow cooker? ›

Yes, it's possible to overcook potatoes in a crockpot. They can become mushy and lose their texture if left for too long. It's advisable to follow a recipe's recommended cooking time to achieve the desired consistency.

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Do potatoes go on top or bottom of meat 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.

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Do potatoes need to be submerged in slow cooker? ›

You should not need to add water or cover your potatoes in foil; the closed lid of your appliance is enough to properly steam root vegetables. However, you will want to make sure the potatoes sit in an even layer in the cooker instead of piling them up in the basket.

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What is the difference between a slow cooker and a Crockpot? ›

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.

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Can you slow cook in an air fryer? ›

Yes, you can slow roast pork in an air fryer. In fact, it's a great way to cook pork because it results in tender, juicy meat with crispy crackling.

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What cooks faster than a Crockpot? ›

The difference between slow cookers and pressure cookers is the way that they cook the food.

Slow cookers use low heat to slowly cook food.
Pressure cookers use hot steam and pressure to quickly cook food.

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What vegetables are good in a slow cooker? ›

The best vegetables for a slow cooker are sturdier veggies like celery, carrots, tomatoes, onions, peppers and green beans, like we used in this recipe.

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Why are my carrots not cooking in the slow cooker? ›

Carrots may remain firm in a slow cooker if they're not cooked long enough or if the temperature is too low. Ensure sufficient cooking time and consider cutting carrots into smaller pieces for even cooking.

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When should I add vegetables to 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.

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Should liquid cover vegetables in slow cooker? ›

Broth or other liquids would work, too. How much water do people put in a slow cooker for stew? Just cover the meat/vegetables for 'stew', more for 'soup'…. you can also use just a couple tablespoons for 'stewed' meals, as the meat and vegs will drop moisture and create a small amount of 'thin gravy'.

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