There's nothing better on a busy night than coming home to a dinner that's done- cooked by your trusty crockpot while you've been out all day doing the daily grind. I simply dump the ingredients into the slow cooker in the morning, then come back to a dinner waiting for me and the family.
These are 20 of my favorite easy slow cooker meals. There's no standing over the stove after a long day. No worrying about waiting for the takeout to arrive. Just a warm, delicious dinner waiting to be eaten. And who doesn't love a dinner that cooks itself?
1

Dump and Go Slow Cooker Pepper Steak
My all time favorite hands-off slow cooker dinner. Tender beef, onions and peppers slow cooked in an Asian-inspired sauce without any hands on work from you. You can even add rice to the crockpot and you'll have dinner waiting for you!
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2

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese
Like a little spice in your dinner? Crockpot buffalo chicken mac and cheese is perfect if you do! The pasta cooks in the slow cooker and since a rotisserie chicken is used, there's big flavor. The cheesy sauce is also incredible - you won't be disappointed!
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3

Crockpot Sausage and Potatoes
A true winning set-it-and-forget it dinner. Kielbasa (or your favorite sausage),baby potatoes and vegetables are slow cooked to tender perfection. It uses simple ingredients that are big on flavor but easy to find.
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4

Slow Cooker Chili
Crockpot beef chili is a family favorite! This recipe is made with hearty beans, vegetables and ground beef...plus a few secret ingredients that take chili from good to award winning delicious.
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5

Crockpot Beef Roast
This one-pot dinner is a classic for a reason. It's perfectly seasoned and the roast turns fall-apart tender while slow cooking in a mouth-watering sauce all day.
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6

Slow Cooker Kebab Hindi (Mini Meatballs & Veggies)
This is my grandmother's secret recipe, but she cooked a big pot of mini meatballs, potatoes and veggies in a simmering tomato sauce on the stove for hours. It's inspired by her Syrian heritage and the flavors are incredible. We make it every Christmas Eve for our big family gathering and there are never any leftovers!
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7

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili
If you're looking for a meatless dinner that's comforting, filling and incredibly flavorful, this vegetarian chili has you covered. Packed with hearty beans, vegetables and savory seasonings, it's great for busy weeknights, potlucks, and cozy family dinners.
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8

Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Casserole
The best unstuffed cabbage roll recipes! This super flavorful casserole is a set-it-and-forget it dinner made with buttery cabbage, fluffy rice and Middle Eastern seasonings and sauce. If you're a cabbage lover you don't want to miss this one!
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9

Slow Cooker Tri Tip Roast
This easy, flavor-packed dinner is made with a dry seasoned roast and optional vegetables and potatoes. Everything cooks together low and slow, making it a one-pot meal with barely any preparation or hands-on work.
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10

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili
This dump and go dinner is versatile, kid-friendly and super flavorful. You can make it mild or spicy and serve it as is or over rice and noodles for an even heartier meal.
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11

Crockpot Meatloaf
Meatloaf, potatoes and carrots are slow cooked together in this classic one-pot meal. They become super tender when made in the crockpot and never disappoint as a family dinner.
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12

Crockpot Turkey Chili
This 2-step turkey chili is full of lean protein, veggies and a few secret ingredients that give it maximum flavor. It's an easy, hands-off dinner that families love and is great for meal prepping and freezing for quick meals later on.
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13

Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole
If you're craving a cozy dinner, cowboy casserole is a must make. Packed with seasoned ground beef, vegetables, beans and crispy tater tots, this fuss-free casserole is great for busy weeknights, potlucks and family kid-approved dinners.
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14

Crockpot Stuffed Pepper Casserole
Loaded with tender peppers, hearty ground beef and rice, crockpot stuffed pepper casserole brings all the flavors of stuffed peppers to an easy, set it and forget it dinner. It's a hassle-free dinner for busy families who love traditional stuffed peppers but want a simpler version.
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15

Slow Cooker Chicken and Corn Soup
This is a great hands-off dinner with minimal preparation. Full of sweet corn and tender seasoned chicken, all you need to do is dump the ingredients in and come back to a delicious dinner soup waiting to be devoured.
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16

Slow Cooker Hamburger Soup
The ultimate comfort meal! It's made with simple pantry staples and wholesome ingredients and is perfect for busy weeknights, chilly evenings and easy family dinners.
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17

Slow Cooker Taco Soup
Slow Cooker Taco Soup is made with rotisserie chicken, lots of vegetables and Mexican seasonings. It's got great flavor and is so easy! This recipe includes simple variations and suggestions for making it dairy-free, vegan, gluten-free and vegetarian.
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18

Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
This is an effortless classic - roasted chicken bathed in a flavorful blend of herbs and cooked right along with your sides of potatoes and carrots.
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19

Slow Cooker Middle Eastern Beef Stew
This is one of my favorite slow cooker dinners. The beef is seasoned with Middle Eastern spices and vegetables. We put it inside of pita bread or over rice to make it a compete low-effort meal.
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20

Slow Cooker Italian Wedding Soup
This is a complete one-pot meal full of flavorful meatballs, veggies and pasta, so there's no need to fuss with multiple side dishes. It's family-friendly and freezes well so it's great for making in big batches and saving for later.
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