Busy schedules often derail plans for home-cooked meals, but Add Salt & Serve has you covered this season with six favorite crockpot recipes. These easy, flavorful dinners let you put an affordable, homemade meal on the table even on the busiest nights.
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Each of these six slow cooker recipes requires minimal prep and uses simple, easy-to-find ingredients. With a little planning in the morning or the night before, you can avoid takeout and enjoy a comforting homemade dinner that’s both satisfying and affordable.
1. Easy Crockpot Roast Beef & Gravy
The simplest roast beef can also be the most delicious. Season a roast, place it in the crockpot, and cook on low all day for tender meat and deeply flavored gravy. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or alongside roasted vegetables for a classic, crowd-pleasing meal.
2. Crockpot London Broil with Au Jus
This tender London broil is slow-cooked to perfection with minimal prep—ten minutes is all it takes. The roast cooks low and slow to lock in juices and produce a rich au jus that’s excellent with rice or potatoes. It also makes a hearty sandwich, perfect for dipping into the au jus.
3. Crock Pot Cube Steak with Mushroom Soup
Cube steak cooked in a creamy mushroom soup base is quick to assemble and comforting to eat. With just cube steak, cream of mushroom soup, onion soup mix, salt, pepper, and a little water, this dish transforms into tender, gravy-coated beef that pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
4. Crockpot Albondigas Soup (Mexican Meatball Soup)
Albondigas soup combines hearty meatballs, small pasta, and a savory beef-and-tomato broth for a warm, comforting bowl. Using sautéed onions and peppers (fresh or from the freezer) cuts prep time and helps make this flavorful soup nearly hands-off. Top with fresh cilantro, a spoonful of sour cream, or shredded cheese to personalize each bowl.
5. Crockpot Cheesy Potato Kielbasa Soup
This cheesy potato and kielbasa soup is an easy weeknight favorite. Using frozen hash browns keeps prep minimal: just slice the kielbasa and dice an onion, then combine everything in the crockpot. In a few hours you’ll have a creamy, comforting soup that’s filling and full of flavor.
6. Crockpot Marinara Sauce
Slow-cooking marinara in the crockpot develops a deep, concentrated tomato flavor that elevates simple pasta dinners. While this sauce can be made on the stovetop for a quicker result, the long, slow method yields a richer, more layered sauce that’s perfect over pasta or as a base for baked dishes.
These recipes are designed for busy families and individuals who want homemade food without a lot of fuss. Use the collection feature on the recipe site to build a shopping list for all six dishes—adjust the servings to match your needs, print the list, and enjoy stress-free, delicious dinners all week long.