57 Crowd-Pleasing, Rib-Sticking, Classic Midwestern Slow Cooker Recipes

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57 Crowd-Pleasing, Rib-Sticking, Classic Midwestern Slow Cooker Recipes2/57 German-Style Short Ribs 16 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved German-Style Short Ribs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our whole family is excited when I plug in the slow cooker to make these amazing ribs. We like them served over rice or egg noodles. —Bregitte Rugman, Shanty Bay, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked beef: 302 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 378mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein. 3/57

Egg Noodle Lasagna Test Kitchen Approved Egg Noodle Lasagna Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 20 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A perfect take-along for charity events and church potlucks, this comforting crowd-pleaser satisfies everyone who tries it. —Mary Oberlin, Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 266 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 432mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein. 4/57 Slow-Cooker Pinto Beans 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Pinto Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 35 min Servings

8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love pinto beans, but I always feel the flavor can easily turn too bland. I added a little this and a little that and came out with this amazing but easy slow-cooker pinto beans recipe. —Erica Vanderpool, Clarksville, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 203 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1043mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 9g fiber), 12g protein. 5/57 Chicken with Mushroom Gravy 22 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chicken with Mushroom Gravy Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 25 min

Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend shared this recipe with me years ago and I adapted it by adding a few new ingredients. I like to serve it over mashed potatoes or rice. —Darolyn Jones, Fishers, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 469 calories, 26g fat (15g saturated fat), 168mg cholesterol, 1740mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 42g protein. 6/57 Slow-Cooked Turkey Sloppy Joes 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooked Turkey Sloppy Joes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1-1/2 lean meat

Recipe Creator: This tangy sandwich filling is easy to prepare in the slow cooker, and it goes over so well at gatherings large and small. I frequently take it to potlucks, and I’m always asked what my secret ingredient is! —Marylou LaRue, Freeland, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 264 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 614mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1-1/2 lean meat. 7/57 Pork Chops and Sauerkraut 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pork Chops with Sauerkraut Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 15 min

Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pair tender pork chops with sauerkraut for a filling main dish that’s quick and easy to put together. —Stephanie Miller, Omaha, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 599 calories, 26g fat (8g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 1589mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (46g sugars, 7g fiber), 39g protein. 8/57 Easy Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Rolls Test Kitchen Approved Easy Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Rolls Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 30 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love how these scrumptious treats make use

of my slow cooker and are so easy

of my slow cooker and are so easy. I can just walk away and come back to perfectly cooked cinnamon rolls ready for the taking! —Nina Ward, New Port Richey, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 cinnamon roll: 195 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 255mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 9/57 Chuck Roast Dinner 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chuck Roast Dinner Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 10 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A tasty tomato sauce nicely coats this comforting combination of beef,

potatoes and carrots

potatoes and carrots. My father gave me the recipe. It was one of our favorites when we used to hike all day—it takes only minutes to throw together! —Cindy Miller, Estes Park, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 300 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 250mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein. 10/57 Simmered Smoked Links 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Simmered Smoked Links Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 5 min Servings about 6-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: No one can resist the sweet and spicy glaze

on these bite-sized sausages

on these bite-sized sausages. They’re effortless to prepare, and they make a perfect party nibbler. Serve them on frilled toothpicks to make them extra fancy. Nutrition Facts: 1 sausage: 46 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 136mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 11/57 12/57 Sloppy Joe Casserole 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole Recipe photo by Leticia Almeida for Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This simple casserole is an easy dinner for both you and the

Serve with carrot and celery sticks for a fuss-free feast

kids. Serve with carrot and celery sticks for a fuss-free feast. You can also stir in some spicy brown mustard if the adults want a bit more zing. —Laura Wilhelm, West Hollywood, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 466 calories, 24g fat (9g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 1332mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 4g fiber), 22g protein. 13/57 Creamy Celery Beef Stroganoff 40 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cream of celery soup adds richness to a recipe that has become a family favorite.

It’s so simple to prepare and, oh, that flavor!

It’s so simple to prepare and, oh, that flavor! —Kim Wallace, Dennison, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 405 calories, 22g fat (10g saturated fat), 125mg cholesterol, 1340mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein. 14/57 Slow-Cooker Stuffed Peppers 53 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Stuffed Peppers Recipe photo by Orly Catz for Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My favorite kitchen appliance is the slow cooker, and I use mine more than anyone else I know. It does a great job with this good-for-you dish.

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 2 lean meat, 1 fat

—Michelle Gurnsey, Lincoln, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper: 317 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 565mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 8g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 2 lean meat, 1 fat. 15/57 Hamburger Soup 85 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Contest-Winning Hearty Hamburger Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: At family get-togethers, our children always request this spirit-warming soup along with a fresh loaf of homemade bread and tall glasses of milk. It has

robust flavor and plenty of fresh-tasting vegetables, and it’s so easy to make

robust flavor and plenty of fresh-tasting vegetables, and it’s so easy to make. —Barbara Brown, Janesville, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 167 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 972mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein. 16/57 Shredded Beef au Jus 50 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Shredded Beef au Jus Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mom found this recipe in a farm journal soon after she and my dad got married. The tender beef has been a family

favorite for years, and my dad often requests it

favorite for years, and my dad often requests it. —Danielle Brandt, Ruthton, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich with 1/4 cup cooking liquid: 411 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 889mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 37g protein. 17/57 Slow-Cooker Short Ribs 78 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Short Ribs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These slow-cooker short ribs are an easy alternative to traditionally braised short ribs—you don’t need to pay any attention to them once you get them

in the slow cooker

in the slow cooker. (That makes it my favorite beef short ribs recipe!) —Rebekah Beyer, Sabetha, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 251 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 402mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein. 18/57 Coney Island Hot Dogs 44 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chili Coney Dogs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: From the youngest kids to the oldest adults, everyone in our family loves these hot dogs. Inspired by the classic Coney dog, they’re so easy

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