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Our crock pot and slow cooker recipes are delicious time-savers that stretch dollars and ingredients while making the most of your favorite family meals.

Slow-Cooker Beef Barley Stew

A hearty but healthy take on beef and barley stew, this soup is the perfect soul-soothing meal for a chilly night.

Slow-Cooker Vegetable Quinoa Soup

Contrary to popular misconception, eating healthy doesn’t have to burn a hole in your wallet. Case in point: Thrifty Below’s lovely slow-cooker vegetable and quinoa soup, which is packed with a colorful combination of nourishing veggies and enough fiber-rich beans and grains to make it a meal in itself.

Slow-Cooker Pumpkin Turkey Chili

Assemble this heavenly combination of ground turkey, pumpkin puree and chili spices in the morning for a hearty fall meal that will be ready by day’s end.

Fiery Sweet Dumpling Chili

Sweet dumpling squash—which is similar to acorn squash—is combined with diced leftover beef that softens nicely in this delicious chili.

Slow Cooker Italian Pork Shoulder

Pork shoulder is a budget-friendly cut perfectly suited for a slow cooker. Assemble this recipe in the morning, and come home to a hearty main dish.

Spicy PB2 Vegetarian Chili

You won’t miss the meat in this hearty, satisfying chili, made with powdered peanut butter

Crowd-Pleasing Slow-Cooker Pumpkin Chili

Make this in the fall for Sunday football. Start it early in the morning and your house will smell great by afternoon game time. Nobody ever suspects how healthy this chili really is. The pumpkin gives it a smooth texture and flavor even without any added fat or fatty cuts of meat.

Chicken Pot Pie Stew

This classic comfort food is both diabetes- and budget-friendly.

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Lentil and Pumpkin Chili

In addition to a simple, no fuss dinner this recipe is great for football season.

Asian Beef and Broccoli Slow Cooker Recipe

A leaner alternative to the classic dish.

Slow Cooker Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Serve this with a green salad and some crusty bread and you’ve got yourself a nice hearty dinner!

Slow Cooker Beef and Tomato Stew

A stew the whole family will love.

Slow Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken

The sodium content of this meal is perfectly in check, coming in under 500 milligrams per serving.

Crock Pot Turkey Breast

Have savory Thanksgiving turkey year-round!

Pepper Steak Slow Cooker Recipe

With a combination of simple flavors, this slow cooker recipe is sure to become a favorite!