I know I can’t be the only one who loves a good crock-pot meal! There is something so wonderful about being able to throw ingredients together and letting a pot do all the work for you. And, 10/10 times- it’s going to come out delicious!

Now let’s get to the recipes!

These crock-pot meals are great for making busy days easier. These recipes are perfect for when you want a homemade meal without spending hours in the kitchen. There’s nothing better than a few minutes of prep, turning that crock-pot on, walking away, and coming back to a delicious dinner waiting on you. That’s my kind of cooking!

Broccoli and Cheddar Soup

A creamy, restaurant quality soup that everyone will love! This soup is packed with flavor and is so delicious you won’t be able to resist a second bowl!

PREP TIME	COOK TIME	SERVINGS
15 minutes	2-4 hours	8+

Ingredients

• 8 cups water
• 2 cups milk
• 3 Knorr chicken bullion cubes
• 1- 10.5 oz can cream of celery soup
• 1- 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup
• Seasonings:
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp parsley
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 packet Velveeta sauce
• 2 crowns of broccoli, chopped
• 1 cup of matchstick carrots
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Add water, milk, chicken bullion cubes, cream of celery, cream of mushroom, onion, and seasonings to crock-pot.
2. Allow to cook for 1-2 hours.
3. Add Velveeta, chopped broccoli, and carrots to crock-pot.
4. Cook for an additional 2 hours.
5. Add shredded cheese and allow to melt.
6. Serve and enjoy.

My Beautiful Chaos Tip

We want these recipes to be packed with flavor! Allowing the soup base to cook allows the seasonings to marry together and build flavor throughout the recipe. You want to wait to add your broccoli and carrots because they can easily overcook, and no one wants mushy veggies.

Apple Cider Pulled Pork & Cabbage

This recipe is comforting and cozy all in one pot! It’s good any time of the year, but especially good for the fall season. You can easily make this your own and serve it in a way that you will love the best.

PREP TIME	COOK TIME	SERVINGS
20 minutes	8-10 hours	8+

Ingredients

• 1 boneless Boston pork butt
• 1 large sweet onion, sliced
• 1.5 cups of apple cider
• 1 16 oz bottle BBQ sauce
• 1 medium sized cabbage, chopped
• Seasonings:
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground cumin

Instructions

1. Season boneless pork butt on all sides.
2. Add oil to pot, raise temp to high heat, sear pork butt on all sides.
3. Add sliced onion, apple cider, and 1/2 bottle BBQ sauce to the pot.
4. Cook on low heat in crock-pot for 4-5 hours.
5. Chop cabbage and add to crock-pot.
6. Continue cooking on low in crock-pot for 4-5 more hours or until pork is falling apart and cabbage is tender.
7. Add remainder of BBQ sauce if desired.
8. I served alongside mashed potatoes or rolls.
9. Enjoy!

My Beautiful Chaos Tip

We love when a recipe is packed with layers of flavor! Searing pork and beef before adding it to your crock-pot caramelizes the seasonings, and locks in so much flavor! Also, adding an inexpensive veggie in with your dish is a budget friendly way to bulk any recipe up!