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These busy weeknights with kids call for easy dinners, and easy crockpot meals can save dinner! Families are always on the go with work, school, and faster school activities. It can be hard to resist the temptation of a drive-thru or having bowls of cereal for dinner. Having cheap and easy crock pot meals to make that that family loves is a lifesaver!
Dinner time at any house can be crazy, so things like meal planning and the crockpot can make it easy! Planning makes it so much easier to get a home-cooked meal on the table without the stress, especially if it can cook all day. Most crockpot recipes require little prep and can be dumped into the crockpot! Saves time and money and answers the old question of what’s for dinner!
Why Make Easy Weeknight Crockpot Meals?
Planning and having dinner cooked and ready to go stops the last-minute fast food runs and also takes one thing off your to-do list at night. If your house has kids with activities at different times, it helps to have food ready and can be kept warm at other times as your family comes and goes.
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Weeknight Slow Cooker Meals With Ground Beef:
I love using ground beef, it tends to be cheaper and one that all my kids love to eat. If you just want crockpot ground beef recipes see the post->here!
Easy Crockpot Lasagna Soup Recipe
So easy to put together without the work that goes into lasagna. Top with the cheese after cooking for melted cheese just like oven-baked lasagna.
Crockpot Sloppy Joes are a tasty dinner and so easy to make! Make the sauce and let it all cook together with the meat in the crockpot! It really is easy to combine tomato sauce, ketchup, and some seasonings for an easy weeknight dinner! Ground beef helps to make a frugal dinner too!
Vegetable And Ground Beef Soup Crock Pot is a perfect easy soup to make! Ground beef in a soup is a great way to make dinner that kids love and is frugal! Use frozen vegetables or canned to make this, you can substitute the meat for a different cut of meat like chicken and turkey as well.
Crock Pot Hamburger Stew is a dinner that is both hearty and budget friendly! It is made with ground beef, potatoes, carrots, and a rich tomato broth. Works out perfect for busy weeknights and those cold fall and winter days! A family-friendly slow cooker meal everyone will love.
This easy crockpot Birria beef recipe uses boneless chuck steak and a Birria Bomb to create tender, flavorful shredded meat with minimal effort. Perfect for tacos, quesadillas, and burrito bowls, it's a simple slow cooker meal packed with bold, authentic flavor.
This Crockpot Cube Steak And Gravy Recipe is the perfect comfort food dinner! A frugal cut of meat that makes an easy comfort food dinner for the family!
This Crockpot Brisket Stew Recipe is the perfect way to use up leftover smoked brisket! Allow to slow cook and serve in a bread bowl for a tasty dinner.
This Crockpot Corned Beef And Cabbage Recipe is perfect to make for St Patrick’s day dinner and requires no prepwork! Just add in carrots and potatoes.
I love using chicken breasts in the crockpot; the dinners are always a hit with the kids. Most are dump-and-cook meals as well, so they are easy to make. See all my slow cooker chicken recipes-> here!)
Slow Cooker Chicken And Dumplings With Biscuits
Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings recipe is the ultimate comfort food easy dinner. Tender chicken and fluffy biscuits for dumplings in a creamy broth.
BBQ chicken made with Coke Zero in the slow cooker
3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken
This Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken is made with just BBQ sauce, crushed pineapple, and chicken breasts—simple ingredients that deliver big flavor. It’s a sweet, tangy, and juicy slow cooker dinner that's perfect for busy nights. Serve over rice or pasta for a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal.
These Slow Cooker Coca Cola Pulled Pork BBQ Sliders are perfect for tailgating! Easy to make in the crockpot and full of flavor to make the whole crowd happy!
How To Cook A Whole Chicken In The Crockpot is so much easier then it sounds!! The meat will turn out moist and tender as well, perfect to make other meals out of as well. Â
This Lemon Pepper Crock Pot Chicken Recipe is amazing! Whole chickens are perfect for the crockpot and make an easy dinner! Whole chickens can be found on markdown and make for an easy weeknight dinner.
These 2 Ingredient Crock Pot Chicken Tacos are the perfect dinner for a crazy school night. Plus the meat is zero Weight Watchers Smart point for the tacos!
Crock Pot Ranch Chicken an easy dinner to make up and frugal as well! Perfect for busy weeknights with little prep or effort to get dinner on the table!
Crock Pot Shredded Chicken is a time saver in the kitchen for dinners and a healthy way to prep chicken! Use your kitchen aid mixer for easy shredding.
Slow Cooker Pork Roast With Potatoes And Carrots Recipe
Slow Cooker Pork Roast With Vegetables Recipe is the perfect homemade comfort food! Drop everything in the crockpot and allow it to slow cook all day long.
These Coca Cola Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs are so quick and easy to put together plus they taste just amazing! Perfect for a tailgating party, or any get together.
Guinness Crock Pot Pork Roast And Vegetables Recipe
Guinness Crock Pot Pork Roast And Vegetables is perfect for St Patricks day or an Irish twist on a favorite dinner!! Using Guinness Blonde Ale adds flavor!
Crockpot Beef Chili is the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights or meal prep. Made with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and a flavorful blend of spices, cook on low all day! Hands-off cooking makes it easy to prepare! Also freezer-friendly and meal train friendly as well.
An amazing way to use up leftover beef brisket. The seasoning from the brisket adds to the chili but the brisket also really tenderizes as it cooks in the crockpot.
Easy Slow Cooker Soups:
Soup is one of those meals in the crockpot that makes this house smell heavenly! Check out my Crockpot Soup Recipes -> here.Trust me, the pot-pie soup is a favorite.
Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Soup Recipe
Crockpot Chicken Parmesan Soup is the perfect Italian food comfort food. Pair this thick soup with your favorite garlic bread and side salad.
This Crockpot Cabbage Soup is a low calorie, low carb, and keto-friendly meal that’s both hearty and nutritious. Loaded with fresh vegetables and flavorful seasonings, it’s an easy, hands-off recipe perfect for busy weeknights. Simply toss everything in the slow cooker, let it simmer, and enjoy a warm, comforting bowl of healthy goodness!
This Slow Cooker Chicken Fajita Soup is the perfect soup to make on a cold day! The smell from your crock pot will warm the whole house! Plus it has 0 Weight Watchers Points and is keto!
This Easy Delicious Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Soup is the perfect soup to whip up in the crockpot! The bonus is the house will smell amazing all day while it cooks. Plus it’s frugal because all ingredients can be found in cabinets, add in pie crust discs or biscuits to make it even better!
Crockpot Creamy Cheese Broccoli Potato Soup is the perfect comfort food! Use frozen shredded hashbrowns to make cooking this soup so easy!! You can add in more cheese to make the soup even cheesier! Almost like a loaded potato soup, you can change it up every time in the slow cooker!
This Easy Crockpot Lasagna Soup Recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner! Comfort food ground beef and pasta can't be beaten for a filling easy dinner! Add the cheese after to allow it to melt into the soup for a cheesy lasagna heavenly soup!
This easy to make Crockpot Clam Chowder Recipe is the perfect way to warm in the cooler months and the perfect way in the summer to make amazing fresh Crockpot Clam Chowder Recipe. Either way, this will be a hit any time of year with your family for dinner!
Use nonstick spray or a Crockpot liner For Easy cleanup
As parents, we always run around like crazy: working, helping kids with homework, cooking, and running kids to their activities! By using a nonstick spray or a slow cooker liner, the food will have a barrier from the crock to not burn and stick. That means no soaking and cleaning up will be so easy so the kids can help.
Save Money And Use Cheaper Cuts Of Meat
Cooking dinners in the crockpot can allow you to cook tough cuts of meats and make them tender by how they are cooked in the crockpot. Cooking tough meat low and slow in the crockpot will allow the meat to be tender and save you money in the end.
Must-Have Supplies For Cooking Weeknight Meals With A Crockpot:
What are your go-to Easy Weeknight Crockpot Meals to make for your family??
Crockpot Recipes To Check Out
Crockpots are versatile and perfect for making meals without much work or effort. I use mine constantly! Below are some of my favorite collections of recipes I’ve made in my kitchen. Slow Cooker recipes are an easy way to get dinner on the table.
Jennifer Johnson is the creator and owner of Cook Eat Go, a go-to resource for busy families looking for easy, delicious meal solutions. As a work-at-home single mom of three, she knows firsthand the challenges of juggling family life while making homemade meals a priority. With a passion for practical cooking, meal prepping, and finding time-saving kitchen hacks, Jennifer shares recipes that are both family-friendly and Weight Watchers-friendly. She is also an avid outdoor enthusiast who loves hiking, running, as well as lifting weights.
