20 ALL DAY Slow Cooker Recipes - Recipes That Crock! (2024)

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Do you wish you had more ALL DAY slow cooker recipesthat you fix in the morning and come home to a perfectly cooked meal? We have pulled together our favorite long cooking crock pot recipes and asked the best cooks we know to tell us theirs as well.

Cris here. One of the frustrations I often hear from readers is that cooking times are not long enough these days. I get it, I really do. Chances are just about all of you have had this happen: You put together a wonderful recipe in the morning only to get home from work to find an overcooked mess in the crock pot. (Note: if this happens to you often you might find our post abouthow to fix 3 common slow cooker issueshelpful.)

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All Day Slow Cooker Recipes
Crock Pot Mississippi Beef Roast(Low 8-10 Hours)
Crock Pot Whole BBQ Chicken(Low 8 hrs) – The Country Cook
Crock Pot Steak Tacos (Low 8-10 hrs)
Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken and Rice(Low 7-8 hrs)– Southern Plate
Crock Pot All Day Veggie Soup(Low 8-10 hours)
Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy(low 6-8 hours) –Southern Bite
Slow Cooker Apple Butter(Low 10 hrs)
Crock Pot Butternut Squash Tortellini(Low 7-8 hrs) –Funny is Family
Crock Pot Pork Roast and Veggies(Low 8-10 hrs)
Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles(Low 8 hrs)- The Farmwife Feeds
Crock Pot Italian Pot Roast(Low 8-10 hrs)
Sausage Potato Casserole(Low 6-8 hrs) The Farmwife Cooks
Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup(Low 8-10 hrs)
Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Philly Cheese Steaks(Low 8 hrs)The Magical Slow Cooker
Crock Pot Mississippi Pork Roast(Low 8 hrs)
Slow Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup(Low 6-8 hrs)
Crock Pot Beef Stew(Low 8-10 hrs)
BBQ Pot Roast over Cheddar Ranch Gritsfrom Plain Chicken
Best All Day Slow Cookers

All Day Slow Cooker Recipes

If finding great all day slow cooker recipes is a problem for you, these 20 ALL DAY Slow Cooker Recipes are designed to help you get a little more cooking time out of your day. So you can truly fix it and forget it.

Crock Pot Mississippi Beef Roast(Low 8-10 Hours)

This roast is Mikey’s absolute favorite roast and it comes out perfect every time. Beef roasts are GREAT for all day slow cooking. They get more tender the longer you cook them.

Crock Pot Whole BBQ Chicken(Low 8 hrs) – The Country Cook

Brandie has an ah-mazing whole chicken recipe that makes an incredibly tender and flavorful chicken every time!

Crock Pot Steak Tacos (Low 8-10 hrs)

Once again, beef is your friend when it comes to longer cooking times. Aunt Lou uses some flat iron steak here to make these delicious steak tacos!

Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken and Rice(Low 7-8 hrs)– Southern Plate

This cheesy chicken dish from Christy has comfort food written all over it. She tells me she makes it all the time and it is definitely a must try!

Crock Pot All Day Veggie Soup(Low 8-10 hours)

Our All Day Veggie Soup is perfect for all day cooking. You can follow the recipe exactly or even substitute in your favorite veggies.

Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy(low 6-8 hours) –Southern Bite

Stacey’s Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy is so simple to throw together and the perfect meal to come home to after a day out of the house.

Slow Cooker Apple Butter(Low 10 hrs)

No all day slow cooker recipes list would be complete without a good apple butter recipe. Apple butter is a favorite on everything from toast to biscuits to pancakes! You will not believe how easy it is to make.

Crock Pot Butternut Squash Tortellini(Low 7-8 hrs) –Funny is Family

Amy has a deliciously creamy treat thatis so good you will wantto add itto your regular meal rotation.

Crock Pot Pork Roast and Veggies(Low 8-10 hrs)

This crock pot pork roast and veggies is INCREDIBLE. I just love the flavor. I also love that it is truly a one pot meal because the veggies cook right alongside the roast.

Crock Pot Chicken and Noodles(Low 8 hrs)- The Farmwife Feeds

Jent shares a classic recipe that no one will pass up! Her chicken and noodles are a comforting weeknight treat orperfect as a holiday potluck offering.

Crock Pot Italian Pot Roast(Low 8-10 hrs)

This Crock Pot Italian Pot Roast is a regular at my house. My family loves this roast and the rich, flavorful gravy it makes.

Sausage Potato Casserole(Low 6-8 hrs) The Farmwife Cooks

Liz shared this hearty casserole that would be perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup(Low 8-10 hrs)

Our Chicken Tortilla Soup has a secret that gives you that awesome all day flavor without drying out your chicken.

Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Philly Cheese Steaks(Low 8 hrs)The Magical Slow Cooker

Sarah takes a beef roast, cheese and French bread and creates a decadent sandwich you will love to sink your teeth into after a long day.

Crock Pot Mississippi Pork Roast(Low 8 hrs)

We love this spin on the Mississippi Roast! Switching out the beef roast for a pork roast brings a while new fabulousdish to the table.

Crock Pot Pork Carnitas(Low 8-10 hrs)Family Fresh Meals

Corey shares her secrets to getting the perfect carnitas from the crock pot.

Slow Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup(Low 6-8 hrs)

Our slow cooker stuffed pepper soup is a reader AND family favorite (and co-worker favorite–ha!) We make this soup all the time and Mikey even takes it into work from time to time.

Java Pot Roast(Low 6-8 hrs)Bake at Midnite

Judith has a fun twist on a traditional pot roast– coffee!

Crock Pot Beef Stew(Low 8-10 hrs)

Beef stew is a staple when you think about all day slow cooker recipes. We joke this is the best beef stew I never made because one night I was carrying on about how good it was and it was the best I had ever made and Mikey reminded me that TECHNICALLY he made dinner that night… eh… potato-po-tah-to ;).

BBQ Pot Roast over Cheddar Ranch Gritsfrom Plain Chicken

Steph has outdone herself with this BBQ Pot Roast and Cheddar Ranch Grits. Wow.

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Are you looking for a good slow cooker that won’t overcook your food while you are away? We are big fans of the Intelli-Time Slow Cookers

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FAQs

Can you slow cook for 20 hours? ›

Stick to the cook time indicated on your recipe

Most slow cooker meals take 8-12 hours on low or 4-6 hours on high, but there are also recipes for slow-cooked meat that take up to 24 hours. If you want to avoid overcooking your dish, follow the given guidelines as closely as possible.

Can you put raw meat in a slow cooker? ›

Can you put meat straight into a slow cooker? Meat can be added directly unseared and not browned. However, browning meat and caramelising the beef is a great way to add depth of flavour and improve the visual appearance of the final dish.

Why is my beef still tough after slow cooking? ›

Why is my pot roast still tough? It's because you haven't let the collagen break down. Extend the cook time, make sure there's enough liquid and keep an eye on the dish.

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Does meat get more tender the longer it cooks in a slow cooker? ›

Collagen makes meat tough when cooked quickly, but when slow-cooked, it breaks down into gelatin, giving you that juicy, tender mouthfeel. Fattier — and cheaper — cuts of beef can also be good for slow cooking, because the fat helps to ensure the beef won't dry out while adding extra flavour.

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What happens if you don't brown meat before a slow cooker? ›

"Browning, or caramelizing, meat before putting it into a slow cooker isn't 100 percent necessary, but it is well worth the effort for the most flavorful and full-bodied end result," he says. "The caramelized surface of the meat will lend rich flavor and color to the finished dish."

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Can you slow cook beef for 20 hours? ›

Place chuck roast into the cooker; pour in water until all but the top 1/2 inch of roast is covered. Sprinkle ground pepper over top. Cover and cook on Low until meat is tender, about 22 hours.

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Can I slow cook a roast for 24 hours? ›

directions. 24 hours prior to meal time, trim fat off the roast, rub with salt and pepper and sear all sides in a hot frying pan with the olive oil. Place in crock pot, cover with entire can of french onion soup. Set on Low, leave to cook overnight.

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Can you leave a slow cooker on for 15 hours? ›

Yes, if you use them correctly. The slow cooker cooks foods slowly at a low temperature, generally between 170 and 280 degrees F, over several hours. The combination of direct heat from the pot, lengthy cooking and steam, destroys bacteria making the slow cooker a safe process for cooking foods.