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10 American Slow Cooker Recipes

November 9, 2019 by Food For Net

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In case you didn't know, I'm American. Cooking is great for taking you all around the world, without ever leaving your home. In fact, I’ve had some amazing dishes that use flavors from Indian, Asian or Malaysian meals, along with many other variations. But, there is something special about the comfort food from home as well. This is the type of food that just makes sense to so many of us and makes a perfect meal for almost any occasion.

On this list, I’ve focused on ten different American slow cooker recipes recipes from across Food for Net, all of which can be broadly categorized as “American” food. Many of these may be variations on meals that you have grown up with, while others could be entirely new.

But, familiar or not, these are all dishes that you can easily make with a slow cooker. Likewise, many of them are simple to prepare and they are bound to impress whoever you are serving them to.

Table of Contents

  • American Slow Cooker Recipes
    • 10. Slow Cooker Pork Luau
    • 9. Blue Corn Beer Chicken Taco Soup
    • 8. Kolsh, Broccoli and Cheese Chicken
    • 7. Cajun Chicken and Corn Rice Jambalaya
    • 6. Pork and Apple Stew
    • 5. Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese with Amber Ale
    • 4. Smoky Slow Cooker Pork & Beans
    • 3. Lemon Herb Whole Chicken with Blonde Ale
    • 2. Spiced Ale Cinnamon Apple Pork Tenderloin
    • 1. Tangy BBQ Porter Beef Short Ribs

American Slow Cooker Recipes

  • Slow Cooker Pork Luau
  • Blue Corn Beer Chicken Taco Soup
  • Kolsh, Broccoli and Cheese Chicken
  • Cajun Chicken and Corn Rice Jambalaya
  • Pork and Apple Stew
  • Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese with Amber Ale
  • Smoky Slow Cooker Pork & Beans
  • Lemon Herb Whole Chicken with Blonde Ale
  • Spiced Ale Cinnamon Apple Pork Tenderloin
  • Tangy BBQ Porter Beef Short Ribs

10. Slow Cooker Pork Luau

This Slow Cooker Pork Luau is actually one of my favorite pork recipes and it works extremely well in the slow cooker. In many ways, the slow cooker approach is actually better, because traditional versions of the Hawaiian luau tend to be messy and frustrating to prepare.

The one catch is that you need to pay attention to the bones and the structure of your cut of meat, so that it will fit in the slow cooker. However, the process is worth doing and you end up with something that looks and tastes as good as the original (if not better).

9. Blue Corn Beer Chicken Taco Soup

Needless to say, the inspiration for Blue Corn Beer Chicken Taco Soup comes from Mexican food but it does have a distinctly American aspect to it as well. Despite the appearance, this is one of the easiest slow cooker recipes on this site, as the ingredients are simply dumped directly into the slow cooker and left alone.

The only real work that you need to do to make it look nice when you serve it. I used avocados and blue corn chips in the image, although you can also rely on cheese and sour cream. Really, the serving aspect is up to you and you can pick whatever suits your own personal tastes.

8. Kolsh, Broccoli and Cheese Chicken

This Broccoli and Cheese Chicken dish works really well as a dinner at the end of a long day, especially as it is extremely simple to make. The recipe looks a little like a soup, although it isn’t designed that way. Instead, you take advantage of the flavors of the soup and this becomes a sauce that adds to the flavor of the chicken, while also helping to keep it moist.

The dish itself can be served with just about anything, like white rice or potatoes. I sometimes make a side salad to go with it, which balances out the creaminess of the soup nicely.

7. Cajun Chicken and Corn Rice Jambalaya

The first thing I love about this Cajun Chicken and Corn Rice Jambalaya recipe is that it is all in one dish. That makes it easy to prepare and to serve, especially as the meal is fairly hearty. But, I also especially love the combination of flavors that is present. Cajun spices seem to work exceptionally well with the rest of the dish and the corn rice also adds to the flavor and the complexity.

There is also considerable flexibility with the flavors and you could vary up some of the spices and ingredients that you use. For example, I find myself using a slightly different combination each time that I make the dish. That type of flexibility is always nice, as each cook has their own preferences.

6. Pork and Apple Stew

This Pork and Apple Stew is perfect for anybody who already loves the combination of pork and apples. But, even if you don’t, the dish is still worth trying. In addition to those two main flavors, the recipe also takes advantage of mustard and white wine to create an attractive flavor profile that works extremely well.

The finished dish is particularly effective if you’re looking for a stew that isn’t too heavy or one that is somewhat refreshing.

5. Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese with Amber Ale

I’ll admit that I have a soft spot for mac and cheese anyway, but this Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese is an appealing variation on an old favorite. As the name suggests, the flavor here is considerably more complex, taking on elements of buffalo chicken and amber ale.

At the same time, the dish involves more ingredients than normal, including some vegetables and chicken. These act to make the dish hardier overall, making that you could have it as a meal in its own right. Plus, the entire thing is easy to make and even the pasta can be cooked in the slow cooker.

4. Smoky Slow Cooker Pork & Beans

I often turn to pork and beans as a comfort food, which was the whole incentive behind these Slow Cooker Pork and Beans. There is nothing complicated about the recipe at all, instead it’s just a matter of pre-soaking the beans and then cooking. The pork does need to be added in part way through the cooking process but don’t worry, this is easy to achieve.

The end result is a comfort dish that has a lovely smoky flavor. It also makes great leftovers, although I find that it tends to get eaten up rather quickly.

3. Lemon Herb Whole Chicken with Blonde Ale

Most people don’t use slow cookers to roast a whole chicken but this Lemon Herb Whole Chicken recipe shows that you can. In fact, the texture of the chicken itself is much the same either way, while the slow cooker does serve to make the process that much simpler.

If nothing else, using a slow cooker is much better than having the oven on for hours and heating up the entire house. Plus, you can go out while the chicken is cooking – something that you couldn’t do if you made it in the oven. You do still need to finish the chicken in the oven if you want a crispy skin. But, that is easy to achieve and the recipe provides instructions for doing so effectively.

2. Spiced Ale Cinnamon Apple Pork Tenderloin

This Cinnamon Apple Pork Tenderloin recipe always reminds me of fall and it’s not hard to see why. This combination of flavors really does work well with food, especially when the meat in question is pork. After all, pork is often paired with apples and the cinnamon and spices simply add a nice complexity to the flavor profile.

Like many other recipes on this list and this site, the tenderloin is easy to prepare, with the slow cooker doing most of the work for you. So, you can sit back and relax or use the time for something else entirely.

1. Tangy BBQ Porter Beef Short Ribs

BBQ ribs are a great go-to meal for so many occasions, and this Tangy BBQ Pork Beef recipe is an example of a version that just turns out amazing. In fact, making short ribs in the slow cooker is the best way to do it, as there is no risk of overcooking or undercooking the meat. Instead, it turns out the same each time and is bound to be a popular dish.

Category: Recipe Roundups, Slow CookersTag: American Food, Slow Cooker Recipes
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  1. Tim

    March 19, 2017 at 7:44 pm

    Ok, I lost it at #5 – Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese with Amber Ale. Do you know if this is a spicey mac? This sounds so delicious! I don’t usually enjoy spicy food so I’m helpful this doesn’t have a zing to it!

    All of the other recipes seem great as well. Honestly, I’ve had a slow cooker for many years hidden away in the back of the cabinet, but some of these recipes are making me want to start a solid meal plan for this week!

    Reply
    • Food For Net

      March 20, 2017 at 8:48 am

      Time to bring it out! Slow cookers really can create some creative dishes…not just the ol’ “meat and potato stew” you’ve probably had before.

      Reply
  2. Mitch

    March 22, 2017 at 4:43 am

    Wow what an amazing looking selection of recipes! This is not good for me at the moment reading this page as I’m trying to get work done, my wife is cooking something delicious in the kitchen and combined with Recipe#4.. well I need to get me one of these slowcookers. Being from the UK there’s not a huge glut of them around (not much of a market). Any recommendations for a good one for beginners?

    Reply
  3. Jim

    March 23, 2017 at 6:14 pm

    My wife and I simply love to use our slow-cooker. one of my favorites is a chuck roast with veg’s. The thing we really like about the slow cooker is how tender the meat gets after cooking all night. The recipe of yours that sounds the best to me is the first one.. the pork recipe. We’re definitely going to try that one this weekend. I’m not saying that the other don’t sound good also, I’m just partial to slow cooked pork. Thanks for all the great ideas.

    Reply
  4. Nate

    March 25, 2017 at 2:47 pm

    First off I want to say how much I love those pictures, I want to just eat them off the screen. I want to try the Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese with Amber Ale, my wife loves mac and cheese, I love Buffalo chicken and that Ale looks like a good touch. Well done on your reviews, I’m going to take these recipes and try them out myself.

    Reply
  5. Paul

    March 27, 2017 at 11:05 am

    This has to be one of the most enticing recipe sites I’ve seen.
    Sometimes it’s difficult to find something different to do in the slow cooker but WOW, the only problem here is being spoiled for choice.

    It’s difficult to say which one is favorite. They all look great.

    Keep ’em coming.

    Paul

    Reply
  6. Michael Pacis

    March 28, 2017 at 9:46 pm

    Slow cooked meals are my absolute favorite! As you mentioned, I could just sit back and relax while letting the slow cooker do its magic. They make meat so easy to consume and I love the recipes you showed.

    The most appealing recipe has to be the Tangy BBQ Porter Beef Short Ribs. Just thinking out about it makes my water mouth! Which slow cooker would you recommend that is under $100? My current one isn’t working properly.

    Reply
    • Food For Net

      March 29, 2017 at 9:46 am

      Haha. You came to the right place for a slow cooker recommendation. I think you should check out my mid-priced slow cooker reviews for a list of 5 great potential slow cookers, and links to individual reviews (plus a top pick)

      Reply
  7. Jessie

    March 31, 2017 at 2:32 am

    I really liked this website. I am going to try some of the recipes as my wife and me have a slow cooker but hardly ever get to use it. The site did confuse me a little at first as I did not realize the recipe page was embedded into the name of the dish. This could be do to technical difficulties considering I have a phone.
    It also seemed a tad bit crowded on the top of the page but again, I’m using a phone to view the site.

    Reply
  8. Lindsey

    April 1, 2017 at 4:50 pm

    Hello Nathaniell, I am interested in making your Slow Cooker Galbitang (Korean Beef Rib Soup) recipe; however I’m not sure I know what all the ingredients are- mainly the starch noodles. I do however have Shirataki noodles at home and believe they have some starch-like qualities- are these the right noodles? If these are what I am supposed to be using in this dish can you offer me some guidance on how to cook them? I’ve previously given up on dishes that include them due to the strange smell and taste that they seem to have but I am very interested in making this dish and would love to put the noodles in my cupboard to use if you can let me know how not to ruin the rest of the dish with them!
    Looking forward to your reply (and obviously making this dish!),
    Lindsey

    Reply
  9. Sami

    April 3, 2017 at 5:36 am

    Ah wow these look delicious! I love the whole chicken idea! I might need to buy a slightly larger slow cooker just for this recipe!

    I hope you’ll be adding more, I will be revisiting to get more inspiration. Thank you for these recipes and for opening my eyes to non stereotypical American food. As someone from England, I am a huge fan of American food, so I love these twists and will try a few!

    Thanks!

    Reply
  10. Amanda

    April 4, 2017 at 3:28 pm

    OMG! I have SO bookmarked this page! You know how they say don’t got to a supermarket when you’re hungry, I think a new disclaimer should be don’t come to your website when hungry hahaha! I’m drooling and want to try everything 😛

    Hubby is going to be very pleased when I attempt the slower cooker pork and beans tonight! Yum.

    Anyways really wanted to say awesome site! Thanks for all of the great recipes, keep em’ coming 🙂

    Cheers – Amanda

    Reply

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