The Best 5 Ingredient Crockpot Meals

Crockpot meals can be a lifesaver in the kitchen. However, sometimes you need something easy! Having a few recipes on hand that doesn’t require many ingredients can save you time and money in the kitchen. Save more money with your crockpot by adding some simple five-ingredient crockpot recipes to your meal plan! This will save you time preparing your food, and it will still taste just as good! Anyone who eats it won’t even know the difference! Fool your friends and family with these easy and straightforward crockpot meals. Here are the best five ingredient crockpot meals to make this week.

The Best 5 Ingredient Crockpot Meals

1. Broccoli Cheese Soup
2. Pork Roast
3. Mexican Chicken
4. Pot Roast
5. BBQ Chicken
6. Chicken Tacos
7. Potato Soup
8. Honey Garlic Meatballs
9. “Baby Bella” Chicken
10. Honey Garlic Chicken
11. Ranch Pork Chops
12. Buffalo Chicken Dip
13. Ravioli
14. Salsa Chicken
15. French Onion Pork
16. Teriyaki Chicken
17. Orange Chicken
18. Dr. Pepper Pork
19. Meatloaf
20. Chili

Some Tips and Tricks for your Crock-Pot or Slow Cooker

Slow cookers make a great kitchen appliance if you plan ahead. But you do need to make sure you are using it properly. Here are some tips and tricks to help you succeed.

Use the right size slow cooker

Make sure you don't fill your crockpot more than half or two thirds full. 

Save the dairy 

If you add dairy items too soon, they run the risk of coagulating and possibly burning. Add them in at the end when you have about 15-20 minutes of cook time remaining.

Brown meat first

The slow cooker may not brown your meat, so while this isn't necessary for safety reasons, it's a good idea so you can get the most flavor from your meat.

Don't peek!

Every time you open the lid you are letting the heat escape. 

Layer

Put harder vegetables like potatoes and carrots at the bottom of the crockpot so they will have more moisture and cook better.  This crockpot is my favorite! I actually got it as a wedding present and have been using it at least weekly since the late '90s!  Crockpots and Instant Pot's make a great gift for a newly married couple or a person just starting out. Give them some of your favorite handwritten recipes so they can easily get started and the cooking appliance will be a treasure the recipient will love. 

This is the perfect instant pot to get started with.

Are you looking for some great Instant Pot meals too?

Instant Pot Beef and Bean Chili

Instant Pot Applesauce

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