25 Dump and Go Slow Cooker Recipes


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Easy Dump and go recipes are my favorite way to make a quick slow cooker recipe and be out the door in a hurry.

Dump and Go Slow Cooker Recipes to get you out the door quicker in the morning! These easy recipes require no browning of the meat, so no extra dirty pot in the morning!

raw pot roast with carrots, potatoes and onion on the top.
Slow Cooker Easy Pot Roast

Should I brown the meat before adding it to the slow cooker?

What’s great about dump and go slow cooker recipes is you don’t need to brown the meat. I don’t like to dirty an extra pan when I’m in a hurry.

It’s perfectly fine not to brown your meat in the slow cooker though you can if you have time and prefer to do it.

Some say it adds extra flavor to brown the meat first but I can’t taste a real difference. I make dinner almost every night of the week and it’s nice to have a few recipes that are more hands-off.

a scoop of chicken tetrazzini on a spoon coming from a slow cooker.
Slow Cooker Chicken Tetrazzini

Here are my favorite 25 Dump and Go Slow Cooker Recipes:

If you have no extra time in the morning to be chopping vegetables, I often chop the vegetables the night before and put in them a ziplock bag. If you want to cut potatoes ahead of time, I suggest putting them in the ziplock bag with water to cover so they won’t brown. Drain the water off in the morning.

plated pepper steak on steamed rice
Slow Cooker Pepper Steak

When I’m headed out the door in the morning I just dump all the ingredients in the slow cooker, set the time and go! I think you will find a few recipes that will become favorites.

cooked pot roast in gravy with vegetables in a slow cooker.
Slow Cooker Easy Pot Roast
enchilada casserole in slow cooker with cheese and olives on top.
Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole
corn chowder in a slow cooker with wooden spoon in it.
Slow Cooker Maine Corn Chowder

Sides to serve with dump slow cooker recipes:

These recipes certainly are easy but some do need sides with them, here are my suggested side dishes:

  • steamed white rice (use a rice cooker!)
  • dinner rolls and butter
  • salad mix and dressing
  • corn chips for the Mexican and chili recipes
  • steam in the bag veggies
  • cornbread (use a mix such as Krusteaz)

First Published 02/13/2016

Updated 06/02/2019

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51 Comments

  1. Anonymous says:

    Brilliant! Can’t wait to try these recipesThks a lot

  2. BARBARA CHASE says:

    Thank you for researching and creating these!!! I HATE to brown meat or veggies ahead of time! Awesome list!!

  3. Matt Pankey says:

    These look fantastic. I can’t wait to try several of them.

  4. Sandi Neal says:

    That’s the kind of recipes I need!! Can’t wait to try them!!

  5. Julianna says:

    I’m excited to try these bum also excited to hear how your book-signing and tv stuff went! I would like to receive your big posts, but can’t find the sign-up option anywhere. Thanks! J@jriccienergy.com

  6. Grandma Kc says:

    Thank you for the great list!

  7. Nancy says:

    Recipes are quick and easy. Haven’t tried them all yet. my only downer on your website is the very annoying “build a bear ad that pops up on every recipe” Looking forward to more recipes

  8. Mary says:

    Great list, Sarah! I am sharing on FB and Twitter!

  9. Blair Lonergan says:

    Pinned! Recipes like these are SUCH lifesavers. Thanks for the new ideas!

  10. Cris says:

    Thanks for including us!

    1. Judie says:

      Thanks these sound so good and easy can’t wait to try some Thanks again keep them coming