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How to Cook Beets in the Slow Cooker

by Sarah Olson on September 13, 2019 | Updated August 4, 2020 7 Comments

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close up of brightly burgandy colored beets in a slow cooker.
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Want an easy way to make beets? Try my guide on how to cook fresh beets in the slow cooker. The slow cooker cooks them similar to roasting them without any effort!

It’s that time of year when the garden is ready to be completely harvested and brought in. Why not cook up some of those beets you have? The beets turn out very tender and have great flavor!

9 cooked and peeled beets in a slow cooker

This method of slow cooking the beets is much better than boiling, you don’t want to boil out the flavor. I use a bit of water to keep the slow cooker moist but not too much. I also make these beets without using foil, no need to do that, these beets will cook up great without being wrapped in foil.

How to make Beets in the Slow Cooker?

  • Start with fresh and firm beets. Wash any debris from the beets.
  • Remove any greens from the beets but don’t cut into the beets themselves or they will bleed when cooking. Discard the greens or make a salad with them!
  • Place the beets into a large slow cooker. Add 2 cups of water and a half teaspoon of salt. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high or for 4 hours.
9 beets on a cutting board (uncooked).

Do I peel the beets before cooking?

  • Don’t peel the beets until AFTER cooking.
  • Keeping them intact will keep them moist while cooking and prevent them from bleeding out.
9 raw beets in a slow cooker.
  • Below is what the beets look like after cooking, don’t fret! Keep scrolling. They are just fine, tender and ready to peel.
dark colored cooked beets with skins still on, in a slow cooker.

How do I remove the skin from beets?

  • Let the beets cool down enough that they can be handled. Take a paper towel and rub the skins off the beets.
  • Try to resist the urge to rinse the beets, this will wash some flavor off the beets.
Cooked and peeled beets in the slow cooker.

Great beet recipes to use up extra beets:

  • Pickled beets
  • Beet Grilled Cheese
  • Use on your homemade green salad!

Can I freeze cooked beets?

Yes! Follow my guide for freezing beets:

  • Cut the beets into slices or cubes. Spread them out on a sheet pan and freeze for a few hours.
  • After they are frozen solid, place them in ziplock bags. Freezing them this way keeps the beets from freezing together and you can take out smaller amounts out of the bags if needed.
  • Freeze the beets for up to 6 months.
  • Thaw in the fridge before serving.
sliced beets on a plate with basil on the side.

I hope you aren’t afraid to use the slow cooker for cooking your beets now! It’s easy as can be and no fuss at all! Leave a comment below on how your beets turned out and what you made with them.

You may also like these other how to recipes on The Magical Slow Cooker:

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Cooked and peeled beets in an oval slow cooker.

How to Cook Beets in the Slow Cooker

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Easy way to "roast" beets by putting them in the slow cooker. This is a no-fuss recipe.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Slow Cooker Beets
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 78kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 4 lbs. fresh beets
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
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Instructions:

  • Remove greens from beets and try not to cut into the beet itself, the beets will bleed while cooking if so. Use the greens in another recipe or discard. DO NOT PEEL THE BEETS YET. Wash and add to the slow cooker.
  • Pour over the water and sprinkle over the salt.
  • Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
  • Take the insert off the heat and let the beets cool down enough to handle.
  • To peel the beets, use a paper towel and rub off the skins. Avoid washing the beets for this may rinse off some of the flavor.

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Nutrition:

Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 590mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. calannee says

      November 9, 2020 at 6:29 am

      4 stars
      tasted ok, had difficulty peeling them. was fun though–black and then…beets! 🙂

      Reply
    2. Bonnie Smith says

      October 18, 2020 at 10:28 am

      I want to put beets in slow cooker and add vindgar say 1 c. can i do this

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        October 19, 2020 at 8:39 pm

        Hard to say without testing first. I’m unsure if that would be too much.

        Reply
    3. Linda says

      September 1, 2020 at 8:02 am

      Thank you ,l put my beets in slow cooker as hadn’t got a pan big enough , so much easier than cooking in oven or saucepan .

      Reply
    4. Mamie says

      July 20, 2020 at 7:43 pm

      Great recipe!
      First time ever cooking beets! Placed them in slow cooker on low and was finished in 4 hours. Now on to canning some.

      Reply
    5. elizabeth says

      July 5, 2020 at 12:41 pm

      5 stars
      If you use fewer beets, one or two, do you reduce the amount of water?

      Reply
    6. Molly says

      June 21, 2020 at 1:04 pm

      I will have to try cooking beets this way.
      The greens are the healthiest part so please don’t ever recommend discarding them. I usually braise or steam the greens, add a little garlic and balsamic vinegar.

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