Add these to your weeknight dinner rotation.

From chilis to sliders to stews, slow cookers can do it all.

Forget about the extra dishes, complicated recipes, and pre-cooking, these ideas were made for you.

Easy Chili

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Slow- Cooker Taco Soup

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This taco soup is perfect for busy weeknights.

Nothing will hey your crowd more than this hearty chili packed with beans, vegetables, and spices.

Add a piece of crusty French bread for dipping.

three bowls of Slow-Cooker Taco Soup

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This soup has all of the nourishing ingredients you oughta get you through the cold months.

The convenience of a slow cooker makes this recipe easy to make on any day of the week.

Chili for a Crowd

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Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

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Slow-Cooker Bolognese Sauce over Pappardelle Pasta

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Classic Slow-Cooker Beef Stew

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Southern Living Beef and Barley Soup in bowls to serve

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Slow-Cooker Chipotle Brisket Sliders

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Slow-Cooker Pot Roast

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Beef Bourguignon

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