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.

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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.

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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.

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