27 Simple Black Friday Slow Cooker Recipes You Must Try Now!

Black Friday is the perfect time to indulge in some comfort food without all the hassle. Between hitting the sales and setting up holiday decor, my slow cooker becomes my best friend. To make your life easier, I've curated this list of 27 Simple Black Friday Slow Cooker Recipes You Must Try Now!

These recipes are not just about convenience; they are all about flavor and bringing some warmth into your home during this busy season. From classic comfort foods to some unique twists, there's something here for everyone to enjoy. So, let's get cooking!

1. Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Beef stew is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a chilly Black Friday.

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds beef stew meat
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 4 potatoes, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Place the beef, carrots, potatoes, and onion in the slow cooker.
2. Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
3. Add garlic, salt, and pepper.
4. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until the meat and vegetables are tender.

2. BBQ Pulled Pork

This pulled pork is perfect for sandwiches or on its own.

Ingredients:

• 3 pounds pork shoulder
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Place the pork shoulder and onion in the slow cooker.
2. Mix BBQ sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the mixture over the pork.
4. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
5. Shred the pork with two forks before serving.

3. Chicken Tortilla Soup

A spicy and hearty soup that's perfect for the cooler weather.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound chicken breast
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can corn, drained
• 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Place chicken breast, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours.
3. Remove the chicken, shred it, and return to the slow cooker.
4. Serve with tortilla chips and your favorite toppings.

4. Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken

A delightful mix of sweet and savory flavors.

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken breasts
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
2. Mix diced tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, basil, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.

5. Mac and Cheese

Creamy and cheesy, this mac and cheese is a real crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients:

• 16 oz elbow macaroni
• 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup parmesan cheese
• 4 cups milk
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente, drain.
2. Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker.
3. Stir well to mix everything together.
4. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.

6. Beef Stroganoff

A rich and creamy dish that’s sure to satisfy.

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds beef stew meat
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 cup sour cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cups cooked egg noodles

Instructions:

1. Place beef, onion, and garlic in the slow cooker.
2. Add mushroom soup and beef broth.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
4. Stir in sour cream just before serving.
5. Serve over cooked egg noodles.

7. Chili

A hearty and spicy dish that’s perfect for a cold day.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet and drain.
2. Place ground beef, onion, beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

8. Pot Roast

This pot roast is tender, juicy, and packed with flavor.

Ingredients:

• 3 pounds beef chuck roast
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 4 potatoes, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Place the roast, carrots, potatoes, and onion in the slow cooker.
2. Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
3. Add garlic, salt, and pepper.
4. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until the meat and vegetables are tender.

9. Slow Cooker Lasagna

An easy way to make lasagna without the fuss.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cups marinara sauce
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 box lasagna noodles, uncooked
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Brown the ground beef with the onion in a skillet and drain.
2. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in the bottom of the slow cooker.
3. Layer uncooked lasagna noodles on top of the sauce.
4. Spread a layer of ricotta cheese, followed by a layer of ground beef mixture, then a layer of shredded mozzarella and parmesan.
5. Repeat layers until ingredients are used up.
6. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.

10. Slow Cooker Chicken Curry

This curry is rich, flavorful, and easy to make.

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds chicken breast, cut into chunks
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can coconut milk
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Place chicken, onion, and garlic in the slow cooker.
2. Add coconut milk, chicken broth, curry powder, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

11. Slow Cooker Stuffed Bell Peppers

A classic dish with a slow cooker twist.

Ingredients:

• 4 bell peppers
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
2. In a bowl, mix ground beef, cooked rice, onion, diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
3. Stuff each bell pepper with the mixture.
4. Place stuffed peppers in the slow cooker.
5. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
6. Sprinkle with cheese before serving.

12. Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole

All the flavors of enchiladas in an easy casserole.

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds chicken breast
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 can enchilada sauce
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can corn, drained
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• 10 corn tortillas, torn into pieces

Instructions:

1. Place chicken and onion in the slow cooker.
2. Pour enchilada sauce over the chicken.
3. Add black beans and corn.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
5. Shred the chicken and return to the slow cooker.
6. Stir in tortilla pieces and top with cheese.

13. Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

A takeout favorite made easy at home.

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds beef, sliced thin
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water

Instructions:

1. Place beef and broccoli in the slow cooker.
2. Mix beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, sesame oil, and pour over beef and broccoli.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
4. Mix cornstarch and water, stir into the slow cooker, and cook until thickened.

14. Taco Soup

A twist on tacos, perfect for a hearty meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 can corn, drained
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 4 cups beef broth
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Brown the ground beef with the onion in a skillet and drain.
2. Place beef, corn, black beans, tomatoes, taco seasoning, beef broth, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

15. Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo

Creamy and delicious, without the need to hover over the stove.

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds chicken breast
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cups heavy cream
• 2 cups grated parmesan cheese
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound fettuccine, cooked
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Place chicken and onion in the slow cooker.
2. Add heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and garlic.
3. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
4. Remove chicken, shred it, and return to the slow cooker.
5. Stir in cooked fettuccine before serving.

16. Slow Cooker Jambalaya

A flavorful and spicy dish that's brimming with goodness.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound chicken breast, diced
• 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups uncooked rice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Place chicken, sausage, onion, bell pepper, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, uncooked rice, garlic, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.

17. Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup

A light yet hearty soup, perfect for any time of day.

Ingredients:

• 4 carrots, sliced
• 4 potatoes, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cups green beans, chopped
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Place all ingredients in the slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender.

18. Slow Cooker French Onion Soup

Rich and savory, this soup is a winter favorite.

Ingredients:

• 4 onions, thinly sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 8 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Slices of French bread
• 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese

Instructions:

1. Place onions, garlic, and butter in the slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
3. Stir in flour, then add beef broth, white wine, thyme, salt, and pepper.
4. Cover and cook for an additional 2 hours.
5. Serve with French bread and shredded gruyere cheese.

19. Slow Cooker Clam Chowder

Creamy and comforting, this clam chowder is a must-try.

Ingredients:

• 4 cans chopped clams
• 4 potatoes, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cups clam juice
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 4 slices bacon, crispy and chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Place clams, potatoes, onion, clam juice, heavy cream, bacon, garlic, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until potatoes are tender.

20. Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry

A vegetarian delight packed with flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cups cauliflower florets
• 2 cups diced sweet potato
• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 can coconut milk
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons curry powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Place all ingredients in the slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

21. Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice

Simple, yet full of flavor.

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds chicken breast
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cups uncooked rice
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Place chicken and onion in the slow cooker.
2. Add uncooked rice, chicken broth, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.

22. Slow Cooker Potato Soup

Creamy, hearty, and incredibly comforting.

Ingredients:

• 6 potatoes, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 cup butter
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Place potatoes, onion, garlic, and chicken broth in the slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until potatoes are tender.
3. Stir in heavy cream and butter before serving.

23. Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Soup

A hearty soup perfect for a cold day.

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds beef stew meat
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 4 potatoes, diced
• 1 cup barley
• 8 cups beef broth
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Place beef, onion, carrots, potatoes, barley, beef broth, garlic, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours.

24. Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup

Savory and filling, this soup is a classic.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups diced ham
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cups dried navy beans
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Place all ingredients in the slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until beans are tender.

25. Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala

A delicious Italian dish made easy.

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken breasts
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup Marsala wine
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Place chicken, onion, mushrooms, chicken broth, Marsala wine, garlic, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.

26. Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

Perfect for tacos or burrito bowls.

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds pork shoulder
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup orange juice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Place pork shoulder, onion, garlic, orange juice, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
3. Shred the pork before serving.

27. Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

Classic and comforting, perfect for a lazy day.

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds chicken breast
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 4 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups egg noodles
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Place chicken, carrots, celery, onion, chicken broth, and garlic in the slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
3. Remove chicken, shred it, and return to the slow cooker.
4. Stir in egg noodles and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes.

Conclusion

These 27 simple Black Friday slow cooker recipes make meal prep a breeze during the busiest shopping day of the year. Whether you're craving hearty stews, creamy pastas, or flavorful soups, there's something here to satisfy everyone. Enjoy the festivities and let your slow cooker do the work!