Elite Gourmet 7 QT Slow Cooker Recipes

Some meals earn a permanent place in the weekly dinner rotation because they solve real problems. A dependable slow cooker, a handful of simple ingredients, and a little planning can turn even the busiest day into a homemade dinner that tastes like it simmered for hours.

That’s exactly why these Elite Gourmet 7 Qt Slow Cooker Recipes deserve a spot in every kitchen.

This collection brings together satisfying slow cooker recipes that make the most of a 7-quart cooker, from hearty beef roasts and fall-apart pulled pork to creamy chicken dinners, comforting soups, rich chilis, and family-sized pasta favorites.

Whether the goal is to recreate a restaurant-style comfort meal, feed a hungry crowd, or simply enjoy reliable dump-and-go dinners, every recipe is designed to deliver big flavor with very little hands-on work.

The result is a cookbook filled with practical recipes you’ll reach for on busy weeknights, lazy weekends, potlucks, and everything in between.

Why These Elite Gourmet 7 Qt Slow Cooker Recipes Are Worth Trying

Not every slow cooker recipe is worth saving. The recipes in this collection are picked because they’re practical, satisfying, and easy to make in a 7-quart slow cooker. Here’s what you can expect.

• Recipes that fit a 7-quart slow cooker perfectly. Each one is suitable for larger batches, making it easy to cook for family dinners, guests, or meal prep.
• Simple ingredients you’ll recognize. No specialty items or long shopping lists—just everyday ingredients that are easy to find.
• A mix of recipes for every craving. From juicy pot roasts and creamy chicken to hearty chili, soups, pulled pork, and comforting pasta dishes, there’s something for every kind of dinner.
• Minimal prep before cooking. Most recipes take only a few minutes to assemble, so your slow cooker can do the rest.
• Family-friendly portions. These meals are made to feed several people, with many recipes leaving enough for lunch or another dinner.
• Reliable recipes you’ll make again. Instead of one-time novelty meals, you’ll find comforting favorites that easily become part of your regular meal rotation.
• Perfect for busy schedules. Add the ingredients, set the cooking time, and come back to a hot, homemade meal that’s ready to serve.

If you have other Elite Gorumet smaller slow cooker then try these recipes:

3QT slow cooker recipes.

2QT slow cooker recipes.

1.5QT slow cooker recipes.

Classic Beef Pot Roast Recipe

This is the ultimate comfort food for Sunday dinner. A big chuck roast slow cooked with carrots, potatoes, and onions in a rich beef broth makes the whole house smell amazing. The meat gets so tender it falls apart with a fork. This is the recipe I make when I want something that feels like a warm hug. It’s perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week.

Serve: 8 | Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: Low 8 hrs / High 5 hrs | Total Time: Low 8 hrs 15 min / High 5 hrs 15 min

Ingredients:

• 3–4 lbs chuck roast
• 4 medium carrots, cut into chunks
• 4 medium potatoes, cubed
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tbsp olive oil

How To Make:

Brown the roast first — Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season your roast with salt and pepper. Sear each side for 3 minutes until browned. This builds deep flavor.

Layer your veggies — Place carrots, potatoes, and onions at the bottom of the ceramic pot. Put the seared roast right on top.

Add the liquid — Mix beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and thyme together. Pour it over the roast and veggies.

Set and cook — Place the lid on. Cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 5 hours. Don’t lift the lid during cooking. Every time you do, add 10 extra minutes.

Serve it up — Use oven mitts to remove the pot. Slice or shred the roast and serve with the veggies and broth spooned on top.

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

This soup is bold, cheesy, and loaded with flavor. Chicken breasts cook in a seasoned tomato broth with black beans, corn, and green chilies. It gets thick, hearty, and just a little spicy. I love it because you just dump everything in and it’s ready by dinner. Top it with tortilla chips, shredded cheese, and sour cream for the full experience.

Serve: 8 | Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: Low 7 hrs / High 4 hrs | Total Time: Low 7 hrs 10 min / High 4 hrs 10 min

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (thawed)
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
• 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
• 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Tortilla chips, shredded cheese, sour cream for topping

How To Make:

Add everything to the pot — Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the ceramic pot. Pour in beans, corn, diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, and broth.

Season it well — Sprinkle in cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.

Cook low and slow — Put the lid on. Cook on Low for 7 hours or High for 4 hours.

Shred the chicken — Once done, pull out the chicken breasts. Use two forks to shred them into pieces. Add the shredded chicken back to the soup and stir.

Top and serve — Ladle into bowls. Add your toppings and dig in.

Pulled Pork BBQ

This pulled pork recipe is everything. Pork shoulder slow cooked in smoky BBQ sauce until it’s fall-apart tender. It’s perfect for sandwiches, tacos, rice bowls, or just eating straight from the pot. The flavor builds all day long. This one is always the first to disappear at cookouts and family dinners.

Serve: 10 | Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: Low 8 hrs / High 5 hrs | Total Time: Low 8 hrs 10 min / High 5 hrs 10 min

Ingredients:

• 4–5 lbs pork shoulder (thawed)
• 1½ cups BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
• ½ cup apple cider vinegar
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

How To Make:

Mix your rub — Combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and brown sugar. Rub it all over the pork shoulder.

Place in the pot — Set the pork shoulder into the ceramic pot. Pour the chicken broth and apple cider vinegar around it.

Add the BBQ sauce — Pour BBQ sauce over the top of the pork. Don’t stir.

Cook it low — Cover with the lid. Cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 5 hours.

Shred and mix — Remove the pork. Shred with two forks. Pour some of the cooking liquid over the shredded pork. Mix in extra BBQ sauce if you like. Serve on buns or over rice.

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

White chicken chili is creamy, cozy, and totally different from regular chili. It’s made with chicken, white beans, green chiles, and a creamy broth base. It’s mild enough for kids but full of flavor for adults. I love making this on cold nights. Add a squeeze of lime and fresh cilantro on top to make it pop.

Serve: 8 | Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: Low 7 hrs / High 4 hrs | Total Time: Low 7 hrs 10 min / High 4 hrs 10 min

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (thawed)
• 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained
• 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp oregano
• ½ tsp chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup sour cream

How To Make:

Load the pot — Add chicken, white beans, green chiles, onion, garlic, and chicken broth to the pot.

Season well — Stir in cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper.

Cook it through — Cover and cook on Low for 7 hours or High for 4 hours.

Make it creamy — In the last 30 minutes, shred the chicken. Add cream cheese and sour cream. Stir well until melted and smooth.

Serve warm — Ladle into bowls and top with lime juice, cilantro, or shredded cheese.

Beef and Vegetable Stew

This is a thick, hearty stew that eats like a full meal. Chunks of beef cook alongside potatoes, carrots, celery, and peas in a rich tomato-based broth. Every spoonful is loaded with tender veggies and melt-in-your-mouth meat. This is one of my go-to recipes when the weather turns cold. It tastes even better the next day.

Serve: 8 | Prep Time: 20 min | Cook Time: Low 8 hrs / High 5 hrs | Total Time: Low 8 hrs 20 min / High 5 hrs 20 min

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs beef stew meat (thawed, cut into chunks)
• 3 medium potatoes, cubed
• 3 medium carrots, sliced
• 3 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water

How To Make:

Start with veggies — Place potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion at the bottom of the ceramic pot.

Add the beef — Place the beef chunks on top of the vegetables.

Build the broth — Mix broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, Worcestershire, and seasonings. Pour over the beef.

Cook slow — Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 5 hours. Add frozen peas in the last 30 minutes.

Thicken it up — Stir in the cornstarch mixture during the last 20 minutes. Put the lid back on and let it thicken. Serve in deep bowls with crusty bread.

Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese

Yes, you can make mac and cheese in your slow cooker. And it is ridiculously creamy and cheesy. This recipe uses real cheddar, cream cheese, and evaporated milk for the richest sauce you’ve ever tasted. Kids go absolutely crazy for this. It’s great as a side dish or a full meal on its own.

Serve: 8 | Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: High 2–2.5 hrs | Total Time: 2 hrs 10 min

Ingredients:

• 3 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup mild cheddar, shredded
• 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
• 1½ cups whole milk
• 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp mustard powder
• ½ tsp black pepper

How To Make:

Add pasta and dairy — Place uncooked macaroni, evaporated milk, whole milk, butter, salt, mustard powder, and pepper into the pot.

Add the cheese — Stir in both cheddars and cream cheese cubes.

Cook on High only — Place the lid on and cook on High for 2 to 2.5 hours. Stir every 45 minutes to prevent sticking.

Check the pasta — Pasta is done when it’s tender and the sauce is thick and creamy. Do not overcook.

Serve right away — Scoop into bowls. Add a little extra shredded cheese on top if you want. Serve immediately for best results.

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Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

These chicken thighs cook in a sweet, sticky honey garlic sauce that is absolutely irresistible. The sauce gets thick and caramelized by the end. Serve it over white rice and spoon all that sauce on top. It’s a recipe that looks fancy but takes almost zero effort. This one is on our dinner rotation every single week.

Serve: 6 | Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: Low 6 hrs / High 3.5 hrs | Total Time: Low 6 hrs 10 min / High 3 hrs 40 min

Ingredients:

• 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (thawed)
• ⅓ cup honey
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish

How To Make:

Make the sauce — Whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, ketchup, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a bowl.

Season the chicken — Lightly season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Place them skin-side up in the ceramic pot.

Pour sauce on top — Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken.

Cook until tender — Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours or High for 3.5 hours.

Thicken the sauce — Move chicken to a plate. Stir cornstarch mixture into the liquid in the pot. Turn to High for 15 minutes until it thickens. Pour over chicken. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Slow Cooker Lasagna

Making lasagna in your Elite Gourmet 7 qt slow cooker is easier than you think. Layers of noodles, meat sauce, and ricotta all cook together into something magical. It’s rich, cheesy, and feeds a crowd with ease. This is my secret weapon for potlucks and family gatherings. Nobody ever believes I made it in a slow cooker.

Serve: 8 | Prep Time: 20 min | Cook Time: Low 4 hrs / High 2.5 hrs | Total Time: Low 4 hrs 20 min / High 2 hrs 50 min

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef (cooked and drained)
• 12 no-boil lasagna noodles
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

How To Make:

Mix the ricotta — Combine ricotta, egg, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir until smooth.

Build the layers — Spread a thin layer of marinara at the bottom of the pot. Add a layer of broken noodles. Spread ricotta mixture. Add ground beef. Add marinara. Sprinkle mozzarella. Repeat layers until you run out.

Top it off — Finish with marinara and the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan on top.

Cook low and slow — Cover and cook on Low for 4 hours or High for 2.5 hours. Do not lift the lid while cooking.

Let it rest — Turn off the cooker. Let the lasagna rest for 20 minutes before scooping and serving.

Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice

This is the most comforting, simple dinner you can make on a weeknight. Chicken thighs cook with rice, broth, and seasonings until everything is perfectly fluffy and flavorful. It’s all made in one pot and clean up is super easy. I add frozen veggies in the last hour to make it a complete meal. The whole family loves this one.

Serve: 6 | Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: Low 5 hrs / High 3 hrs | Total Time: Low 5 hrs 10 min / High 3 hrs 10 min

Ingredients:

• 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (thawed)
• 1½ cups long grain white rice (uncooked)
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (add last hour)

How To Make:

Start with rice and liquid — Stir together rice, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, and seasonings in the pot.

Add the chicken — Place chicken thighs on top. Press them down slightly into the rice mixture.

Cook until done — Cover and cook on Low for 5 hours or High for 3 hours.

Add the veggies — In the last 1 hour on Low or 30 minutes on High, stir in the frozen vegetables. Put the lid back on.

Fluff and serve — Stir everything together. Serve straight from the pot.

Slow Cooker Beef Chili

This is the kind of chili that wins cook-offs. It’s thick, beefy, and packed with bold spices. Ground beef, kidney beans, tomatoes, and peppers all come together in a deep, rich sauce that tastes like it simmered all day. Because it did. Serve it with cornbread, over fries, or just straight in a bowl with all the toppings.

Serve: 8 | Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: Low 8 hrs / High 4 hrs | Total Time: Low 8 hrs 15 min / High 4 hrs 15 min

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs ground beef (cooked and drained)
• 2 cans (15 oz each) kidney beans, drained
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp cayenne (optional)

How To Make:

Cook the beef — Brown ground beef in a skillet. Drain the fat. This step is key for flavor and removes excess grease.

Build the chili — Add the cooked beef, beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and garlic to the ceramic pot.

Add all the spices — Sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Stir everything together.

Cook it down — Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 4 hours. Stir once or twice if you can.

Serve loaded up — Top with shredded cheddar, sour cream, green onions, and crackers or cornbread on the side.

Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas

Pork carnitas are crispy, juicy, and loaded with citrusy flavor. Pork shoulder slow cooks in orange juice, lime juice, and spices until it’s totally tender. Then you crisp the edges up under the broiler for that perfect taco texture. It’s one of those recipes that takes all day but rewards you big. Great for taco night, burrito bowls, or nachos.

Serve: 10 | Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: Low 8 hrs / High 5 hrs | Total Time: Low 8 hrs 15 min / High 5 hrs 15 min

Ingredients:

• 4 lbs pork shoulder (thawed)
• ½ cup orange juice
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 medium onion, sliced

How To Make:

Season the pork — Mix cumin, chili powder, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub all over the pork shoulder.

Layer the pot — Place sliced onions at the bottom of the pot. Set the seasoned pork on top. Pour orange juice and lime juice around the sides.

Cook all day — Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 5 hours until pork is falling apart.

Shred and crisp — Shred pork with two forks. Spread shredded meat on a baking sheet. Spoon some cooking juices over the top. Broil for 5–7 minutes until the edges get crispy.

Build your tacos — Serve in warm tortillas with salsa, guacamole, and fresh cilantro.

Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Salmon

Yes, your Elite Gourmet 7 qt slow cooker can do fish. This lemon garlic salmon comes out perfectly tender and flaky every time. The trick is to add it at the very end of the cook time. Salmon only needs about 1 to 1.5 hours on Low. It pairs perfectly with roasted veggies or a light salad for a healthy weeknight dinner.

Serve: 4 | Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: Low 1–1.5 hrs | Total Time: 1 hr 10 min

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, thawed)
• 3 tbsp butter, sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp dried dill
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

How To Make:

Prep the pot — Line the bottom of the ceramic pot with a piece of parchment paper or a slow cooker liner for easy removal.

Season the salmon — Place salmon fillets in the pot. Season with salt, pepper, and dill. Sprinkle minced garlic and lemon zest on top.

Add butter and lemon — Place butter slices on each fillet. Squeeze lemon juice over everything.

Cook on Low only — Cover and cook on Low for 1 to 1.5 hours. Do not cook salmon on High. It will fall apart.

Serve gently — Use a spatula to carefully lift each fillet. Garnish with fresh parsley and a lemon wedge.

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Slow Cooker Potato Soup

This is the creamiest, most comforting soup you’ll ever make in your life. Potatoes cook down in a buttery broth with onions and garlic until soft. Then you blend part of it to create a thick, velvety texture. It’s topped with bacon, shredded cheese, and chives. It tastes like a loaded baked potato in soup form. Absolute crowd pleaser.

Serve: 8 | Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: Low 7 hrs / High 4 hrs | Total Time: Low 7 hrs 15 min / High 4 hrs 15 min

Ingredients:

• 5 lbs Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
• Chives for topping

How To Make:

Start with the base — Add potatoes, onion, garlic, chicken broth, butter, salt, and pepper to the ceramic pot. Stir lightly.

Cook until soft — Cover and cook on Low for 7 hours or High for 4 hours until potatoes are completely soft.

Blend it — Use a potato masher or immersion blender to mash or blend about half the soup. This makes it thick and creamy while leaving some chunks.

Stir in dairy — Add sour cream and cheddar cheese. Stir until everything is melted and creamy. Let it sit on Warm for 15 minutes.

Top and serve — Ladle into bowls. Top with bacon, more cheddar, and chives. Serve with crusty bread.

Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs

You don’t need a grill to make incredible ribs. Your Elite Gourmet 7 qt slow cooker does all the work. The ribs come out so tender they slide right off the bone. Then a quick broil or grill finish gives them that caramelized, sticky BBQ crust. This recipe is seriously a showstopper. Perfect for game day or summer cookouts, no matter what season it is.

Serve: 6 | Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: Low 8 hrs / High 5 hrs | Total Time: Low 8 hrs 15 min / High 5 hrs 15 min

Ingredients:

• 3–4 lbs baby back ribs (thawed), membrane removed
• 1 cup BBQ sauce plus extra for finishing
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp cayenne

How To Make:

Make the dry rub — Mix together brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne.

Rub the ribs — Coat the ribs all over with the dry rub. Press it in with your hands.

Curl them in the pot — Stand the ribs up along the inside wall of the 7 qt ceramic pot. The 7 qt size is perfect for this.

Pour on the sauce — Pour BBQ sauce over the ribs. Make sure they’re well coated.

Cook until tender — Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 5 hours.

Broil for finish — Carefully move ribs to a foil-lined baking sheet. Brush with extra BBQ sauce. Broil for 5 minutes until sticky and caramelized. Slice and serve.

Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo

This slow cooker chicken Alfredo is creamy, cheesy, and totally satisfying. Chicken cooks in a buttery Parmesan cream sauce all day. Then you add pasta at the end and let it soak up all that goodness. It’s the kind of dinner everyone runs to the table for. A great alternative to the stovetop version when you want zero stress cooking.

Serve: 6 | Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: Low 6 hrs / High 3 hrs + 30 min for pasta | Total Time: Low 6 hrs 40 min / High 3 hrs 40 min

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (thawed)
• 1 jar (15 oz) Alfredo sauce
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 12 oz fettuccine (cooked separately and added at end)
• Fresh parsley for garnish

How To Make:

Add chicken to pot — Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the ceramic pot.

Build the sauce — Pour Alfredo sauce, chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic, and Italian seasoning over the chicken. Season with salt and pepper.

Slow cook the chicken — Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours or High for 3 hours.

Shred and add pasta — Shred the chicken in the pot. Cook fettuccine separately according to the package. Add the cooked pasta to the pot. Stir in Parmesan. Cook on High for 20–30 minutes until creamy.

Serve with style — Plate up and garnish with fresh parsley and more Parmesan. Serve with garlic bread on the side.

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato and Black Bean Soup

This is a veggie-forward soup that is filling, flavorful, and super healthy. Sweet potatoes and black beans cook in a spiced broth with tomatoes and jalapeño. It’s naturally thick, slightly sweet, and has just the right kick. I love making this on Mondays for a fresh start to the week. It’s also great for anyone going meatless without missing the meat.

Serve: 8 | Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: Low 7 hrs / High 4 hrs | Total Time: Low 7 hrs 15 min / High 4 hrs 15 min

Ingredients:

• 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained
• 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Lime juice and cilantro to serve

How To Make:

Layer everything in — Add sweet potatoes, black beans, diced tomatoes, jalapeño, onion, and garlic to the ceramic pot.

Pour in the broth — Add vegetable broth and all the seasonings. Stir everything together gently.

Cook until soft — Cover and cook on Low for 7 hours or High for 4 hours until sweet potatoes are fork-tender.

Blend a portion — Use an immersion blender to blend about one third of the soup. This thickens it up nicely while keeping texture.

Finish and serve — Squeeze fresh lime juice in and stir. Serve topped with cilantro and a drizzle of sour cream if you like.

Slow Cooker Cinnamon Apples (Dessert)

End on a sweet note with these slow cooker cinnamon apples. Tender apple slices cook in a buttery brown sugar and cinnamon sauce that smells like autumn in your kitchen. Serve them over vanilla ice cream, pancakes, oatmeal, or just eat them warm from the bowl. This is one of the easiest desserts you can make. It’s always a hit with kids and adults alike.

Serve: 6 | Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: Low 4 hrs / High 2 hrs | Total Time: Low 4 hrs 10 min / High 2 hrs 10 min

Ingredients:

• 6 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp butter, cut into small pieces
• 1½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

How To Make:

Prep the apples — Peel, core, and slice all your apples. Try to keep the slices roughly the same size so they cook evenly.

Toss with sugar and spices — In a large bowl, toss apple slices with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.

Add to the pot — Transfer the apple mixture to the ceramic pot. Dot the butter pieces over the top.

Cook until tender — Cover and cook on Low for 4 hours or High for 2 hours until apples are soft and the sauce is thick and syrupy.

Serve warm — Scoop over vanilla ice cream, French toast, or oatmeal. The sauce in the bottom of the pot is liquid gold. Don’t waste a drop.

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Quick Tips for Getting the Best Results with Your Elite Gourmet 7 Qt Slow Cooker

Here are a few things I always keep in mind when using this cooker.

Always thaw your meat. The manual is clear on this. Never cook frozen raw meat in the slow cooker. Thaw it in the fridge overnight before cooking.

Don’t lift the lid. Every time you do, you lose built-up heat. That adds about 10 extra minutes to your cook time each time you peek.

Layer vegetables on the bottom. Carrots, potatoes, and root veggies take longer to cook. Always put them at the bottom closest to the heat.

Add pasta, seafood, and cream at the end. These ingredients don’t need much time. Add them in the last 30–60 minutes of cooking.

Use the Keep Warm setting wisely. After cooking, you can switch to Keep Warm for up to 4 hours. After that, food can start to dry out.

Cut food into even pieces. Uniform cuts mean even cooking. Don’t leave big chunks next to tiny ones.

Clean it the right way. The ceramic insert is dishwasher safe. Let it cool completely before washing. Never put a hot insert in cold water or it can crack.

These 17 Elite Gourmet 7 qt slow cooker recipes prove that slow cooking is one of the easiest ways to get a hot, delicious meal on the table. From hearty beef stews to sweet cinnamon apples, this cooker can do it all. Pick one, toss it in, and come back to a meal that practically made itself.