In a fast-paced world where time is a precious commodity, crock pots offer a convenient solution for creating delectable meals with minimal effort.
Martha Stewart, who understands the balance between time and tasty food, embraces the art of slow cooking with a collection of classic and innovative recipes designed for the crock pot.
These recipes showcase the versatility of slow cooking, from tender meats and robust stews to comforting soups and even indulgent desserts.
Whether you’re a busy professional seeking hassle-free dinner solutions or a home cook mom looking to explore new flavors, Martha Stewart’s crock pot recipes promise to enrich your culinary repertoire, transforming everyday ingredients into something extraordinary.
Classic Crock Pot Recipes
Let’s start with some classic crock pot recipes that are guaranteed to be a hit with the whole family.
Martha Stewart’s classic pot roast uses a slow cooker to transform a beef chuck roast into a tender, flavorful masterpiece.
Surrounded by halved Yukon Gold potatoes, chunky carrots, and onion wedges, the roast benefits from a rich base of chicken broth and tomato paste, seasoned with Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
The garlic-rubbed roast, placed atop the vegetables, cooks to fork-tender perfection.
Served with vegetables and strained pan juices, this pot roast epitomizes comfort food, making any dinner feel like a special occasion.
This easy slow cooker pulled pork recipe simplifies the process of achieving tender, flavor-packed pulled pork.
A blend of onions, oregano, bay leaves, chipotle, tomatoes, and adobo sauce creates a robust foundation.
The pork shoulder, coated in this rich mixture, slowly breaks down over six hours, resulting in meat that effortlessly pulls apart.
Served on sandwich rolls with coleslaw and pickles, this pulled pork offers a hassle-free approach to a crowd-pleasing favorite, perfect for casual gatherings or a family dinner.
Martha Stewart’s crock pot pork chop recipe elegantly combines pork shoulder chops with red cabbage and yellow onions, creating a dish rich in both color and flavor.
Seasoned with ground allspice, fresh thyme, and rendered bacon for added depth, the chops are browned before being nestled into the cabbage mixture.
A deglazing of the pan with chicken broth and apple cider vinegar ensures that no flavor is left behind, creating a sauce that melds beautifully with the pork and cabbage.
Served with applesauce, sour cream, and fresh herbs, this dish offers a comforting, savory meal with minimal effort.
Martha Stewart’s slow cooker beef ragu is a hearty, Italian-inspired dish in which a beef chuck roast slowly simmers with onions, garlic, tomato paste, and oregano, transforming into a fork-tender delicacy.
This simple yet flavorful preparation, enhanced with red wine vinegar, serves as a versatile sauce perfect for dressing pasta or polenta.
The slow cooking process melds the ingredients beautifully, creating a rich and comforting ragu.
Crock Pot Chicken Leg Recipes By Martha Stewart
If chicken is your favorite protein, take a look at these chicken leg recipes for the crock pot.
Martha Stewart’s slow cooker chicken with 20 cloves of garlic (yes, 20 – you read that right) is an aromatic delight, turning simple chicken legs into a succulent dish.
Accompanied by slices of lemon and sprigs of thyme, the chicken, pre-browned under the broiler for extra flavor, cooks to perfection, absorbing the subtle essences of its companions.
This recipe, ideal for garlic lovers (but not so much for vampires), pairs beautifully with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful cooking liquid, offering a rustic and satisfying meal.
This soy-ginger chicken recipe introduces Asian-inspired flavors to the dinner table. It combines soy sauce, dark-brown sugar, garlic, cilantro, and ginger with chicken drumsticks and thighs, but we enjoy using legs.
Balsamic vinegar, ground coriander, and pepper create a complex sauce that the chicken slowly cooks in, becoming incredibly tender.
Served over white rice and garnished with fresh scallions and cilantro, this dish offers a deliciously different approach to chicken.
Martha Stewart’s Crock Pot Recipes With A Twist
Being short on time doesn’t mean you have to skimp on flavor – and these crock pot recipes really show that!
This slow cooker Sicilian-style beef stew recipe brings the flavors of Italy into your kitchen. It features beef chuck, fennel, green olives, and a hint of orange zest.
Red wine and shallots add depth to the tomato-based sauce, while a sprig of rosemary infuses the stew with its aromatic essence.
The slow cooking process tenderizes the beef and melds the flavors, resulting in a stew that’s both hearty and sophisticated.
Served over mashed potatoes with fresh orange wedges, this dish is a comforting, flavorful journey to Sicily.
Martha Stewart’s slow cooker Indian-style fish curry is a vibrant, aromatic dish that effortlessly brings the flavors of India to your dining table.
A pureed mixture of coconut, chiles, coriander seeds, onion, and spices forms the base of the curry, which is enriched with coconut milk and cooked until thickened.
Firm white fish fillets, gently cooked in the sauce, become infused with the bold flavors of tamarind, cumin, and curry powder.
Martha Stewart’s slow cooker Persian lamb stew offers a taste of the Middle East. It features tender lamb shoulder cooked with onions, carrots, celery, dill, and a head of garlic.
Enhanced with the unique flavors of dried lime and saffron, along with white wine and orange juice, the stew is a rich tapestry of flavors and aromas.
Served over quinoa and garnished with fresh dill, pomegranate seeds, and pistachios, this lamb stew is a celebration of Persian cuisine. Healthy Crock Pot Recipes From Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart’s slow cooker white bean soup is a wholesome, comforting dish that’s both simple and nutritious.
Great Northern beans, soaked overnight and boiled briefly, form the base of the soup, which is then cooked with leeks, garlic, red pepper flakes, butternut squash, sage, and a Parmesan rind.
The result is a rich, flavorful broth that’s enhanced with fresh lemon juice and spinach before serving.
Topped with shredded Parmesan and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, this soup is a hearty, healthy option for any meal.
This crock pot beef and tomato stew recipe is a hearty, satisfying dish that combines beef chuck with a medley of vegetables and tomatoes, cooked slowly to tender perfection.
Adding garlic, onions, carrots, and celery adds depth and richness to the stew, while crushed tomatoes and chicken broth create a savory base that complements the beef.
Served over brown rice and topped with non-fat plain Greek yogurt and fresh parsley, this stew is a healthy, comforting meal that’s perfect for colder months.
Crock Pot Desserts And Sweet Treats
No meal is complete without something sweet, but did you know you can make desserts in the crock pot? Try the recipes below and see what you think.
Whether you’re looking to prepare a classic pot roast, explore global cuisines, or indulge in a chocolatey dessert, these crock pot recipes from Martha Stewart demonstrate the slow cooker’s ability to transform everyday cooking into something extraordinary.
With Martha Stewart as your guide, the crock pot becomes a tool for culinary creativity and convenience, inviting you to discover new flavors and techniques at your own pace.
What is the difference between a slow cooker and a crock pot?
A Crock Pot is a slow cooker brand; while all slow cookers are Crock Pots, not all slow cookers are Crock Pots.
The term slow cooker generally refers to any electric countertop appliance that cooks food at a low temperature over several hours, while Crock Pot refers to the original brand that popularized this cooking method.
Should pot roast be covered in liquid in a crock pot?
No, a pot roast doesn’t need to be completely covered in liquid in a crock pot. The slow cooker creates a moist cooking environment that condenses the steam and juices from the meat and vegetables, circulating them through the dish.
Enough liquid to come up approximately a third of the way up the meat is generally sufficient to keep the roast moist and tender without submerging it.
I'm Barbara Hunt, the founder of WomenChefs.org. Being a mom of two, I understand the challenges of meal planning and the monotony it can bring.
That's why I created WomenChefs.org, a platform dedicated to showcasing the skills and delicious dishes crafted by amazing women. My goal is to provide a space where women can find delectable recipes that tantalize their taste buds and ignite their senses.
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