Is the summer heat making you wonder what to cook? Step away from the stove and dive into these delicious crockpot meals! Simple, tasty, and you don’t have to stand over a hot stove. These meals pack a punch with flavor and are the perfect crockpot summer dinners.
Stuffed Bell Peppers
Stuffed bell peppers are a classic dish—almost everyone uses their own specific spin on it. Why not make them in the crockpot?
Begin by browning a pound of ground beef in a skillet. Season well and add onions, the tops of the cored bell peppers, garlic, and Italian seasonings. Cook up some white rice and add that to the beef mixture. Fill each bell pepper and place it into the crockpot. Next, pour over your favorite jarred marinara sauce and finish with a handful of shredded mozzarella cheese. Allow to cook until the peppers are tender. Enjoy!
Veggie Loaded Lasagna
Why not try a summer version of a cold weather classic? This vegetable lasagna is made with fresh veggies and three cheeses for a fantastic and delicious meal.
Begin by thinly slicing mushrooms, onions, yellow squash, and zucchini—set to the side. In another bowl, add ricotta cheese, eggs, parmesan cheese, fresh basil, and a bit of cracked pepper—mix until thoroughly combined.
Add your favorite jarred marinara sauce to the bottoms of the crockpot and add a layer of no-cook lasagna sheets. Next, smooth out ⅓ the ricotta mixture and a handful of shredded mozzarella cheese. Finally, add the sliced veggies before repeating the layering process until you use all the ingredients.
Allow to cook, and once finished, the vegetables should be tender, and the sauce and cheese should be bubbly. Add a kitchen towel over the crockpot to catch the excess moisture from the vegetables for a less watery lasagna.
Cheesy Pierogi and Kielbasa
Cheesy, affordable, and dump-and-go—the three best things a busy summer day could have! These cheesy pierogi and kielbasa cook deliciously and keep you out of that hot kitchen!
Add the frozen pierogies, one cup of chicken broth, sliced kielbasa sausage, and cheddar cheese to a crockpot. Cook on low all day or high for about four hours. Thirty minutes before serving, add another cup of chicken broth and a block of cream cheese. Mix and cook until nice and creamy. Finish by adding some chopped green onions, and enjoy!
BBQ Beef Brisket
Don’t feel like firing up that smoker? Let the crockpot take care of this summer favorite.
Season a 4-pound beef brisket with smoked paprika, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Make sure it is rubbed in well. Add ½ cup of beef broth to the bottom of the slow cooker and place in the brisket. Cook on low until the meat is tender. Once tender, brush on your favorite BBQ sauce and cook it on high for another 30 minutes. Enjoy this brisket on sandwich rolls and with your favorite sides!
Wrapping Up The Best Summertime Crockpot Recipes
Just because it’s summertime doesn’t mean you must put the crockpot away for the season! Be sure to utilize this impressive kitchen gadget for days when you can’t stand in front of the grill or turn on that hot oven.