Think your slow cooker should stay stored away until the fall? Think again! Make dinners simple with these summer slow cooker meals, sides, and even delicious desserts. They’re cheap, easy, and yummy!
Whether you’re having a date on the deck or hosting a crowd, these recipes make it easy to toss the ingredients in the slow cooker, set it, and forget it! After a few hours, you’ll have an easy dinner ready to serve, no need for cooking in the summer heat! Pair with a summer salad and a cold drink, and you’re summer dinners are all set.
Check out these tasty and simple slow cooker meals for summer:
Summer Slow Cooker Recipes for Tacos
Nothing says summer like a plate full of tacos! Whether you prefer chicken, pork, or beef, these slow cooker taco recipes have got you covered. Grab a lime, a refreshing beverage, and get ready to dive into taco Tuesday with minimal effort:
Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas by House of Yumm
Zesty Chicken Tacos by Dinner at the Zoo
4 Ingredient Queso Chicken Tacos by Plain Chicken
Crispy Mexican Pork Carnitas by Gimme Some Oven
Barbacoa Short Rib Tacos by Joyful Healthy Eats
3 Ingredient Chicken Tacos by Seeded at the Table
Southwestern Crockpot Chicken Tacos by Savory Nothings
Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos by Cooking Classy
Carne Asada Street Tacos by Eating on a Dime
Simple Crockpot Taco Beef by The Salty Marshmallow
Summer Slow Cooker Meals- Pulled Pork Recipes
There are few sandwiches as delicious and hearty in the summer as pulled pork. It’s the perfect dish for a crowd at a backyard gathering and it makes a great meal for hungry families. tangy, tender, and oh-so-good, these pulled pork recipes couldn’t be any easier to prepare in the slow cooker this summer:
Dr. Pepper Crockpot Pulled Pork by Spend With Pennies
Texas Style Pulled Pork by Kylee Cooks
Crowd-Pleasing Pulled Pork by Kim’s Cravings
Carolina Style Pulled Pork by Plating Pixels
Mississippi Pork Tenderloin by Plain Chicken
Healthy Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork by Cooking Made Healthy
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Summer Slow Cooker Recipes with Beef
From sandwiches to served over rice, these slow cooker beef recipes are perfect for warm summer nights:
Barbecue Beef Sandwiches by Dinner Then Dessert
Beef Short Ribs by Recipes Worth Repeating
Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef by The Recipe Rebel
Summer Beef Casserole by Kitchen Sanctuary
Slow Cooker Italian Beef by Sugar & Soul
Summer Slow Cooker Recipes with Chicken
Fresh, zesty, and delicious chicken dishes are perfect for any summer night. Pair these recipes with a cold drink and you’ve got a great summertime meal:
Nashville Hot Chicken by Plain Chicken
Summer Chicken Chili by Wholefully
Easy Crockpot Chicken Burrito Bowls by the Kitchn
Tender Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken by Salty Side Dish
Slow Cooker Chicken Gyros by Six Sisters Stuff
Coconut Lime Chicken by Slow Cooker Gourmet
Slow Cooker Shawarma Chicken by Daisies & Pie
Slow Cooker Side Dishes
Main dishes aren’t the only thing that can be easily made in the slow cooker. Simplify side dishes with a set-it-and-forget-it recipe. Make a large batch for a barbecue or prepare just enough for your dinner. All you need to do is add the ingredients, plug in the slow cooker, and your side dish will be good to go!
Slow Cooker Corn Bread by Simple Nourished Living
Cheesy Ranch Potatoes by The Diary of a Real Housewife
Buttery Dill Corn on the Cob by Slow Cooker Gourmet
BBQ Baked Beans by Your Cup of Cake
Pineapple BBQ Crock Pot Baked Beans by Savory Nothings
Ranch Style Baked Beans by Five Heart Home
Slow Cooker Summer Squash by Low Carb Yum
Gluten-Free BBQ Green Beans by 12 Tomatoes
Slow Cooker Creamed Corn by Barefeet in the Kitchen
Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese by Maria’s Mixing Bowl
Summer Slow Cooker Recipes for Desserts
Don’t forget dessert! These yummy treats are great for satisfying your sweet tooth in the summer:
Crock Pot Peach Cobbler by Julie’s Eats and Treats
Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Brownies by Baking Queen 74
Crock Pot Blueberry Cobbler by Recipes that Crock
Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake by Recipes that Crock
Slow Cooker Banana Cake by Delish
Slow Cooker S’mores Brownies by Something Swanky
Don’t store the slow cooker away until the fall. Make summertime meals fresh and easy with these yummy recipes. You might just find a new favorite to add to your summer meal plan!