After a night of spooky fun and trick-or-treating, the thought of cooking a meal from scratch can be daunting. But instead of resorting to fast food, why not spend a few minutes in the afternoon to prep a convenient and delicious crock pot dinner? Here are some stress-free ideas for Halloween night!
Crock Pot Chili
This chili warms the soul on a chilly Hallow’s Eve. It is filled with beef, beans, and chunky tomatoes and is the perfect dinner after a busy day of fun.
Brown one pound of ground beef in a large skillet. Drain the excess fat and pour the cooked beef into the crock pot. Next, dice up one green pepper and one yellow onion and add to the meat along with two cloves of crushed garlic.
Add one can of tomato sauce, one large can of diced tomatoes, one can of kidney beans (drained), one can of pinto beans (drained), and a packet of chili seasonings.
Miz and allow to cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or low for 6 to 8.
Crock Pot Cheesy Potato Soup
Cheesy and perfect for a chilly fall night, this soup is a hit with families all over, even the pickiest of eaters!
Peel and dice a pound of yukon gold potatoes. Add them into the crock pot, followed by chopped yellow onion and a few crushed garlic cloves. Add the chicken broth, freshly cracked pepper, and parsley flakes and cook on low for several hours.
Once you return from the spooky festivities, mix milk, flour, salt, and pepper. Pour this into the crockpot and mix. Allow to cook for 20-30 minutes until the soup has thickened. Pour in your favorite shredded cheese and allow to melt.
Serve up with some bread for dipping, bacon, and chives!
Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
This dump-and-go crock pot meal is absolutely delicious. Almost no prep is involved; it is a hit with adults and kids!
In a crock pot, place in two chicken breasts. Over the top, add two diced green peppers, one chopped yellow onion, and two cloves of crushed garlic. Pour over a large can of diced tomatoes with the juice, one can of drained corn, one can of Rotel, a packet of taco seasoning, and one can (drained and rinsed) black beans.
Allow to cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or low for 7 to 8 hours. When you’re ready to serve, just shred the chicken, pour it into bowls, and top it with tortilla chips, sour cream, cheese, and fresh cilantro!
Wrapping Up the Best Halloween Crock Pot Dinners
These meals come together quickly and allow you to have some fun outside of the kitchen without worrying about what will be for dinner after the trick-or-treating. Allow the crock pot to do the work and save time and money this Halloween!
