30 Easy Paleo Crock Pot Recipes (2024)

Are you ready for some easy meal ideas?Here are 30 easy paleo crock pot recipes you can just throw in the slow cooker and forget. These are simple, fast and require very little prep. If you’re looking for paleo-friendly recipes, this list has everything from main dishes to soups, sides and more.

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Is there anything better than comfortfood? Nothing is better than coming home to a warm, ready-to-eat meal.Of course, if you don’t employ a full-time chef, chances are you’re going to need to put together that warm, delicious dish yourself. Fortunately, using a crock pot makes life easy!

The slow cooker is perfect for makinggluten-free, grain-free recipes withchicken, beef, pork and lots of vegetables. Just take a few minutes in the morning to load up the crock pot and dinner is ready when you are.Many of these meals can be prepped ahead of time, so on busy mornings you only need a moment to throw the items in the crock and get out the door.

These easy paleo crock potrecipes take you from main dishes to soups, sides, and desserts. Enjoy delicious paleo-friendly meals whenever you need ideas. Whether you're looking for easy dinners for busy weeknights or make-ahead recipes to feed a crowd, this collection of paleo slow cooker recipes has you covered.

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Easy Paleo Crock Pot Recipes

Try one of these easy crock pot meals this week. And don't forget to make enough for leftovers.

Easy Crock Pot Poultry Ideas

It doesn’t get more crowd-pleasing than chicken and turkey! These great high-protein meals feature paleo-friendly takes on family-friendly favorites. These recipes are all delicious and nutritious. They will have your family asking for seconds (and thirds).

Crock Pot Cauliflower Chicken Chili - Cook Eat Well

Crock Pot Whole Chicken -Cook Eat Well

Perfect Crock Pot Beef & Pork Ideas

If your craving a hearty dinner, here are some great meal ideas to get started! Create easy and delicious pulled pork shoulder, enjoy tender, delicious beef brisket or classic comfort food like lasagna. You won’t believe you can make these all in a slow cooker!

Easy Crock Pot Pulled Pork - Cook Eat Well

Crockpot Cuban Pork Lettuce Wraps- PaleOmg

Crock Pot Paleo Italian Meatballs in Marinara Sauce - Paleo Newbie

Crock Pot Stuffed Peppers - Civilized Caveman Cooking

Simple Slow Cooker Soups and Stew

Soup is the ultimate comfort food, especially on a cold day. These easy soup recipes are paleo-friendly and delicious. Enjoy a simmering bowl tonight!

Crock Pot Chicken Soup - Cook Eat Well

Crockpot Tom Kha Yum Soup- Plaid & Paleo

Crock-Pot Tomato Soup - Food Renegade

Garlic Lover's Crockpot Beef Stew with Olives, Capers, and Tomatoes - Kalyn's Kitchen

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup -Paleo Grubs

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Soup -Paleo Leap

Easy Veggies in the Crock Pot

Here are some of my favorite veggie options to make in the slow cooker. These recipes are so easy. Enjoy them as a simple side dish for chicken, pork, beef or fish or combine a few for a meatless meal. They’re all terrific and so satisfying!

Crock Pot Butternut Squash - Cook Eat Well

Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes - Cook Eat Well

How to Roast Vegetables in the Slow Cooker - Chocolate Covered Katie

Slow-Cooked Kale with Smashed Garlic & Red Onions - The Kitchn

Slow CookerBalsamic Collard Greens - Being Nutritious

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Mash - Skinny Ms.

Extras & Sweets

The slow cooker is one of my favorite tools for making broths and sauces. After all, what could be easier than putting everything in a pot and forgetting it for a few hours? Oh, and dessert? We’ve got that covered too—all paleo friendly recipes of course!

Crock Pot Chicken Stock - Cook Eat Well

Homemade Vegetable Stock… in a Slow Cooker - Money Saving Mom

Slow Cooker Beef Bone Broth - Nom Nom Paleo

3-Ingredient Crock Pot Applesauce- Cook Eat Well

Crockpot Brownie Bites- Life Made Full

Crockpot Paleo Cookies with Chocolate Chips- Food Faith Fitness

So, if you’re wondering what to make for dinner this week, it’s time to break out your slow cooker. Try a few of these simple, healthy recipes your whole family will enjoy. And check out these keto slow cooker dinner recipes and Whole30 slow cooker dinners.

What's your favorite slow cooker recipe? Let me know in the comments below!

FAQs

Can I just throw a bunch of ingredients in the crockpot? ›

One of the main attractions for many people is the ease of a slow cooker, so when you're looking for recipes, avoid those that suggest a lot of pre-preparation. For many dishes, particularly soups and stews, you really can just throw all the ingredients in.

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How do you eat Paleo without cooking? ›

If you don't like crab, just substitute cooked chicken, salmon, or shrimp.

Tuna Avocado Wraps. It doesn't get any simpler or more satisfying than this dish. ...
Tonnato Sauce. ...
Tomato & Basil Salad. ...
Watermelon & Tomato Gazpacho. ...
Chilled Cream of Avocado Soup with Crab. ...
Madras Chicken Salad. ...
Asian Almond Chicken Salad.

Apr 28, 2015

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How to make your own crock pot? ›

Home Made Slow Cooker

Take pot straight from stove, don't let it cool down. ...
Put thick woolen blanket over pot in esky and push down around pot.
Cover with a box or piece of cardboard to act as a lid.
Resist the urge to open and check on food for at least 6 hours.

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Are crock pot meals good? ›

A slow cooker can help create layers of flavor in any weeknight dinner, from hearty stews to satisfying chicken dishes. It can take your comfort food to the next level, like a fall-off-the-bone pulled pork sandwich, cozy chicken noodle soup, or sweet and sour brisket.

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What cannot be cooked in a slow cooker? ›

10 Foods You Should Never Make in a Slow Cooker

Raw Meat.
Seafood.
Pasta.
Rice.
Delicate Vegetables.
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts.
Dairy.
Wine and Other Liquor.

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Jan 19, 2024

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Can you put raw hamburger in crockpot? ›

You certainly can add raw ground beef to the crockpot. As a matter of fact, many (if not most) slow-cooker chili recipes ask for the meat to be added raw.

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What is a simple Paleo diet? ›

A modern paleo diet includes fruits, vegetables, lean meats, fish, eggs, nuts and seeds. These are foods that in the past people could get by hunting and gathering. It doesn't include foods that became more common when small-scale farming began about 10,000 years ago.

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How to speed up weight loss on Paleo? ›

Try to eat lean protein and healthy fats at every meal. Good examples of healthy proteins are grass fed beef, chicken, and fish (cod, tuna, or salmon). Healthy fats include avocado, coconut, and olive oils. Lean meats and healthy fats are both filling and nutrient-rich, which makes them perfect for weight loss.

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What's the difference between a slow cooker and crock pot? ›

The pot of the slow cooker usually sits on a base that houses the heating element on the bottom, while Crockpots have their pots inside of a container (or crock) and get heating from all sides. Therefore, slow cookers heat up slower than crockpots, with the heat level higher on the bottom of the pot.

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What order do ingredients go in crock pot? ›

6. When placing food in the crockpot, generally follow this order of operations:

Meat*
Spices.
Vegetables*
Other non-liquid ingredients.
Liquids.

Jan 18, 2024

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How do you use a crock pot for beginners? ›

Place the stoneware into the heating base, add your ingredients to the stoneware, and cover with the lid.
Simply plug the unit in and program the timer to the specified cooking time. ...
When cooking is done, unplug your slow cooker and allow it to cool before cleaning.

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Is it OK to leave food in Crockpot overnight? ›

On some occasions, you'll want to leave food in the slow cooker to keep warm, during Thanksgiving or Christmas Dinner, for example, or any other event or holiday. While it's perfectly ok to use your crock pot in this way, try to avoid leaving food on the warming setting for more than four hours.

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What is the best meat to cook in a slow cooker? ›

Choose the right cut: Chuck roasts, short ribs, pork shoulders and lamb shanks (think fatty and tougher meats) become meltingly tender with the moist, low heat of a slow cooker. Leaner cuts like pork tenderloin tend to dry out. Likewise, dark meat chicken — thighs, drumsticks, etc.

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Can you put raw meat in a slow cooker? ›

Yes, you can add raw steak to a slow cooker to cook it to your desired doneness level.

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Can you overload a crockpot? ›

Do not overload the crock pot. Half full to three-fourths full is recommended for most crock pots. 6. Do not leave cooked food to cool down in the crock pot.

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How much food can you put in a slow cooker? ›

Avoid overcrowding: For the best results, fill a slow cooker between one-half and two-thirds full.