13 Dump Dinner Crock-Pot Recipes for Easy Weeknight Meals

Since most of us have to prepare dinner for ourselves and don't have a live-in chef, that means spending some time in the kitchen before dinner is on the table. While shortcuts to cooking are nice, what we *really* want is to come home after work to a meal that takes no prep time. So before you head out the door in the morning, add all of the ingredients into your slow cooker for a dump dinner. You'll come home to one of these 13 delicious, fully cooked meals.

Slow-Cooker Red Lentil Curry: Meatless Monday is solved with this delicious curry recipe. You'll have all the protein you need and lunch for an entire week to boot. (via Pinch of Yum)

Slow-Cooker Chicken Fajitas: We always keep the pantry stocked with a pack of tortillas so we can whip together a satisfying meal out of almost anything. You have a low-effort meal that totally hits the spot. (via Food Lovin' Family)

Crock-Pot Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Peppers: If you're having company over, create a stuffed pepper bar by displaying your favorite toppings like cheese, avocado, cilantro, and sour cream. (via Pinch of Yum)

Slow-Cooker Beer-Braised Chicken: Chicken will never be boring again thanks to this recipe. You can grab your favorite beer and relax while dinner cooks away in the Crock-Pot. (via Half-Baked Harvest)

Slow-Cooker Honey Sesame Chicken: This copycat meal will have you erasing your fave Chinese joint's number from your speed dial. Serve with brown rice and freshly steamed veggies for a full and healthy meal. (via Damn Delicious)

Slow-Cooker Cabbage Soup: Grandma's stuffed cabbage rolls are legendary, but then again, she didn't have Netflix shows to binge-watch. Get the flavor of the classic with none of the hands-on kitchen time with this slow-cooker cabbage soup. That way, you can enjoy dinner and catch up on your favorite shows at the same time. (via I Heart Naptime)

Slow-Cooker Potato and Corn Chowder: Get ready to enjoy the easiest chowder you'll ever make. It's the perfect meal to warm you from the inside-out without having to even turn on the stove. (via Damn Delicious)

Slow-Cooker Carne Asada Nachos: Cheesy, melty, and crunchy — does it get much better? Top with your favorite ingredients, like sour cream and guacamole or extra veggies like tomatoes and pickled jalapeño. (via How Sweet Eats)

Slow-Cooker Veggie Omelette: Embrace the breakfast-for-dinner trend. Mix eggs, veggies, and cheese in your slow cooker for an omelette that's really more like a frittata. (via Diethood)

Slow Cooker Sunday Sauce: Sure it's called Sunday sauce, but spaghetti on weeknights just got easier with this Crock-Pot recipe. Use the extra time to relax with a book or catch a movie with friends. (via Half-Baked Harvest)

Seven Ingredient Crock-Pot Black Bean Soup: Keep your healthy eating resolutions on track with a good-for-you Crock-Pot dump dinner. This recipe will feed your family for days, and the best part is that it's *very* low cost. (via Live Simply)

Slow Cooker Summer Vegetable Soup: Make a huge batch of this soup, freeze it, and get a taste of summer any time of year. (via The Seasoned Mom)

Five Ingredient Easy White Chicken Chili: White chicken chili is deceivingly filling. Bake a fresh loaf of cornbread to dunk into the creamy soup. (via Gimme Some Oven)