Super easy dump and go fall crockpot recipes! These cheap and simple crockpot dump meals are fun and cozy fall recipes for dinner or weekly meal prep.

I’m all about the lazy dinners lately.

Life is busy, and spending an hour making dinner just isn’t in the cards most days.

I have discovered that the humble slow cooker is a lifesaver!

Letting the crockpot work its magic means no need to babysit dinner while we’re busy living life or relaxing.

And what makes slow cooking even easier are dump and go recipes!

You literally just toss all the ingredients into the crockpot, turn it on, and arrive at dinnertime with the meal already made.

I put together a list of the absolute easiest fall crockpot dump meals I’ve made …

… so you have tons of simple and inexpensive meals to add to your autumn meal plan.

These easy, delicious meals will:

• Please even the pickiest eaters
• Keep your grocery budget in check with minimal ingredients
• Be full of flavor
• Take all the work out of making dinner

There are recipes with beef, chicken, pork and even a vegetarian option.

Let’s check ‘em out!

Oh, and a few quick tips. You can: 

1. Use a crockpot liner for easy cleanup
2. Buy precut storebought veggies to save time
3. Use garlic powder or jarred minced garlic instead of chopping your own 

(🍁 Looking for more fun fall recipes? Try one of these fun fall dip recipes, cozy autumn brunch foods, easy fall side dishes, seasonal autumn charcuterie boards, or homemade pumpkin drinks!)

Easy Fall Crockpot Recipes

1. Apple Cider Pork Roast

This savory pork roast stews in sweet and tangy apple cider, soaking up delicious autumn flavors as it slow cooks. A no-fuss way to enjoy that classic fall taste without fussing over a bunch of ingredients, it makes your house smell great too!

Ingredients:

• 2-3 lb pork shoulder
• 2 cups apple cider
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Season the pork generously with salt and pepper
2. Place sliced onion and garlic at the bottom of the crockpot
3. Place pork shoulder on top, then pour apple cider over everything
4. Cook on Low for about 6 hours, until pork is tender
5. Shred the pork with a fork, removing fat, and mix back in with juices
6. Serve with potatoes, noodles, or on a sandwich

2. Butternut Squash and Sausage Stew 

This stew is rich and hearty thanks to the butternut squash and savory sausage. The sweetness of the squash pairs well with the spiciness of the sausage, creating a well-balanced dish that’s kinda bold but totally comforting. 

Ingredients:

• 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced (Italian, spicy, or kielbasa – just make sure it’s the pre-cooked kind)
• 4 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed (fresh – some stores sell it prechopped, fresh or frozen)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Optional additions: can of crushed or diced tomatoes, 1 bell pepper, cut into chunks, or chopped spinach, added only for the last 30 minutes of cook time

Directions:

1. Slice sausage and add it to crockpot with the remaining ingredients
2. Cook on Low for 6 hours
3. Stir, then serve in bowls

3. Pumpkin Curry Chicken  

Simple pumpkin puree adds some creaminess and a seasonal touch to this mildly spiced curry chicken. The blend of curry powder with pumpkin makes it feel both warming and fresh.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 tsp curry powder
• 1 cup coconut milk

Directions:

1. Place chicken in crockpot with onion
2. Combine pumpkin puree, curry powder and coconut milk in a bowl, then pour over chicken
3. Cook on Low for 5 hours
4. Optional: shred chicken or serve whole
5. Serve with rice or naan bread

Related: 90 Fun Recipes Using Canned Pumpkin 

4. Tangy Ranch Pork Chops 

Ranch seasoning brings a tangy herby flavor to pork chops, and the crockpot keeps them juicy, so you don’t have to worry about drying out the meat. It’s a unique crockpot dish, and tastes delicious with a variety of side dishes.

Ingredients:

• 4 pork chops
• 1 packer ranch seasoning mix
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 onion, sliced

Directions:

1. Place pork chops in crockpot, then sprinkle ranch seasoning on top, and cover with sliced onion.
2. Combine cream of mushroom soup and chicken broth, and pour over pork.
3. Cook on Low for 6 hours
4. Serve with your favorite side, like rice or potatoes and veggies

5. Beef Stew with Carrots and Potatoes 

This is classic comfort food made easy! The long slow cook tenderizes the beef perfectly and melds all the flavors and ingredients together beautifully.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs beef stew meat chunks
• 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 4 potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cups beef broth

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients to the crockpot
2. Stir gently and cook on Low for 7-8 hours
3. Serve hot, ideally with rolls or crusty bread

Read Next: The Coziest Fall Comfort Food Dinners

6. Maple Glazed Meatballs

Your family will love these savory meatballs, coated in a sweet and tangy maple glaze. Simply dump your frozen or fresh meatballs in, pour the glaze on, and forget it til dinner!

Ingredients:

• 1 bag frozen meatballs (or make your own)
• ½ cup maple syrup
• ¼ cup BBQ sauce
• 1 tsp mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions: 

1. Add meatballs to crockpot
2. Mix together maple syrup, BBQ sauce, and mustard in a bowl, the pour over meatballs
3. Cook on Low for 4 hours
4. Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or on a sub bun as a sandwich

7. Italian Sausage and Peppers 

Sausage and bell peppers get slow-cooked until everything’s tender and juicy, with comforting Italian flavors. It’s hands-off but hearty, great when you need something tasty with minimal prep. 

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Italian sausage links
• 3 bell peppers, sliced (assorted colors)
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Add sausages to crockpot, then layer sliced peppers, onions, garlic, and diced tomatoes over top.
2. Cook on Low for 5 hours.
3. Slice sausage and serve with peppers and sauce over rice, egg noodles, or potatoes, or on sub buns as sandwiches.

8. Maple Dijon Chicken

The combination of sweet maple syrup and tangy Dijon mustard hits perfectly on tender slow-cooked chicken breasts. It feels a bit fancy but is totally fuss-free.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• ½ cup real maple syrup
• 3 tbs Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Place chicken in crockpot
2. Combine maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt and pepper and pour over chicken
3. Cook on Low for 4-5 hours
4. Serve as breasts alongside potatoes or rice and veggies, or shred for a sandwich

9. Slow Cooker Meatloaf 

This twist on classic meatloaf takes a load off by slow cooking instead of baking. It uses few ingredients but comes out tender, juicy, and rich with flavor. 

Ingredients:

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 egg
• ½ cup ketchup
• 1 packet ranch seasoning mix

Directions:

1. Mix together beef, onion, egg, and ranch seasoning in a bow
2. Shape into a loaf and place in crockpot
3. Spread ketchup over top
4. Cook on Low for 5 hours

Related: 2 Months of Cheap Meals for Picky Eaters

10. Sweet Potato Chili 

Creamy sweet potatoes balance smoky chili spices perfectly in this easy vegetarian crockpot dinner. It feels hearty and comforting, but not heavy. Plus, it sneaks in healthy ingredients without it feeling like a chore.

Ingredients:

• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 packet chili or taco seasoning
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• Optional: Cooked ground beef and/or toppings like sour cream or Greek yogurt, cheese and diced onions or chives

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in the crockpot and stir gently
2. Cook on Low for 5 hours
3. Stir before serving, and let it rest a few minutes
4. Ladle into bowls and add any desired toppings

11. Italian Beef Sandwiches 

Italian Beef Sandwiches are packed with tender beef and Italian seasoning. The juicy shreds of beef soaked in savory juices, making “meat and potato” eaters happy when piled onto rolls, or served with mashed potatoes for the whole family.

Ingredients:

• 3 lb beef chuck roast
• 1 packet Italian seasoning
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup beef broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Hoagie rolls for serving

Directions:

1. Rub roast with salt, pepper, garlic and Italian seasoning.
2. Place beef and broth in crockpot.
3. Cook on Low for 8 hours.
4. Shred roast, then mix with juices before serving on rolls.

Related: 35 Comfort Dinners with Beef

12. Chicken Enchilada Soup 

With technically more than 5 ingredients (sorry – but it’s worth it!), this flavor-packed soup tastes just like chicken enchiladas in a bowl, no rolling of tortillas required!  

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts
• 1 can enchilada sauce
• 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles
• 1 can black beans, drained
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Add everything to the crockpot and stir.
2. Cook on Low for 6 hours.
3. Remove chicken, shred, and return to crockpot.
4. Serve topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, or tortilla chips – or serve over rice for a heartier consistency

13. Creamy Tuscan Chicken 

Sundried tomatoes, spinach, and a creamy sauce come together for an Italian-inspired comfort food dinner that’s super flavorful. It’s got fancy flavors, but just 5 ingredients and minimal effort.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup sundried tomatoes (from a jar, in oil)
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Place chicken in crockpot and sprinkle with salt and pepper
2. Add sundried tomatoes and spinach over top, and pour heavy cream over everything
3. Cook on Low for 4 hours
4. Serve warm, over noodles if desired

14. Pulled Pork

Pulled Pork is an all-time favorite that gets easier with the crockpot. Perfect for fall Game Day festivities, and tastes delicious as sandwiches, or over baked potatoes and even salads for dinner.

Ingredients:

• 3 lb pork shoulder
• 1-2 cups BBQ sauce
• 1 onion, sliced
• ½ cup apple cider vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Rub pork shoulder with salt and pepper.
2. Place pork and sliced onion in the crockpot, and pour apple cider vinegar and half the BBQ sauce over top.
3. Cook on Low for 8 hours.
4. Shred pork with forks, then add in remaining BBQ sauce and stir all together.
5. Serve on buns, over rice, baked potatoes, or with your favorite sides.

15. Chicken Tikka Masala

Creamy, spicy Chicken Tikka Masala feels like fancy takeout but is crockpot simple. Tender chicken simmers in an amazing tomato and cream sauce infused with warming spices that fill your kitchen with those amazing aromas all day. 

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cubed
• 1 onion, chopped
•  2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbs garam masala
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Put chicken and onion in crockpot, and stir in garlic, garam masala, and tomatoes.
2. Cook on Low for 7 hours.
3. Add cream, stir well, and cook 15 minutes more.
4. Serve over rice with Naan bread

16. Slow Cooker Stuffed Peppers

Crockpot Stuffed Peppers are healthy, inexpensive comfort food for chilly nights, and take just almost no time to prep. Leftovers taste great as lunches throughout the week too!

Ingredients:

• 4-5 large bell peppers, with tops cut off and seeds removed
• 1-2 cups cooked rice (the microwaveable packets are so easy!)
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 can black beans, drained
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• Optional: 1 lb cooked ground beef, turkey, or chicken

Directions:

1. Cook ground meat in a pan (if using)
2. Combine tomatoes, black beans, cooked rice and taco seasoning packet with a splash of water (and cooked meat, if using)
3. Fill peppers with mixture and place in slow cooker, standing up.
4. Add about 1/2 cup water or broth to bottom of slow cooker so it’s not dry.
5. Cook on Low for hours or High for 3 hours, until peppers are tender, and serve warm.
6. Optional: Sprinkle peppers with shredded cheese, then replace lid until melted.

Related: 35 Fun Ground Beef Weeknight Dinners

17. Creamy White Chicken Chili

This creamy spin on chili uses white beans and chicken, with just a few ingredients to make it cozy and slightly spicy. It’s warm and filling, but the creaminess keeps it light enough for any night.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 cans white Northern or pinto beans, drained
• 1 can green chiles
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 taco seasoning packet
• 1 cup sour cream
• Optional: 1 cup frozen corn and toppings like shredded cheese, sliced jalapeno, diced onion and crushed tortilla chips

Directions:

1. Add chicken, white or pinto beans, (frozen corn, if using) and green chiles to crockpot
2. Pour chicken broth over top
3. Cook on Low for 6 hours
4. Shred chicken and stir in sour cream until combined
5. Serve with optional toppings (and maybe cornbread too!)

18. Mexican Shredded Beef 

Mexican Shredded Beef is simple but packs serious flavor with easy ingredients like taco seasoning and tomatoes. The meat turns tender and juicy, perfect for tacos, burritos, or as a taco salad.

Ingredients:

• 1 lbs beef chuck roast
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles
• 1 onion, sliced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Place beef roast in crockpot and season with salt and pepper.
2. Sprinkle taco seasoning over beef, then cover with diced tomatoes and sliced onion.
3. Cook on Low for 8 hours.
4. Remove beef, shred with forks, and return to crockpot to soak in juices.
5. Serve as tacos, nachos, or in bowls with rice and veggies.

19. Creamy Mushroom Chicken 

Mushrooms and chicken slow cook in a creamy sauce for a truly comforting dinner on chilly evenings. It pairs effortlessly with mashed potatoes or noodles, or on its own for a lower carb meal.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup sour cream
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Place chicken in crockpot and top with sliced mushrooms
2. Combine cream of mushroom soup with sour cream in a bowl, then pour over chicken
3. Cook on Low for 5 hours
4. Serve warm with egg noodles, potatoes, and your favorite veggie

20. Harvest Vegetable Soup 

This simple veggie-packed soup has lots of nutrition and cozy fall flavor. Carrots, potatoes, and cabbage cook in a savory broth. Add in optional ground beef for a heartier dinner, serve it as a light dinner or easy meal prep lunch.

Ingredients:

• 3 carrots, chopped
• 3 potatoes, diced
• 1 small cabbage, chopped
• 4 cups vegetable broth (or beef broth, if you’re not vegetarian)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: Cooked ground beef

Directions:

1. Place all veggies in the crockpot (and optional ground beef, if using), and pour broth over top
2. Stir and cook on Low for 6 hours
3. Serve with rolls or crusty bread, or even over cooked rice

Read next: 25 Easiest Dump and Go Crockpot Soups

21. Citrus Glazed Ham 

Ham isn’t just for the holidays! (Though this is certainly worthy of a holiday meal.) A simple ham roast slow-cooked with a sweet and zesty citrus glaze is perfect for fall dinners when you want something a bit special but with no stress. 

Ingredients:

• 3 lb ham roast
• ½ cup orange juice
• ¼ cup honey
• 2 tbs Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Place ham in crockpot
2. Mix together orange juice, honey and Dijon mustard in a bowl, then pour over ham
3. Cook on Low for 4 hours
4. Serve warm with your favorite sides, or sliced on sandwiches for weekly lunches

Ready to try some new fall slow cooker recipes?

I hope this list of easy fall crockpot dump meals has given you tons of great new recipes to add to your meal plan this season.

Relax at the end of a busy (or lazy) day, and let the slow cooker do all the work!

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