These slow-cooker recipes require two steps: throw everything in the slow cooker and walk away. Serve slow-cooked meats, soups, dips, and desserts any day of the week.

Unlock the potential of your slow-cooker with these hearty and comforting dinner recipes that aren’t chili or casserole.

Our best overall pick impressed us in many ways, and we loved how easy it was to use. There are no confusing dials or controls — just one setting. Of course, the tradeoff is that this requires a bit ...