These warming meals are sure to soothe the soul.

Our best fall slow cooker recipes are perfect for warming yourself on a cool autumn night.

These warming meals are sure to soothe the soul.

Chipotle-Coffee Pot Roast

Credit: Karla Conrad

Old-Fashioned Beef Stew

There are few meals as comforting as a hearty bowl of beef stew.

This easy fall slow cooker recipe requires only five ingredients (plus water) and comes together in minutes.

Two cups oftoasted pecansprovide the crunch for this soft and sugary pie.

Fast and Slow Old-Fashioned Beef Stew

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For a crispier top, slip the pie into the broiler for three to four minutes before serving.

Short ribs are cooked low and slow until they’re fall-off-the-bone tender.

We’ve swapped butternut squash for the classic tomato.

Slow Cooker Indian Chicken Stew

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Serve the finished dish over egg noodles.

Don’t fail to add the red wine, as it will really develop rich flavor in theclassic Italian-inspiredsauce.

Serve the pears warm with a dollop of vanilla-flavored Greek yogurt and chopped pistachios to add a savory crunch.

Slow Cooker Pecan Pie on blue table

Credit: Karla Conrad

Game-Day Chili

Everyone knows slow cooker chili is great football-weather food.

Place homemade meatballs and sauce in the slow cooker until they’re tender and flavorful.

Serve on crusty hoagie buns topped with shredded mozzarella cheese.

Short Rib Goulash

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Coarse-grain brown mustard balances the sweetness of the maple syrup.

Start this fallslow cooker dinner recipein the morning and stuff the sandwiches just before serving.

White chili combines chicken, cannellini beans, corn, and fresh poblano chiles in a bowl of goodness.

Beef and Carrot Ragu

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A few hours later, you’ve got a delicious meatless gumbo ready for eating.

Serve it with rice to round out your meal.

Our version lets you skip the line at the coffee shop and enjoy this fall treat anytime.

Cider-Poached Pears

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Add the vegetables, spices, and steak, and let your slow cooker work its magic.

Tryfreezing the leftover soupso you’ll have another meal ready at a moment’s notice.

Finish the dish with peas, toasted walnuts, and fresh sage.

Game Day Chili

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From there, cook the slow cooker dessert with vanilla, milk, eggs, and sugar.

Finish each bowl with a drizzle of caramel sauce.

For the flaky crust, we’re topping the finished dish with baked pie crust pieces.

Meatball Sandwiches

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As it slow cooks, the meat becomes tender and fall-off-the-bone.

This fall dinner idea is flavored with roasted red peppers, zucchini, and feta cheese.

Finish with a sweet ketchup glaze.

maple-mustard-sauced turkey thighs

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Shred the meat and add it to corn tortillas along with spicy sriracha slaw.

Garnish the tacos with sliced jalapeno peppers, radishes, and lime wedges.

As one reviewer raved, “Wow.

Bourbon-Citrus Sipper

Credit: Andy Lyons

I appreciated that it only required 5 ingredients and came together so easily in the crockpot.”

Chipotle-Coffee Pot Roast

Instant espresso powder is the secret ingredient to this fall slow cooker recipe.

The subtle bitter flavor is the perfect counterpoint for the rich meat.

Fire-Roasted Tomato and Italian Sausage Grinders

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Round out the dish with hearty fall veggies like parsnips and Brussels sprouts.

it’s possible for you to serve it over polenta or mashed potatoes.

Chicken Tinga

These chicken tinga tacos will rival any restaurant.

pot of white chicken chili

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Sweet Hot Nuts

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Slow Cooker Spiced Pumpkin Butter

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Cajun-Seasoned Vegetarian Gumbo

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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Latte

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Lentil Soup with Beef and Red Pepper

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bowl Pumpkin Farrotto with peas and sage leaves garnish

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Slow Cooker French Toast Bread Pudding

Slow-Cooker Chicken Pot Pie

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Mexican Short Ribs with Dried Cherries

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mashed sweet potatoes in bowl with spoon and pats of butter

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Italian-Style Slow-Cooker Meat Loaf

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Thai Pork Shredded Tacos with Sriracha Slaw

Mississippi Pot Roast

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Chicken Tinga on decorative plates with lime and avocado slices