Clean Eating Crock Pot Recipes Index

The following are Clean Eating crock pot recipes to help you create a delicious, from-scratch meal with little effort. To me, Clean Eating means to eat what I would call “from scratch”.

My mom grew up on a farm in Idaho and grew up eating Clean and didn’t even know it. She passed a lot of those recipes to me. She ate from the garden, killed her own chickens and beef.

She drank milk straight from the cow and bought very little from the grocery store.  It’s funny how with all the modern advances in the world, we find that going back to our roots with eating is actually much healthier for us.

Clean eating is a little more involved than just eating homemade, from scratch foods. It’s not eating any processed foods, so no sugar, white flour or food additives or processed foods.

Eating clean, or “real” really doesn’t have to be difficult and once you get used to it, you start to think that all the processed junk out there in the world looks, smells and tastes disgusting, At least that’s what has happened with my children and me.

My children have become food snobs now that we eat clean. They won’t eat anything frozen and now they don’t even want to eat school lunch. They also think most restaurants aren’t very good. It’s pretty sad when my 10-year-old can cook food that tastes better than a lot of restaurants out there.

Most of these are a complete meal you can make in the crockpot in the morning or early afternoon and it will be ready to eat at dinner time. Crock pots are so convenient and I just love mine. I use it all the time.

I might even go as far as to say that crock pots are one of the top ten best inventions of all time. Of course, behind indoor plumbing, cars, telephones, computers and electricity, which incidentally you need to use a crock pot. Anyway, you get the idea.

I think crock pots are especially useful for clean eaters because we end up having to make so many meals from scratch. Which takes a lot longer than opening a can, box or bag bought from the store. We need all the help we can get.

I love to use the crockpot (or slow cooker). It is so easy – throw the food in and forget about it for a while – come back later and dinner is made. I thought it would be fun to find a lot of good Clean Eating Crock Pot Recipes that I could use for myself since I love using the crockpot so much. Then I decided to share them with you too.

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Sausage, Spinach and White Bean Soup – Damn Delicious

Sausage – Onion – Carrots – Celery – Great Northern Beans – Baby Spinach

With this recipe you have to cook up the sausage and then put everything else in the crock pot. When it’s ready to eat, stir in the spinach until it’s wilted and you’re done. Pretty easy peasy isn’t it?

Low Carb Lasagna – Well Plated

Zucchini – Eggplant – Tomato Sauce – Red Onion – Red Bell Pepper – Cottage Cheese – Eggs – Mozzarella – Parmesan Cheese

This no-noodle lasagna recipe has become a favorite and a very popular recipe. It is absolutely delicious with it cheesy sauce. It’s packed with protein and yet low carb. Because there aren’t any noodles in it, it’s also very healthy. Go ahead give it a try, you won’t be disappointed.

Pork Carnitas – Damn Delicious

Pork Shoulder – Onions – Oranges – Limes

Making carnitas in the crock pot is the easiest way you will ever find to make them. Cooking them low and slow will give you some very amazing tender fall-apart pork. This recipe makes a lot of pork so be prepared to have enough to make burritos, quesadillas or tacos for more meals another day. Now that’s a big plus!

Sweet Potato Chipotle Chili – Cotter Crunch

Sweet Potatoes – Ground Meat of Choice – Tomatoes – Onion – Cauliflower – Chipotles – Shallot

This chipotle chili recipe is hearty but healthy plus it has a kick with the spices. It’s made with simple ingredients that you might have in your fridge already. It’s made in the crock pot so it will be ready to serve with very little effort. 

Tomato, Kale and Quinoa Soup Damn Delicious

Quinoa – Tomatoes – Great Northern Beans – Onion – Vegetable Broth – Kale

I like this recipe because it’s made with un-cooked quinoa. You just put the quinoa in with all of the other ingredients and it gets cooked up magically. Now that’s what I call easy.

Pot Roast Recipe – Noshtastic

Chuck Roasts – Beef Stock – Onions – Potatoes – Carrots – Celery

This pot roast recipe has instructions for making it in the oven and it also has instructions for making it in the crockpot. Now isn’t that convenient. You can choose how you want to cook it. Whichever method you choose it’s bound to be a crowd pleaser.

Famous Chili – Julie Eats and Treats

Ground Beef – Tomatoes – Onion – Tomato Sauce – Chili Beans

Julie lives in Minnesota. With all that cold she makes chili to warm her up from the inside out. Chili is a staple in a cold place like that. Julie’s recipe can compete with the best of them.

Enchilada Quinoa Bake – Cooking Classy

Onion – Red Bell Pepper – Quinoa – Vegetable Broth – Tomatoes – Tomato Sauce – Black Beans – Pinto Beans – Corn – Cheese

This crock pot quinoa enchilada casserole is incredibly easy to make and it tastes absolutely amazing. With this recipe you get the Tex Mex flavor combined with protein packed pinto and black beans and nutritious quinoa. This is a wonderful filling hearty meal and you won’t believe it vegetarian. Of course you could always add some meat if you want to.

Easy Black Bean Soup – Running in a Skirt

Onion –  Bell Pepper – Green Chilies – Vegetable Broth – Black Beans – Chipotle Pepper Powder – Avocado – Cilantro – Greek Yogurt

This black bean soup can be made with a lot of ingredients that you may have in your cupboard already. This is a quick easy meal to make and serve when you’re in a hurry.

Chicken Potato Soup – A Spicy Perspective

Bacon – Onion – Garlic – Russet Potatoes – Chicken Breast – Carrots – Celery – Chicken Broth – Fresh Parsley

Potato soup has been my favorite soup for a long time. It is low cost, hearty, family friendly. This soup always amazes me how easy it is to make. It can also be easily adjusted to your personal taste and habits.  It’s loaded with minerals and vitamins and a great low-fat dinner.

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Crock Pot Thai Chicken Curry – The Endless Meal

Coconut Milk – Thai Curry Paste – Soy Sauce – Fish Sauce – Chicken Thighs – Squash – Onion – Chili Peppers – Kale

This is a really easy meal to make plus it is so tasty. Ginger, curry paste and coconut milk add a lot of flavor to this healthy meal. I don’t know how I lived without my crock pot for so long. It truly one of the best inventions ever. It’s especially helpful for this recipe.

Healthified Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup – The Skinny Fork

Chicken Breasts – Tomatoes – Chicken Stock  – Black Beans – Tomatoes – Corn – Onion – Jalapeno – Limes – Corn Tortilla Strips

I started making this recipe years ago and it has evolved over time. It has gotten better and better each time I’ve made improvements. It is to the point now that I feel it is perfect. Your family will have no idea it’s actually healthy.

Slow Cooker Butter Chicken – Damn Delicious

Onion – Coconut Milk – Tomato Paste – Chicken Breasts – Cilantro

Forget about fighting traffic and running to the store for take out. After you make this recipe you’ll never want take out again. It’s so easy to make in the crock pot plus it’s fewer calories and tastes a whole lot better. This is a popular Indian dish which you can either make mild or spicy. This recipe is very mild but if you want it HOT just add more chili powder.

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup – Evolving Table

Chicken Breasts – Salsa – Chicken Broth – Black Beans – Corn – Lemon Juice

So how much work is it to make this slow cooker chicken tortilla soup? The answer: Not Much! It’s simple, all you do it throw all of the ingredients into your slow cooker, turn it on and wait until the magic happens.

Slow Cooker Chicken Chili – Spend With Pennies

Chicken Breasts  – Bell Peppers – Jalapeno Pepper – Corn – Black Beans – Kidney Beans – Onion – Tomatoes – Salsa – Limes – Refried Beans

This chili is a family favorite. It’s not only leaner than some other chili recipes, but it’s also quite hearty and healthy. You can load this chili up with vegetables and make it especially healthy. You can change this recipe up quite a bit too. Try changing out the black beans and kidney beans for white or red kidney beans. Having a chili bar is a different way to make it convenient to choose toppings also.

Chicken And Dumplings – The Gracious Pantry

Chicken Breasts – Onion – Carrots – Celery – Whole Wheat Flour – Milk

Chicken and dumplings isn’t a meal I had very much in my childhood. My mother doesn’t like anything with soggy bread, not even turkey stuffing. So I didn’t grow up with this recipe. Now that I’m grown and do my own cooking, I can eat whatever I want. Guess What?! I love this chicken and dumpling recipe. It’s a family favorite. I don’t even wait for winter to enjoy it. It’s great any time of the year.

Slow Cooker “Rotisserie” Chicken – Gimme Some Oven

Whole Chicken – Onions or Vegetables

Wow! This is the way to go if you want easy and inexpensive. You just chuck a whole chicken into the slow cooker, add the veggies and seasoning and you’re set, ready to go. Yes, a whole chicken will fit inside a slow cooker, in case you thought I was crazy. If you don’t believe me try it for yourself.

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas – Cooking Classy

Chicken Breasts – Tomatoes – Bell Peppers – Onion

This is an easy to prepare version of the classic fajitas recipe you see served in restaurants. Cooking in the slow cooker is not only easy but lets the flavors meld together. The flavors soak into the vegetables and chicken. You will have very tender chicken every time you make this.

Crockpot Zucchini Chicken Parmesan – Smile Sandwich

Chicken Breasts – Onion – Zucchini – Bell Pepper – Pasta Sauce – Cheese

Do you have extra summer squash in your garden? Whether you do you don’t this is a delicious recipe to get some healthy veggies in your diet. Making this in the crock pot is an especially easy way to make this recipe. It actually cooks itself.

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies – Damn Delicious

Chicken Thighs – Red Potatoes – Carrots – Green Beans – Parsley – Soy Sauce – Ketchup

This is the easiest one-pot meal ever. There is no need to pre-cook, sautee or fry beforehand. You literally put everything in a crock pot and that’s it. It’s so easy a child could make it.

Slow Cooker Southwestern 2 Bean Chicken – The Gracious Pantry

Chicken Breasts – Pinto Beans – Black Beans – Tomatoes – Corn – Salsa

I’m sure you know by now that I love slow cookers because they are so easy. I didn’t realize that some people only use theirs in the winter months when they want to make soup. I sure do use mine all year round. Summer is an excellent time to use a slow cooker because it doesn’t heat up the kitchen and make the entire house hot like your oven does. Plus you don’t have to stand over a hot stove with hot steam in your face. Slow cookers are the best, any time.

12 Clean Eating Crock Pot Beef Recipes

These Clean Eating crock pot beef recipes are just what you’ve been looking for. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed with any of these recipes. You will want to try all of them and then pick out your favorites if you can.

If you know me at all you know how much I love crock pots. I like to cook beef in my crock pot just as much as I do chicken or pork or anything else. I might even go as far as to say that crock pots are one of the top ten best inventions of all time. Of course behind indoor plumbing, cars, telephones, computers and electricity, which incidentally you need to use a crock pot. Anyway, you get the idea.

I think crock pots are especially useful for clean eaters because we end up having to make so many meals from scratch. Which takes a lot longer than opening a can, box or bag bought from the store. We need all the help we can get.

Some of these clean eating crock pot beef recipes I developed myself and others I am sharing from other fellow bloggers. Of course, I think you should check out mine first. The others are great too so check them out too.

Let me know if these recipes really are helpful and if you like them. I’d really like to know if this is all worth the bother I go to to bring them to you.

Numbers 1-4 are my recipes – see below

5. Beef and Broccoli – Well Plated

Flank Steak – Beef Broth – Soy Sauce – Oyster Sauce – Honey – Broccoli – Brown Rice or Quinoa

Beef and broccoli isn’t just a takeout classic any more. It’s one of the most budget friendly and easiest stir-fry dishes you can make. The sauce is a mixture of oyster sauce and soy sauce and a few seasonings. I wanted this to be clean so I used honey instead of sugar. It only takes about 2 hours to cook this in the crock pot on high. You could prep all of the ingredients the day before and toss them in the crock pot when you get home from work if you want to.

6. Spicy Beef and Bell Pepper – Let The Baking Begin

Beef Chuck – Bell Pepper – Onion – Beef Broth – Garlic – Fresh Parsley – Sriracha

I like to serve this over brown rice or quinoa. This is a lightened up version of beef and bell pepper takeout. I don’t brown up the beef and vegetables in the oil because I want to save time. But if you did it would taste a little better. This is a healthy delicious meals for a busy mom to make.

7. Mexican Shredded Beef – Fox and Briar

Beef Chuck Roast – Onion – Garlic – Tomato Paste – Lime Juice – Chili Powder – Cumin – Paprika – Oregano – Red Chili Flakes

This is a good all purpose shredded beef recipe that you can use to make your favorite meals like burritos or tacos. This is a real easy to make shredded beef, there is no browning or sauteing and requite minimal work but doesn’t sacrifice flavor.

8. Shredded Beef Tacos – Life In The Lofthouse

Chuck Roast – Beef Broth – Chili Powder – Cumin – Onion Powder – Garlic Powder – Lime Juice

My house smells great all day as this slow cooks, it’s fantastic. Sometimes I buy an extra large roast so I’ll have extra to use for make some of my other favorite meals like enchiladas or tostadas.

9. Shredded Beef Enchiladas – Iowa Girl Eats

Chuck Roast – Onion – Garlic – Beef Broth – Chili Powder – Cumin – Green Chiles – Corn Tortillas – Monterey Jack Cheese – Enchilada Sauce

I personally haven’t been able to find a clean enchilada sauce, so you’ll probably have to make your own. Luckily, she has a link to a good recipe on her blog and it really isn’t very hard to make. I like to top my enchiladas with salsa and avocados

10. Sweet Potato Beef Stew – Kelly and Cricket

Beef Stew Meat – Beef Stock – Sweet Potato – Onion – Tomatoes – Carrots  – Celery

Sweet potato stew is really simple to make. This makes a pretty good amount. I like to freeze the leftovers so I can have something on hand to eat for dinner on those days when I don’t have time to make something or I’m low on supplies and don’t have time to run to the store.

11. Corned Beef – Damn Delicious

Corned Beef Brisket – Whole Cloves – Garlic – Bay Leaves – Carrots – Baby Dutch Potatoes – Fresh Parsley

Making corned beef can be a lot of work but this crock pot version makes it a lot easier. There is no dicing or searing, you can even just throw the veggies in the crock pot with everything else. The corned beef will come out all nice and tender and flavorful.

12. Pot Roast with Sweet Potato Mash – Noshtastic

Chuck Roast – Beef Stock – Onions – Carrots – Celery -Fresh Thyme – Bay Leaves – Garlic – Cornstarch

It is possible to cook a pot roast too long in the crock pot. It will be stringy but that has never bothered me. I just love the convenience of a crock pot. Just follow the instructions and your pot roast will turn out just fine. I don’t think that browning beforehand makes very much of a difference, so I don’t bother doing that. I don’t like mushy potatoes so I really like to make a side dish of mashed sweet potatoes to eat with this but you can make it the way you want to.

9 Clean Eating Crock Pot Roast Recipes

I tried to find a variety of recipes, I didn’t want them to just be roast, potatoes and carrots, which is what my definition of pot roast used to be.  Many of these recipes are served with mashed potatoes, some with green beans, sweet potatoes, and mushrooms.

Some of these clean eating crock pot roast recipes call for chicken or beef broth and since a can of chicken or beef broth you buy in the grocery is probably not Clean, you have two choices. You can either make your own or buy chicken broth that is Clean Eating. You cannot even depend on a box of chicken broth labeled organic to be Clean either, because they usually are not Clean.

Numbers 1-2 are my recipes – see below

3. Garlic Bacon Pot Roast – Tastes of Lizzy T

Bacon – Garlic – Beef Stock – Beef Shoulder Roast

The garlic and bacon make this recipe something special. Bacon is a great way to add a lot of flavor and it’s fairly easy too.

4. Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Pork Shoulder – Strictly Delicious

Cilantro – Fresh Mint – Lime Zest – Garlic Cloves – Lime Juice – Olive Oil – Real Salt – Boston Butt Pork Shoulder

Slow cooker meals are wonderful in the summer because you don’t have to heat up the house by turning the oven on. The fresh lime is going to help make it really tender too.

5. {2 Ingredient} Slow Cooker Peperoncini Beef Roast – Health Start In The Kitchen

Peperoncini Peppers – Beef Chuck Roast

So easy because all you do is open a bottle of Peperconcini peppers, pour them on the meat and turn on the crock pot. The easiest recipe ever and it has a great kick to it. This is a really popular one with a lot of people. You’ve got to give it a try.

6. Balsamic Pot Roast – I Food Real

Chicken or Beef Broth – Honey or Maple Syrup – Soy Sauce – Dijon Mustard – Garlic Clove – Rump, Chuck or Round Roast – Balsamic Vinegar

You can use a less expensive cut of meat because the slow cooker makes it nice and tender.

7. Tastiest Ever Pot Roast – Noshtastic

Beef Stock – Onions – Carrots – Celery – Fresh Thyme – Bay Leaves – Garlic – Arrowroot Starch or Tapioca Starch – Boneless Chuck Roast – Real Salt – Black Pepper

Instructions are included for making it in the oven or the crock pot. It’s your choice and it’s a good choice.

8. Lamb Barbacoa – The Healthy Foodie

Boneless Leg of Lamb – Dried Mustard – Smoked Paprika – Cumin – Oregano – Chipotle Powder – Pink Himalayan Salt – Water

This lamb is really moist and has a great kick to it. If you like the chipotle flavor I’m sure you’ll like this one.

9. Slow Cooker Pot Roast – Wicked Spatula

Tapioca Flour – Red Wine – Whole Grain  Mustard – Beef Broth – Carrots – Sweet Potato – Red Onion – Chuck Roast – Real Salt – Black Pepper – Olive Oil – Italian Seasoning – Garlic – Real Salt – Onion Powder

Using a crock pot is a great solution if your oven is broken. It’s way more than that though. The crock pot is my best friend. I love how easy it is to just put the ingredients in and forget about it. I can come back hours later after working or playing and dinner is ready with very little effort.