Kid-Approved Slow-Cooker Meals

Slow-cooker recipes are perfect for the mom (or dad) on the go. That's why we called in our kid taste-testers to try some of our favorites. Here are the top five that earned their seal of approval.

Sloppy Joes are classic family-friendly sandwiches, but in this recipe, we sneak in veggies. Don't worry: If you don't tell your kids, neither will we!

Recipe: Slow-cooker Sloppy Joes

Packed with vegetables and lean ground turkey, this hearty chili was voted "best of the slow-cooker recipes" by two of our kid judges. "I would like it for lunch or dinner!" Davis said.

Recipe: Slow-cooker Turkey Chili

Give that boring pot roast a Mexican makeover by shredding the meat and serving tacos for dinner. To tailor this recipe to your kids' likes, add their favorite toppings or use a milder salsa.

Recipe: Chili-Beef Soft Tacos

Lasagna in a slow cooker? It's "better than regular lasagna," said our judge Lucy. You can also bake this easy Italian recipe in the oven if you don't have a slow cooker.

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Lasagna

You can serve barbecue year round with this recipe that will feed the entire team. If you're serving a smaller crowd, fear not. The leftovers freeze nicely for another day.

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches