The humble slow cooker is the closest appliance we have to magic. And when you lack the time, energy, or motivation for more involved methods of cooking, the slow cooker is a true blessing. We’ve rounded up our easiest slow cooker dinners of all time, because ending the day with a delicious meal shouldn’t — and doesn’t — have to drain you. These slow cooker dinner recipes require minimal prep so you can put mealtime in motion right off the bat.