Low and slow is the way to go.
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Everyone knows that the key to a good pot roast is cooking it low and slow. "You can't rush a pot roast," Ree Drummond says, "you'll be disappointed with the result if you try." But not everyone has the time to stand over a stovetop waiting for their pot roast to finish during the week. We get it: Life can get busy and waiting for water to boil—let alone, meat to get tender—isn't always easy.
That's where these slow cooker beef recipes come in handy! They make it entirely possible to cook a deliciously satisfying pot roast, or any other beef recipe, with practically little to no effort. That's the beauty of Crock-Pot recipes: they're easy to prepare in the morning so all you need to do is turn the device on; then when it's time to eat, you're ready to go.
Some of these Crock-Pot beef recipes call for chuck roast or even corned beef, but there are also ground beef recipes like chili mac and cheese and slow cooker lasagna. Looking for an easy weeknight dinner? You'll love the shredded beef and broccoli stir fry or the slow cooker beef stew paired with parsley noodles. It's not just the convenience of a slow cooker that makes these worth a try, either. The handy kitchen appliance also happens to create some of the most delicious, melt-in-your-mouth beef you'll ever taste. As is the case with Ree's slow cooker drip beef sandwich. "The slow cooker makes the meat insanely tender!" Ree says. Here you'll find the recipe for that, along with plenty of soups, tacos, and pasta recipes. Time to dig in!
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Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Chuck roast is delicious but it requires ample time to cook. By cooking it in your slow cooker, you can get those fall-apart-tender results without all the work.
Get the Slow Cooker Pot Roast recipe.
2
Slow Cooker Bolognese
This recipe makes a big batch! So you can prepare the beef bolognese in your slow cooker over the weekend and enjoy it with pasta throughout the week! It's a meal prep recipe that anyone would love.
Get Ree's Slow Cooker Bolognese recipe.
3
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Is there a more comforting family meal than beef stew? It's hearty, rich, and loaded with meltingly tender beef and veggies. Plus, you can serve it up over parsley noodles or mashed potatoes depending on your family's preferences.
Get the Slow Cooker Beef Stew recipe.
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Slow Cooker co*cktail Meatballs
A sweet and spicy sauce makes these beef meatballs hard to resist! Serve them up as an appetizer at your next party and watch as they quickly disappear.
Get Ree's Slow Cooker co*cktail Meatballs recipe.
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Slow Cooker Beef Drip Sandwiches
You can thank your slow cooker for this insanely delicious sandwich. The beef is cooked for a good 7 to 8 hours until the meat is tender and easy to shred.
Get Ree's Beef Drip Sandwiches recipe.
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Slow Cooker Chili
We love chili. What we don't love? All the constant stirring. Throw all your ingredients in the Crock-Pot and let it do the rest of the work!
Get the Slow Cooker Chili recipe.
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Slow Cooker Brisket
Skip the stovetop steps with slow cooker brisket! It's made even better with the onion soup mix and is perfectly tender.
Get the Slow Cooker Brisket recipe.
8
BBQ Ranch Baked Potatoes
Whip up a big batch of slow cooker shredded beef on Sunday and you’ll have endless options for dinner throughout the week, like this baked sweet potato topped with beef, BBQ sauce, and ranch.
Get the BBQ Ranch Baked Potatoes recipe.
9
Shredded Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
This easy stir fry is great for busy weeknights—the shredded beef is made in the Crock-Pot with your favorite sauce, then served over rice.
Get the Shredded Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry recipe.
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Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage
You can enjoy this classic St. Patrick's Day dish all year long! Your slow cooker makes cooking the corned beef super easy.
Get the Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe.
11
Shredded Beef Tex Mex Salad
The tender meat here pairs well with a refreshing green salad. It's made even better with a drizzle of ranch dressing. But then again, isn't everything better with ranch?
Get the Shredded Beef Tex Mex Salad recipe.
12
Homemade Beef Broth
Using a slow cooker for this homemade beef broth really allows the deep, rich flavors to develop. It's great for a variety of soups or stews.
Get the Homemade Beef Broth recipe.
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Slow Cooker Italian Beef
This slow cooked and shredded beef is a Chicago staple. It's typically served au jus with pepperoncinis on a long Italian-style roll. Try it with melted provolone for even more deliciousness.
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Slow Cooker Short Ribs and Beans
These short ribs are slow cooked with beef broth, onions, and chipotles in adobe sauce along with a combination of black-eyed peas and cannellini beans. It's spicy, savory, and melt-in-your-mouth-good.
Get the Slow Cooker Short Ribs and Beans recipe at Whisk It Real Gud.
15
Slow Cooker Texas-Style Chili
The beef in this chili becomes so tender that you can just use two forks to gently pull it apart! Don't forget to serve it up with cheddar cheese, sour cream, and your favorite cornbread recipe!
Get the Slow Cooker Texas-Style Chili recipe at Pinch of Yum.
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Crockpot Sloppy Joes
It might be messy but this family-favorite is a sweet and tangy delight. Plus, making it in a slow cooker means cleanup will be easier, even if it doesn't appear that way on your family's faces.
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Slow Cooker Hungarian Goulash
Hungarian goulash is often made with chuck roast and lots of sweet paprika. This recipe also includes caraway seeds, dried marjoram, fire roasted diced tomatoes, and loads of chunky vegetables.
Get the Slow Cooker Hungarian Goulash recipe at Amanda's Cookin'.
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Slow Cooker Bulgogi
Bulgogi, or Korean BBQ beef, is so darn good. It's made with tender beef and marinated into a perfect balance of salty and sweet.
Get the Bulgogi recipe at Korean Bapsang.
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Slow Cooker Braised Beef Shank
This flavorful Korean braised beef dish is warm and hearty, perfect for a satisfying dinner. Beef shank is typically less expensive and, when slow-cooked for hours, is incredibly tender and flavorful.
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Birria Tacos
Birria is typically a meat stew, but birria tacos exploded on social recently. They have all of the juiciness of stew meat, wrapped up into a crispy fried corn tortilla!
