40 Slow Cooker Beef Recipes to Revitalize Weeknights
Let's make dinner easy—by prepping it ahead of time!
Beef and slow cookers go together like peas and carrots (which are undeniably good together)!
The slow cooker is tailor-made for meat stews (no, really) and it works incredibly well, especially with cheaper, tougher cuts of meat such as chuck roast, ribs, and the like. The long, slow heat lets the tough parts break down until they become tender and delicious. And the other flavors and spices can meld together, infusing the meat with flavor (and infusing the whole house with the wonderful smell of a cooked meal).
So, not only is a slow cooker a more convenient way to cook a beef stew or other beef dinner, but you also can't get the recipe to be quite as delicious without that long, low, slow cooking process.
Below find more than 3 dozen of our favorite slow-cooker beef recipes. From classics like pot roast to smart takes like Stroganoff, to meatballs, tacos, ragu, and more, these recipes are sure to become part of your weekly meal rotation!
Got a favorite way to make beef in the slow cooker? Tell us in the comments!
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
This recipe is why you bought your slow cooker; you just didn't know it.
Cowboy Brisket
There's really no better way to do taco night than to let a brisket cook all day in a Crock Pot. Come home, put fixin's out on the table, warm some tortillas, and you're ready to eat.
Slow Cooker Corned Beef
You might think about making this particularly delicious dish more often around a certain March holiday, but we'll let you in on a secret: There's no wrong time to enjoy it.
Slow-Cooker Roast Beef Sandwiches
What could be more impressive than a roast beef sandwich made with beef you roasted?
Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
Want something hearty, filling, and full of flavor for dinner? We took our stovetop beef stroganoff and turned it into a set-it-and-forget-it meal!
Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Carrots and Onion
There's nothing like coming home to a house already suffused with the smell of pot roast waiting on you to serve it. It's like a gift you give yourself!
Slow Cooker Ribs
Before you break out the grill—or the broiler—give these ribs a nice, long cook in the slow cooker. That's what gets them fall-off-the-bone tender.
Slow Cooker Spinach-and-Parmesan Meatballs
These delicious little nuggets are perfect for a mom trying to sneak some veggies into her kids' meals—or for a party! You can keep them warm in the cooker and let guests help themselves.
Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Spinach-and-Parmesan Meatballs.
Red-Eye Brisket Stew
This hearty classic gets a zesty kick from coffee, Dijon mustard, and pickled red onions.
Slow-Cooker Meatballs
Another deliciously saucy meatball recipe—they make great sliders!
Slow-Cooker Red Wine Beef Stew
For a richer, deeper stew flavor, use a cup of your favorite dark red wine. And now that you have an open bottle, pour yourself a glass for dinner!
Smoky Slow Cooker Beef Tacos
Whether you're making tacos for Game Day or Tuesday, this recipe is flavorful and easy!
Slow Cooker Red Wine Sunday Ragù Pasta
Cook up this incredibly satisfying pasta with short ribs, red wine, and tomatoes served with pappardelle pasta.
Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Red Wine Sunday Ragù Pasta at Half Baked Harvest.
Slow Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs
We will never make spaghetti and meatballs the same way again after this recipe. Cook everything right in the slow cooker, including the spaghetti.
Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Spaghetti and Meatballs at Damn Delicious.
Barbacoa Beef Slow Cooker Tacos
These tacos will taste like they're straight from a restaurant from letting the beef simmer in your Crock-Pot with chipotle peppers and flavorful spices.
Get the recipe for Barbacoa Beef Slow Cooker Tacos at Dinner at the Zoo.
Slow Cooker Chili
Make the best chili ever with this easy, delicious recipe that uses two kinds of kidney beans and a secret ingredient: cocoa powder!
Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Chili at Cooking Classy.
White Wine Braised Short Ribs with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Get these short ribs that will fall right off the bone by letting them cook in your Crock-Pot all day long, finished off with a buttery mushroom sauce.
Get the recipe for White Wine Braised Short Ribs at Half Baked Harvest.
Slow Cooker Pineapple Stuffed Hawaiian Meatballs
These irresistible meatballs will satisfy all your sweet and savory cravings. Serve over a bed of fluffy white rice and enjoy.
Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Pineapple Stuffed Hawaiian Meatballs at Carlsbad Cravings.
Slow Cooker Beef Noodle Soup
Thick cuts of tender short rib alongside classic egg noodles in a flavorful broth makes this soup a must-have for any cold nights.
Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Beef Noodle Soup at Taste and Tell Blog.
Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Enchiladas
Achieve supreme happiness with these cheesy shredded beef enchiladas that you can make so easily in your Crock-Pot.
Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Enchiladas at Tastes Better From Scratch.
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