No matter if you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, a humble slow cooker can making cooking up a hearty beef dinner so hands-off, it almost seems magical. And before you say it, pot roast is just the beginning of what your Crockpot can achieve. Slow cookers really are one of our favorite kitchen tools ever; it's basically like someone else is cooking for you. There are no fewer than a dozen occasions to break out your slow cooker—when your oven is crowded during a holiday cooking spree, when you want to set it and forget it, and when you're in serious meal prep mode, to name a few. And with these easy slow-cooker beef recipes in your back pocket, you now have 35 more reasons to bust out the slow cooker and Crockpot, especially for making our Crockpot spaghetti and meatballs, slow-cooker beef chili, and slow-cooker beef tacos.
New to cooking beef? The slow cooker makes cooking all different cuts of beef and steak basically foolproof, thanks to how it gently cooks down the protein low and slow. Add in a flavorful broth or stock, and you're on your way to a weeknight winner. Whether you go with slow-cooker short ribs, Crockpot pepper steak, or our delightfully simple slow-cooker red wine beef stew, you can rest assured that you'll be coming home to some perfectly tender beef come dinnertime.
Slow cookers also take so much pressure off our ovens for those special occasion holiday meals. We promise that everyone will assume you were stuck in the kitchen all day when you serve up Crockpot roast beef. And the same is true for our slow-cooker corned beef and slow-cooker pot roast. Low and slow is truly the only way to go! Want to save even more time in the kitchen? Check out all of our favorite slow-cooker chicken recipes, fall slow-cooker recipes, and even how to make a Thanksgiving meal in your Crockpot.
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Slow-Cooker Pot Roast
When it comes to comfort food, there’s nothing better than a pot of warm, fragrant pot roast and potatoes. Some people might be intimidated at the thought of cooking such a large piece of meat, but in reality, pot roast is one of the easiest things you can make—and this recipe takes that simplicity to the next level by bringing in the slow cooker.
Get the Slow Cooker Pot Roast recipe.
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Crockpot Pepper Steak
Pepper steak is a straightforward, savory sweet stir-fry that we think works amazingly when made in a slow cooker. The steak gets very tender, and it takes on some of the qualities of your favorite beef stew while still staying true to the original.
Get the Crockpot Pepper Steak recipe.
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Crockpot Spaghetti
Yes, it's true: This entire meal (including the pasta!) can be made in the Crockpot. Love this recipe? Check out our slow-cooker chicken Alfredo for your next pasta night.
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Slow-Cooker Short Ribs
Few things feel as special—and as satisfying—as a well cooked beef short rib. This version is fall-off-the-bone tender and insanely flavorful, thanks to a quick sear before slow cooking and a Korean-inspired sauce that would make anything taste good.
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Slow-Cooker Beef Tacos
Throw a beef chuck roast—which has a strong beefy flavor and needs time to tenderize—an onion, and some spices in the slow cooker before you head out for work and come home to a Tex-Mex masterpiece.
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Slow-Cooker Beef & Broccoli
In the world of Chinese-American classics, you can’t beat beef and broccoli. And while you can always order take-out, here at Delish, we’re so obsessed that we’ve found multiple ways to make it at home: in a pan on the stove, and now in a slow cooker.
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Slow-Cooker Chili
Our classic beef chili is already quick enough to make on a weeknight, but this slow-cooker recipe is even easier. Sautéing the beef and onion will definitely lead to more flavor, but if you want to just throw everything into the slow-cooker all at once, it'd be totally fine. Just be sure to top your bowl with plenty of Fritos!
Get the Slow-Cooker Beef Chili recipe.
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Slow-Cooker Red Wine Beef Stew
This dish of tender, rich meat paired with the unctuous sauce and dotted with fresh veggies is truly ideal comfort food. The rosemary and sun-dried tomatoes aren't classically used in beef stew, but they brighten up the flavor and add a real punch.
Get the Slow-Cooker Red Wine Beef Stew recipe.
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Slow-Cooker Brisket
Eating perfectly cooked, tender brisket is basically the food equivalent of someone giving you a hug wearing a Snuggy. Unfortunately, many people have been convinced that making brisket is a labor-intensive endeavor. This recipe is here to prove that that's just not true. It may take a bit of time on your countertop slow cooker, but you barely have to lift a finger!
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Mississippi Roast
Created by a woman from Mississippi, this roast is somewhat of an Internet phenomenon. It comes out perfectly tender and bursting with flavor, thanks to ranch seasoning and pepperoncini. Don't forget to pick some extra good sides to go along with your pot roast. Serve it with some horseradish mashed potatoes or the best homemade mac and cheese of your life.
Get the Slow Cooker Mississippi Roast recipe.
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Crockpot Lasagna
We turn to the slow-cooker when we want to have something a little comforting made easy. So is there really anything more stick-to-your-ribs delicious than a cheesy, hearty lasagna? Though you might be able to pull off only using the slow-cooker for this recipe, we do recommend browning the meat and sautéing together in a skillet for maximum flavor.
Get the Crockpot Lasagna recipe.
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Slow-Cooker Bolognese
Bolognese is one of our favorite recipes to make during the winter: It instantly warms you up and makes you feel sooo cozy. Pro tip: The vegetables will steam in the slow cooker, but they'll never sauté, so we prefer to get them a little golden in the skillet first to help coax out some flavor before hitting the slow cooker.
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Slow-Cooker Corned Beef & Hash
Corned beef and hash is a comfort classic for a reason, and we love how easy to cook it up in a slow cooker. Your favorite brunch classic just got way easier.
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Slow-Cooker Spring Beef Bourguignon
Add some freshness to the beefy classic bourguignon recipe with this springy slow-cooker version.
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Slow Cooker Corned Beef & Cabbage
St. Patrick himself would approve. Got leftovers? This will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 4 months. Or check out our favorite corned beef leftover recipes— our fave go-to is making reuben sandwiches.
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Crockpot Roast Beef
What is it about pot roast that we love so much? This version will warm the house and your spirit. French onion soup seasoning gives it a flavor that transports us straight to childhood, while the IPA adds a nice hoppy bitterness. Throw these together in a slow cooker, and you have an easy dinner that will be ready in a few hours.
Get the Crockpot Roast Beef recipe.
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Slow-Cooker Korean Beef Tacos
These sweet-spicy-savory Korean-inspired tacos will surely have you wondering why you didn't combine taco night and steak dinners sooner?
Get the Slow-Cooker Korean Beef Tacos recipe.
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Crockpot Stuffed Peppers
A comforting meal without any work? Sign us up. Stuffed peppers just got way easier.
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Slow-Cooker Paleo Meatballs
Looking for an easy paleo-friendly dinner? These paleo meatballs are EVERYTHING when slowly cooked in a delicious tomato sauce.
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Slow-Cooker French Dip
Slow cooked for hours, this French dip is tender AF and requires so much less effort than a regular French dip.
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Mackenzie Filson
Mackenzie Filson is a food writer and contributing digital food producer at Delish. Her favorite ice cream flavor is chocolate-pine. If wine was an astrological sign she'd be a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. She's never met a bag of Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos she didn't eat in one sitting.
