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Slow-Cooker Beef: Our Greatest Hits

From hearty roasts to savory pasta dishes, these classics with a twist are sure to be a hit at dinner tonight.



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Burgundy Beef Stew

    Tender beef and veggies are simmered in a red wine-beef broth mixture and served over egg noodles.

Prep:   20 mins 
Cook:  5 hrs  to 12 hrs (low) or 5 to 6 hours (high)
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Slow Cooker Meatball Sandwiches

    Homemade meatballs simmered in a spicy tomato sauce and topped with a sprinkling of mozzarella cheese sauce fill a hoagie bun.

Prep:   30 mins 
Bake:   25 mins  350°F 
Cook:  3 hrs  to 4 hrs (low) or 1.5-2 hours (high)
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Italian Pot Roast

    Traditional pot roast and carrots are simmered in tomato sauce and served over penne pasta.

Prep:   20 mins 
Cook:  9 hrs  to 10 hrs (low) or 4.5-5 hours (high)
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Beer-Braised Short Ribs

    These rich and meaty short ribs require just 20 minutes of prep time. Serve them with fluffy mashed potatoes.

Prep:   20 mins 
Cook:  11 hrs  to 12 hrs (low) or 5.5-6 hours (high)
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Beef and Bean Ragout

    Looking for a simple supper? This ragout recipe uses just five ingredients and takes only 10 minutes of prep time.

Prep:   10 mins 
Cook:  8 hrs  to 10 hrs (low) or 4-5 hours (high)
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Wine-Braised Beef Brisket

    Slow-simmered beef and carrots make a delicious match with rich and creamy mashed potatoes.

Prep:   30 mins 
Cook:  5 hrs  to 6 hrs (low) or 10 to 12 hours (high)
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Espresso-Braised Beef

    This slow-simmered meat-and-potatoes supper is down-home comfort food at its finest.

Prep:   20 mins 
Cook:  8 hrs  to 9 hrs (low) or 4-4.5 hours (high)
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shredded beef, bean, and corn fajitas

    Featuring tender shredded beef, a medley of veggies, and a satisfying touch of heat, these fajitas will quickly become a family favorite.

Prep:   30 mins 
Slow Cook:  11 hrs  to 12 hrs  (low) or 5-1/2 to 6 hrs. (high)
Start to Finish:   20 mins 
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southwestern shredded beef sandwiches

    The secret behind this flavorful beef: It's simmered with tomatoes, green chiles, cumin, chili powder, and cilantro.

Prep:   30 mins 
Slow Cook:  11 hrs 30 mins  to 12 hrs (low) or 5-1/2 to 6 hrs. (high)
Start to Finish:   25 mins 
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Gingered Beef and Vegetables

    Served alongside hot-cooked rice, this Asian-inspired dish requires just 20 minutes of prep time. Make it with your favorite veggies; we love carrots, sweet red peppers, and snap peas.

Prep:   20 mins 
Cook:  9 hrs  to 10 hrs (low) or 4-1/2 to 5 hours (high)
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German-Style Beef Roast

    Red wine, chopped dill pickles, and zesty mustard set this succulent beef pot roast apart from the rest.

Prep:   25 mins 
Slow Cook:  8 hrs  to 10 hrs Low or 4 to 5 hours on High
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Polenta with Ground Beef Ragout

    A layer of polenta and olive tapenade topping adds a gourmet touch to slow-simmered beef.

Prep:   25 mins 
Cook:  7 hrs  to 9 hrs (low) or 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours (high), plus 30 minutes on high
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Country Italian Beef

    Stir fennel and basil into classic beef stew for an appealing twist.

Prep:   25 mins 
Cook:  8 hrs on Low or High 4 hours
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Beef in Red Wine Gravy

    For a dinner party-worthy dish, team this tempting wine-simmered beef dish with a crisp tossed salad and crusty bread.

Prep:   15 mins 
Cook:  10 hrs  to 12 hrs (low) or 5-6 hours (high)
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Spicy Beef Sloppy Joes

    Medium or hot salsa adds a touch of heat to this classic favorite. Simmer the meat-and-veggie mixture for up to eight hours for a sandwich filling that's sure to please any crowd.

Prep:   20 mins 
Cook:  4 hrs  to 8 hrs (high) or 8 hours (low)
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Orange-Spiced Corned Beef with Dried Fruit

    Mixed dried fruit, cranberries, orange juice, molasses, cinnamon, and nutmeg give plain-Jane corned beef a lively twist you'll love.

Prep:   15 mins 
Cook:  8 hrs  to 10 hrs (low) or 4-5 hours (high)
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Beef Goulash

    Tender pieces of beef, carrot, onion, and sweet pepper simmer in a luscious paprika- and caraway-accented tomato sauce in this slow-cooker rendition of the old-world classic.

Prep:   25 mins 
Cook:  8 hrs  to 9 hrs (low) or 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours (high)
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Cranberry-Chipotle Beef

    Looking for a slow-cooked roast that serves just two? Try this fiery chipotle-seasoned chuck roast.

Prep:   10 mins 
Cook:  6 hrs  to 8 hrs (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
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Tangy Barbecue Beef

    Sweet mango slices add fresh flavor to smoky beef cooked in beer and barbecue sauce.

Prep:   25 mins 
Cook:  10 hrs  to 12 hrs 
Stand:   15 mins 
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Sweet, Hot, and Sour Meatballs

    Jazz up basic cocktail meatballs by simmering them in apple jelly, brown mustard, and whiskey sauce.

Prep:   20 mins 
Bake:   30 mins  375°F 
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Cajun Pot Roast with Maque Choux

    Cajun spices and hot pepper sauce add a fiery kick to this beef roast smothered in sweet peppers and onions.

Prep:   20 mins 
Cook:  8 hrs  to 10 hrs (low) or 4 to 5 hr. (high)
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Chili with Double-Bean Toss

    This beefy chili gets a hot kick from finely chopped jalapeno peppers.

Prep:   25 mins 
Cook:  10 hrs 
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Slow-Simmering Barbecue Sandwiches

    This saucy brisket recipe is ideal for game day parties; freeze leftovers for a great dinner later in the week.

Prep:   15 mins 
Cook:  4 hrs 30 mins  to 5 hrs 
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Extremely Easy Italian Buffet Stew

    Store-bought spaghetti sauce cuts down on prep time for this hearty beef dish. Make it with your favorite veggies; we love zucchini, sweet peppers, and onions. Serve it with whole wheat pasta.

Prep:   25 mins 
Cook:  9 hrs  to 10 hrs (low) or 5 hours (high)
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Beef Lo Mein

    Thanks to ready-made stir-fry sauce and your slow cooker, this Asian classic has never been easier to make.

Prep:   25 mins 
Cook:  7 hrs  to 9 hrs (low) or 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours (high), plus 30 minutes on high
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5j8d12n wrote:

Made the Espresso-Braised Beef. I liked the idea of using the espresso in it. I wasn't too sure, as it was cooking, that it would be good, but was it ever! My husband really liked the flavor and I did too. We served it with mashed white potatoes, but I could see how the mashed sweets would be great as well. Will definitely make this again. Going to try the German one next.

1/5/2012 11:05:52 AM Report Abuse
pymm40 wrote:

Double check the instructions for the Wine-Braised Beef Brisket. Is the time for low versus high turned around? Cook:: 5 hrs to 6 hrs (low) or 10 to 12 hours (high)

11/1/2011 11:51:32 AM Report Abuse
suez1964 wrote:

Earned an A+++ from us.Thou weird to put tapioca.I guess that is used to thicken up the delicious sauce! followed the recipe pretty much, except I cut up a yellow onion and carmelized it. I just chose a red wine that I had..Used Raw baby carrots and Raw string beans..used a can of BF consome fr Campbells,a little hot water. next time I will quarter potatoes and add them in...I will hang onto that bag of tapioca! awesome!!

10/16/2011 07:37:13 PM Report Abuse
rikkipalger wrote:

It was good, had a little kick to it, but it was just another slow cooker pot roast to me. When it all comes down to it, its just another pot roast. I utilized the left overs by chopping up the beef and adding the sauce and veggies in a cassrole dish, cooked and then topped with a mashed potatoes, it made a great shepards pie!

9/7/2011 07:50:48 AM Report Abuse
chicklets0524 wrote:

Nutritional information is at the bottom of recipe under "nutrition facts"

8/4/2011 09:31:53 AM Report Abuse
wahanamia wrote:

look like all delicious, i'll try to taste, tx

3/18/2010 12:24:57 AM Report Abuse
victoria_jmartinez wrote:

love this recipe. my husband loves hearty, filling meals. and loves beef stew...

1/25/2010 03:16:21 PM Report Abuse
adwoakwayisi wrote:

yummy

1/5/2010 12:36:09 PM Report Abuse
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