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

Slow Cooker Meatball Sandwiches

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Italian Pot Roast

Beer-Braised Short Ribs

Beef and Bean Ragout

Wine-Braised Beef Brisket

Espresso-Braised Beef

Shredded Beef, Bean, and Corn Fajitas

Southwestern Shredded Beef Sandwiches

Gingered Beef and Vegetables

German-Style Beef Roast

Polenta with Ground Beef Ragout

Country Italian Beef

Beef in Red Wine Gravy

Spicy Beef Sloppy Joes

Orange-Spiced Corned Beef with Dried Fruit

Beef Goulash

Cranberry-Chipotle Beef

Tangy Barbecue Beef

Sweet, Hot, and Sour Meatballs

Cajun Pot Roast with Maque Choux

Chili with Double-Bean Toss

Slow-Simmering Barbecue Sandwiches

Extremely Easy Italian Buffet Stew

Beef Lo Mein

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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.

Burgundy Beef Stew

Makes: 6 servings

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.

Slow-Cooker Meatball Sandwiches

Makes: 8 servings

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.

Italian Pot Roast

Yield: 4 servings + reserves

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.

Beer-Braised Beef Short Ribs

Makes: 4 servings

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 11 hrs to 12 hrs (low) or 5.5-6 hours (high)

Beef and Bean Ragout

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

Beef and Bean Ragout

Makes: 6 servings

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.

Wine-Braised Beef Brisket

Yield: 6 servings + reserves

Prep: 30 mins

Cook: 5 hrs to 6 hrs (low) or 10 to 12 hours (high)

Espresso-Braised Beef

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

Espresso-Braised Beef

Makes: 6 servings

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 8 hrs to 9 hrs (low) or 4-4.5 hours (high)

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.

Shredded Beef, Bean, and Corn Fajitas

Yield: 6 cups

Prep: 30 mins

Slow Cook: 11 hrs to 12 hrs (low) or 5-1/2 to 6 hrs. (high)

Start to Finish: 20 mins

Southwestern Shredded Beef Sandwiches

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

Southwestern Shredded Beef Sandwiches

Yield: 6 cups

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.

Gingered Beef and Vegetables

Makes: 6 servings

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 9 hrs to 10 hrs (low) or 4-1/2 to 5 hours (high)

German-Style Beef Roast

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

German-Style Beef Roast

Makes: 8 servings

Prep: 25 mins

Slow Cook: 8 hrs to 10 hrs Low or 4 to 5 hours on High

Polenta with Ground Beef Ragout

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

Polenta with Ground Beef Ragout

Makes: 6 servings

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

Country Italian Beef

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

Country Italian Beef

Makes: 6 servings

Prep: 25 mins

Cook: 8 hrs on Low or High 4 hours

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.

Beef in Red Wine Gravy

Makes: 5 servings

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 10 hrs to 12 hrs (low) or 5-6 hours (high)

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.

Spicy Beef Sloppy Joes

Makes: 6 servings

Yield: 6 servings plus additional meat mixture for Spicy Beef Taco Salad.

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 4 hrs to 8 hrs (high) or 8 hours (low)

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.

Orange-Spiced Corned Beef with Dried Fruit

Makes: 6 servings

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 8 hrs to 10 hrs (low) or 4-5 hours (high)

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.

Beef Goulash

Makes: 6 servings

Prep: 25 mins

Cook: 8 hrs to 9 hrs (low) or 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours (high)

Cranberry-Chipotle Beef

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

Cranberry-Chipotle Beef

Makes: 2 servings

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 6 hrs to 8 hrs (low) or 3-4 hours (high)

Tangy Barbecue Beef

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

Tangy Barbecue Beef

Makes: 8 servings

Prep: 25 mins

Cook: 10 hrs to 12 hrs

Stand: 15 mins

Sweet, Hot, and Sour Meatballs

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

Sweet, Hot, and Sour Meatballs

Makes: 24 servings

Yield: 48 meatballs

Prep: 20 mins

Bake: 30 mins 375°F

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.

Cajun Pot Roast with Maque Choux

Makes: 6 servings

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 8 hrs to 10 hrs (low) or 4 to 5 hr. (high)

Chili with Double-Bean Toss

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

Chili With Double-Bean Toss

Makes: 6 servings

Prep: 25 mins

Cook: 10 hrs

Slow-Simmering Barbecue Sandwiches

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

Slow-Simmering Barbecue Sandwiches

Makes: 12 servings

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 4 hrs 30 mins to 5 hrs

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.

Extremely Easy Italian Buffet Stew