Delicious Slow Cooker Beef Recipes

slow cooker beef recipes beef sandwich with chips

Ryan Dausch

Very few things are more comforting than a slow cooker beef recipe, and the deliciousness ahead proves exactly that. What can we say? A hearty meat dish just warms your soul! Plus, these family dinners save major time in the kitchen. 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.

While some of these beef Crock-Pot recipes call for chuck roast or even corned beef, there are also ground beef recipes like chili mac and cheese and slow cooker lasagna. Yum! Looking for a special occasion dish that you can serve at the holidays? You'll love the slow cooker braised short ribs paired with mashed potatoes, or the Crock-Pot meatballs that are an ideal cocktail party appetizer.

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 Drummond'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. Let's dig in!

slow cooker beef drip sandwiches with potato chips

Ryan Dausch

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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 recipe.

shredded beef and broccoli stir fry over rice with chopsticks

Natalie Perry/The Pioneer Woman

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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 recipe.

SHOP SLOW COOKERS

bbq ranch baked potatoes with broccoli on white plate

Natalie Perry/The Pioneer Woman

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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 recipe.

slow cooker corned beef and cabbage on white and blue platter

Erin Merhar

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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 recipe.

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Natalie Perry/The Pioneer Woman

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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 recipe.

SHOP SALAD BOWLS

homemade beef broth with ladle

Erica Kastner/The Pioneer Woman

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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 recipe.

italian beef grilled cheese stacked on wooden board

Grandbaby Cakes

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Italian Beef Grilled Cheese

Nothing beats a melty grilled cheese sandwich, especially when it's layered with tender shredded beef and pickled peppers.

Get the recipe at Grandbaby Cakes.

slow cooker red wine sunday ragu with wine glass and bread

Half Baked Harvest

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Slow Cooker Red Wine Ragu

Make Sunday dinner even easier by combining short ribs, red wine, tomatoes, and herbs in the slow cooker. It's the perfect sauce for pasta night.

Get the recipe at Half Baked Harvest.

slow cooker barbacoa beef tacos with radishes

The Modern Proper

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Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef Tacos

Let your slow cooker do most of the work while you sit back and enjoy a margarita. You'll have juicy, spicy beef tacos just in time for dinner.

Get the recipe at The Modern Proper.

slow cooker pot roast with herbs

Immaculate Bites

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Slow Cooker Pot Roast

Everything about this easy pot roast is comforting—the hearty meat, tender veggies, and of course that delicious gravy.

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slow cooker mongolian beef over rice

The Recipe Critic

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Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

Garlic, soy sauce, and brown sugar come together in your slow cooker for a sweet and savory beef dinner. It's great served over rice!

Get the recipe at The Recipe Critic.

red wine braised short ribs over mash in bowl

Butter Be Ready

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Red Wine Braised Short Ribs

These slow cooked short ribs are even better than the kind you get in a restaurant. It's the perfect dinner for a cozy night in.

Get the recipe at Butter Be Ready.

slow cooker taco soup with lime and avocado

Garnish and Glaze

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Slow Cooker Taco Soup

Most of the ingredients in this flavorful beef soup are pantry items, so you can throw it together in your slow cooker on a moment's notice. If you want to dress it up, garnish the soup with your favorite taco toppings.

Get the recipe at Garnish and Glaze.

beef and potato au gratin

The Magical Slow Cooker

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Slow Cooker Beef and Potato Au Gratin

Beef, potatoes, and cheese all layered into a slow cooker—now that's the ultimate cowboy food!

Get the recipe at The Magical Slow Cooker.

slow cooker bbq pulled beef sandwiches piled high

Whisk It Real Gud

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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Beef Sliders

These sliders are perfect for feeding a crowd. Simply pile them high with shredded barbecue beef and top with your favorite coleslaw.

Get the recipe at Whisk it Real Gud.

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slow cooker beef stew in bowl with spoon

Belly Full

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Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Cooking this hearty beef and vegetable stew in your slow cooker all day will make your house smell incredible. And it'll taste delicious too!

Get the recipe at Belly Full.

slow cooker chili mac in black bowl

Country Side Cravings

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Slow Cooker Chili Mac

Everything in this one pot meal is made right in your slow cooker—even the pasta! It'll make cleanup extra easy.

Get the recipe at Country Side Cravings.

slow cooker stuffed peppers

Chef Savvy

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Slow Cooker Stuffed Peppers

Loaded with rice, lean ground beef, beans, and enchilada sauce, these stuffed peppers are a hearty weeknight dinner.

Get the recipe at Chef Savvy.

slow cooker beef tinga tacos on wood board with lime wedges

Isabel Eats

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Slow Cooker Beef Tinga Tacos

Liven up your taco night with a flavorful beef filling made from smoky chipotle peppers and fire-roasted tomatoes.

Get the recipe at Isabel Eats.

crock pot lasagna slice on plate

The Country Cook

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Crock-Pot Lasagna

You don't even need to turn on your oven for this crowd-pleasing lasagna—it's easy, delicious, and great for weeknights!

Get the recipe at The Country Cook.

SHOP PLATES

crock pot meatballs on metal plate

Culinary Hill

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Crock-Pot Meatballs

You'll love how easy it is to throw this party appetizer together—and your guests will love the way they taste even more! You might want to consider making a double batch.

Get the recipe at Culinary Hill.

slow cooker beef stroganoff on light blue plate