Not just for Easter! This twice-cooked, boozy roast is wonderfully tender from the slow cooking in the crock pot and braising in the oven.
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Crock Pot Beef
All of your favorite beef recipes made easy with the slow cooker. Try some mouthwatering recipes like beef brisket, sirloin tips, or bbq short ribs
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Easy Easter Roast Beef
Western Ribs
Fall-off-the-bone slow cooker ribs made with just two ingredients (ribs, and sauce!). It just doesn't get much easier than this.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Unstuffed Cabbage Casserole
Love cabbage rolls? Try this unstuffed version made by combining the ingredients in the crock pot. Same flavors, less work!
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Chili Spaghetti
Your favorite chili flavors mixed into a crock pot spaghetti recipe. It's made with ground beef, tomato juice, onions, chili powder, cheese, and spaghetti noodles.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Menudo
Learn how to make Mexican menudo in your crock pot. This traditional recipe features tripe, calf's foot, and posole, slow-cooked with onion, garlic, and mild red chile for a hearty and flavorful...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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Spiced Beef Tongue
Beef tongue needs to be cooked just right and the crock pot makes that easy. The seasoned cooking liquid not only adds flavor but it helps tenderize the meat.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
7-Up Pot Roast
This recipe for slow cooker 7-Up pot roast is a delicious and easy way to make a pot roast. The 7-Up adds a touch of sweetness to the dish, while the slow cooker cooks the meat to...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Three Envelope Roast
The famous crock pot roast recipe that uses just three seasoning ingredients for the most delicious roast you'll ever have.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Basic All-Purpose Corned Beef
Cooking corned beef is so easy in the crock pot. This recipe will give you the most tender and flavorful corned beef you've ever had!
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Tender Tenderloin Tips
Only three ingredients, but thanks to the clever addition of onion soup mix this recipe doesn't shy away from savory flavor. Whether over egg noodles or rice, this savory, saucy...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Real Hungarian Goulash
Goulash isn't a dish to be rushed. It takes time for all the flavors to come together, so let the crockpot do the work. Plenty of sweet paprika gives the meaty goulash its...
Method: stovetop, crock pot, pressure cooker
Time: 2-5 hours
Rump Roast And Vegetables
Tough to go wrong with classic flavors. Beef, carrots and potatoes spiced with thyme and Worcestershire make up this classic roast plate.
Method: crock pot, stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Basic Brisket
You can't go wrong with this all-purpose recipe. Brisket is best when cooked in moist heat which means the crock pot is perfect for this task.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Easy Beef Shanks
There's something magical about a slow-cooked meal after a long day, and these easy beef shanks do exactly that, transforming meat and some pantry staples into a comforting creation.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Rigatoni Lasagna
An Italian-style dish made with rigatoni pasta, ground beef, onion, bell pepper, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, and mushrooms.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Mexican Short Ribs
Short ribs are slow cooked with Mexican-style flavors. An easy fix-and-forget recipe.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Shredded Beef Fajitas
Tough flank steak turns into tender fajita meat when it's slow cooked in the crock pot.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Veal And Peppers
This simple crock pot meal brings out the best of veal, bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Cooked in a savory tomato-based mixture, it's an effortless yet flavorful meal.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Easy Ground Beef Spaghetti
A tasty and easy crock pot spaghetti recipe made with ground beef, spaghetti pasta, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, mushrooms, tomato sauce, and V8 juice.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Tender Beef Brisket
This crockpot brisket with a horseradish bite is an excellent choice for a main course when you've got a big dinner coming up.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Barbecued Boneless Beef Ribs
Beef ribs are slowly cooked in a homemade barbecue sauce.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Overnight Lasagna Bolognese
If you are looking for a lasagna to impress, this is it! The sauce is cooked in the crock pot and then assembled with the other ingredients and baked in the oven.
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: over 5 hours
10 Hour Beef Stroganoff
Spend your day doing anything but cooking. This 10-hour beef stroganoff cooks itself in the crock pot, blending beef, creamy soups, and sour cream into a delicious meal served...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Lazy Cabbage Rolls With Spanish Rice
Forget those active cabbage roll recipes, lazy is the way to go. Slow-cooking cabbage leaves stuffed with spanish rice and ground beef gives you plenty of time to...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Mayonnaise Roast
No extra liquid is needed in this recipe. The coating on the roast keeps it extra moist and you're left with a delicious gravy to serve with the meat.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Budget Cube Steak
Cube steaks are slowly cooked in a tasty gravy. The results are a family-favorite meal that won't break the bank.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Pepper Steak
This slow cooker pepper steak is the perfect weeknight meal Tender beef is simmered in a savory sauce with peppers, all in the slow cooker.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Beef And Mushroom Goulash
If you're in the mood for something hearty and satisfying, this beef and mushroom goulash has got you covered. With a handful of ingredients, you can create a dish that's both...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Beef Stroganoff
Everybody loves a classic stroganoff, but it's not exactly a hands-off recipe. The crockpot comes to the rescue as it always does with a thick, creamy sauce that turns out perfect.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Classic Beef And Noodles
Mushrooms and onion give the meat a savory compliment while sour cream brings a rich texture to the sauce.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Beefy Tomato Rice
Ground beef, chopped onions, diced tomatoes, and tomato soup are simmered in a crock pot. Cooked rice is stirred in before serving.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Spicy Chipotle Beef Brisket
This spicy chipotle beef brisket is not just a meal; it's an experience. A perfect blend of heat, spice, and everything nice, slow-cooked to create a brisket that's simply...
Method: outdoor grill, stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Spicy Beef Curry Stew
This easy-to-make curry recipe has tender beef and mild curry flavors. If you want to up the heat, add additional jalapeno.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Beef Brisket in Beer
This slow-cooker beer brisket delivers, with hardly any effort on your part. Thickening up the extra juices with cornstarch makes a rich gravy to drizzle over top of the brisket...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Beef Taco Filling
The slow-simmered mixture of ground beef, onions, taco sauce, pinto beans and seasonings makes for some delicious and easy tacos!
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Steak Fajitas
Flank steak is the traditional cut of beef used in fajitas. The crock pot helps make it tender with its low and slow cooking.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Beef Brisket With Barbecue Sauce
Made with beef brisket, water, Worcestershire sauce, white vinegar, beef bouillon, dry mustard, chili powder, cayenne, garlic
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Ground Beef Pasta Goulash
This ground beef pasta goulash is a hearty and delicious meal that your whole family will love. This recipe is easy to make and can be made ahead of time, so it's perfect for...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Juicy Flank Steak In Mushroom Sauce
Sauterne wine can be replaced with another sweet wine in this truly delicious flank steak recipe (that is not only tasty but simple to prepare)
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Beef And Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers With Tomato Sauce
A slow cooker version of stuffed peppers made with green bell peppers, ground beef, rice, onion, carrot, and topped with tomato soup.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Veal And Tomato Stew
Easiest veal ever. Just brown the meat in a pan before tossing it in the slow cooker with mushrooms, peppers, and tomatoes. Perfect with some wilted greens on the side.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Smoky Shredded Sirloin Soft Tacos
Beef sirloin is slow cooked with onions and green peppers in a tangy sauce made with red wine, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, liquid smoke, cumin and hot sauce. Serve with...
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Shepherd's Pie With Creamed Corn
Shepherd's pie is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and potatoes. This slow cooked version is very flexible and lets you use a wide variety of ingredients.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Short Rib Tomato Sauce
Meaty short ribs sauteed with garlic and onions, deglazed with red wine, and slow cooked with tomato and basil make a mouthwateringly savory sauce for some very lucky pasta.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Chuck Roast Barbecue
This chuck roast barbecue is a delicious and easy way to feed a crowd. The beef is cooked slowly in the crock pot until it is tender and shredded, and then simmered in a flavorful...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Italian Dressing Pot Roast
Talk about easy crockpot shortcuts. Thanks to Italian dressing, this pot roast only needs three ingredients to slow cook itself to zesty, meaty perfection.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Beef and Bourbon
If you've ever sipped a neat, high-quality bourbon with a steak, you'll understand what's so phenomenal about this pairing.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Layered Enchilada Casserole
Corn tortillas layered with ground beef, cheese, and a simmered mix of blended tomatoes and onions will become one of your new favorites.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Shredded Beef Tacos
Mix taco seasoning, onions and water in the crock pot and watch magic happen to your roast. Serve the tender pulled meat in a warm tortilla with salsa and your favorite toppings.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Chili Mac
The classic combination of ground beef, tomatoes, beans, and pasta but made the easy way, in the crock pot.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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