Busy schedules require dinners that are filling and tasty with minimal effort to prepare. These slow cooker beef dishes are beloved classics made with common ingredients, and I’m confident you’ll enjoy them just as we do!
From warm pot roasts to economical ground beef recipes, you’ll discover simple set-it-and-forget-it meals that consistently turn out tender and bursting with rich, comforting flavors.
Our Highly Rated Slow Cooker Beef Recipes
These comforting dishes are truly top-notch! From decadent gravies and stews to an ideal pot roast, these meals are so straightforward, they nearly prepare themselves. Just a bit of preparation and they simmer low and slow for flawless outcomes each time!
This recipe features unexpected ingredients yet consistently receives outstanding feedback! Tender, saucy, and absolutely delightful – it’s an ideal pot roast!
Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff mixes stewing beef or chuck, onions, and mushrooms in a creamy sour cream sauce. It pairs wonderfully with egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes.
This warm Crockpot beef stew is packed with tender beef chunks, potatoes, and vegetables in a savory beef broth. It’s the ultimate meal to return home to.
This quick take-out imitation is very speedy to prepare, full of flavor, and generously saucy. It’s fantastic for serving over rice or noodles.
Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles is a straightforward recipe and true comfort food. Tender chunks of chuck roast are cooked slowly in a rich beef sauce with egg noodles. This dish is suitable for any night of the week.
Slow Cooker Ground Beef Recipes
Ground beef is cost-effective and a staple I always keep on hand. There are endless methods to prepare ground beef in a crock pot, and these are some of our favorites!
Crockpot Meatballs are incredibly simple to prepare because, unlike traditional meatballs, there’s no need to brown or pre-cook them. Just roll them and place them in the sauce for the slow cooker to handle everything.
This crockpot chili recipe is a simple meal that reheats and freezes beautifully. Ground beef, tomatoes, and beans are spiced with chili powder and slow cooked in a rich tomato sauce. Serve with a handful of corn chips or a slice of cornbread for dipping!
Crock pot sloppy joes are a perfect party option to serve a crowd! Ground beef, onion, and bell pepper are coated in a quick and zesty sauce. Keep it warm in the slow cooker and let your guests help themselves.
This set-it-and-forget-it soup comes together in no time with beef, tomatoes, beans, and a variety of veggies in a seasoned broth. Provide toppings and let everyone customize their own bowl for a fun weeknight dinner!
Tender beef patties simmer in a rich mushroom gravy. You can make your own beef patties or use frozen ones to save time!
Fresh or frozen meatballs simmered in a shortcut onion gravy. Prepared in a slow cooker, this meal takes just a few minutes to get ready.
Quick Tips for Cooking Beef in The Slow Cooker
For most of these recipes, browning the beef enhances flavor and allows you to remove excess fat. It’s typically advised unless the recipe specifies otherwise.
If you’re cooking stewing beef, chuck, or a roast in the slow cooker and notice it’s tough, it likely requires additional time to break down the fibers. For optimal results, cook on low (rather than high) if you can.
No, it’s not advisable to cook frozen beef in a slow cooker.