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## **Slow Cooker Beef Recipes: A Collection of Delicious Dishes**
Now that you know the best cuts of beef for slow cooking, let’s dive into some tried-and-true slow cooker beef recipes that you can easily recreate in your own kitchen.
### **1. Slow Cooker Pot Roast**
Pot roast is one of the most beloved slow-cooked beef dishes. With tender beef, vegetables, and a rich gravy, it’s a hearty and comforting meal. Here’s how to make a classic slow-cooker pot roast:
**Ingredients:**
– 3-4 lbs chuck roast
– 4 medium potatoes, cut into chunks
– 4 carrots, sliced
– 1 onion, chopped
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 cup beef broth
– 1 packet of onion soup mix
– 2 tbsp olive oil
– Salt and pepper to taste
**Instructions:**
1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chuck roast on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
2. Place the seared roast into the slow cooker. Add the potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the beef broth and onion soup mix. Pour this mixture over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until the beef is fork-tender and the vegetables are soft.
6. Slice the roast and serve with the vegetables and gravy from the slow cooker.
### **2. Slow Cooker Beef Stew**
Beef stew is another classic comfort food that is made easy in the slow cooker. The beef becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the broth is rich and flavorful.
**Ingredients:**
– 2 lbs beef stew meat
– 4 medium potatoes, diced
– 3 carrots, sliced
– 2 celery stalks, chopped
– 1 onion, chopped
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 4 cups beef broth
– 1 cup red wine (optional)
– 1 tbsp tomato paste
– 2 tsp dried thyme
– 2 tsp dried rosemary
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening)
**Instructions:**
1. In a large skillet, brown the stew meat over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker.
2. Add the potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker.
3. Pour in the beef broth, red wine (if using), and tomato paste. Add the thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
4. Stir to combine, then cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
5. Once the stew is done, mix cornstarch with a little water to make a slurry. Stir the slurry into the stew to thicken the broth.
6. Let it cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, then serve.
### **3. Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos**
For a simple and tasty weeknight dinner, slow-cooked shredded beef tacos are a crowd-pleaser. The beef becomes incredibly tender and is perfect for stuffing into soft tortillas with your favorite toppings.
**Ingredients:**
– 2 lbs chuck roast
– 1 packet taco seasoning
– 1 onion, chopped
– 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
– 1 cup beef broth
– 1 tbsp chili powder
– 1 tsp cumin
– Salt and pepper to taste
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