15 Slow Cooker Beef Recipes

In my household, beef is one of those ingredients that we shelf in the summer. When the weather is warm, I often opt for ground turkey if we’re grilling burgers. But once the cooler weather hits, my kids and I start craving warm comforting bowls of beef goulash and chili—and turkey substitutes will no longer do. My kids’ palates are still not 100% ready for big ol’ grilled steaks; they much prefer beef that’s fork-tender or ground.

That’s why these beef Crock Pot recipes are on regular rotation in my household in the fall and winter months. The best part about these select recipes is that even though the beef is juicy and perfectly flavored, the amount of effort you have to put into them is minimal. Check them all out in the slideshow.

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15 Slow Cooker Beef Recipes

French Dip Tacos

Slow cooker French dip tacos are made up of tender, moist, shredded roast beef rolled up in a soft flour tortilla and topped with melty mozzarella cheese. Dip it in au jus sauce for best results. via 365 Days of Slow Cooking
Green Chile Shredded Beef Cabbage Bowl

You’ll love all the flavors in this slow cooker green chile shredded beef cabbage bowl with avocado salsa, and this amazing cabbage bowl is low carb, gluten free, and South Beach Diet Phase One friendly, and can even be Paleo or Whole 30 if you use approved mayo and hot sauce. via Kalyn’s Kitchen
Beef Barley Soup

This soup is lovingly simmered on the stove or in the Crock-Pot to produce the richest beef barley soup I’ve ever tasted. Shredded carrots and potatoes give it fabulous, thick texture. via The Food Charlatan
Beef Bourguignon

Crock-Pot beef bourguignon is an elegant and classic slow cooker recipe that will delight you and your dinner guests. via The View from Great Island
Beef Gyros

Tender pieces of beef combine with soft onions, juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, creamy cucumber yogurt sauce, all wrapped up in soft, melt-in-your mouth pita bread. And the best part of slow cooker beef gyros is that the beef is made in the slow cooker, freeing up your time and making your kitchen smell good all day long. via 365 Days of Slow Cooking
Beef Broccoli

Set and forget this easy Take-Out, Fake-Out: Beef & Broccoli for the Crock-Pot. via Table for Two
Beef Stew

Hearty beef stew is made easy in your slow cooker. All it takes is fifteen minutes of prep to make this comforting meal. via The Roasted Root
Dr. Pepper Roast Beef

This delicious recipe for Dr. Pepper Roast Beef is cooked in a slow cooker. It's perfect for busy weeknight suppers. via Add a Pinch
Hot Beef Sandwiches

You new favorite dinner is going to be hot roast beef sandwiches, which are made easily at home in the slow cooker (and the gravy is made at the same time). via The Magical Slow Cooker
3-Envelope Roast

You may have heard of 3-envelope roast before. It’s simply cooking roast with a packet of ranch, a packet of gravy, and a packet of Italian dressing mix. The roast gets super flavorful, and the recipe really couldn’t be much easier. I decided to take this well-known and loved recipe and make my own “envelopes” of ranch mix, gravy mix, and Italian dressing mix. That way, if you aren’t okay with some of the ingredients in these packets, you can make your own and know exactly what goes into what you’re eating. via 365 Days of Slow Cooking
Beef Stroganoff

Here's a thoroughly delicious and fuss-free beef stroganoff for your slow cooker. Full of flavor with a creamy sauce you can enjoy over egg noodles or rice, this is a guaranteed family favorite. via The Daring Gourmet
Barbacoa Beef

This Crock-Pot Barbacoa Beef smells so good, you may want to set an extra place setting for a neighbor or two that may be passing by. via The Wanderlust Kitchen
Spicy Orange Beef

This slow cooker spicy orange beef is the easiest fake-out take-out ever! A bed of whole wheat linguine holds strips of red pepper and orange speckled strips of flank steak. A sprinkle of sliced green onions later, and this is the easiest Asian inspired meal you’ll ever create at home. via Melanie Makes
Thai Beef Salad

This recipe for Thai steak salad uses cheap cuts of meat, which are slowly cooked into tender submission. And all you’re cooking it in for this recipe is soy sauce, honey, and garlic, so it takes literally about two seconds to throw together.
via The Food Charlatan
Korean Beef

This throw-everything-in-the-slow-cooker recipe for Korean beef takes about five minutes to get going. The beef is seasoned with a slightly sweet Asian flare. via 365 Days of Slow Cooking