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Easy Slow-Cooker Beef Recipes to Serve from Tailgate to Dinner Party

Mary Shannon Hodes, Associate Digital Editor at Southern Living
By Mary Shannon Wells Updated May 31, 2022
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When in doubt, take the slow cooker out. That's the motto we've been following for decades, whether for busy weeknights, lazy Sundays, holiday gatherings, or dinner parties. No one will walk away from the dinner table hungry with our favorite slow-cooker beef recipes. With family-friendly classics like pot roast, chili, brisket, and Bolognese, the dinner opportunities are endless with these hearty slow-cooker beef recipes.

The kids are going to love recipes like Slow-Cooker Beef Nachos, Slow-Cooker Meatball Sliders with Tomato Sauce, and Slow-Cooker Spaghetti Casserole. There are also plenty of slow-cooker beef recipes that can be dressed up for company. Our Slow-Cooker Ginger, Sweet Tea, and Whiskey Short Ribs, Beer-Braised Beef Tips, and Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce are all perfect for hands-off hosting. Need a recipe for the tailgate? Our Slow-Cooker Beef Sliders with Pickled Peppers, Beef-and-Bean Chili, and BBQ Brisket are ready to be put in the game. 

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Slow Cooker Tomato-Basil Meatloaf

Slow Cooker Tomato-Basil Meatloaf
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Recipe: Slow Cooker Tomato-Basil Meatloaf

Meatloaf is forever the most reliable dinner recipe in our tin, and the slow cooker makes it easier than ever.

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Slow-Cooker Pot Roast

Slow-Cooker Pot Roast
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Recipe: Slow-Cooker Pot Roast

It doesn't get more classic than a slow-cooker pot roast when you're in the need of supper for a crowd.

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Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

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Recipe: Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

Cooking this classic supper in a flavorful gravy makes sure it doesn't dry out before serving.

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BBQ Brisket

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Recipe: BBQ Brisket

With a handful of ingredients that are already in your pantry, you can serve up pitmaster-worthy brisket.

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Slow-Cooker Short Ribs with Pork Rind Gremolata

Slow-Cooker Short Ribs with Pork Rind Gremolata
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Recipe: Slow-Cooker Short Ribs with Pork Rind Gremolata

This dinner will impress guests without you having to spend an entire day in the kitchen. 

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Beer-Braised Pot Roast

Beer-Braised Pot Roast
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Recipe: Beer-Braised Pot Roast

Pot roast is the ultimate comforting Sunday supper, and it's so easy with the help of your slow cooker.

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Slow-Cooker Carne Guisada

Slow-Cooker Carne Guisada
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Recipe: Slow-Cooker Carne Guisada

While some cooking will happen in a skillet, slow cooking allows the beef to tenderize and fully marinate in the flavors of the included ingredients.

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Peppered Beef Soup

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Recipe: Peppered Beef Soup

Is there anything cozier on a cold winter night than a bowl of beef soup? Actually, yes! Beef soup that's served in a toasted bread bowl.

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Slow-Cooker Bolognese Sauce over Pappardelle Pasta

Slow-Cooker Bolognese Sauce over Pappardelle Pasta
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Recipe: Slow-Cooker Bolognese Sauce over Pappardelle Pasta

Picky eaters? They'll eat up this incredible homemade pasta sauce over whatever pasta shape you have on hand.

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Slow-Cooker Ginger, Sweet Tea, and Whiskey Short Ribs

Slow-Cooker Ginger, Sweet Tea, and Whiskey Short Ribs
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Recipe: Slow-Cooker Ginger, Sweet Tea, and Whiskey Short Ribs

This bright sauce is the perfect balancing act with hearty short ribs.

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Slow-Cooker Beef Nachos

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Recipe: Slow-Cooker Beef Nachos

Prep for the tailgate in advance with these easy nachos that will be a major touchdown with your crowd.

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Julie Yoste's Mississippi Roast

Julie Yoste's Mississippi Roast
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Recipe: Julie Yoste's Mississippi Roast

The Mississippi Roast is one of Pinterest's most popular recipes, and once you give it a try, you'll see why.

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Slow Cooker Goulash

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Recipe: Slow Cooker Goulash

A tip from the Test Kitchen for the dreamiest sauce: Choose a roast with good marbling throughout.

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Chimichurri Beef Meatball Hoagies

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Recipe: Chimichurri Beef Meatball Hoagies

These hearty meatball sandwiches are topped with a simple, light slaw for some crunch and freshness.

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Beef-and-Bean Chili

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Recipe: Beef-and-Bean Chili

There's nothing like a slight chill in the air to remind you that it's chili season.

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Beer-Braised Beef Tips with Root Vegetables and Horseradish

Beer-Braised Beef Tips with Root Vegetables and Horseradish
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Recipe: Beer-Braised Beef Tips with Root Vegetables and Horseradish

Horseradish adds a welcome zing to your old-school pot roast in this recipe.

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Meatball Sliders with Tomato Sauce

Meatball Sliders with Tomato Sauce
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Recipe: Meatball Sliders with Tomato Sauce

These meatballs use a mix of ground beef and ground pork for tons of flavor in this recipe that's kid-friendly and tailgate-ready.

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Four-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Pot Roast

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Recipe: Four-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Pot Roast

This simple pot roast recipe can be served in a variety of ways, whether over veggies and potatoes or between sandwich buns.

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Slow-Cooked Cowboy Brisket and Beans

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Recipe: Slow-Cooked Cowboy Brisket and Beans

Whether for a summer cookout or a fall tailgate, this BBQ recipe won't disappoint.

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Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

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Recipe: Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

This New England-inspired recipe is comfort food at its finest.

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Spaghetti Casserole

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Recipe: Spaghetti Casserole

Pasta night is already easy, but we went ahead and simplified it even more by turning it into a slow-cooker casserole the kids will love.

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Beef Bourguignon

Beef Bourguignon
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Recipe: Beef Bourguignon

This rich recipe is fall-apart tender from hours in the slow cooker.

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Brisket Tacos with Summer Salsa

Brisket Tacos with Summer Salsa
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Recipe: Brisket Tacos with Summer Salsa

Your slow cooker doesn't have to gather dust in the summer with this fresh recipe.

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Company Pot Roast

Company Pot Roast with Creamy Mushroom Grits
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Recipe: Company Pot Roast

For a Southern spin, we love to serve this classic pot roast over creamy grits instead of mashed potatoes or egg noodles.

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Slow-Cooker Bolognese Sauce

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Recipe: Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce  

Whether for a holiday gathering, a dinner party with friends, or a Sunday supper with the grandparents, Bolognese is always a good choice.

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Best Slow-Cooker Chili

Big Batch Chili
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Recipe: Best Slow-Cooker Chili

Be sure to invite company over to share—this recipe was made to feed a hungry crowd.

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Slow-Cooker Sloppy Joes

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Recipe: Slow-Cooker Sloppy Joes

When you're having a crazy week and can't have the broccoli fight with the kids, whip up easy slow-cooker Sloppy Joes for a happy dinner table.

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Zesty Pot Roast

Zesty Pot Roast
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Recipe: Zesty Pot Roast

The secret ingredient to this flavorful pot roast? A hint of lime.

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Slow-Cooker Brisket Chili

Slow-Cooker Brisket Chili
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Recipe: Slow-Cooker Brisket Chili

This is truly a dump-it-and-forget-it recipe for your most relaxing Sunday yet.

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Slow-Cooker Beef Sliders with Pickled Peppers

Slow-Cooker Beef Sliders with Pickled Peppers
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Recipe: Slow-Cooker Beef Sliders with Pickled Peppers

Pickled peppers add just the right amount of tang to tender, savory beef.

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Slow-Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

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Recipe: Slow-Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

Here's your new go-to barbecue recipe for tailgates, cookouts, and parties.

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Red Bean Chili

Ground Beef Recipes: Red Bean Chili
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Recipe: Red Bean Chili

With just six ingredients, this has to be the easiest chili recipe you'll ever make.

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    1 of 32 Slow Cooker Tomato-Basil Meatloaf
    2 of 32 Slow-Cooker Pot Roast
    3 of 32 Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak
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    5 of 32 Slow-Cooker Short Ribs with Pork Rind Gremolata
    6 of 32 Beer-Braised Pot Roast
    7 of 32 Slow-Cooker Carne Guisada
    8 of 32 Peppered Beef Soup
    9 of 32 Slow-Cooker Bolognese Sauce over Pappardelle Pasta
    10 of 32 Slow-Cooker Ginger, Sweet Tea, and Whiskey Short Ribs
    11 of 32 Slow-Cooker Beef Nachos
    12 of 32 Julie Yoste's Mississippi Roast
    13 of 32 Slow Cooker Goulash
    14 of 32 Chimichurri Beef Meatball Hoagies
    15 of 32 Beef-and-Bean Chili
    16 of 32 Beer-Braised Beef Tips with Root Vegetables and Horseradish
    17 of 32 Meatball Sliders with Tomato Sauce
    18 of 32 Four-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Pot Roast
    19 of 32 Slow-Cooked Cowboy Brisket and Beans
    20 of 32 Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage
    21 of 32 Spaghetti Casserole
    22 of 32 Beef Bourguignon
    23 of 32 Brisket Tacos with Summer Salsa
    24 of 32 Company Pot Roast
    25 of 32 Slow-Cooker Bolognese Sauce
    26 of 32 Best Slow-Cooker Chili
    27 of 32 Slow-Cooker Sloppy Joes
    28 of 32 Zesty Pot Roast
    29 of 32 Slow-Cooker Brisket Chili
    30 of 32 Slow-Cooker Beef Sliders with Pickled Peppers
    31 of 32 Slow-Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches
    32 of 32 Red Bean Chili

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