17 Slow Cooker Beef Recipes That Do the Work for You

When the day’s busy but your cravings are big, let your slow cooker bring the comfort. These 17 beef recipes simmer low and slow, serving up hearty dinners with tender meat, rich flavor, and zero stress. Just set it, forget it, and dig in.

Low Carb Crockpot Beef Stew

This Low Carb Crockpot Beef Stew is full of that juicy, beefy flavor that everyone loves! It's a delicious dish without the carbs that will leave everyone wanting more! The radishes in the Instant Pot come out super tender just like potatoes!
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Sirloin Tip Roast in Slow Cooker with Vegetables

Slow-cooked sirloin tip roast with a variety of vegetables. — Sirloin Tip Roast in Slow Cooker with Vegetables. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

A flavorful Sirloin Tip Roast made in the slow cooker with vegetables. This recipe for sirloin tip roast is slow-cooked with vegetables for a meal that’s both tender and flavorful. It’s an easy way to make a comforting dinner for your family.
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Low Carb Slow Cooker Shredded Beef

Shredded beef garnished with lime slices and cilantro, served on a dark blue plate. Radishes are visible in the background on a wooden surface. — Low Carb Slow Cooker Shredded Beef. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

This Low Carb Slow Cooker Shredded Beef recipe is one of those super easy and incredibly versatile dishes that can be served in so many ways, much like these Instant Pot carnitas. For example, it’s perfect in classic tacos or lettuce wraps or paired with rice or roasted vegetables. Leftovers can also be added to vegetable soups or mixed green salads for a quick lunch the next day.
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Crock Pot Stuffed Peppers

A green bell pepper stuffed with a beef and tomato mixture. — Crock Pot Stuffed Peppers. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

Tender bell peppers stuffed with an ultra-flavorful filling. The slow cooker does all the work for you—no browning beef or boiling rice required!
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Slow Cooker Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef

Mexican casserole with ground beef and cheese. — Slow Cooker Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Slow Cooker Mexican Casserole with Ground Beef is a hearty and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. Packed with ground beef, beans, corn, and Mexican spices, it’s a family favorite.
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Taco Dip with Ground Beef

This Taco Dip with Ground Beef is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s perfect for any party. Layers of seasoned ground beef, cheese, and toppings make it a hit.
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Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Beef stew in a white pot served with a spoon. — Slow Cooker Beef Stew. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Warm up with a comforting bowl of slow cooker beef stew, packed with tender beef, hearty vegetables, and a rich broth. This recipe allows you to enjoy all the flavors of a classic beef stew with minimal effort.
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Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

Get your Asian food fix with this beef and broccoli, made easy in a crockpot. With tender beef, broccoli, and a savory ginger and garlic sauce, this meal is perfect for meal prep lunches or quick weeknight dinners.
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Slow Cooker German Pot Roast

A plate of German pot roast beef with a sauce being poured over it. — Slow Cooker German Pot Roast. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Set it and forget it to make a fabulous beefy German meal! German Pot Roast is fall-apart tender, and the gravy is so good, you'll lick your plate clean!
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Beef Barbacoa

Dust off that slow cooker and make a batch of this delicious Beef Barbacoa today. Unbelievable flavor from just a handful of ingredients!
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Sheet pan steak fajitas

Baking tray with cooked steak, bell peppers, and veggies with a steel bowl of fresh tomatoes in the middle and flour tortillas folded to the side. — Sheet pan steak fajitas. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Sheet pan steak fajitas made with fresh veggies, lean beef, and homemade fajita seasoning! An easy, healthy dinner that's done in 20 minutes.
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Slow cooker beef and broccoli

White bowl with beef and broccoli and rice with someone holding chopsticks over it. — Slow cooker beef and broccoli. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Tender and juicy beef and broccoli all whipped up in the slow cooker. This gluten-free dinner recipe makes busy weeknights easier!
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3 Ingredient Crockpot Meatballs

Three-ingredient meatballs ready to be cooked in a crockpot. — 3 Ingredient Crockpot Meatballs. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

These 3-Ingredient Crockpot Meatballs are a simple yet delicious meal idea for busy days. Just combine the ingredients and let the slow cooker do the work.
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Zippy’s Chili Recipe

A bowl of homemade chili with a sprinkle of cheese on top. — Zippy’s Chili Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Zippy’s Chili Recipe is a hearty, flavorful dish with a mix of spices and ingredients for a comforting meal. It’s perfect for chilly days or a crowd-pleasing dinner.
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Crock Pot Chili for Two

Crock Pot Chili served in two white bowls with spoon. — Crock Pot Chili for Two. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Warm up your day with a delicious and easy crock pot chili recipe for one or two. Enjoy the flavors of this hearty chili in no time – throw the ingredients in and let it simmer!
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Beer Chili Recipe

A bowl of beer chili with a hearty and spicy texture. — Beer Chili Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Beer Chili Recipe is a hearty and flavorful chili made with ground beef and beer for added depth. It’s perfect for a comforting meal on a cool day or for feeding a crowd.
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Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef

Three beef tacos topped with chopped onions and cilantro served on a white plate with lime halves on the side. — Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This slow cooker Mexican shredded beef is so delicious and just perfect for tacos and sandwiches with bold south of the border flavor.
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