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Mediterranean Brisket

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Let the slow-cooker do the work for you in these decadent beef recipes.

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Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja

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Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja Recipe

You'll be wowed by the way lean flank steak transforms into tender, succulent shreds as it slowly simmers in the aromatic sauce. Served over rice (preferably brown), this homey Cuban dish makes for an exceptionally hearty and wholesome weeknight meal.

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Slow-Cooker Brisket with Smoked Paprika

Slow Cooker Brisket with Smoked Paprika

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Slow Cooker Barbacoa Brisket

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Slow Cooker Barbacoa Brisket Recipe

Slow cooking tougher cuts of meat, such as beef brisket, gives you a meltingly tender texture. For tacos, serve the saucy barbacoa in tortillas with green and red onion, cilantro leaves, jalapeño slices, and fresh lime wedges.

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Beef-and-Bean Chili

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Beef-and-Bean Chili Recipe

This classic red chili has chunks of stew meat and ground beef along with tomatoes, red beans, and spices. Fire-roasted tomatoes add a note of smokiness to the mix. If you can't find fire-roasted, use plain tomatoes and add a pinch of smoked paprika.

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Slow-Cooker Macaroni and Beef

Slow-Cooker Macaroni and Beef Recipe

On the busiest weeknights, plan ahead so that even a slow-cooker beef spaghetti dinner is completely hands-off. Prep the ingredients in the morning to create a delicious homemade sauce with your slow-cooker. Simply boil pasta when you're ready for dinner, add the sauce, and top with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

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Slow-Cooker Beef Nachos

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Slow-Cooker Beef Nachos Recipe

Try this 5-star beef nachos recipe with the help of your slow cooker. After the roast is prepared, simply shred the meat and layer over tortilla chips and then load on the toppings!

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Spicy Shredded Beef

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Spicy Shredded Beef Recipe

Kids will flip for this Mexican-spiced sloppy Joe. Serve it on a crusty French roll, to soak up the juices, and top with fresh veggies and a dollop of sour cream, to complement the subtle heat.

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Slow-braised Beef Stew with Mushrooms

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Slow-braised Beef Stew with Mushrooms Recipe

Short ribs notoriously take hours of cooking to hit the plate fork-tender and delicious. Use that to your advantage by cooking the ribs in a slow-cooker for five to six hours. This dish, loaded with flavor, is sure to replace your traditional beef stew recipe.

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Chili-Beef Soft Tacos

Chili-Beef Soft Tacos Recipe

Shortcut taco night using a slow-cooker. The chuck roast gets over-the-top tender, and the leftovers taste delicious in quesadillas, on baked potatoes, or over lettuce greens the next day.

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Slow-Cooker French Dip Sandwiches

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Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

Corned Beef and Cabbage

Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe

Indulge in a classic dish without all the fuss. Cook the brisket and potatoes with a few spices for about seven hours, then add carrots and cabbage for the final thirty minutes. This all-in-one meal is perfect for a busy weeknight; simply bake a few rolls, pour a glass of tea, and enjoy.

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Slow-Cooker Shepherd's Pie

Slow-Cooker Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Serve an all-in-one beef-and-veggie dish. Pair this comfort-style dinner with a green salad for a complete meal for under $1.50 per serving.

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Beef With Red Wine Sauce

Beef With Red Wine Sauce Recipe

Fifteen minutes of prep time are all you need to enjoy this flavorful beef-and-noodle meal at the end of the workday. The meat takes on the full flavor of the mushrooms, onion slices, and secret ingredient: brown gravy mix. Serve over egg noodles for a one-dish meal that's big on comfort and low on effort.

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BBQ Beef Short Ribs

BBQ Beef Short Ribs Recipe

Skip the local BBQ joint and serve delicious beef short ribs at home. Three ingredients, plus salt, pepper, and vegetable oil, are all you need to bring the best of the BBQ pit home to your kitchen.

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Company Pot Roast

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Company Pot Roast Recipe

Indulge in Grandma's Sunday afternoon pot roast without the labor-intensive prep work. This recipe makes about eight servings, which leaves you plenty for hot roast beef sandwiches the next day.

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Hot Pastrami Sandwiches

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Hot Pastrami Sandwiches Recipe

Whether you're getting ready for a game-day crowd or just a super-stacker sandwich night, this pastrami recipe has your number. It only heats for an hour in the slow-cooker, so this is a quick dish that's still infused with loads of hearty flavor.

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Meatloaf with Mozzarella, Mushrooms and Pepperoni

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Beef Stroganoff

Beef Stroganoff Recipe

Transform beef stew meat into this savory dinner that calls for just seven ingredients. Brown the meat in a skillet beforehand and combine with beef broth, sour cream, and sautÉed mushrooms and shallots. Cook for 6 hours on low and serve with hot cooked egg noodles.

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Mediterranean Brisket

Credit: Frances Janesch; Styling: Lynn Miller

Mediterranean Brisket Recipe

Cooking brisket is easy when a slow-cooker is involved! This simple recipe takes just 5 minutes to prepare–you don't even need to brown the beef first. Serve with steamed green beans and a baked potato for a super-filling supper.

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