15 Easy Slow Cooker Beef Recipes

These 15 slow cooker beef recipes are some of my most-made recipes: simple, flavorful and easy enough for any night of the week.

At a Glance

  • 15 recipes in this collection
  • Typical total time: about 270 minutes
  • Quickest: Taco Soup in 45 minutes
  • Calories: about 325 to 680 per serving

Dinner & Main Dishes

1
Tender braised short ribs in rich red wine sauce on a white plate with fork-tender meat falling off the bone
Braised Short Ribs
Ready in 200 minutes · 680 calories per serving.
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2
A platter of sliced corned beef with tender cabbage wedges, potatoes, and carrots
Corned Beef and Cabbage
Ready in 230 minutes · 520 calories per serving.
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3
Close up of three crispy birria tacos on a plate with a small bowl of dark red consommé dipping sauce and lime wedges.
Birria Tacos
Ready in 240 minutes · 680 calories per serving.
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4
A vibrant bowl of Birria de Res with tender beef, rich red consomé, and fresh cilantro, ready for Birria tacos.
Birria
Ready in 270 minutes · 550 calories per serving.
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5
Sizzling slow cooker steak fajitas with colorful bell peppers and onions in a ceramic bowl
Crock-Pot Steak Fajitas
Ready in 380 minutes · 325 calories per serving.
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6
A close-up of two delicious Barbacoa Tacos filled with tender shredded beef, fresh cilantro, and diced red onion.
Barbacoa Tacos
Ready in 380 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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7
A close-up of golden, crispy Birria Tacos with melted cheese, served with a side of rich consomé for dipping.
The Most Irresistible Birria Tacos
Ready in 405 minutes · 550 calories per serving.
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8
A vibrant Barbacoa Burrito Bowl with tender shredded beef, rice, black beans, corn, avocado, and fresh cilantro.
Barbacoa Burrito Bowl
Ready in 440 minutes · 550 calories per serving.
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9
A close-up shot of creamy beef stroganoff with mushrooms served over wide egg noodles and garnished with fresh parsley.
Extra Creamy Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff
Ready in 500 minutes · 520 calories per serving.
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10
Close-up of shredded, tender slow cooker barbacoa beef in a bowl, garnished with cilantro and lime wedges.
Barbacoa
Ready in 500 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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11
Slow cooker pot roast with tender beef, carrots, and potatoes in rich brown gravy on a white plate
Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Ready in 500 minutes · 485 calories per serving.
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Soups & Stews

12
A steaming bowl of hearty Taco Soup garnished with sour cream, cilantro, and crushed tortilla chips, ready to be enjoyed.
Taco Soup
Ready in 45 minutes · 380 calories per serving.
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13
A steaming bowl of classic beef stew with tender beef chunks, carrots, and potatoes, garnished with fresh parsley.
Hearty Classic Beef Stew
Ready in 175 minutes · 450 calories per serving.
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14
A steaming bowl of old fashioned beef stew with tender carrots and potatoes.
Old Fashioned Beef Stew
Ready in 180 minutes · 485 calories per serving.
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15
A rustic bowl of dark red Texas chili topped with fresh cilantro and a lime wedge.
Texas Chili (Bowl of Red)
Ready in 225 minutes · 580 calories per serving.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the quickest recipe in this collection?

Taco Soup is the fastest, ready in about 45 minutes from start to finish.

How many calories are in these recipes?

They range from about 325 to 680 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated per serving on each recipe card and varies with the exact ingredients you use.

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