If you enjoy the rich and hearty taste of beef but don't like the hassle of cooking, then it's time you start using a slow cooker. There are just some things that are far easier to cook when you use a slow cooker, and beef is one of those things.
If you need a low-prep, easy dinner, then maybe one of these recipes will catch your eye. Watch the videos and keep them in mind the next time you want to cook beef.
1. Slow cooker beef gyros Gyros are one of those wonderful street foods that many people wouldn't even think to make at home. Just one look at that tall spit with the rotating meat is enough to tell anyone that this is one dish that needs some heavy duty equipment – not to mention quite a bit of space. But as you'll see in the recipe below, they need not be intimidating at all. You just need to pull out a slow cooker and slice some chuck roast.
2. Slow cooker Irish stew Irish stew is really just beef stew with a little something extra – beer! But as you'll see in the recipe below, this stew brings so much more than that. Hearty potatoes, big chunks of carrots and earthy mushrooms come to the forefront in this dish. In the background you'll get zesty tomatoes, the aromatics of thyme, rosemary and bay, and a little bit of garlic and onion to bring it all together.
3. Slow cooker Korean beefKorean food is a vibrant and exciting part of Asian cuisine, and once you've tasted it, you're a convert. Generally, beef and slow cookers are a culinary marriage made in heaven. Combine that with these traditional Korean flavors, and you have a dish so aromatic and delicious, it fully explains the meteoric rise in popularity that Korean food has been enjoying for the last few years.
4. Slow cooker beef tips and gravy There is nothing quite as hearty or satisfying as a good, thick gravy. In the recipe below, chunks of beef are slow-cooked to tenderness in a thick, savory sauce that takes only five minutes of prep. Take a look to find out why this recipe is so easy.
5. Slow cooker beef stewBeef stew is a classic – and the perfect dish for a cool night. Best yet, this slow cooker recipe makes it easier than ever to whip it up whenever your heart desires. The ingredients are household items, and all you're really going to need to buy is fresh beef the day or night before you want to cook this dish.
