7+ easy beef slow cooker recipes that will make your home smell amazing

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Beef is really the ideal protein when it comes to slow cooking. Almost synonymous with the word "braising," beef is one of those meats that gets more intensely flavorful and juicy the longer it cooks. Cooking beef in your slow cooker is really as simple as it gets. As with any meats, browning them in a skillet on the stove beforehand is a wonderful way of sealing in flavor but is hardly necessary.
All beef really needs to shine is a great recipe and a few hours of cooking time, after which you’ll be left with fork-tender meals that will delight the whole family. Try these 7+ fabulous beef recipes for your slow cooker and see for yourself!
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Slow cooker beef and noodles
This meal is great for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. It's also great for those picky eaters in the family. You can never go wrong with a pasta meal in your house. Remember, dinner for the whole family doesn't have to be hard or time-consuming.
Slow cooker beef stew
Beef stew is a classic -- and the perfect dish for a cool night. Best yet, this slow cooker recipe is going to make it easier than ever to whip it up whenever your heart desires.
Slow cooker beef broccoli
When I think of Chinese takeout, beef and broccoli are two things that immediately pop into my head. Now you can make an amazing version of this dish right at home in your slow cooker.
Slow cooker beef fajitas
There's something very exciting about fajitas, and it's due to more than just that sizzling, hot skillet that comes out from the restaurant kitchen. When that unmistakable aroma first hits your nose, you know you're about to embark on an adventure.
Slow cooker V8 stew
When it comes to preparing dinner, prepping individual ingredients from scratch can be a pain -- especially when you're hard pressed for time. That's where shortcuts come in handy. If you can substitute some pre-made ingredient instead of making it from scratch, it can make a huge difference.
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Slow cooker beef and barley stew
Beef and barley is a match made in culinary heaven, and they come together in this hearty stew that's sure to warm up any chilly day. Everything is in this stew — beef, barley, potatoes and tons of other veggies — and it's all covered in a savory gravy that's perfect for picking up with bits of crusty bread.
Slow cooker Mongolian beef
Mongolian beef is one of the most popular dishes on any Chinese restaurant menu. Often it's stir-fried right in front of customers before serving, with the sauce put together bit by bit, until it comes together to form a deliciously sweet coating around the beef. With this slow cooker version, you get all of that delicious taste without any of the fussy stir-frying.
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