Slow cooker beef recipes

Feed a crowd on a budget with brisket, a cheap cut of beef that takes on flavours well, here with Christmassy cinnamon, sweet orange and cranberries

Cook braising steak in the slow cooker for really tender meat. Add button mushrooms or smoked paprika for extra flavour – it will be an instant family favourite.

You can leave this barbacoa beef in the slow cooker during the day if you're entertaining. Serve in lettuce cups, tacos, or over rice with vegetables

With fall-apart beef, tomatoes and peppers in a creamy, rich stew, our slow-cooker goulash recipe couldn't be easier or more comforting

Add depth of flavour and chunky texture to cottage pie by using ox cheek – this makes it worthy of a special occasion. Enjoy with your favourite greens

Make a batch of this beef and lentil ragu on the weekend, then use it to make three speedy meals for busy weeknights - find the recipes below

Prepare your beef in the slow cooker first thing in the morning, so that come evening-time your Sunday dinner is a breeze. Perfect for busy family weekends.

Use your slow cooker to make this beef stew so it will be ready for when you get home after a long day. Nothing says winter warmer quite like a stew

Prepare this beef brisket and let it bubble away in the slow cooker, leaving you with a tender, rich stew. Serve with golden ale gravy and horseradish mash.

Slow cook your next lasagne for extra tender mince – and this version is low-fat and low-calorie. A healthy family meal to give you comfort on cold nights

This slow-cooked beef curry is easy to make and perfect for feeding the family – add chunks of potato for an extra hearty dish. Serve with rice and naan bread

Make our classic meat and potato pie for a comforting dinner. This great-value family favourite freezes beautifully and is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser

A spicy, authentic Thai green curry for your slow cooker that's ideal for taking the last-minute stress out of entertaining

Whip up this Hungarian paprika-infused beef casserole in minutes, or use a slow cooker for an extra tender finish

A Thai-style beef recipe that's made in a pressure cooker - the meat becomes melt-in-the-mouth in its rich sauce.

Whip up a huge batch of bolognese that's fit to feed a hungry crowd, or freeze half for a speedy midweek meal

Ideal for entertaining families with kids, this easy homemade classic chilli dish is quick, hassle-free and great to have in the freezer