If you’re in the mood for a high-protein dinner, beef is the way to go. But cooking beef can’t be rushed if you want it tender and juicy; it is best cooked for long periods of time. If you have a slow cooker, you can be sure that any meat dish will turn out to be tasty and satisfying.
Here are 3 of the best slow cooker recipes for meat:
The beef and barley warmer
What do you need:
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1 1/4 roast beef
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3 carrots, chopped
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3 celery stalks, chopped
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1 chopped onion
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1 bay leaf
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1 can of chopped stewed tomatoes
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4 cubes of beef broth
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4 cups of water
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2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
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1/2 cup of barley
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2 tablespoons oil
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1 tablespoon of white sugar
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to taste
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Salt to taste
Cook the chuck roast in a slow cooker for 4-5 hours on high, adding bay leaves and barley for the last hour. When the meat is done and tender, cut it into small pieces. Remove the bay leaf and reserve the meat, broth and barley. In a large pot over medium high heat, heat the oil, then cook the carrots, celery, onion, and mixed greens until tender. Add tomatoes, beef bouillon cubes, water, sugar, 1/4 black pepper, and meat mixture. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper if necessary.
Pepperoncini sandwich with meat
What do you need:
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8 hoagie rolls, warmed
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1 1/4 kilogram of roast beef
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1 jar pepperoncini
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16 slices of provolone cheese
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4 garlic cloves, sliced
Carefully make small cuts in the meat and place garlic slices inside the cuts. Place the roast in a slow cooker and then for the entire contents of the pepperoncini jar over the meat (including the liquid). Cover and cook 6 to 8 hours over low heat. When ready, cut the meat into slices and place it on rolls. Top with cheese and sprinkle with pepperoncini.
Crock Pot Coffee and Garlic Roast Beef
What do you need:
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2 kilograms of roast beef
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5 garlic cloves, minced
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1 1/2 cups of strong brewed coffee
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1/2 cup of water
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
Make a few deep cuts on a roast with a knife then push the garlic in. Place the meat in a slow cooker and pour coffee over it. Cover and cook 6 to 8 hours over low heat. When done, heat the fat in a skillet over medium low heat. Combine the water and cornstarch in a bowl and then add the mixture to the skillet. Cook over low heat until thickened. Serve the mixture with the roast.
Any meat lover is sure to love these best slow cooker recipes for meat!