Beef 'N' Bean Starter

Submitted by: Nancy Ware 
Nancy Ware of Enon, Ohio uses her slow cooker to prepare this hearty beef and bean mixture, then divides it into two freezer bags. When you're racing against the clock, pull a bag of starter from the freezer to fix the savory soup or quick chili that follows. 

Hearty Hash Brown Dinner

Submitted by: Marge Berg 
AT Marge Berg's house in Gibbon, Minnesota, this meal-in-one with vegetables and ground beef is frequent fare. 'It's great for potlucks, too,' she adds, French-fried onions sprinkled on after cooking create a crispy topping. 

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Spicy Beef Vegetable Stew

Submitted by: Lynnette Davis 
'This zesty ground beef and vegetable soup is flavorful and fast to fix,' reports Lynnette Davis of Tullahoma, Tennessee. 'It makes a complete meal when served with warm corn bread, sourdough bread or French bread.' 

Hearty Beans with Beef

Submitted by: Jan Biehl 
'My husband raved about this sweet bean dish after tasting it at a party, so I knew I had to get the recipe,' recalls Jan Biehl, Leesburg, Indiana. 'It's perfect for get-togethers because you can mix it up a day early and toss it in the slow cooker a few hours before your guests arrive.' 

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Slow-Cooked Swiss Steak

Submitted by: Sarah Burks 
Sarah Burks of Wathena, Kansas lets her slow cooker simmer up this fuss-free and flavorful Swiss steak. Perfect for busy spring daysthe longer it cooks, the better it tastes! 

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Slow-Cooked Sirloin

Submitted by: Vicki Tormaschy 
My family of five likes to eat beef so this recipe is a favorite. I usually serve it with homemade bread or rolls to soak up the tasty gravy. -Vicki Tormaschy of Dickinson, North Dakota 

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Tender Beef Brisket

Submitted by: Sondra Morrow 
A touch of sugar mellows the flavorful sauce that's drizzled over this brisket. 'The original recipe came to me from a friend,' says Sondra Morrow, Mesa, Arizona. 'I revised it for the slow cooker.' 

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Seasoned Short Ribs

Submitted by: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 
Line your broiler pan with foil for easy cleanup. 

Smoked Beef Brisket

Submitted by: Dana Cebolski 
Dana Cebolski of Bessemer, Michigan gives a sensational smoky taste to tender slices of this slow-cooked beef brisket. 'It's one of my family's favorites any time of the year,' she notes. 

Cranberry Meatballs

Submitted by: Nina Hall 
Whether you serve them as appetizers or the main course, these tasty meatballs shared by Nina Hall of Citrus Heights, California are sure to be popular. Cranberry and chili sauces give them extra sweetness. TIP: These taste very good over egg noodles, Nina suggests. 
 
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