Cooler weather means it’s time for hearty, rich and warming dinner ideas, like these slow cooked beef recipes. With stews, casseroles, curries and more to choose from, these recipes will see you through autumn and winter.
The best cuts for slow cooked beef recipes
The best meats for slow cooking are secondary cuts, such as topside, oyster, blade, skirt, round, chuck and gravy beef. These cuts contain lots of gelatinous connective tissues, which break down during the long cooking time and help to keep the meat moist.
They’re often much cheaper than premium cuts like sirloin but become deliciously tender and flavour-packed when cooked slowly. Lean prime cuts will simply become dry during long slow cooking.
Slow cooking tips
When browning or searing pieces of meat for slow cooking, cook the meat in small batches. It’s important to keep the heat high and the pan hot. If you cook too many pieces at a time, they’ll release a lot of juices and stew rather than brown.
Also, don’t cut the pieces of meat too small, unless the recipe specifies. It’s better to cook in larger chunks 5cm that can be broken up when tender.
35 slow cooked beef recipes
Slow cooker beef stew
Slow cooker beef ragu
Slow-cooker massaman beef curry
Coconut beef curry
Pulled beef ragu with spaghetti
Braised beef cheeks in red wine
Slow-cooker beer and thyme beef cheeks
Beef pörkölt stew with tarhonya
Osso buco with gremolata
Classic beef stew with dumplings
Braised beef cheeks with minted carrot puree
Ragù alla bolognese
Slow-cooked bolognese
Provencal beef stew
Beef carbonnade
Slow-cooker cottage pie
Slow cooker shredded beef tacos
Coffee and cardamon brisket
Vietnamese beef brisket
Massaman beef cheeks
Slow-cooked beef rib bourguignon
Slow-cooker beef korma
Bourbon-glazed beef ribs
Star anise, soy and beer-braised beef shin
Beef and mushroom stew
Chilli con carne with corn dumplings
Hearty beef and barley casserole
Miso beef short rib & pumpkin hotpot
Braised beef brisket
Beef in red wine
Slow-cooked Mexican beef chilli mole
Slow-cooked italian beef casserole
Slow-cooked beef and mushroom casserole
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