Slow cooking and a zesty teriyaki sauce results in a moist and tender beef brisket.

Dried fruit adds a hint of sweetness to a hearty beef brisket prepared in the slow cooker.

Slow-cooked beef sandwiches flavored with barbecue sauce - perfect for dinner.

Butternut squash and crushed tomatoes bring color to a beef stew cooked in a robust, red wine broth.

Blogger Beth Dooley from Seasonal Appetites shares a favorite recipe. Here’s a dinner that cooks by itself. Don’t skimp on the garlic, it mellows through the long slow cooking time; the vinegar adds a nice tang. Serve this with mashed potatoes or over broad noodles. Leftovers taste even better!