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13+ Slow Cooker and Stew Recipes to warm you up in Winter.

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A collage of slow cooker and stew recipes featuring hearty, comforting meals cooked low and slow.
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When the weather is cold, nothing beats a pot of something slow-cooked and comforting. These are the meals that simmer gently, fill the kitchen with warmth, and taste even better the next day.

A collage of slow cooker and stew recipes featuring hearty, comforting meals cooked low and slow.
Comforting slow cooker and stew recipes for cozy meals.

This round-up brings together slow cooker recipes and cozy winter stews — perfect for relaxed cooking, weekend meals, and make-ahead dinners. These are rich, satisfying dishes meant to be served with bread, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Slow Cooker Comfort Meals

Slow Cooker Roast Chicken

A simple, hands-off way to cook a whole chicken that stays tender and flavorful.

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A roasted chicken on a platter.

Slow Cooker Roast Chicken

This slow cooker roast chicken is incredibly tender and flavorful, thanks to the low and slow cooking method. The chicken is seasoned with a savory dry rub and stuffed with herbs and lemon for added aroma. A quick broil at the end gives the skin a perfect golden, crispy finish.
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Slow Cooker Beef Brisket

Slow-cooked until fork-tender, this brisket is perfect for cozy winter dinners.

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Slow cooked brisket in the plate.

Slow Cooked Beef Brisket (Oven)

Whether you're a seasoned pitmaster or a novice home cook, there's something undeniably captivating about the allure of a perfectly tender, slow-cooked beef brisket infused with rich flavors and melt-in-your-mouth goodness.
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Slow Cooker Shredded Beef

A versatile recipe you can use for sandwiches, bowls, or hearty plates.

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A slow cooker with shredded beef.

Slow Cooker Shredded Beef

Tender slow cooker shredded beef cooked with Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, mustard, herbs, and a little brown sugar until fork-tender. Serve it with mashed potatoes or rice, or use it for sandwiches, tacos, wraps, and bowls.
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Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken

A gently spiced, slightly sweet chicken dish that works beautifully for slow cooking.

Slow Cooker Lamb Curry Recipe

Rich, aromatic, and deeply comforting, this curry is ideal for cold evenings.

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Slow cooked lamb curry in a serving bowl.

Slow-cooker Lamb Curry

This Indian lamb curry recipe is as simple as putting everything in the slow cooker and forgetting about it. The meat is cooked with the wonderful aromatics of curry powder and coconut milk until it's fork-tender.
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Slow Cooker Indian Chicken Curry Recipe

A slow-simmered curry with bold flavors and tender chicken, perfect for make-ahead meals.

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A slow cooker with curry and chicken.

Slow Cooker Chicken Curry

This slow cooker Indian chicken curry recipe, also known as crockpot chicken curry, is simple and effortless. It requires only ten minutes of hands-on work and a few hours of slow cooking. This beautiful deep red curry is flavored with exotic Indian spices and can be served over a bowl of rice or with simple crusty bread.
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Cozy Stews & Braises (Stovetop or Oven)

Beer Braised Beef Stew (Guinness Style)

A classic winter stew with deep flavor from slow braising.

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A bowl of beef stew.

Slow Cooker Beer Braised Beef Stew

This slow cooker beer braised beef stew is made with tender beef chuck, carrots, and potatoes in a rich, savory beer gravy. Brown the beef first for extra flavor, then let the slow cooker do the rest until the beef is fork-tender.
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Beef Bourguignon (Beef Burgundy)

A traditional French stew that’s rich, comforting, and perfect for special winter meals.

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Beef burgundy in a serving bowl.

The BEST Beef Burgundy aka Beef Bourguignon

This Beef Burgundy or Beef Bourguignon consists of beef pieces bathed in burgundy wine and cooked long and slow with herbs and mushrooms until they are fork-tender. This ultimate comfort food can be made in a slow cooker, on the stovetop, or in the oven.
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Moroccan Beef Stew with Dates

A warming stew with sweet and savory notes, ideal for cold nights.

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A bowl of beef stew.

Moroccan Beef Stew with Dates

This slow cooker Moroccan beef stew combines tender beef with dates, tomatoes, cumin, paprika, ginger, and cinnamon. The dates soften into the gravy as it cooks, adding just enough sweetness to balance the warm spices.
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Braised Lamb Shanks

Slow-braised until meltingly tender, this is true comfort food.

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Shanks of lamb in a Dutch oven.

Braised Lamb Shanks in the Oven

These braised lamb shanks are slow-cooked in the oven with red wine gravy. A delicious and simple recipe that needs only 20 minutes to prep and 2 hours to cook. Served over mashed potatoes and sides for a complete meal.
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Osso Buco Recipe in Red Wine

A classic braised dish that’s hearty, elegant, and deeply satisfying.

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A pan with braised slow cooked beef shank.

Oven Braised Osso Buco Recipe

This Osso Buco is a fork-tender veal shank slow-cooked in the oven with red wine and a few other ingredients. A simple recipe that needs only 20 minutes to prep and about 2 hours to bake. Served over mashed potato and sides for an inviting meal.
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Moroccan Braised Chicken with Potatoes

A one-pot braised chicken dish that’s flavorful and comforting.

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A dutch oven with braising chicken and gravy.

Moroccan Braised Chicken with Potatoes

Moroccan braised chicken with potatoes is a simple and healthy dish with a global appeal. Potatoes, onions, and garlic are braised with butter and olive oil to create a rich and flavorful dish. It is also low in fat, easy to prepare, and tastes great.
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Best EVER Turkey Stew

A lighter but still cozy stew that’s perfect for winter cooking.

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A bowl of Moroccan chicken stew with couscous.

Moroccan Chicken Stew with Couscous

Give your next chicken stew a Moroccan twist with couscous. Hearty, wholesome chicken and chickpeas in spicy tomato gravy served over couscous. This simple and easy recipe gets done in less than 20 minutes.
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These slow cooker meals and stews are designed for cold days when you want food that cooks gently and rewards patience. They’re ideal for weekend cooking, leftovers, and feeding family without rushing.

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A collage of slow cooker and stew recipes featuring hearty, comforting meals cooked low and slow.
Comforting slow cooker and stew recipes for cozy meals.

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