Everybody who has tried their hands at Thanksgiving dinner knows how difficult it is to cook the dishes perfectly and time everything right. That is why, this Thanksgiving, rely on your slow cooker to make some lip-smacking dinner recipes to save both time and energy.

Looking for an easy way to make hearty beef meals? Slow cooker recipes are perfect for tender, flavorful dishes without the hassle. They’re ideal for busy days or when you just want a comforting meal waiting for you.

Most Southerners are a little bit in love with their slow cookers. The small appliances have an honored spot at holiday meals, they come along to tailgates, and when filled with hot appetizers, they are the life of the party.

When you’re craving a meal that’s as easy as it is satisfying, slow cooker beef recipes really hit the spot. We’ve gathered our collection of comforting, hands-off meals that let your slow cooker do the heavy lifting while you get on with your day.

Everyone has their favorites at the Thanksgiving table, and heaven help the cook who takes one of them away. A colleague summed it up perfectly: “You can always add, but you can never subtract.” That creates a conundrum for ambitious cooks tired of making the same things over and over — and over again.