When it comes to easy, family-friendly meals that deliver big on flavor, crock pot pulled brisket is a must-try recipe.

This can be made in a crock pot or in a large Dutch Oven placed in the oven. I prefer the “low and slow” method. Low temperature for a long time. It always yields a very tender brisket.

Meats like brisket and short ribs become tender when made in a slow cooker. There's nothing better than coming home to the comforting aroma of beef stew or pasta sauce simmering in a Crock-Pot ...

from hearty beef stews and chowders to brisket, and researched celebrity chef's go-to Crock-Pot dishes. Here are 17 cozy comfort-food dishes you can make in a slow cooker, according to chefs.