Cooking beef in a crockpot

Surprising fact: more than half of home cooks say a single slow-cooked meal saves them two hours a week. Welcome to a practical guide that turns tougher cuts into tender, flavorful dinners with minimal fuss. You’ll learn quick timing cues — like 3½–4 hours for takeout-style Beef & Broccoli, 8–10 hours for a hearty stew,…