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Old Mexico slow cooker chili with cubed stewing beef, three forms of tomato, chili powder, and a kick of hot sauce. No beans, just deep-simmered Texas-style heat.

Today's pot roast braises rump roast with potatoes, carrots, stewed tomatoes, and onion soup mix in a sealed oven bag. Hands-off Sunday supper with no pot to scrub.

Pasta with tomato, chard, and sunflower seed sauce where ground toasted sunflower seeds thicken a fresh tomato-basil sauce. A vegan, nut-free pasta with hidden protein and earthy greens.

German beef stew with vinegar, dill, potatoes, and carrots in a tangy broth. A two-day stew that simmers low, chills overnight for easy fat removal, then reheats even better.

Beef stew braised in cranberry chutney with raisins, walnuts, honey, and warm spices. Stewing beef slow-simmered until the tart cranberries melt into a rich, fruity sauce.

Easy pot roast slow-cooked with stewed tomatoes, beef stock, and horseradish for 4-5 hours in a crockpot or covered roaster. A dump-and-forget roast with homemade flour gravy.

Tex-Mex chicken casserole layered with corn tortillas, sauteed chicken, stewed tomatoes, green chilies, and Velveeta. King Ranch Chicken's lighter weeknight cousin.

No-work salmon chowder built entirely from pantry cans: canned salmon, corn, stewed tomatoes, clam juice, and rice simmered together in one pot. A 30-minute pantry dinner for busy nights.

Western skillet rice browns ground beef in one pan, then simmers with brown rice, stewed tomatoes, peas, and onion soup mix. Sharp cheddar melts on top for a one-skillet family dinner.

Vegan black bean and corn casserole with cornmeal, stewed tomatoes, green chiles, and a nutritional yeast cheesy sauce. Hearty, plant-based Tex-Mex comfort food in a single pan.

Parmesan-crusted chicken breasts pan-fried and topped with a rosemary mushroom tomato sauce. A quick Sicilian-style skillet dinner served over pasta in 40 minutes.

Beef Bourguignonne braised in red Burgundy wine with mushrooms, onions, thyme, and marjoram. A classic French stew with deep wine-soaked flavor and fork-tender beef chunks.

Lamb and apple pie with mushrooms, carrots, and apple cider under golden puff pastry. A savory British-style meat pie with autumn flavors baked until flaky.

Let the oven have a day off and use this simple crockpot recipe to create a hearty beef stew you will love!

Venison stew simmers browned venison with onion, bay, Worcestershire, and a hint of allspice until fork-tender, then adds carrots and potatoes. A hearty, warmly spiced stew that tames the gamey edge and warms a cold night.

Hearty venison stew with carrots, potatoes, and a warm blend of paprika and allspice. Brown the meat, simmer low and slow, and let the crockpot do the heavy lifting.