When time’s on your side, slow-cooking brings out the best in cuts like shin, shoulder and belly. Whether you’re using a slow cooker, a Dutch oven or a lidded casserole in the oven, these recipes celebrate low and slow comfort food at its finest.
This is a steady, traditional braise built around chuck steak — a cut that rewards time and gentle heat. The onions soften and melt into the cooking liquor, the beef becomes spoon-tender, and the finished dish is warming and satisfying without being heavy.