Slow Cooker Beef and Beer

An 8-cup (2 L) slow cooker is just the right size for small batches of stew – perfect for this recipe that makes just enough for two dinners for two. Serve with mashed or boiled potatoes to soak up all the rich, meaty sauce.

Caribou Stew

Caribou is one of the staple ingredients in Nunavut cooking. It's classified as country food; or food from the land, and it's one of the only truly wild meats. Caribou is sometimes available at specialty meat shops across Canada or by special order directly from purveyors in Nunavut. Availability can vary from season to season, so if you can't find caribou, then elk, venison or beef can make a delicious substitute. Serve with Bannock.

Slow Cooker Japanese-Style Beef Curry

In Japan, cooks often make curry using a packaged mix, serving it over steamed rice and topping it with a fried pork cutlet. Here, we've ditched the store bought mix for a beefy homemade rendition of this gravy-rich stew. Choose a spicy curry powder instead if you prefer a dish with extra kick.

Beef and Mushroom Pie

Although this meat lover's pie filling would make an endlessly satisfying meal on its own, mounding it between two flaky pie crusts brings it to a new level of deliciousness. Serve with a lemony salad.

Slow Cooker Irish Lamb Stew

Traditional Irish stew is a hearty dish that's perfect for any cold night. Adding your favourite stout gives it a wonderful dark colour and rich flavour. If you don't have stout on hand, substitute the same amount of your favourite beer.

Lamb Shanks with Caramelized Onions

Carbonnade of Beef