Slow-Cooker Make-Ahead Beef

Succulent shredded beef is like money in the bank when it comes to dinner. It means you can go from a burrito to pasta to sandwiches in the blink of an eye. Here’s how we use this recipe to its full potential: Pick up the boneless beef chuck roast when it’s on sale or when there’s a busy week ahead. It’s a versatile meal starter and can save money that might otherwise be spent on emergency pizza delivery or unsatisfying drive-through meals. When you’ve got a few extra minutes to spend in the kitchen, sear the beef and toss it in the slow cooker. Once the meat is done, it’s simple enough to shred it and parcel it up into packages that are the right size for all kinds of family meals.