For St. Patrick's Day, slow-cook your way to a comforting Irish meal. From Irish cream lattes to Guinness-spiked soups to succulent corned beef, there's at least one hearty recipe in this list that you'll want to take on this year.
Slow-Cooker Irish Cream Dream
Like a Baileys Irish coffee, this yummy, warm drink features chocolate with whipped cream on top.
Get the recipe: slow-cooker Irish cream dream [4]
Slow-Cooker Steel-Cut Oatmeal
Steel-cut oatmeal, or Irish oatmeal, can take quite a long time to cook. Wake up to a bowl of ready-made cereal by slow-cooking it overnight. Though this recipe calls for some healthy ingredients, you can easily remove them and replace the almond milk with heavy cream, butter, and brown sugar for a more authentic take.
Get the recipe: slow-cooker steel-cut oatmeal [5]
Guinness Slow-Cooker Short Ribs
Doesn't this dish just scream, "Don't worry! You can survive this cold weather!"? Make sure to enjoy this dish with a pint of Guinness if you know what's good for you.
Get the recipe: Guinness slow-cooker short ribs [6]
Slow-Cooker Corned Beef
Pickling spices, potatoes, and carrots make this corned beef come together. The blogger behind the recipe says don't be surprised if you make this particular dish a few times a month!
Get the recipe: slow-cooker corned beef [7]
Slow-Cooker Guinness Shepherd's Pie
Stew meat, lots of frozen veggies, and a cheesy cheddar mashed potato topping make this shepherd's pie equal parts comforting and convenient.
Get the recipe: slow-cooker Guinness shepherd's pie [8]
Irish Onion Soup
While this "French" onion soup isn't slow-cooked, follow the cooking method described in this slow-cooker French onion pot pie soup [9] to translate it for your Crock Pot.
Get the recipe: Irish onion soup [10]
Slow-Cooker Corned Beef
Here's another take on the St. Patrick's day staple. This one includes leeks and rutabaga for even more flavor.
Get the recipe: slow-cooker corned beef [11]
Slow-Cooker Irish Stew
Stout's the secret ingredient in this Irish stew.
Get the recipe: slow-cooker Irish stew [12]
Slow-Cooker Guinness Brisket
Consider this an Irish "sloppy joe" sandwich.
Get the recipe: slow-cooker Guinness brisket [13]
Slow-Cooker Guinness Beef Stew
The dark ale is what brings it all together!
Get the recipe: slow-cooker Guinness beef stew [14]