from hearty beef stews and chowders to brisket, and researched celebrity chef's go-to Crock-Pot dishes. Here are 17 cozy comfort-food dishes you can make in a slow cooker, according to chefs.

Meats like brisket and short ribs become tender when made in a slow cooker. There's nothing better than coming home to the comforting aroma of beef stew or pasta sauce simmering in a Crock-Pot ...