There's nothing better than coming home to the comforting aroma of beef stew or pasta sauce simmering in a Crock-Pot, especially on cozy days in the fall and winter. As the weather turns even cooler, it's the perfect time to bring out your Crock-Pot or slow cooker to prepare hearty meals that cook on their own during the workday. Business Insider spoke with chefs and cookbook authors about their favorite comforting slow-cooker meals, from hearty beef stews and chowders to brisket, and researched celebrity chefs' go-to Crock-Pot dishes. See 17 cozy comfort-food dishes you can make in a slow cooker, according to chefs, at the link in our bio. Story by Erin McDowell (Credit: Williams Sonoma; Shutterstock; Getty Images) #slowcooker #recipe #winter