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Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes

This hearty and comforting Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes is a perfect dish for busy nights, offering tender beef and buttery garlic flavors with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Main ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into large chunks Use thawed beef for even cooking.
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for searing, optional) For added flavor.
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (or a mix of thyme, oregano, basil)
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)
  • 2 lbs baby Yukon Gold potatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 medium onion, sliced (optional)
  • 1 cup carrots, chopped (optional)

Method

Preparation

  • Pat the beef chunks dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper.
  • (Optional) Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef chunks for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.
  • Place the halved baby potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker and add the seared beef chunks on top. Scatter onion and carrots if using.
  • In a small bowl, melt the butter and stir in minced garlic, Italian herbs, red pepper flakes (if using), and chopped parsley.
  • Pour beef broth evenly over the beef and potatoes, then drizzle the garlic butter sauce over everything and gently toss to mix.

Cooking

  • Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours, until beef is fork-tender and potatoes are soft but not mushy.
  • Taste the sauce and adjust salt and pepper as needed. If the sauce is too thin, let it sit uncovered for 15 minutes or mash a couple of potatoes into the broth for thickness.
  • Transfer the beef and potatoes to a serving platter, spoon the extra sauce over the top, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g

Notes

If you have leftovers, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Consider adding a splash of red wine to the slow cooker for extra flavor. You can also add a bit of cream at the end of cooking for a richer sauce.
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