Name: Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2.5 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into large chunks; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp olive oil (for searing, optional); 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)

Description

A hearty and flavorful slow cooker dish featuring tender beef, buttery garlic sauce, and soft potatoes, perfect for family dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

2.5 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into large chunks
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil (for searing, optional)
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)

Instructions

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 the 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. If using, scatter the onion and carrots.
In a small bowl, melt the butter and stir in the minced garlic, Italian herbs, red pepper flakes (if using), and chopped parsley.
Pour the beef broth evenly over the beef and potatoes, then drizzle the garlic butter sauce over everything and gently toss to mix.
Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours until the beef is fork-tender and the potatoes are soft but not mushy.
Taste the sauce and adjust the 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 extra sauce over, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

For added flavor, consider increasing the herbs or adding different vegetables. You can also substitute beef with chicken thighs or pork if preferred.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 480 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 350mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: slow cooker, beef, garlic, potatoes, family dinner