Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes
This comforting slow cooker dish features tender beef chuck and smooth baby Yukon Gold potatoes, all enhanced with garlic and butter for a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into large chunks Choose a good quality cut for best results.
- 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 for added heat.
- 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
Preparation
- Pat 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 per side until browned. Work in batches if needed.
- Place halved baby potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add seared beef chunks on top. Scatter onion and carrots in if using.
- In a small bowl, melt butter. Stir in minced garlic, Italian herbs, red pepper flakes (if using), and chopped parsley.
- Pour beef broth evenly over the beef and potatoes. Drizzle garlic butter sauce over everything and gently toss to distribute.
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.
Serving
- Transfer beef and potatoes to a serving platter. Spoon extra sauce over, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
Storing leftovers: Once cooled, transfer remaining beef and potatoes to an airtight container. They can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.