Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes
A hearty and flavorful slow cooker dish featuring tender beef, potatoes, and aromatic garlic butter sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Meat
- 2.5 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into large chunks
- Salt and black pepper, to taste 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
- Season beef chunks with salt and pepper. Optional: sear in olive oil until browned.
- Place potatoes, beef, onion, and carrots (if using) in the slow cooker. Mix melted butter with garlic, herbs, red pepper flakes, and parsley; pour over ingredients.
- Add beef broth, cover, and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours until beef is tender.
- Adjust seasoning if needed. For thicker sauce, mash some potatoes into the broth or let it sit uncovered for 15 minutes.
- Transfer to a platter, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner and can be easily customized with your favorite vegetables or herbs.