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Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes

A comforting and easy slow cooker recipe featuring tender beef chuck roast, creamy Yukon Gold potatoes, and a rich garlic butter sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Comfort Food
Servings 8 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs beef chuck roast Well-marbled cut for tenderness.
  • 2 lbs baby Yukon Gold potatoes, halved Small size ensures even cooking.
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth Base for broth without overpowering flavors.
  • 1 medium onion, sliced Optional, adds sweetness.
  • 1 cup carrots, chopped Optional, for added color and sweetness.

Flavor Enhancers

  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted Key ingredient for the garlic butter sauce.
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic enhances flavor.
  • 1 tsp dried Italian herbs Mix of thyme, oregano, and basil.
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes Optional for added heat.
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped For flavor and garnish.

Cooking Essentials

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste Essential for seasoning.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, for searing (optional) Adds flavor and aids browning.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Pat beef chunks dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper.
  • If desired, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef chunks for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
  • Layer the halved baby potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker.

Cooking

  • Place the beef on top of the potatoes and scatter sliced onions and chopped carrots over the beef, if using.
  • In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, Italian herbs, red pepper flakes, and chopped parsley.
  • Pour beef broth and the garlic butter mixture evenly over everything in the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours.

Final Steps

  • Once cooking time is up, taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  • If the sauce is thin, let it sit uncovered for a few minutes or mash a couple of the potatoes into it to thicken.
  • Serve the beef and potatoes on a platter, spooning extra sauce over the top and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

The flavors improve the next day, making leftovers even better. Perfect for meal prep—assemble ahead and slow cook the next day.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g
Keyword Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, Garlic Butter Beef, Hearty Meal, Slow Cooker Beef
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