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Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes Recipe

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  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes (LOW) or 4 hours 45 minutes (HIGH)
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

This Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes recipe features tender beef chuck roast and baby Yukon Gold potatoes cooked low and slow in a flavorful garlic butter sauce infused with Italian herbs and fresh parsley. Perfect for an effortless, hearty meal with minimal prep and maximum taste.

Ingredients

Scale

Beef and Vegetables

  • 2.5 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into large chunks
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 lbs baby Yukon Gold potatoes, halved
  • 1 medium onion, sliced (optional)
  • 1 cup carrots, chopped (optional)

Garlic Butter Sauce

  • 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)

Additional

  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for searing, optional)
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth

Instructions

  1. Season the beef: Pat beef chunks dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper to enhance the flavor before cooking.
  2. Sear the beef (optional): Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef chunks for 2-3 minutes per side until browned to lock in juices and add depth of flavor. Work in batches if needed.
  3. Prepare slow cooker base: Place halved baby potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the seared beef chunks on top and scatter onion and carrots if using.
  4. Make garlic butter sauce: In a small bowl, melt the butter and stir in minced garlic, dried Italian herbs, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), and chopped fresh parsley to create a fragrant and savory sauce.
  5. Add liquids and sauce: Pour the beef broth evenly over the beef and potatoes. Drizzle the garlic butter sauce over everything. Gently toss to distribute the sauce and seasonings evenly throughout.
  6. Cook low and slow: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours until the beef is fork-tender and potatoes are soft but not mushy.
  7. Adjust seasoning and sauce consistency: Taste the sauce and adjust salt and pepper as needed. If the sauce is too thin, let it sit uncovered for 15 minutes to reduce or mash a few potatoes into the broth to thicken it.
  8. Serve: Transfer the beef and potatoes to a serving platter. Spoon the extra sauce over the top, sprinkle with fresh parsley for garnish, and serve warm for a comforting meal.

Notes

  • Searing the beef before slow cooking is optional but adds extra flavor and better color to the meat.
  • Using low-sodium beef broth helps control the salt level in the dish.
  • You can add other root vegetables like parsnips or turnips for more variety.
  • Letting the sauce reduce improves its thickness without adding extra ingredients.
  • For a spicier version, increase the crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 hours (LOW) or 4.5 hours (HIGH)
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: slow cooker beef, garlic butter beef, beef and potatoes, easy slow cooker recipes, comfort food, beef chuck roast recipe

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