Description

This Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes is a comforting and flavorful one-pot meal perfect for busy days. Tender chunks of beef chuck roast are slow-cooked with baby Yukon Gold potatoes, garlic butter, and aromatic herbs to create a rich, hearty dish with minimal effort. Optional carrots and onions add sweetness and depth, while the garlic butter sauce brings a luscious finish that’s perfect for drizzling over the meat and potatoes.

Ingredients

Scale

Beef and Vegetables

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

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)
1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth

For Searing (Optional)

2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Season the Beef: Pat the beef chunks dry with paper towels. Season them generously with salt and black pepper to enhance the flavor during cooking.
Sear the Beef (Optional): Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef chunks for 2-3 minutes on each side until they develop a nice brown crust. Do this in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. This step adds depth of flavor but can be skipped for convenience.
Layer Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Place the halved baby potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the seared beef chunks on top. Scatter sliced onions and chopped carrots evenly if you are using them.
Prepare Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in minced garlic, dried Italian herbs, crushed red pepper flakes if using, and chopped fresh parsley to make a fragrant sauce.
Add Liquids and Sauce: Pour the low-sodium beef broth evenly over the beef and potatoes. Drizzle the prepared garlic butter sauce generously over everything. Gently toss the contents to distribute flavors evenly.
Cook Low and Slow: Cover the slow cooker with the lid. Cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and the potatoes are soft but still hold their shape.
Adjust Sauce: Taste the sauce and adjust salt and pepper if needed. If the sauce is too thin, leave the slow cooker uncovered for 15 minutes to let it thicken or mash a couple of potatoes into the broth to create a thicker consistency.
Serve: Transfer the beef and potatoes onto a serving platter. Spoon some of the extra garlic butter sauce over the top. Garnish with additional fresh parsley and serve warm for a satisfying meal.

Notes

For best flavor, sear the beef chunks before slow cooking, but this step can be omitted to save time.
Use baby Yukon Gold potatoes because they hold their shape well during slow cooking.
Add carrots and onions for extra sweetness and body in the dish; they are optional but recommended.
If you prefer a thicker sauce, mashing a few potatoes into the broth or letting the sauce reduce uncovered helps achieve a better texture.
This recipe is great for meal prep—leftovers reheat well and flavors deepen overnight.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 7 hours (low) or 4.5 hours (high)
Category: Main Dish
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

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