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Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 650
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)
  • 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)

Vegetables

  • 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 

  • Pat beef chunks dry and season with salt and black pepper.
  • If using, heat olive oil and sear beef in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
  • Place potatoes in slow cooker, add beef, and scatter onion and carrots if using.
  • Melt butter, stir in garlic, herbs, red pepper flakes, and parsley to make sauce.
  • Pour broth over ingredients, drizzle with garlic butter, then cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours.
  • Adjust seasoning, then transfer to serving platter, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

For thicker sauce, mash some potatoes into the broth or let it sit uncovered for 15 minutes.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $20
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beef, Potatoes, Slow Cooker