Description

This Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes recipe offers tender, flavorful beef chuck roast chunks cooked low and slow with baby Yukon Gold potatoes in a savory garlic herb butter sauce. Enhanced with garlic, Italian herbs, and a touch of crushed red pepper flakes, this comforting dish is perfect for a hands-off family meal with minimal prep and maximum taste.

Ingredients

Scale

Beef and Seasoning

2.5 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into large chunks
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil (for searing, 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)

Vegetables and Broth

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 the beef: Pat the beef chunks dry with paper towels. Season them generously with salt and black pepper to enhance flavor and aid in browning.
Sear the beef (optional): Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef chunks for 2-3 minutes per side until nicely browned. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. This step adds depth of flavor but can be skipped.
Prepare slow cooker base: Place the halved baby potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the seared (or raw) beef chunks on top. If using, scatter sliced onions and chopped carrots evenly around and on top of the beef.
Make 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 parsley until well combined.
Add liquids and sauce: Pour the low-sodium beef broth evenly over the beef and potatoes. Then drizzle the garlic butter mixture over everything. Gently toss or spread to distribute the sauce and seasonings thoroughly.
Slow cook: 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 the potatoes are soft but not mushy.
Adjust seasoning and thicken sauce: Taste the cooking liquid and adjust salt and pepper as needed. If the sauce is too thin, leave the slow cooker uncovered for 15 minutes to reduce or mash a couple of potatoes into the broth to thicken it slightly.
Serve: Transfer the beef and potatoes to a serving platter. Spoon extra sauce over the top, garnish with additional fresh parsley, and serve warm for a hearty, comforting meal.

Notes

Searing the beef is optional but adds more flavor and color to the dish.
Using low-sodium beef broth allows you to control the saltiness of the final dish better.
Adding carrots and onions is optional but enhances the flavor and nutrition of the meal.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
For a thicker sauce, mash some cooked potatoes into the broth or reduce the liquid by cooking uncovered.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 7 hours 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

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