Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes Recipe – Tender, Buttery, and Melt-in-Your-Mouth Comfort Food
Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes is a rich, comforting dish made with tender beef chuck roast, baby potatoes, and a flavorful garlic butter sauce that cooks low and slow until melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7–8 hours (LOW) / 4–5 hours (HIGH)
- Total Time: 7–8 hours
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil (optional, for searing)
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 lbs baby Yukon Gold potatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 medium onion, sliced (optional)
- 1 cup chopped carrots (optional)
Instructions
- Season Beef: Season beef chunks with salt and black pepper.
- Sear (Optional): Brown beef in a skillet for extra flavor if desired.
- Layer Slow Cooker: Add potatoes, onion, carrots, and beef to the slow cooker.
- Make Sauce: Mix melted butter, garlic, Italian herbs, red pepper flakes, and parsley.
- Add Liquid: Pour beef broth into slow cooker, then drizzle garlic butter mixture over everything.
- Cook: Cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours until tender.
- Finish: Adjust seasoning and thicken sauce if needed.
- Serve: Top with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Searing the beef adds deeper flavor but is optional.
- Cut potatoes evenly so they cook at the same rate.
- If sauce is too thin, simmer uncovered or mash a few potatoes to thicken.