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Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes Recipe – Tender, Buttery, and Melt-in-Your-Mouth Comfort Food

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  • Author: amanda
  • 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

Description

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.


Ingredients

  • 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

  1. Season Beef: Season beef chunks with salt and black pepper.
  2. Sear (Optional): Brown beef in a skillet for extra flavor if desired.
  3. Layer Slow Cooker: Add potatoes, onion, carrots, and beef to the slow cooker.
  4. Make Sauce: Mix melted butter, garlic, Italian herbs, red pepper flakes, and parsley.
  5. Add Liquid: Pour beef broth into slow cooker, then drizzle garlic butter mixture over everything.
  6. Cook: Cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours until tender.
  7. Finish: Adjust seasoning and thicken sauce if needed.
  8. 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.