Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef With Potatoes (Printable)
Tender beef slow-cooked with buttery garlic, herbs, and potatoes for a comforting, hands-off main dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef
01 - 2.5 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into large cubes
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - ½ tsp black pepper
→ Vegetables
04 - 2 lbs baby potatoes, halved
05 - 1 large yellow onion, sliced
06 - 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
→ Garlic Butter
07 - ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
08 - 6 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
10 - 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
11 - 1 tsp dried rosemary
12 - ½ tsp paprika
→ Liquid
13 - ½ cup low-sodium beef broth
# How To Make It:
01 - Season beef cubes generously with salt and black pepper, ensuring even coverage on all sides.
02 - Arrange halved potatoes, sliced onion, and carrot pieces in an even layer at the bottom of the slow cooker insert.
03 - Place seasoned beef cubes on top of the vegetable layer, distributing evenly for uniform cooking.
04 - Whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, thyme, rosemary, and paprika in a small bowl until thoroughly combined.
05 - Pour garlic butter mixture evenly over the beef and vegetables, ensuring all pieces receive some coating.
06 - Carefully pour beef broth around the sides of the slow cooker, avoiding direct pouring onto the seasoned meat to preserve the garlic butter coating.
07 - Cover and cook on LOW setting for 6–7 hours until beef is fork-tender and potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
08 - Gently stir the cooked mixture to distribute juices. Garnish with additional fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The house fills with an incredible aroma that makes everyone drift into the kitchen asking whats for dinner
- Set it and forget it freedom gives you tender, falling-apart beef with almost zero effort
02 -
- Searing the beef in a hot skillet before slow cooking adds a depth of flavor thats absolutely worth the extra ten minutes
- Pouring broth down the side instead of directly on top keeps all that garlic butter exactly where you put it
03 -
- Dont lift the lid too often during cooking, or youll lose heat and extend the cooking time
- If the sauce looks too thin at the end, remove the lid and cook on high for 15 to 20 minutes to reduce and thicken