Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef With Potatoes (Print Version)

Tender beef with buttery garlic and potatoes, slow-cooked to perfection for an easy comforting meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Beef

01 - 2.5 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into large cubes
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - 1/2 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 Sauce

07 - 1/3 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 - 1/2 tsp paprika

→ Liquid

13 - 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth

# Directions:

01 - Generously season beef cubes with salt and black pepper, ensuring even coating on all sides.
02 - Arrange halved baby potatoes, sliced onion, and carrot pieces in the bottom of the slow cooker, creating an even bed for the beef.
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 leaves, rosemary, and paprika in a small bowl until fully incorporated.
05 - Pour garlic butter mixture evenly over beef and vegetables, ensuring thorough coverage.
06 - Carefully pour beef broth around the sides of the slow cooker, avoiding direct pouring over the seasoned beef to preserve the garlic butter coating.
07 - Cover and cook on LOW setting for 6 to 7 hours until beef is fork-tender and potatoes are easily pierced with a knife.
08 - Gently stir the cooked mixture, garnish with additional fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The hands-off cooking method gives you back hours in your day while still delivering a restaurant quality meal
  • That garlic butter mixture creates an incredible flavor foundation that permeates every single bite
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day, making it perfect for meal prep or effortless lunches
02 -
  • Searing the beef first adds incredible depth, but do not let it stop you from making this on busy weekdays
  • Adding the broth on the sides, not the top, prevents washing away that flavorful garlic butter mixture
  • Every slow cooker runs differently, so start checking at the 6 hour mark to avoid overcooking the beef
03 -
  • Pat the beef completely dry before seasoning to help it develop better texture, even if you skip searing
  • Chop all your vegetables into uniform sizes so everything finishes cooking at the same time
  • Set a timer for the minimum cooking time and check then rather than letting it go too long

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