Description
A heartwarming slow cooker dish featuring tender beef chunks in a garlic butter sauce, served with buttery Yukon Gold potatoes. Perfect for family gatherings and cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into large chunks
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for searing, optional)
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 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 and season with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the beef chunks for 2-3 minutes per side until browned (optional).
- Place halved baby potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker, add seared beef chunks, and scatter in onions and carrots if using.
- Melt the unsalted butter in a small bowl, then stir in minced garlic, Italian herbs, red pepper flakes, and chopped parsley.
- Pour the beef broth over the beef and potatoes, then drizzle with garlic butter sauce and toss gently.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours until beef is tender.
- Taste the sauce, adjust seasoning if necessary, and serve the beef and potatoes on a platter with sauce and parsley.
Notes
For best results, use fresh garlic and herbs. You can freeze leftovers for up to 2-3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: slow cooker, beef, garlic butter, potatoes, family meal