Description
A hearty and savory slow cooker dish featuring tender beef, garlic butter, and creamy Yukon Gold potatoes. Perfect for cozy nights in or family gatherings.
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 (or a mix of thyme, oregano, basil)
- 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
- Pat the beef chunks dry with paper towels; season with salt and black pepper.
- Sear the beef in olive oil for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden-brown.
- Place the halved baby potatoes in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Add the seared beef chunks on top of the potatoes and toss in onion and carrots if using.
- Melt the butter and stir in garlic, Italian herbs, red pepper flakes, and parsley in a small bowl.
- Pour beef broth over the beef and potatoes, drizzle garlic butter sauce on top and toss to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours until beef is fork-tender and potatoes are soft.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Transfer the beef and potatoes to a serving platter, spoon extra sauce over and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Searing the beef adds depth of flavor. Ensure uniform cuts for even cooking, and feel free to customize with your favorite veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: slow cooker, beef, garlic butter, comfort food, potatoes