Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes
Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes is a comforting, family-friendly dish made with tender chunks of beef chuck slow-cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce alongside creamy Yukon Gold potatoes. Perfect for cozy weeknights, family dinners, or potlucks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (LOW) or 4 hours (HIGH)
- Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes (LOW) or 4 hours 15 minutes (HIGH)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
2.5 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into large 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 (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
1. Pat beef chunks dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper.
2. Optional: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef for 2–3 minutes per side until browned.
3. Place halved baby potatoes in the slow cooker. Add seared beef on top. Scatter onion and carrots if using.
4. In a small bowl, melt butter and stir in garlic, Italian herbs, red pepper flakes, and parsley.
5. Pour beef broth evenly over the beef and potatoes. Drizzle garlic butter mixture on top and gently toss.
6. Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours until beef is tender and potatoes are soft.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning. For thicker sauce, let sit uncovered or mash a couple of potatoes.
8. Transfer to a platter, spoon extra sauce over, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
Searing the beef is optional but enhances flavor.
Add potatoes halfway through cooking for firmer texture.
Prep ahead for easy morning cooking.
Use plant-based butter and gluten-free broth for dietary adaptations.
Leftovers store well and taste better the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg