Description
Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes is a rich, comforting one-pot meal made with tender beef, buttery potatoes, and a flavorful garlic herb sauce—perfect for easy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef:
- 2.5 lbs (1.1 kg) beef chuck roast, cut into large chunks
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil (optional, for searing)
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 6 tbsp (85 g) 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
For the Potatoes:
- 2 lbs (900 g) baby Yukon Gold potatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) low-sodium beef broth
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
Instructions
- Prep the Beef:
Pat beef dry and season generously with salt and pepper. - Sear the Beef (Optional):
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef chunks for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. - Layer in Slow Cooker:
Place potatoes at the bottom, then add beef on top. Add onions and carrots if using. - Make Garlic Butter Sauce:
Mix melted butter, garlic, herbs, red pepper flakes, and parsley in a bowl. - Add Broth & Sauce:
Pour broth over ingredients, then drizzle garlic butter sauce evenly. Toss gently. - Slow Cook:
Cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours until beef is tender. - Finish:
Adjust seasoning. Thicken sauce by mashing a few potatoes if needed. - Serve:
Serve warm, topped with fresh parsley and extra sauce.
Notes
- Searing the beef adds deeper flavor but can be skipped for convenience.
- Add potatoes halfway through cooking if you prefer firmer texture.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Fresh garlic and quality butter make a noticeable difference in flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (LOW)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg