Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes. This dish features tender beef chuck roast simmered with garlic, butter, and hearty potatoes, creating a rich and savory meal that practically prepares itself. Perfect for busy weeknights, it fills your home with mouthwatering aromas that invite everyone to gather around the table. Enjoy each forkful of melting beef and flavorful potatoes for a delightful culinary experience that will become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch chunks
- 1.5 lbs Yukon gold or red potatoes, chopped
- 8 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Cut beef into chunks and chop potatoes into similarly sized pieces. Mince garlic.
- Sear the Beef: In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and sear the beef chunks until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Layer Ingredients: Place chopped potatoes in the slow cooker, followed by the seared beef and minced garlic.
- Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour in the beef broth and sprinkle thyme and pepper evenly.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg