Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes

Short, Catchy Intro

So you are craving something tasty but too lazy to spend forever in the kitchen huh Same. This slow cooker garlic butter beef with potatoes does all the heavy lifting while you pretend to be productive. It smells like comfort, tastes like a hug, and makes your house the place all your friends want to crash at for dinner.

If you want a high protein spin on similar flavors check out that high protein slow cooker garlic butter beef bites recipe for inspiration. You will taste the garlic butter and wonder why you ever spent evenings hovering over a stove.

Why This Recipe is Awesome

Look I will not sugarcoat it this recipe practically cooks itself and still tastes gourmet. You get tender beef, garlicky butter sauce, and potatoes that soak up all the good stuff. It is idiot proof even I did not mess it up the first time.

Slow cooking makes the beef melt in your mouth while the potatoes stay cozy but not mushy. Want to impress without trying too hard Which, let us be honest, is the whole point. Also it reheats like a dream so you get bonus meals and the smug satisfaction of being prepared.

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Ingredients You’ll Need

• 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

Yes the butter is the star. Yes garlic is required. No you do not have to sear the beef but searing gives you next-level flavor and takes only a few extra minutes.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Pat beef chunks dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper.
2. Optional Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear beef chunks for 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned Work in batches if needed.
3. Place halved baby potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker Add seared beef chunks on top Scatter onion and carrots in if using.
4. In a small bowl melt butter Stir in minced garlic Italian herbs red pepper flakes if using and chopped parsley.
5. Pour beef broth evenly over the beef and potatoes Drizzle garlic butter sauce over everything and gently toss to distribute.
6. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or HIGH for 4 to 5 hours until beef is fork tender and potatoes are soft but not mushy.
7. Taste the sauce and adjust salt and pepper as needed If the sauce is too thin let it sit uncovered for 15 minutes or mash a couple of potatoes into the broth for thickness.
8. Transfer beef and potatoes to a serving platter Spoon extra sauce over sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Skipping the sear and expecting magic. Yes the slow cooker helps but searing adds deep flavor. If you skip it at least brown one batch.
• Overcrowding the slow cooker with potatoes and beef in a sad pile. Give things some space so heat circulates.
• Using a tiny slow cooker for a big roast. That is not efficient and will lengthen cooking time.
• Walking away and forgetting to taste before serving. The salt might need a bump. Taste and adjust.
• Letting it cook on high for too long every day thinking faster is better. That is not how slow cookers work. LOW yields better tenderness.

Alternatives & Substitutions

• No beef chuck roast Use other braising cuts like top round or brisket if you have them. Just expect slightly different texture.
• No baby Yukon Gold Use red potatoes or fingerlings for similar results. Russets will fall apart so avoid unless you like mash.
• Butter allergy Try a mix of olive oil and a little veggie stock for richness Not exactly the same but still tasty. IMO butter makes it sing but adapt if you must.
• Want it pasta friendly Try shifting to a dish like beef and rotini in garlic parmesan sauce if you want more carbs in noodle form. It keeps the garlic butter vibe but changes the vibe totally.

FAQ

Q Will this work if I only have stew meat
A Sure but steer toward slightly larger pieces so they do not dry out Also cut potatoes a bit bigger so everything finishes at about the same time

Q Can I use margarine instead of butter
A Well technically yes but why hurt your soul like that Butter gives flavor and a silky mouthfeel that margarine cannot mimic

Q Can I double the recipe for a crowd
A Yes but do it in two slow cookers or cook in batches You can overfill one unit and that limits heat circulation

Q How do I make the sauce thicker without flour or cornstarch
A Mash a couple of potatoes into the broth or let the slow cooker sit uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes to reduce The starch helps thicken naturally

Q Can I prep this the night before
A Absolutely assemble in the slow cooker insert cover and refrigerate overnight Let the cooker come closer to room temp before switching on in the morning

Q Is it freezer friendly
A Yes cool fully then portion into freezer safe containers It reheats well on the stove or in a slow cooker on low until warmed through

Final Thoughts

This recipe wins because it lets you be both lazy and impressive at the same time Win win Right Use bold garlic butter and a slow cooker and you are basically a culinary wizard in pajamas. Keep it simple taste as you go and do a little searing if you want bragging rights.

Now go impress someone or yourself with your new culinary skills You earned it Make extra because leftovers are basically the dessert of champions

Conclusion

If you want another take on slow cooker garlic butter beef bites for more ideas try this version from KJ and Company for extra inspiration Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites – KJ and Company.

Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes

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• Author: admin
• Total Time: 465 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings 1x
• Diet: Gluten-Free

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Description

A delectable slow cooker dish featuring tender beef in a rich garlic butter sauce paired with baby Yukon Gold potatoes, perfect for impressing guests without the fuss.

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Ingredients

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• 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

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Instructions

1. Pat beef chunks dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper.
2. Optional: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear beef chunks for 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned.
3. Place halved baby potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add seared beef chunks on top and scatter onion and carrots in if using.
4. In a small bowl, melt butter and stir in minced garlic, Italian herbs, red pepper flakes if using, and chopped parsley.
5. Pour beef broth evenly over the beef and potatoes. Drizzle garlic butter sauce over everything and gently toss to distribute.
6. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or HIGH for 4 to 5 hours until beef is fork tender and potatoes are soft but not mushy.
7. Taste the sauce and adjust salt and pepper as needed. If the sauce is too thin, let it sit uncovered for 15 minutes or mash a couple of potatoes into the broth for thickness.
8. Transfer beef and potatoes to a serving platter, spoon extra sauce over, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

Searing the beef adds deep flavor, but it’s optional. The recipe allows for variations with other cuts of beef or different potatoes.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 450 minutes
• Category: Main Course
• Method: Slow Cooking
• Cuisine: American

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 serving
• Calories: 450
• Sugar: 4g
• Sodium: 500mg
• Fat: 22g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Fiber: 3g
• Protein: 34g
• Cholesterol: 105mg

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