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Garlic Butter Beef and Potatoes close-up with tender chuck roast chunks and baby potatoes in a rich garlic-herb butter sauce

Garlic Butter Beef and Potatoes – Slow Cooker Dinner

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  • Author: Clara Bennett
  • Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Garlic Butter Beef and Potatoes is a slow cooker comfort meal with spoon-tender beef chuck and creamy baby Yukon Gold potatoes coated in a rich garlic-butter herb sauce, finished with fresh parsley.

Ingredients

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  • 2.5 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into large chunks
  • Salt, to taste
  • 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 (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

  1. Season the beef chunks generously with salt and black pepper.
  2. Optional: Heat olive oil in a hot skillet and sear the beef on multiple sides until deep golden-brown; transfer to the slow cooker.
  3. In a bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, dried Italian herbs, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Stir in the beef broth to make a pourable sauce.
  4. Add halved baby Yukon Gold potatoes to the slow cooker; add sliced onion and chopped carrots if using. Nestle the beef chunks on top.
  5. Pour the garlic-butter sauce over everything. Cover and cook until the beef is spoon-tender and the potatoes are creamy when pierced.
  6. Stir in chopped fresh parsley at the end, then taste and adjust salt and pepper. Garnish with more parsley and serve hot.

Notes

  • Keep beef pieces large so they stay hearty and don’t shred into the sauce too early.
  • Searing is optional, but it adds deeper, browned flavor to the final dish.
  • Use low-sodium broth so you can adjust seasoning at the end without the sauce turning too salty.
  • Add fresh parsley at the end for the brightest flavor and the cleanest finish.
  • Avoid frequent lid lifting during cooking; it releases heat and can slow cooking.
  • Nutrition values are estimates and will vary based on beef marbling and optional vegetables.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
  • Calories: 689 kcal (est.)
  • Sugar: 3 g (est.)
  • Sodium: 850 mg (est.)
  • Fat: 45 g (est.)
  • Saturated Fat: 20 g (est.)
  • Unsaturated Fat: 22 g (est.)
  • Trans Fat: 0.5 g (est.)
  • Carbohydrates: 31 g (est.)
  • Fiber: 4 g (est.)
  • Protein: 40 g (est.)
  • Cholesterol: 165 mg (est.)

Find it online: https://fenrecipes.com/garlic-butter-beef-and-potatoes/