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Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes

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A hands-off, savory meal featuring tender chuck roast, baby Yukon Gold potatoes, and rich garlic butter.

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

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef chunks dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
  2. Optional: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned.
  3. Place halved baby potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker in an even layer.
  4. Add the seared (or unseared) beef chunks on top of the potatoes. Scatter sliced onion and chopped carrots over everything if using.
  5. In a small bowl, melt the butter. Stir in minced garlic, Italian herbs, crushed red pepper flakes if using, and chopped parsley.
  6. Pour the beef broth evenly over the beef and potatoes. Drizzle the garlic butter mixture over the top and gently toss to distribute flavors.
  7. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and the potatoes are soft.
  8. Taste the sauce and adjust salt and pepper as needed. If the sauce is too thin, leave uncovered for 15 minutes.
  9. Transfer beef and potatoes to a serving platter, spoon extra sauce over the top, and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Searing the beef is optional but adds flavor. Adjust salt towards the end and use low-sodium broth to control salt levels.

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