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Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef

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A comforting slow cooker garlic butter beef recipe with fork-tender chuck roast and creamy baby Yukon Golds that soak up savory sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 2.5 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into large chunks (1.5 to 2 inch pieces)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for searing, optional
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs or a mix of thyme, oregano, basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional for a little heat
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, plus extra for garnish
  • 2 pounds 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. If you choose to sear, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef 2 to 3 minutes per side until nicely browned.
  3. Place the halved baby potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker in a single layer. Add sliced onion and chopped carrots if using.
  4. Nestle the seared beef on top of the potatoes and vegetables.
  5. In a small bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the 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 sauce over everything.
  7. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours.
  8. Taste the sauce and adjust salt and pepper as needed. If the sauce is too thin, let the slow cooker sit uncovered for 15 minutes.
  9. Transfer beef and potatoes to a serving platter. Spoon extra sauce over the top and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve warm.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, replace butter with a plant-based butter or olive oil and add a splash more fresh parsley.

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