Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes (Printable)

Tender beef and potatoes slow-cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce for a comforting, flavorful meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Beef

01 - 2.5 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into large cubes
02 - 1 tsp kosher salt
03 - 1/2 tsp black pepper

→ Vegetables

04 - 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
05 - 1 large onion, sliced
06 - 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks

→ Garlic Butter Sauce

07 - 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
08 - 8 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
10 - 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 tsp dried rosemary)
11 - 1 tsp paprika
12 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

→ Broth

13 - 1 cup low-sodium beef broth

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

# How to Make:

01 - Season the beef cubes evenly with salt and black pepper, ensuring all sides are coated.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef cubes in batches until browned on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Transfer browned beef to the slow cooker.
03 - Add the baby potatoes, onion slices, and carrots to the slow cooker, distributing them evenly around the beef.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, paprika, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
05 - Pour the garlic butter mixture over the beef and vegetables. Add the beef broth to the slow cooker.
06 - Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
07 - Gently stir the mixture, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • The beef becomes impossibly tender while the garlic butter infuses every potato with flavor
  • Set it in the morning and come home to a meal that tastes like you spent all day cooking
  • The sauce is so good you will want to serve it with crusty bread just to soak up every drop
02 -
  • Searing the beef might feel like an extra step but it is the difference between good and exceptional flavor
  • The sauce will look quite thin at first but it thickens beautifully as the potatoes release their starch
  • Resist the urge to lift the lid too often as each peek adds 15 to 20 minutes to the cooking time
03 -
  • Cut your beef into slightly larger cubes than you think you need as they shrink during cooking
  • If your slow cooker runs hot check it at 6 hours to prevent the beef from drying out

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