Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes (Print Version)

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

# What You Need:

→ Beef

01 - 2.5 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into large cubes
02 - 1 tsp kosher salt
03 - ½ 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
10 - 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
11 - 1 tsp paprika
12 - ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

→ Broth

13 - 1 cup low-sodium beef broth

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

# How-To:

01 - Evenly coat beef cubes with kosher salt and black pepper on all sides.
02 - Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef cubes in batches until browned on all sides, approximately 2-3 minutes per batch. Transfer browned beef to slow cooker.
03 - Arrange baby potatoes, onion slices, and carrot chunks evenly around the beef in the slow cooker.
04 - Whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, fresh thyme, rosemary, paprika, and red pepper flakes in small bowl until well combined.
05 - Pour garlic butter mixture over beef and vegetables. Add beef broth to slow cooker.
06 - Cover and cook on LOW setting for 7-8 hours until beef is fork-tender and potatoes are fully cooked through.
07 - Gently stir contents, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The beef becomes so tender you can cut it with a spoon
  • Your entire house will smell like a cozy restaurant all day
  • One pot does everything hands off
02 -
  • Do not skip the searing step those browned bits create the deep flavor base
  • Resist the urge to open the lid every hour
  • The sauce will look thin at first but thickens beautifully as it rests
03 -
  • Pat the beef absolutely dry before searing or you will steam instead of brown
  • Add a splash of heavy cream in the last 30 minutes for restaurant richness

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