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Delicious slow-cooker garlic butter beef served with tender potatoes.

Slow-Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes

This comfort food features tender chuck roast simmered with garlic and butter, served over baby Yukon Gold potatoes, making it a rich, satisfying one-pot meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2.5 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into large chunks Or use large stew meat pieces
  • 2 lbs baby Yukon Gold potatoes, halved Fingerling or small red potatoes work too
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth Using low-sodium broth lets you control salt during final seasoning
  • 1 medium onion, sliced Optional
  • 1 cup carrots, chopped Optional
Flavor Enhancers
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced Use fresh for best flavor
  • 1 tsp dried Italian herbs Or a mix of thyme, oregano, basil
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes Optional for a touch of heat
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped Plus more for garnish
Seasonings
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, for searing Optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat beef chunks dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
  2. Optional: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear each beef chunk for 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned. Transfer seared pieces to a plate.
  3. Place halved baby potatoes in an even layer at the bottom of the slow cooker. Arrange the seared beef on top. Add sliced onion and chopped carrots if using.
  4. In a small bowl, melt the butter. Stir in minced garlic, dried Italian herbs, crushed red pepper flakes if using, and chopped parsley. Mix until combined.
  5. Pour beef broth evenly over the beef and potatoes. Drizzle the garlic butter mixture over everything and gently toss to coat.
Cooking
  1. 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 potatoes are soft.
Finishing Touches
  1. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. If the sauce is too thin, remove the lid and cook on HIGH for an additional 15 minutes or stir a cornstarch slurry to thicken.
  2. Serve warm on a platter, garnished with additional chopped parsley and spooned extra sauce over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a dairy-free version, swap butter for extra olive oil. Use potatoes that hold their shape rather than russets.

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