Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef (Printable Format)
Beef and potatoes slow cooked in a garlic butter sauce with Italian herbs and fresh parsley for cozy flavor.
# Needed Ingredients:
→ Beef
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2.5 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into large chunks
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ Fat & Oil
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Aromatics & Herbs
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5 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped plus extra for garnish
→ Vegetables
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2 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes, halved
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1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
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1 medium onion, sliced
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1 cup carrots, chopped
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Pat beef chunks dry with paper towels. Season thoroughly with salt and black pepper.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear beef pieces 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned. Sear in batches to avoid overcrowding if necessary.
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Arrange halved baby Yukon Gold potatoes evenly at the bottom of the slow cooker. Position seared beef on top of the potatoes. Distribute onion and carrots if using.
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In a bowl, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in minced garlic, dried Italian herbs, crushed red pepper flakes, and chopped fresh parsley.
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Pour beef broth evenly over beef and potatoes. Drizzle garlic butter mixture throughout and gently toss to combine.
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Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or HIGH for 4 to 5 hours, until beef is fork-tender and potatoes are fully cooked but still retain their shape.
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Adjust salt and pepper to taste. For thicker sauce, uncover and allow to reduce for 15 minutes or mash a few potatoes into the broth. Transfer beef and potatoes onto a platter, spoon over additional sauce, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
# Supplementary Details:
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For optimal flavor, searing the beef before slow cooking builds richer caramelization. Adjust the level of red pepper flakes as desired for heat.