Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef (Printable)

Tender beef cooked slowly with garlic butter and baby potatoes for a hearty, flavorful meal.

# What You'll 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 Steps:

01 - Rub beef cubes evenly with kosher salt and black pepper, coating all sides thoroughly.
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 - Place halved baby potatoes, onion slices, and carrot chunks into slow cooker, distributing them evenly around the beef.
04 - In small bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, fresh thyme, rosemary, paprika, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
05 - Pour garlic butter mixture evenly over beef and vegetables in slow cooker.
06 - Pour beef broth into slow cooker.
07 - Cover and cook on LOW setting for 7-8 hours until beef is fork-tender and potatoes are cooked through.
08 - Gently stir ingredients, taste and adjust seasoning if desired. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The house smells incredible all day long
  • Everything cooks in one pot with almost zero effort
  • The leftovers somehow taste even better the next day
02 -
  • Searing the beef first makes a noticeable difference in flavor depth
  • The garlic will mellow out significantly during long cooking so do not reduce the amount
  • Resist the urge to lift the lid too often as it extends the cooking time
03 -
  • Pat the beef very dry before searing for better browning
  • Let the seared beef rest on a plate while you prep the vegetables

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