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Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes

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Tender beef slow-cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with baby potatoes. A hearty and flavorful comfort meal perfect for weeknights or cozy weekends.

Ingredients

  • 2.53 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into large chunks
  • 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Season beef chunks with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef pieces on all sides until browned.
  3. Transfer the seared beef into the slow cooker along with halved baby potatoes and sliced onion.
  4. In a small saucepan, melt the butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
  5. Add beef broth, thyme, and rosemary to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
  6. Pour the garlic butter mixture over the beef and potatoes in the slow cooker.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for about 4 hours, until beef is fork-tender and potatoes are soft.
  8. Before serving, gently stir and adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes

  • For extra vegetables, add carrots, green beans, or mushrooms.
  • For a spicy version, include a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne.
  • Sweet potatoes can be substituted for regular potatoes.
  • Stir in heavy cream or sour cream at the end for a creamier dish.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze individual portions.

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