Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes is an easy one-pot meal. You put beef, garlic, butter, and potatoes in the slow cooker. After hours of cooking, the beef is tender and the potatoes soak up the sauce. It is warm, filling, and good for busy days.
Why make this recipe
This slow cooker dish is simple and gives big flavor. The beef becomes very soft and the garlic butter makes a rich sauce. You can set it and forget it. If you want a quick pan version, check this garlic steak bites with buttery perfection for a fast alternative.
How to make Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes
- Place the beef chuck roast in the slow cooker.
- In a separate bowl, mix together minced garlic, butter, beef broth, soy sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.
- Add the baby potatoes around the beef.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-6 hours until the beef is tender.
- Once done, shred the beef with a fork and mix it with potatoes and juices.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Ingredients :
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 4 cups baby potatoes
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Directions :
- Place the beef chuck roast in the slow cooker.
- In a separate bowl, mix together minced garlic, butter, beef broth, soy sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.
- Add the baby potatoes around the beef.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-6 hours until the beef is tender.
- Once done, shred the beef with a fork and mix it with potatoes and juices.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
How to serve Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes
Serve hot straight from the slow cooker. Put beef and potatoes on a plate and spoon the sauce over top. Add chopped parsley for color. You can also place the beef over mashed potatoes, rice, or a bed of greens.
How to store Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes
Cool leftovers to room temperature, then put in an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave until hot. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
Tips to make Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes
- Trim large fat pieces from the roast but keep some fat for flavor.
- Use even-sized baby potatoes so they cook at the same rate.
- Do not lift the lid while it cooks; keep heat inside.
- If sauce is thin at the end, remove meat and potatoes and thicken sauce on the stove for a few minutes.
- For a low-carb side, try this sautéed cauliflower garlic butter recipe.
Variation
- Add carrots and onions for more vegetables.
- Swap beef chuck for pork shoulder for a different taste.
- Stir in a splash of Worcestershire or red wine for deeper flavor.
- Use sweet potatoes instead of baby potatoes for a sweeter dish.
FAQs
Q: Can I use frozen beef?
A: It is best to use thawed beef. Frozen meat can stay too cold and may add time to cooking.
Q: Can I cook this on high for less time?
A: Yes. Cook on high for 4-6 hours. Check the beef for tenderness before shredding.
Q: Do I need to brown the beef first?
A: Browning adds more flavor but is not required. The slow cooker will still make the beef tender.
Q: Will the potatoes become mushy?
A: Baby potatoes usually hold their shape. If you want firmer potatoes, add them partway through cooking.
Q: How do I thicken the sauce?
A: Remove meat and potatoes, then simmer the sauce on the stove. Add a slurry of cornstarch and water to thicken.
Conclusion
This slow cooker meal gives you tender beef and flavorful potatoes with little work. For a similar slow cooker twist, you may like the Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites idea that uses small pieces of beef. For another slow cooker take with steak bites and potatoes, see this Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes.
Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast Trim large fat pieces but keep some fat for flavor.
- 4 cups baby potatoes Use even-sized potatoes for even cooking.
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- to taste Salt and pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Place the beef chuck roast in the slow cooker.
- In a separate bowl, mix together minced garlic, butter, beef broth, soy sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.
- Add the baby potatoes around the beef.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-6 hours until the beef is tender.
- Once done, shred the beef with a fork and mix it with potatoes and juices.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.