Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes (Printable Version)

Tender beef slow-cooked in garlic butter with potatoes creates a comforting, flavorful meal ready in hours.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Evenly coat beef cubes with kosher salt and black pepper on all sides.
02 - Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef cubes in batches for 2-3 minutes until browned on all sides. Transfer browned beef to slow cooker.
03 - Place halved baby potatoes, sliced onion, and carrot chunks in slow cooker, distributing evenly around the beef.
04 - Whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, paprika, and red pepper flakes in small bowl until fully combined.
05 - Pour garlic butter mixture over beef and vegetables. Add beef broth to slow cooker.
06 - Cover and cook on LOW setting for 7-8 hours until beef is fork-tender and potatoes are fully cooked through.
07 - Gently stir mixture, taste and adjust seasoning if desired. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

# Tips from hearthlykitchen:

01 -
  • The beef becomes so tender you can cut it with a spoon, no joke
  • One pot does absolutely everything while you go about your day
  • The garlic butter sauce creates this rich, velvety gravy that people literally fight over
02 -
  • Searing the beef might feel like an extra step, but those browned bits are where deep, beefy flavor lives
  • Resist the urge to lift the lid too often, every peek adds about 15 minutes to the cooking time
  • The sauce will look thin initially but thickens beautifully as the starches release from the potatoes
03 -
  • Cut your beef into slightly larger cubes than you think necessary, they shrink during cooking
  • Pat the beef completely dry before seasoning to get the best sear possible

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