Description
A comforting slow-cooked dish featuring tender beef chunks simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce with soft, flavorful potatoes, perfect for hearty family meals.
Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs (1.1 kg) beef chuck roast, cut into large chunks
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 6 tbsp (85 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 lbs (900 g) baby Yukon Gold potatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) low-sodium beef broth
- 1 medium onion, sliced (optional)
- 1 cup (150 g) carrots, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the beef dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef for 2–3 minutes per side until browned (optional but recommended).
- Place halved potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add beef on top, followed by onions and carrots if using.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, Italian herbs, red pepper flakes, and parsley to create the garlic butter sauce.
- Pour beef broth into the slow cooker, then drizzle the garlic butter mixture over everything. Gently toss to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours until beef is tender and potatoes are cooked through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Mash a few potatoes into the sauce if a thicker consistency is desired.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley.
Notes
- Searing the beef enhances flavor but can be skipped for convenience.
- Chuck roast is ideal for slow cooking due to its tenderness.
- Add vegetables like green beans or zucchini during the last hour for variety.
- Use plant-based butter for a dairy-free option.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day as flavors deepen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-8 hours (low) or 4-5 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
