Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef (Printable)

Tender beef cubes slow-cooked with garlic butter, herbs, and potatoes for an effortless comforting meal.

# What You Need:

→ Beef

01 - 2.5 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into large cubes
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - ½ tsp black pepper

→ Vegetables

04 - 2 lbs baby potatoes, halved
05 - 1 large yellow onion, sliced
06 - 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces (optional)

→ Garlic Butter

07 - ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
08 - 6 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)
10 - 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
11 - 1 tsp dried rosemary
12 - ½ tsp paprika

→ Liquid

13 - ½ cup low-sodium beef broth

# How To Cook:

01 - Season beef cubes evenly with salt and black pepper, ensuring all sides are coated for optimal flavor development.
02 - Arrange potatoes, onion, and carrots (if using) in an even layer at the bottom of the slow cooker insert to create a flavorful base.
03 - Place seasoned beef cubes on top of the vegetable layer, allowing juices to infuse downward during cooking.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, thyme, rosemary, and paprika until fully incorporated.
05 - Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the beef and vegetables, ensuring thorough coverage of all ingredients.
06 - Pour beef broth around the sides of the slow cooker, avoiding direct pouring over the garlic butter coating.
07 - Cover and cook on LOW setting for 6–7 hours until beef is fork-tender and potatoes are completely cooked through.
08 - Gently stir the mixture to combine flavors. Garnish with additional fresh parsley if desired before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The garlic butter creates this incredible sauce that youll want to spoon over everything
  • Its completely hands off, leaving you free to enjoy your day while dinner cooks itself
  • Leftovers taste even better, making it perfect for easy lunches
02 -
  • Searing the beef first adds a depth of flavor, though it cooks beautifully without this step
  • Pouring broth down the side prevents washing off the garlic butter coating
  • The sauce will be thin straight from the cooker, but it thickens slightly as it rests
03 -
  • Pat the beef dry before seasoning for better searing if you choose to sear first
  • Cut vegetables into uniform sizes so everything finishes cooking at the same time
  • Letting the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving helps the flavors settle

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