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Garlic Butter Beef Recipe – Easy Dinner Idea

Garlic Butter Beef Recipe – Easy Dinner Idea

This melt-in-your-mouth slow cooker meal features tender beef chunks and buttery Yukon Gold potatoes infused with a rich, herbaceous garlic sauce. It is a hearty, hands-off dinner that delivers gourmet flavor with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 5 lbs beef chuck roast large chunks
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for searing
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried Italian herbs dried
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 lbs baby Yukon Gold potatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth liquid
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 1 cup carrots chopped

Equipment

  • 6-Quart Slow Cooker
  • large skillet
  • Chef Knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • tongs

Method
 

Main Instructions
  1. Dry the beef chunks thoroughly using paper towels and season them well with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef in batches until a brown crust forms on all sides.
  3. Arrange the halved baby potatoes, sliced onions, and chopped carrots in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  4. Layer the seared beef chunks directly on top of the vegetables to allow the juices to drip down.
  5. Whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, Italian herbs, red pepper flakes, and fresh parsley in a small bowl.
  6. Pour the beef broth into the slow cooker and drizzle the garlic butter mixture over the meat and vegetables.
  7. Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
  8. Garnish with additional fresh parsley and serve the beef and potatoes with the accumulated pan juices.

Notes

For the best results, use a well-marbled chuck roast as the fat renders down to create a silky sauce. If you prefer a thicker gravy, whisk a tablespoon of cornstarch with cold water and stir it into the slow cooker 30 minutes before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days; the flavors actually improve after a night in the fridge.