Description
Tender chunks of beef slow-cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with baby potatoes. This cozy, one-pot meal is full of flavor and perfect for busy days when you want something hearty and comforting without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 3 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, whole
- 6 to 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: If searing, preheat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix melted butter, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, thyme, and onion powder in a bowl.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lightly grease the slow cooker insert.
- Assemble the Dish: Place beef and potatoes in the cooker, pour butter mixture and broth over the top.
- Cook to Perfection: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 to 5 hours until beef is tender.
- Finishing Touches: Stir gently and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot with bread or salad.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for best flavor.
- Sear beef first for richer taste.
- Add carrots or mushrooms to customize.
- Use a fat separator for a lighter sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg