Description
This Crockpot Garlic Butter Perfection transforms simple beef chuck and potatoes into a tender, flavorful dish infused with rich garlic butter sauce. A slow cooker recipe that delivers restaurant-quality results with minimal effort, perfect for busy families and weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled & cubed
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp cold water
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in skillet, sear beef cubes in batches until browned (2-3 min per side).
- Add onion to skillet, cook 5 min, then add half the garlic and sauté 1 min.
- Transfer beef, onion, garlic, and potatoes to crockpot.
- Season with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- In saucepan, melt butter. Add remaining garlic and cook 1 min until fragrant.
- Add beef broth. Whisk cornstarch with cold water, stir into sauce until thickened.
- Pour sauce over crockpot ingredients. Cover and cook on low 6–8 hrs or high 3–4 hrs.
- Stir in parsley before serving. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Notes
Use Yukon Gold or red potatoes for best texture. For lighter version, replace half the butter with olive oil and add vegetables like carrots or green beans.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner, Slow Cooker, Comfort Food
- Method: Slow Cooking, Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1/6 recipe)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
Keywords: crockpot garlic butter beef, slow cooker beef and potatoes, garlic butter recipe, comfort food slow cooker