Easy Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef & Potatoes

There’s something so comforting about letting dinner cook itself while your kitchen fills with the most amazing aroma. This Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes is one of those cozy meals that feels homemade with almost no effort at all.

I love this recipe because it uses simple ingredients, delivers big flavor, and turns out melt-in-your-mouth tender every single time. The beef slowly absorbs that rich garlic butter sauce while the potatoes become perfectly soft and buttery.

Whether you’re planning a relaxed family dinner or need a reliable set-it-and-forget-it meal for busy days, this Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes is a recipe you’ll come back to again and again.

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What You’ll Need for This Garlic Butter Beef

Here’s everything you’ll need to make this comforting Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes. Simple ingredients, cozy flavors.

• Beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
  2 lb (900 g)
• Baby potatoes, halved (or quartered if large)
  1.5 lb (680 g)
• Unsalted butter, melted
  ½ cup (115 g)
• Garlic cloves, minced
  6 cloves (about 18 g)
• Beef broth
  1 cup (240 ml)
• Olive oil (for searing, optional)
  1 tablespoon (15 ml)
• Onion, sliced
  1 medium (about 150 g)
• Salt
  1 teaspoon (5 g), or to taste
• Black pepper
  ½ teaspoon (1 g)
• Paprika
  1 teaspoon (2 g)
• Italian seasoning
  1 teaspoon (1 g)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  2 tablespoons (8 g)

Optional Add-Ins

• Carrots, sliced
  1 cup (130 g)
• Red pepper flakes (for a little heat)
  ¼ teaspoon (about 0.5 g)

Step-by-Step: Tender Garlic Butter Beef

Follow these simple steps to make perfectly tender Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes every time.

1. Season the beef
   Pat the beef chunks dry with paper towels. Season them evenly with salt, black pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
2. Sear the beef (optional but recommended)
   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef on all sides for 2–3 minutes per side until nicely browned. This adds extra flavor.
3. Layer the slow cooker
   Add the sliced onion to the bottom of the slow cooker. Place the seasoned beef on top, followed by the potatoes (and carrots if using).
4. Make the garlic butter sauce
   In a bowl, mix the melted butter with minced garlic and beef broth. Stir well to combine.
5. Pour and cook
   Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the beef and potatoes. Cover and cook on:
   • LOW for 7–8 hours, or
   • HIGH for 4–5 hours,
     until the beef is fork-tender and the potatoes are soft.
6. Finish and garnish
   Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

TIPS & VARIATIONS

These little tips will help you make the best Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes, every single time.

Cooking Tips

• Cut the beef into evenly sized chunks so everything cooks at the same rate.
• Searing the beef adds depth of flavor, but you can skip it if you’re short on time.
• Keep the lid closed while cooking to maintain steady heat and tenderness.

Variations

• Swap baby potatoes for Yukon Gold or red potatoes, cut into chunks.
• Add mushrooms during the last 1–2 hours for extra richness.
• Stir in ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream at the end for a creamier garlic butter sauce.
• Use fresh thyme or rosemary instead of Italian seasoning for a herb-forward flavor.

Storage & Make-Ahead

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave until warmed through.

SERVING IDEAS

This Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes is cozy and satisfying on its own, but here are some delicious ways to serve it.

How to Serve

• Spoon the tender beef and potatoes into shallow bowls with extra garlic butter sauce on top.
• Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for color and freshness.

Perfect Pairings

• Serve with a crisp green salad or steamed green beans for balance.
• Pair with warm crusty bread or dinner rolls to soak up that buttery sauce.
• Add a side of roasted broccoli or sautéed spinach for a wholesome touch.

Occasion-Based Ideas

• Ideal for easy weeknight dinners when you want comfort without stress.
• Perfect for Sunday family meals or casual gatherings.
• Great for cold-weather nights when slow cooker meals shine.

FAQs

Recipe

Yield: 6 servings

Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes

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Tender, juicy beef and buttery potatoes slow-cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce. This easy comfort meal is perfect for busy days and cozy dinners.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours

Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 lb (900 g) Beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
• 1.5 lb (680 g) Baby potatoes, halved
• ½ cup (115 g) Unsalted butter, melted
• 6 garlic cloves (about 18 g), minced
• 1 cup (240 ml) Beef broth
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Olive oil (optional, for searing)
• 1 medium onion (about 150 g), sliced
• 1 teaspoon (5 g) Salt, or to taste
• ½ teaspoon (1 g) Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon (2 g) Paprika
• 1 teaspoon (1 g) Italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoons (8 g) Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Optional add-ins

• 1 cup (130 g) Carrots, sliced
• ¼ teaspoon (0.5 g) Red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Pat the beef dry and season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
   
2. 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).
   
3. Add sliced onion to the bottom of the slow cooker. Place beef on top, then add potatoes.
   
4. In a bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, and beef broth.
   
5. Pour the garlic butter mixture over the beef and potatoes.
   
6. Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until beef is fork-tender and potatoes are soft.
   
7. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

• Searing the beef adds extra flavor but can be skipped to save time.
  
• Add carrots or mushrooms for more vegetables.
  
• Adjust salt at the end, as broth and butter levels can vary.
  

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1 bowl
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 520Carbohydrates: 28gProtein: 38g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients used.

If you’re craving a cozy, no-fuss dinner that feels like pure comfort, this Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes truly delivers. It’s rich, hearty, and packed with flavor, yet so easy to prepare—just set it and let your slow cooker do the work.

This is one of those recipes that quickly becomes a family favorite, especially on busy days or chilly evenings. I hope you give this Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes a try and enjoy every buttery, tender bite.

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