Description

This Crockpot Garlic Butter Perfection recipe transforms beef chuck and Yukon Gold potatoes into a tender, flavorful family dinner. Slow-cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce, it delivers restaurant-quality taste with minimal effort—perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 large onion, chopped
8 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup olive oil
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
½ cup unsalted butter
¼ cup beef broth
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp cold water

Instructions

Sear beef cubes in olive oil in batches, 2-3 minutes per side. Set aside.
In the same skillet, cook onion until softened, then add half the garlic and sauté 1 minute.
Transfer beef, onion mixture, and potatoes to crockpot. Season with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
In a saucepan, melt butter and add remaining garlic. Cook 1 minute, then stir in beef broth. Simmer gently.
Mix cornstarch with cold water and whisk into butter mixture until thickened.
Pour garlic butter sauce over beef and potatoes. Cover and cook on LOW 6-8 hours or HIGH 3-4 hours until beef is tender.
Stir in parsley, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.

Notes

Serves 6. For best results, use fresh garlic, sear beef in batches, and cut potatoes into 1-inch cubes to prevent mushiness. Freezer-friendly for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion (about 1/6 of recipe)
Calories: 485
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 380mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 105mg

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