Description
This slow cooker recipe transforms beef chuck and baby potatoes into tender, flavorful bites bathed in a savory garlic butter sauce. Infused with dried thyme, rosemary, and smoked paprika, and finished with a splash of beef broth, this dish is the ultimate comfort food. Garnished with fresh parsley, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekend dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
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Beef & Potatoes:
- 1 1/2 lbs beef chuck or stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 1/2 lbs baby potatoes, halved or quartered if large
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Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup beef broth
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Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
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Prepare and Sear the Beef:
- Season the beef bites generously with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil.
- Sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides (about 1–2 minutes per side).
- Transfer the browned beef to your slow cooker.
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Add the Potatoes:
- Place the halved baby potatoes into the slow cooker along with the beef.
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Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, smoked paprika, and beef broth.
- Pour the sauce over the beef and potatoes in the slow cooker.
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Slow Cook:
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours (or on high for 3–4 hours) until the beef is tender and the potatoes are fully cooked.
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Garnish and Serve:
- Stir gently to combine the flavors, then sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Searing the beef is optional but highly recommended for extra flavor.
- Adjust seasonings according to taste.
- This dish pairs well with crusty bread, rice, or a fresh green salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours on low (or 3–4 hours on high)
- Category: Main Course, Slow Cooker
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg