Description
A hearty and comforting slow cooker recipe featuring tender beef chuck bites and flavorful baby potatoes in a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal prep and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved if large (Yukon gold or red potatoes recommended)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 cup low sodium beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: 8 oz sliced mushrooms
- Optional: carrots, parsnips, or pearl onions
- Optional: ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Optional: splash of red wine
- Optional: substitute sweet potatoes for baby potatoes
- Optional: boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of beef
Instructions
- Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add beef in batches, searing each side for 3-4 minutes until nicely browned. Set browned beef aside.
- Lower heat to medium, add remaining butter to skillet.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden, stirring constantly.
- Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping browned bits from the pan. Simmer gently for 1-2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Place browned beef and halved potatoes in the slow cooker.
- Pour garlic butter broth over beef and potatoes.
- Sprinkle with fresh thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2-3 hours until beef is fork-tender and potatoes are soft.
- Stir gently, taste, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top and serve hot.
Notes
Brown the beef in batches to avoid steaming. Use unsalted butter and low-sodium broth to control seasoning. Deglaze the pan to capture flavorful browned bits. Use Yukon gold or red potatoes to prevent mushiness. If sauce is too thin, simmer liquid on stove to thicken before serving. Leftovers reheat well with added broth to maintain texture. Avoid microwave reheating to prevent drying out beef.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 390
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 32
Keywords: slow cooker, beef bites, garlic butter, potatoes, easy dinner, comfort food, crockpot recipe