Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef with Potatoes is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner. Tender chunks of beef are slow-cooked with garlic, butter, herbs, and cubed potatoes until meltingly soft and flavorful. The garlic butter sauce infuses every bite with rich, savory goodness, making it a satisfying meal for the entire family.

Using a slow cooker ensures minimal effort with maximum flavor. Simply prep the ingredients in the morning, set it to cook, and come home to a warm, hearty meal ready to serve.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Effortless: Minimal prep, let the slow cooker do the work.
Flavorful: Garlic butter sauce permeates the beef and potatoes.
Hearty and comforting: Perfect for fall, winter, or any cozy dinner.
Family-friendly: Simple ingredients and delicious results appeal to all ages.

The combination of melt-in-your-mouth beef and tender potatoes makes every bite rich and satisfying. A drizzle of fresh parsley adds brightness, balancing the richness of the garlic butter sauce.

Ingredients

2 lbs (900g) beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
1.5 lbs (700g) baby potatoes or russet potatoes, quartered
4 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 cup beef broth
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Place beef cubes, potatoes, and onion in the slow cooker.
Add minced garlic, thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to combine.
Pour beef broth over the mixture and top with butter pieces.
Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours until beef is tender and potatoes are cooked through.
Remove the lid, stir gently, and taste for seasoning adjustments.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Serve hot as a main dish.

Tips for Perfect Slow Cooker Beef and Potatoes

Cut beef into uniform pieces for even cooking.
Use baby potatoes for shorter cooking times, or quarter larger potatoes.
For thicker sauce, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Avoid over-stirring to keep beef tender.

Variations

Vegetable Boost: Add carrots, celery, or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
Herby Twist: Mix in rosemary or oregano with thyme for an aromatic variation.
Creamy Version: Stir in ½ cup cream or sour cream at the end for a richer sauce.
Spicy Kick: Add ½ tsp red chili flakes for subtle heat.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up the garlic butter sauce.
Pair with green beans, peas, or roasted vegetables.
Perfect for family dinners, Sunday meals, or meal prep for hearty lunches.

Fun Fact

Slow cooking allows tougher cuts of beef, like chuck, to become tender without losing flavor. The low heat gently breaks down connective tissue, making every bite soft, juicy, and infused with garlic butter goodness.