Description
Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef is the ultimate comfort food that transforms busy evenings into delightful culinary experiences. Tender beef chuck roast slowly simmers in a rich, buttery garlic sauce, filling your kitchen with an inviting aroma. This effortless recipe pairs perfectly with creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up every drop of flavor. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this dish will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
- 8 cloves fresh garlic, smashed
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup beef broth (low-sodium recommended)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the beef chuck and cut it into large chunks.
- Season the beef generously with salt and pepper.
- Place the seasoned beef in a slow cooker and add smashed garlic on top.
- Melt butter in a pan over medium heat and pour it over the beef.
- Add enough beef broth to cover the meat.
- Sprinkle dried thyme over everything.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
- Shred the beef inside the pot before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, sear the beef in a hot pan before slow cooking. - Customize by adding vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for added nutrition. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.