Description
This Slow Cooker Garlic Beef & Potatoes recipe combines tender beef with creamy potatoes and aromatic garlic for a comforting meal. It’s perfect for busy weeknights, allowing you to come home to a hearty dish that practically cooks itself.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chuck roast (or sirloin/round roast)
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold or red potatoes (or baby/sweet potatoes)
- 4–6 cloves fresh garlic (or 1/2–3/4 tsp garlic powder)
- 4 cups beef broth (homemade or store-bought)
- 2–3 carrots, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Thyme or rosemary, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Start by cutting your chuck roast into 2-inch pieces.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a little oil. Sear the beef pieces on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- In your slow cooker, place the beef at the bottom. Add chopped potatoes, sliced carrots, and diced onions on top.
- Mince the garlic and sprinkle it over the vegetables and beef. Season everything generously with salt, pepper, and your choice of herbs.
- Carefully add the beef broth to the slow cooker, ensuring it covers the meat and veggies.
- Set your slow cooker to low and let it cook for 6-8 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, taste the broth and adjust the seasoning if needed. If you’d like a thicker sauce, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with a bit of water and stir it in.
- Once everything is fork-tender, ladle the beef and potatoes into bowls, and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Searing the beef adds depth of flavor. Feel free to experiment with different vegetables or add a splash of Worcestershire sauce for extra umami.