Description
Slow Cooker Garlic Beef Potatoes is a comforting dish that combines tender beef and creamy potatoes infused with garlic. This effortless recipe is perfect for busy days, allowing flavors to meld beautifully in the slow cooker.
Ingredients
- Beef Chuck Roast
- Potatoes (Yukon Gold or red potatoes)
- Garlic (fresh)
- Beef Broth
- Thyme
- Rosemary
- Onion (sweet or yellow)
- Salt
- Pepper
- Oil (for browning)
- Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce (optional)
- Carrots (optional)
- Green beans (optional)
- Mushrooms (optional)
- Cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Start by trimming any excess fat from your beef chuck roast. Cut it into large chunks (about 2 inches) for even cooking and browning.
- Browning the Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add a tablespoon of oil and sear the beef chunks on all sides until browned. This step adds a lot of flavor, but you can skip it if you’re short on time.
- Layer the Ingredients: In the slow cooker, place the browned beef in the bottom. Add chopped potatoes, sliced onions, and minced garlic on top of the beef.
- Add Liquids: Pour in enough beef broth to cover the ingredients halfway. You want the beef to braise without becoming too soupy.
- Season: Sprinkle in your thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Feel free to adjust the amounts to your taste!
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and set it on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. The longer you cook, the more tender the beef will become.
- Check for Doneness: About 30 minutes before serving, check the beef. It should be fork-tender and the potatoes should be cooked through. If needed, you can continue cooking until everything is perfectly tender.
- Serve: Once done, remove the beef and potatoes from the slow cooker. Let the beef rest for a few minutes before slicing or shredding it. You can serve it with a sprinkle of fresh herbs on top for a lovely presentation!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 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: 80 mg
Keywords: For an extra kick, add a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce along with the broth for umami flavor. You can prepare the ingredients the night before and store them in the fridge for an effortless dinner.