Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef
Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef is a heartwarming dish that combines tender beef chuck roast with a rich, buttery garlic sauce. This recipe is a perfect solution for busy weeknights or special gatherings, requiring minimal effort while delivering maximum flavor. Let the slow cooker work its magic as your home fills with the irresistible aroma of this comforting meal. Serve it over fluffy rice or with crusty bread to soak up all that delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the beef chuck roast and cut into 2-inch cubes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef cubes until browned on all sides.
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the skillet; cook until onions are translucent.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a slow cooker, then add beef broth, soy sauce, and thyme.
- Top with pats of butter before covering the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 7 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
- Stir before serving and enjoy with rice or bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, marinate the beef overnight in garlic and herbs. - Substitute beef with chicken or pork for variations. - Add vegetables like carrots or potatoes for a complete meal.