Tender Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef for Easy Dinners (Print Version)

This Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef recipe brings rich, tender beef with minimal fuss. Perfect for busy weeknights, it's a family favorite.

# Recipe Info:

Prep Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 6 Hours minutes
Total Time: 26 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American Comfort
Dietary: Gluten-Free (if using GF broth/Worcestershire)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 2-3 lbs beef chuck roast
02 - 1 large yellow onion, chopped
03 - 2 cups beef broth

→ Flavor Boosters & Aromatics

04 - 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
05 - 8-10 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
07 - 1 sprig fresh thyme
08 - 1 sprig fresh rosemary

→ Seasonings & Thickener

09 - 2 tbsp cornstarch
10 - salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Finishing Touches

11 - fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

# Instructions:

01 - First things first, let’s get that beef beautifully browned. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a tablespoon of olive oil. Once it's shimmering, sear your chuck roast on all sides until it has a gorgeous, deep brown crust. This step, while messy sometimes (hello, splatter screen!), is crucial for developing incredible flavor. You want those caramelized bits! It smells amazing, a real preview of the deliciousness to come. Don't overcrowd the pan; I usually do this in batches.
02 - Next, in the same skillet (don't clean it, those browned bits are flavor!), melt your butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion. Sauté them gently until the onion softens and the garlic becomes fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Oh, the smell at this point! It's honestly one of my favorite kitchen aromas. Be careful not to burn the garlic; a golden hue is what we’re after. I once got distracted and burnt it, and the whole dish had a bitter undertone – oops! Learn from my mistake, friend.
03 - Now, transfer your seared beef to the slow cooker. Pour that glorious garlic butter and onion mixture right over the top. Add the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, fresh thyme, and rosemary sprigs. Give it a gentle nudge to make sure everything is nestled in there nicely. This is where the magic begins, where all those flavors will slowly meld together into something truly special.
04 - Cover your slow cooker and set it to low for 6-8 hours, or high for 3-4 hours. I usually opt for low because it gives the beef more time to become unbelievably tender. Resist the urge to peek too often; every time you lift the lid, heat escapes, and it adds to the cooking time. The aroma filling your kitchen will be pure comfort, a warm hug in the form of scent.
05 - Once the beef is fall-apart tender, carefully remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. It should practically melt apart! Skim any excess fat from the liquid in the slow cooker. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Stir this slurry into the liquid in the slow cooker. Turn the slow cooker to high (or transfer the liquid to a saucepan on the stove) and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens to your liking. This step is a must for that rich, luscious gravy.
06 - Return the shredded beef to the thickened sauce in the slow cooker and stir to coat. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed – maybe a little salt, a little pepper. Garnish generously with fresh parsley. The beef should be glistening, the sauce thick and clingy, and the whole thing just begging to be devoured. This Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef is truly a sight for sore eyes after a long day.

# Notes:

01 - Always sear your beef for maximum flavor, I learned that the hard way!
02 - Store leftovers in an airtight container; they're even better the next day.
03 - No fresh herbs? Dried works, but use less – about 1/2 to 1/3 the amount.
04 - Serve this over mashed potatoes to soak up all that incredible garlic butter sauce.

# Equipment Needed:

01 - Slow cooker
02 - large skillet
03 - whisk

# Nutrition (Per Serving):

Calories: 450
Total Fat: 30g
Total Carbohydrate: 10g
Protein: 35g

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