Crockpot Garlic Butter Beef And Potatoes #dinneridea #crockpot #recipe
This crockpot garlic butter beef and potatoes recipe is the ultimate fuss-free midweek dinner. Chunks of beef and baby potatoes are slow-cooked until meltingly tender in a luscious garlic butter sauce that's packed with flavour. Simply pop everything into your slow cooker in the morning and come home to a delicious, satisfying meal. It's comfort food at its finest, with minimal prep and maximum taste.
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Ingredients
Main
- 700 g stewing beef, cut into bite-sized chunks
Chuck or braising steak works well
- 750 g baby potatoes, halved
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 60 g butter, melted
- 6 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 180 ml beef stock
Use a good-quality stock cube or pot
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Seasoning
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
Or use a mix of dried oregano and thyme
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
Adjust to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For browning the beef
Garnish
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped(optional)
Sprinkle over the dish just before serving
Method
- 1
Season the beef chunks with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, and dried Italian herbs. Toss well to coat evenly.
~5 mins - 2
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Brown the beef in batches for 2–3 minutes until nicely seared on all sides. Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker.
~8 minsTip: Browning adds depth of flavour but can be skipped if short on time.
- 3
Add the halved baby potatoes to the slow cooker alongside the beef.
~1 min - 4
In a small bowl or jug, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, beef stock, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour this garlic butter mixture evenly over the beef and potatoes in the slow cooker.
~3 mins - 5
Give everything a gentle stir to ensure the beef and potatoes are well coated in the sauce. Pop the lid on.
~1 min - 6
Cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 4 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
~8 hrsTip: Cooking times may vary depending on your slow cooker model.
- 7
Give the dish a final stir, taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve in warmed bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
~2 mins
Nutrition
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Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely. Chuck steak, braising steak, or shin of beef all work brilliantly in the slow cooker. These tougher, more affordable cuts become beautifully tender after long, slow cooking. Avoid lean cuts like fillet or sirloin, as they tend to dry out.
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