Description
This Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef recipe is a hearty, flavorful dish perfect for a comforting dinner. Tender chunks of beef chuck roast are slow-cooked with fresh garlic, rich butter, and aromatic thyme, resulting in a melt-in-your-mouth meal that’s easy to prepare and packed with savory goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef
- 2.5 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
Seasonings
- 8 cloves fresh garlic, smashed
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Liquids and Butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup beef broth (low-sodium recommended)
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: Trim excess fat from the beef chuck roast and cut it into large chunks to ensure even and thorough cooking.
- Season the beef: Generously season the beef chunks with salt and pepper to enhance their natural flavor.
- Layer in slow cooker: Place the seasoned beef in the slow cooker, then scatter the smashed garlic cloves evenly over the top for aromatic infusion.
- Melt and add butter: Melt the unsalted butter in a pan over medium heat, then pour the melted butter evenly over the beef and garlic in the slow cooker.
- Add broth: Pour in enough beef broth (about 1 cup) to cover the meat, creating a moist cooking environment that keeps the beef tender.
- Season with thyme: Sprinkle the dried thyme over the mixture to add earthy, herbal notes.
- Cook the beef: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shredded.
- Shred and serve: Once cooked, shred the beef directly in the slow cooker using two forks to mix all flavors well before serving.
Notes
- Use low-sodium beef broth to control the salt level in the dish.
- For a richer flavor, sear the beef chunks in a hot skillet before placing them in the slow cooker.
- You can add vegetables like carrots and potatoes for a complete one-pot meal.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or can be frozen for longer storage.
- Adjust garlic and thyme quantities to taste for stronger or milder flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (low) or 4 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 5 oz)
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
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