Description
A comforting slow-cooked dish of tender beef bites and creamy potatoes infused with garlic and butter, perfect for autumn evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cups beef broth
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: Cut the beef into bite-sized chunks. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Sauté aromatics: In a skillet, melt a tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped onion, sautéing until fragrant and translucent.
- Layer in the slow cooker: Place the seasoned beef at the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with sautéed onions and garlic, followed by baby potatoes.
- Sprinkle the fresh herbs over the top, and pour beef broth evenly, ensuring the potatoes are partially submerged.
- Cut the remaining butter into small cubes and dot them over the top of the mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-6 hours.
- Serve and enjoy: Once cooking time is up, stir gently and serve hot.
Notes
For added flavor, consider searing the beef before adding it to the slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: slow cooker, beef, garlic, potatoes, comfort food, family recipe