Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef: Tender & Flavorful (Print Version)

Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef recipe for melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. Simple prep, rich flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights, minimal fuss.

# Recipe Info:

Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 8 Hours minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Gluten-Free

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 3-4 lb beef chuck roast
02 - 1 cup low sodium beef broth

→ Flavor Boosters

03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
04 - 6-8 cloves fresh garlic, minced
05 - 1 tsp onion powder
06 - 1 tsp dried thyme
07 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Thickening Agent

08 - 2 tbsp cornstarch
09 - 3 tbsp cold water (for slurry)

→ Finishing Touches

10 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

# Instructions:

01 - First things first, pat that chuck roast dry with some paper towels. This helps with searing, if you choose to do it (which I totally recommend for deeper flavor, even though it's an extra step, it's worth it!). Then, generously season your beef all over with salt and pepper. Don't be shy here! Place the seasoned beef into your slow cooker. This is the foundation of your delicious Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef, so treat it right.
02 - In a small bowl, melt your unsalted butter. To that golden goodness, stir in the minced fresh garlic, onion powder, and dried thyme. Give it a good whisk until everything is combined and smells absolutely heavenly. Honestly, this is where the magic starts! This fragrant mixture is going to seep into every fiber of the beef, creating that irresistible Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef flavor we're after. Don't forget any of these spices, I've done it, and it just wasn't the same.
03 - Pour that amazing garlic butter mixture evenly over your beef in the slow cooker. Then, carefully pour in the low-sodium beef broth around the sides of the roast. You want the liquid to come up about halfway or two-thirds of the way up the beef. Cover your slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 7-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours. My kitchen usually smells incredible around hour 4 on low, it's just the best aroma!
04 - Once the cooking time is up, your beef should be incredibly tender, practically falling apart. Carefully remove the roast from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board or in a large bowl. Using two forks, shred the beef into bite-sized pieces. It should be super easy! Sometimes I get a little messy here, but it's all part of the process. This is the moment you realize how perfect your Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef has become.
05 - Now for that glorious sauce! Whisk together the cornstarch with a bit of cold water to create a smooth slurry. Pour this mixture into the liquid remaining in your slow cooker. Stir it well and let it cook on high for another 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your liking. I usually let it bubble gently, stirring occasionally, until it coats the back of a spoon. This step is crucial for that rich, velvety texture.
06 - Return the shredded beef back into the slow cooker, tossing it gently with the thickened garlic butter sauce until everything is beautifully coated. Give it a taste and adjust any seasonings if needed – a little more salt or pepper can really make it sing. Garnish generously with fresh parsley. Serve this incredible Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef warm and watch everyone swoon. It looks so vibrant and smells even better than it tastes, if that's even possible!

# Notes:

01 - Always pat your beef dry before seasoning; it helps flavors stick better.
02 - Leftovers are amazing and keep well for 3-4 days in the fridge in an airtight container.
03 - If you don't have fresh garlic, garlic powder works, but use about 1/2 tsp per clove.
04 - Serve over creamy mashed potatoes to catch all that delicious garlic butter sauce!

# Tools You'll Need:

01 - Slow cooker (6-quart or larger)
02 - whisk
03 - measuring cups/spoons
04 - cutting board
05 - two forks

# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

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

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