Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1.5 lbs beef chuck roast or stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 lb baby potatoes, halved (or quartered if large)
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4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp dried thyme
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1 tsp dried rosemary
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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½ tsp onion powder
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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¼ cup beef broth
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2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
# Instructions:
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Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef bites until browned on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to slow cooker.
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Mix melted butter, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper in small bowl.
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Place halved potatoes in bottom of slow cooker. Drizzle with half the garlic butter sauce. Add beef on top and drizzle with remaining sauce. Pour beef broth over everything.
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Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until beef is tender and potatoes are cooked through.
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Stir gently to coat everything in sauce. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
# Notes:
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Can add vegetables like carrots or green beans
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For thicker sauce, add cornstarch slurry
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Leftovers keep in refrigerator up to 3 days