Description
This Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef recipe features tender chunks of beef chuck roast infused with rich garlic butter and dried thyme, slow-cooked to perfection. The beef becomes incredibly flavorful, juicy, and easy to shred, making it a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
- 8 cloves fresh garlic, smashed
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup beef broth (low-sodium recommended)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Trim excess fat from the beef chuck roast and cut it into large chunks to ensure even cooking and tenderness.
- Season Beef: Generously season the beef chunks with salt and freshly ground black pepper for a balanced flavor profile.
- Arrange in Slow Cooker: Place the seasoned beef into the slow cooker and spread the smashed garlic cloves evenly over the top to infuse the beef with aroma and flavor.
- Add Butter: Melt the unsalted butter in a pan over medium heat and pour the melted butter evenly over the beef and garlic in the slow cooker.
- Add Broth: Pour in enough low-sodium beef broth to cover the meat, which helps keep the beef moist during the slow cooking process.
- Season with Thyme: Sprinkle the dried thyme evenly over the contents to add an earthy herbal note to the dish.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and can be shredded easily.
- Shred and Serve: Once cooked, shred the beef directly inside the slow cooker using two forks and serve hot for maximum flavor and juiciness.
Notes
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove some broth and simmer it on the stove until reduced before adding back to the beef.
- Using low-sodium beef broth helps control salt levels, allowing you to adjust seasoning to taste.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or a few sprigs of fresh rosemary before cooking.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or crusty bread.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (low) or 4 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 6 oz cooked beef)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: slow cooker beef, garlic butter beef, slow cooked beef chuck, easy beef recipe, comfort food, shredded beef
