This slow cooker garlic butter pot roast is tender, flavorful, and easy to make. Packed with savory beef, vegetables, and a garlic-infused butter sauce, it’s a comforting meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
Large Skillet For browning beef and sautéing vegetables
Slow Cooker For slow cooking the pot roast
Wooden Spoon For stirring the stew
Ingredients
2poundsbeef chuck roastcut into chunks
3mediumcarrotspeeled and sliced
4mediumpotatoespeeled and cut into chunks
1largeoniondiced
3clovesgarlicminced
1cupbeef brothlow sodium
1stickunsalted buttermelted
1sprigrosemaryfresh
1sprigthymefresh
1teaspoonsaltto taste
½teaspoonblack pepperfreshly ground
1tablespoonolive oilfor browning beef
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the beef chunks for about 3-4 minutes on each side. Transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
In the same skillet, sauté the onions, garlic, and carrots for about 5 minutes until softened. Add the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
Add the beef broth and melted butter to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Pour the mixture into the slow cooker with the beef.
Add the rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir everything together and cover. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
Once the beef is tender and the flavors have melded, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot with crusty bread on the side.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a dash of Worcestershire sauce or a handful of **mushrooms** to the stew.
If you prefer a thicker stew, make a slurry by mixing cornstarch with water and stir it into the stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
This stew can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge, allowing the flavors to develop even further.