Ingredients
Scale
- 900 g Beef chuck, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 680 g Baby potatoes, halved
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted (substitute with margarine if needed)
- 5 cloves Garlic, minced (use more for a stronger flavor)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground is best
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika, adds a smoky flavor
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme (fresh thyme can be used)
- 1 teaspoon Dried rosemary (fresh rosemary can substitute)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil, for searing the beef
- 120 ml Beef broth, low-sodium option available
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch, thickens the sauce
- 2 tablespoons Water, for dissolving cornstarch
- Chopped Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the beef pieces and sear them until browned on all sides.
- Transfer the seared beef into your slow cooker and add halved baby potatoes on top.
- In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, and beef broth.
- Pour the mixture over the beef and potatoes in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
- After 6 hours, mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl until smooth.
- Stir the cornstarch mixture into the slow cooker and let it sit for about 5 minutes.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Do not skip the cornstarch step; it turns the cooking liquid into a velvety gravy. Keep the lid closed during cooking for tender beef.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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