Description
A high-protein keto-friendly slow cooker dish featuring tender garlic butter beef and caramelized potatoes. Ready in 8 hours with minimal hands-on effort, this hearty recipe is perfect for meal prep or family gatherings.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs ground beef (top sirloin recommended)
1 tsp kosher salt (plus 1/2 tsp)
1 Tbsp olive oil (high smoke point like avocado oil)
1.5 tsp garlic powder
2.5 lbs russet potatoes
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried rosemary
20 pearl onions, halved
1 cup beef broth
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 tbsp minced garlic
1/4 cup full-fat milk
2 tbsp cornstarch (gluten-free if needed)
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (gluten-free variant)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering
Toss beef chunks with garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and thyme; brown 3 minutes per side
Add pearl onions and sauté until caramelized, deglazing the skillet with beef broth as needed
Layer browned beef and onions in the slow cooker; top with potato chunks
Mix smoked paprika, 1 tsp dried rosemary, and 1/2 tsp salt; spread evenly over the meat
Cook on LOW 7-8 hours or HIGH 4-5 hours until beef is tender
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add minced garlic and Worcestershire
Stir in cornstarch-milk slurry until bubbly and thickened
Pour sauce over the beef and potatoes in the slow cooker, stir to coat
Notes
Use top sirloin for optimal juiciness
Adjust salt quantities based on meat’s sodium content
For meal prepping, store chilled portions in airtight containers up to 3 days
Leftover sauce can be refrigerated for up to 1 week
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 480
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American