Slow Cooker Creamy Garlic Parmesan Beef

Ingredients

• 2½–3 lb (1.1–1.4 kg) beef chuck roast

• 1 large onion, sliced

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup beef broth

• 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese

• ½ cup heavy cream

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• 2 tbsp butter

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp salt, or to taste

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Prepare the beef: Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels. Season all sides with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.

2. Sear the roast: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef for 3–4 minutes per side until deeply browned. This step adds flavor.

3. Prepare the slow cooker: Spread the sliced onion and minced garlic across the bottom of the slow cooker. Place the browned beef on top.

4. Add the broth: Pour the beef broth around the roast. Add the butter on top of the beef.

5. Slow-cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 8–9 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and easy to shred. Avoid lifting the lid frequently.

6. Shred the beef: Transfer the cooked roast to a large plate. Use two forks to shred it into bite-sized pieces, removing any large pieces of fat.

7. Make the creamy sauce: Whisk the softened cream cheese and heavy cream together until smooth. Stir in the Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.

8. Combine everything: Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker. Stir the creamy cheese mixture into the cooking juices until the beef is coated in a rich, creamy garlic Parmesan sauce.

9. Finish cooking: Cover and cook on LOW for another 15–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a little warm beef broth.

10. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, egg noodles, or pasta.

Preparation and serving information

• Prep time: 20 minutes

• Cooking time: 8–9 hours on LOW

• Total time: Approximately 8½–9½ hours

• Servings: 6

• Difficulty: Easy

• Best cut: Beef chuck roast, which becomes tender during slow cooking.

Nutritional information

Estimated per serving, assuming 6 servings and including the cream and cheese sauce.

Nutrition notes: This dish is high in protein and provides calcium from the cheese. Its fat and saturated fat content can be substantial because of the beef, butter, cream, and cheese. Actual values depend on the beef cut, ingredient brands, portion size, and how much sauce is consumed.

Allergen information: Contains milk and dairy products. The recipe contains no nuts as written, but check ingredient labels for cross-contact warnings if cooking for someone with a nut allergy.