Description
Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes is a hearty and flavorful one-pot meal featuring tender beef stew meat and baby potatoes slow-cooked to perfection with a fragrant garlic butter sauce and aromatic herbs. This comforting dish is easy to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekend dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 2 lbs beef stew meat or chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
Seasonings and Sauces
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sear the Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef bites and sear for 2-3 minutes, browning all sides to lock in flavor.
- Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Transfer the seared beef, halved baby potatoes, beef broth, paprika, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper into a slow cooker. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Add Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with minced garlic. Drizzle this aromatic garlic butter evenly over the beef and potatoes in the slow cooker.
- Cook Slowly: Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours until the beef is tender and potatoes are cooked through.
- Final Steps: Once cooking is complete, gently stir the beef bites and potatoes to coat them well with the garlic butter sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the dish and serve warm for a delicious and comforting meal.
Notes
- For best results, sear the beef before adding to the slow cooker to enhance flavor and texture.
- You can substitute baby potatoes with red or Yukon gold potatoes if preferred.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste; add more garlic if you prefer a stronger garlic flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on stovetop or microwave.
