Description
This Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes recipe offers tender, flavorful beef cubes and perfectly cooked baby potatoes infused with garlic butter and fragrant herbs. Ideal for an easy, hearty dinner with minimal prep, it’s a comforting American classic made effortlessly in the slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Potatoes
- 2 lbs beef stew meat (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 1/2 lbs baby potatoes (halved)
Seasoning and Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup beef broth
Garnish
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the beef cubes, halved baby potatoes, melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, dried thyme, rosemary, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth. Stir thoroughly to coat all pieces evenly.
- Transfer to Slow Cooker: Pour the mixture into a 6-quart slow cooker. Cover with the lid securely.
- Cook: Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 6–7 hours, or alternatively on high for 3–4 hours, until the beef is tender and potatoes are soft and cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Gently stir the cooked beef and potatoes before serving. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and fresh flavor. Serve warm, optionally with crusty bread or a green salad for a complete meal.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, sear the beef cubes in a hot skillet before combining in the slow cooker.
- Yukon gold or red potatoes are excellent substitutes and maintain their shape well when cooked.
- This dish reheats beautifully, making it perfect for meal prep and leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
