Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender beef bites and perfectly cooked baby potatoes, all smothered in a rich garlic butter sauce. This slow cooker recipe is perfect for cozy dinners with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours, 10 mins
Ingredients
For the beef and potatoes:
- 1 ½ pounds beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the garlic butter sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup beef broth
Optional garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1️⃣ Sear the beef:
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef bites for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. Transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
2️⃣ Prepare the potatoes:
Add the halved baby potatoes to the slow cooker along with the seared beef.
3️⃣ Mix the garlic butter sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
4️⃣ Combine ingredients:
Pour the garlic butter sauce evenly over the beef and potatoes. Add the beef broth to the slow cooker to keep the dish moist and flavorful.
5️⃣ Cook:
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender and the potatoes are fully cooked.
6️⃣ Serve:
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Choosing beef: Use well-marbled stew meat for tender, flavorful bites.
- Potatoes substitute: If you don’t have baby potatoes, use Yukon Gold or red potatoes cut into small chunks.
- Broth option: You can substitute beef broth with chicken broth or vegetable broth for a slightly different flavor.
- Make it creamy: Add ¼ cup heavy cream during the last 30 minutes of cooking for a richer sauce.