Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites and Potatoes
Tender beef bites, buttery potatoes, and rich garlic flavor come together effortlessly in this cozy slow cooker recipe. A hearty, comforting dinner you can prep in minutes and enjoy any night of the week.
Ingredients
For the Beef & Potatoes
- 2 lbs beef chuck or stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes or Yukon potatoes halved
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 small onion diced (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garlic Butter Mixture
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or thyme + rosemary
- ½ tsp onion powder optional
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
To Finish
- Fresh parsley chopped
- Extra salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Prep the Slow Cooker
- Place the potatoes at the bottom of your slow cooker. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Optional: Brown the Beef
- Sear beef cubes in a hot skillet for 2–3 minutes per side to add deeper flavor. (Recommended but not required.)
Add Beef to the Cooker
- Place browned or raw beef on top of the potatoes. Add diced onion if using.
Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Pour evenly over the beef and potatoes.
Add Broth
- Pour beef broth around the edges (don’t rinse off the seasoning).
Cook
- LOW for 6–8 hours
- HIGH for 3–4 hours
- Cook until beef is tender and potatoes are soft.
Finish & Serve
- Stir gently, taste, and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Beef Chuck gives the most tender results after slow cooking.
- Add mushrooms, carrots, or green beans during the last hour for a fuller meal.
- For a thicker sauce, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and stir in during the last 20 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 35gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 510mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
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