Description
Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes is a rich and comforting meal made with tender beef, buttery garlic sauce, and hearty potatoes, slow cooked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Optional: extra butter for richness
Instructions
1. Pat beef dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear beef pieces until browned on all sides.
3. Transfer beef to the slow cooker.
4. Add halved potatoes and chopped onion.
5. Mix melted butter with minced garlic and pour over the beef and potatoes.
6. Add beef broth to the slow cooker.
7. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
8. Stir gently, adjust seasoning if needed, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Searing the beef adds deeper flavor but can be skipped for convenience.
- Add carrots or green beans during the last hour for extra vegetables.
- A splash of Worcestershire sauce enhances richness.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently to maintain texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg