Description
Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes is a rich, hearty, and flavor-packed meal that’s incredibly easy to make. Tender beef bites are slow-cooked in a buttery garlic sauce alongside perfectly cooked potatoes, making this dish an effortless yet impressive dinner option. Whether you’re meal-prepping, cooking for the family, or just craving a comforting meal, this recipe is a must-try. Just set it, forget it, and enjoy a melt-in-your-mouth dish after 6 hours!
Ingredients
- Beef chuck or stew meat – 1.5 lbs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Baby potatoes (or Yukon Gold) – 1.5 lbs, halved or quartered
- Unsalted butter – 4 tbsp, melted
- Garlic cloves – 4-5, minced
- Beef broth – 1 cup
- Worcestershire sauce – 2 tbsp
- Italian seasoning – 1 tsp
- Paprika – ½ tsp
- Salt & black pepper – To taste
- Fresh parsley (optional) – 2 tbsp, chopped for garnish
Optional Add-Ins
- Red pepper flakes – For a slight spice kick
- Grated Parmesan cheese – For extra umami flavor
- Lemon zest – Adds brightness to balance the richness
Instructions
Step 1: Prep Your Ingredients
- Cut the beef into bite-sized chunks and season with salt and pepper.
- Wash and cut the potatoes into even-sized pieces.
- Mince the garlic finely for maximum flavor.
Step 2: Sear the Beef (Optional but Recommended!)
- Heat 2 tbsp of butter in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the beef bites and sear for 1-2 minutes per side until browned.
- Transfer the seared beef to the slow cooker.
Step 3: Assemble in the Slow Cooker
- Place the potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the beef bites on top.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, and beef broth.
- Pour the mixture evenly over the beef and potatoes.
Step 4: Slow Cook to Perfection
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
Step 5: Garnish and Serve
- Stir everything gently and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Make it Spicy: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a mild kick.
- Extra Garlic Flavor: Roast the garlic before adding it for a deeper taste.
- For a Thicker Sauce: Mix 1 tbsp of cornstarch with 2 tbsp of water and stir in during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Meal Prep Tip: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (on LOW) or 4 hours (on HIGH)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the total dish
- Calories: 455 kcal
- Sugar: ~2g (minimal, from Worcestershire sauce & potatoes)
- Sodium: 267 mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~16g
- Trans Fat: 0g (minimal in natural ingredients)
- Carbohydrates: 24.7g
- Fiber: 3.1g
- Protein: 25.5g
- Cholesterol: ~90 mg
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