Description
This Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes recipe offers a tender, flavorful meal perfect for a comforting dinner. Beef stew meat is seared to lock in juices, then slow-cooked with baby potatoes, aromatic garlic butter, and herbs to create an irresistible dish packed with savory goodness and rich textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Potatoes
- 2 lbs beef stew meat or chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
Seasonings and Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup beef broth
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Sear the Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef bites and sear for 2-3 minutes, turning to brown all sides evenly. This step seals in the meat’s juices for enhanced flavor.
- Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Transfer the seared beef, halved baby potatoes, beef broth, paprika, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper into the slow cooker. Stir gently to mix all ingredients thoroughly.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix the melted unsalted butter with minced garlic until well combined. Drizzle this garlic butter evenly over the beef and potatoes in the slow cooker for rich flavor infusion.
- Cook on Low: Cover the slow cooker and cook the mixture on low heat for 6 to 8 hours. This slow cooking process tenderizes the beef and allows flavors to meld.
- Alternate Cooking on High: If short on time, cook on high heat for 3 to 4 hours instead, ensuring beef becomes tender and potatoes are cooked through.
- Finalize and Serve: Once cooking is complete, gently stir the beef and potatoes to coat in the juices and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve the warm beef bites and potatoes as a hearty meal.
Notes
- Searing the beef before slow cooking enhances flavor and texture but can be skipped to save time.
- Baby potatoes are ideal for this recipe because they cook evenly and absorb flavors well.
- The garlic butter mixture can be increased or decreased based on taste preference.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat nicely.
- For a thicker sauce, you can remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to reduce liquid.
