Description
This Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes recipe combines tender beef stew meat with baby potatoes in a savory garlic butter sauce. Cooked low and slow, this comforting dish is infused with aromatic herbs and rich flavors, making it a perfect hassle-free meal for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Potatoes
- 1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat (or beef chuck, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 1/2 lbs baby potatoes (halved or quartered)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
Garlic Butter Sauce & Seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Begin by cutting the beef stew meat into bite-sized pieces if not already done. Halve or quarter the baby potatoes based on their size for even cooking. Chop the medium onion and mince the garlic cloves.
- Mix Seasoning and Sauce: In a large bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, beef broth, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir well to create the garlic butter sauce that will flavor the beef and potatoes.
- Combine Meat, Potatoes, and Onion: Place the beef stew meat, baby potatoes, and chopped onion into the slow cooker. Pour the prepared garlic butter sauce over the ingredients, ensuring even coating to infuse flavor during cooking.
- Cook in Slow Cooker: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the beef is tender and potatoes are cooked through.
- Garnish and Serve: Once cooked, gently stir the mixture and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finish. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your hearty slow cooker meal.
Notes
- For best results, use beef chuck for tender and flavorful bites.
- You can adjust the seasoning amount to your preference, especially salt and pepper.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow some liquid to evaporate.
- This recipe freezes well, so leftovers can be stored and reheated later.
- Feel free to add veggies like carrots or bell peppers for added nutrition and color.
