Description
This Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes recipe is packed with juicy, tender beef bites and perfectly seasoned potatoes, all slow-cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce. It’s a simple, no-fuss meal that’s perfect for busy nights. Just throw everything into the crockpot and let the flavors blend!
Ingredients
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For the Beef & Potatoes:
- 2 lbs beef stew meat (or sirloin cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 1/2 lbs baby potatoes, halved (or Yukon gold potatoes cut into chunks)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
For Garnish (Optional):
- Fresh chopped parsley
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Sear the Beef (Optional for Extra Flavor):
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the beef bites for 1-2 minutes per side, until browned. (This step is optional but adds extra flavor!)
- Add to Slow Cooker:
- Place the beef bites and potatoes in the slow cooker.
- Add diced onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the beef broth and melted butter, stirring to coat everything evenly.
- Slow Cook:
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender and the potatoes are soft.
- Final Touches:
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese (optional).
- Serve & Enjoy:
- Serve warm with a side of crusty bread or a fresh green salad!
Notes
- For Extra Flavor: Add ½ teaspoon of onion powder or a splash of soy sauce.
- Make it Creamier: Stir in ½ cup of heavy cream at the end.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Best Beef Cuts: Stew meat, sirloin, or chuck roast cut into chunks work best.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (~1.5 cups)
- Calories: ~450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg