Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes Recipe
Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes is a comforting and flavorful meal featuring tender beef stew meat, baby potatoes, and a rich garlic butter sauce infused with herbs. This easy-to-make recipe combines seared beef with a garlicky broth mixture, cooked low and slow to bring out deep, savory flavors perfect for a hearty dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes (using low setting)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Potatoes
- 2 lbs (900g) beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 lb (450g) baby potatoes, halved or quartered if large
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Searing the Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season beef cubes with salt and pepper. In batches, sear beef for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. Transfer beef to the slow cooker.
- Preparing the Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant to release deep garlic flavor.
- Mixing in the Broth: Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up browned bits from the skillet bottom. Stir in dried thyme and rosemary, then pour this sauce over the beef in slow cooker.
- Adding the Potatoes: Add halved baby potatoes to the slow cooker and toss gently to combine them well with beef and sauce.
- Finishing Touches: Place remaining 2 tablespoons of butter on top of beef and potatoes for extra richness.
- Cooking: Cover slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until beef is tender and potatoes are cooked through.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the dish and season with additional salt and pepper if needed to suit your preference.
- Garnishing and Serving: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm to enjoy a hearty and flavorful meal.
Notes
- Searing the beef before slow cooking enhances flavor and texture.
- Using baby potatoes allows them to cook evenly alongside the beef without falling apart.
- You can prepare and load all ingredients into the slow cooker in the morning for a ready-to-eat dinner later.
- Adjust herbs and seasoning according to taste preferences.
- This dish pairs well with a fresh green salad or steamed vegetables.
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