Description
When life gets hectic, nothing beats the ease of a delicious meal prepared in a slow cooker. That’s why I’m thrilled to share my recipe for Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes. Picture this: after a long day of juggling work and family, you come home to a kitchen filled with the warm, robust aroma of beef and garlic, ready to impress your loved ones. This cozy dish combines tender beef and creamy potatoes, making it the perfect comfort meal for busy nights. Let’s dive in and make mealtime delightful without the stress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs beef chuck roast or stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved (or quartered if large)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sear the Beef (Optional): Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef bites until browned on all sides, about 2–3 minutes per side. Transfer to the slow cooker.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Layer the Ingredients in the Slow Cooker: Place the halved baby potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker. Drizzle with half of the garlic butter sauce.
- Add the seared beef bites on top of the potatoes and drizzle with the remaining garlic butter sauce. Pour the beef broth over everything.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
- Garnish and Serve: Stir gently to coat the potatoes and beef in the sauce. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving. Serve warm.
Notes
- Beef chuck roast can be substituted with other cuts of beef suitable for slow cooking.
- For a thicker sauce, you can mix in a cornstarch slurry towards the end of the cooking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours on low or 3–4 hours on high
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg