Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes Recipe
Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes is a comforting and hearty dish featuring tender beef stew meat and baby potatoes slow-cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce infused with thyme and rosemary. This easy meal involves searing the beef for enhanced flavor, preparing a garlicky sauce, and then slow cooking everything to perfection, resulting in melt-in-your-mouth beef and flavorful potatoes that soak up the savory sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Total Time: 7-8 hours (mostly hands-off slow cooking time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
For the Dish:
- 2 lbs (900g) beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 lb (450g) baby potatoes, halved or quartered if large
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Searing the Beef: Start by heating the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper. In batches, sear the beef for about 2-3 minutes on each side until it’s nicely browned. Once browned, transfer the beef to your slow cooker.
- Preparing the Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, which enhances the garlic flavor for the dish.
- Mixing in the Broth: Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom. Stir in dried thyme and rosemary for an aromatic touch. Then pour this sauce over the beef in the slow cooker.
- Adding the Potatoes: Add the halved baby potatoes to the slow cooker, tossing gently to combine them well with the beef and sauce mixture.
- Finishing Touches: Place the remaining 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter on top of the beef and potatoes for extra richness.
- Cooking: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender and the potatoes are fully cooked.
- Taste and Adjust: Before serving, taste the dish and add more salt and pepper if needed to balance the flavors perfectly.
- Garnishing and Serving: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a colorful and fresh finish. Serve warm and enjoy the savory, tender bites of beef and potatoes.
Notes
- Use fresh beef for best flavor and texture, but frozen beef is acceptable if fully thawed before cooking.
- You can substitute or add other vegetables like carrots, green beans, or celery; cut them into similar sizes for even cooking, adding halfway through to prevent overcooking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze in portions for up to 3 months.
- To reheat leftovers, warm in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through.
- This recipe can be adapted to stovetop cooking using a Dutch oven by following the same steps and simmering on low heat for 2-3 hours until the beef is tender.
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