Description
Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes is an easy and flavorful dish with tender beef and baby potatoes cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs stew beef (chuck or round work perfectly)
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes (scrubbed clean; halve larger ones)
- 1 cup beef broth (low-sodium if preferred)
- ½ cup salted butter (melted)
- 6 garlic cloves (minced, or 1.5 tsp garlic powder in a pinch)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (adds depth and umami)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (for a subtle smoky flavor)
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or rosemary for a fresh twist)
- 1 tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the beef and potatoes in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the butter mixture and beef broth over the beef and potatoes.
- Stir gently to coat everything evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the beef is tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sear the beef before adding to the slow cooker.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: slow cooker, garlic butter beef, beef and potatoes, easy dinner recipe