Slow Cooker Beef Recipes: Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes
This Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes is the perfect one-pot meal that delivers rich flavors with minimal prep. Tender beef bites and golden potatoes slow-cook in a garlic butter sauce infused with herbs, creating a dish that tastes like it came from a top-tier restaurant—all from the comfort of your kitchen!
Ingredients
For the Beef Bites
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast or sirloin cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil for searing, optional
For the Potatoes
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes halved or quartered if large
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme or 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary or 1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Optional Garnishes
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1: Prepare the Beef
- Season the Beef: Pat the beef bites dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Optional Sear: For enhanced flavor, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef bites in batches, browning each side for 1-2 minutes. This step is optional but adds depth to the dish.
2: Prepare the Potatoes
- Toss the halved or quartered potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. This ensures they are evenly seasoned and ready to absorb the garlic butter sauce.
3: Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce.
4: Assemble in the Slow Cooker
- Place the seasoned potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Layer the seasoned beef bites on top of the potatoes.
- Pour the garlic butter sauce evenly over the beef and potatoes, ensuring everything is well coated.
5: Cook
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid.
- For low heat: Cook for 6-8 hours.
- For high heat: Cook for 3-4 hours.
- Check the beef and potatoes for tenderness before serving. Both should be fork-tender and infused with the garlic butter flavor.
6: Garnish and Serve
- Sprinkle chopped parsley over the dish for a pop of freshness.
- Optional: Add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan for extra richness.
- Serve warm, straight from the slow cooker, with crusty bread or a green salad on the side.
Notes
- Add vegetables like carrots or green beans for more color and nutrition.
- For a thicker sauce, transfer the liquid to a saucepan, add 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water, and simmer until thickened.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1.5 cups Calories: 480 Sugar: 2g Fat: 28g Carbohydrates: 26g Fiber: 4g Protein: 30g