Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes
Indulge in the warmth of home-cooked comfort with this Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish elevates tender beef stew meat and halved baby potatoes into a savory masterpiece simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, you’ll have a satisfying meal that fills your home with an irresistible aroma. Serve it to your family and watch as they enjoy every comforting bite—it’s perfect for cozy gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef until browned on all sides (about 2-3 minutes). Transfer to the slow cooker.
- Add halved baby potatoes to the slow cooker with the seared beef.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Pour over beef and potatoes.
- Add beef broth to keep everything moist during cooking.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- Serve warm and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg