SLOW COOKER GARLIC BUTTER BEEF BITES & POTATOES
This Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes recipe features tender beef bites and creamy potatoes cooked to perfection in a garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a comforting and hassle-free meal.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds beef stew meat or chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup beef broth
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Add the beef bites to the bowl and toss to coat them evenly with the garlic butter mixture.
- Place the halved baby potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Layer the garlic butter-coated beef bites on top of the potatoes.
- Pour the beef broth over the beef and potatoes.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-6 hours, until the beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
- Stir gently to mix the beef and potatoes with the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Beef Variations: You can use other cuts of beef like sirloin or short ribs for a different texture and flavor.
- Potato Alternatives: Feel free to use other types of potatoes like Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Vegetable Additions: You can add other vegetables like carrots, mushrooms, or green beans for added flavor and nutrition.
- Make-Ahead: The beef can be marinated in the garlic butter mixture the night before and stored in the refrigerator. Simply add to the slow cooker with the potatoes in the morning.
- Leftovers: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop before serving.