Description

Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes is a comforting and flavorful one-pot meal featuring tender, juicy beef bites and perfectly cooked potatoes simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce. Easy to prepare and slow-cooked to perfection, this recipe offers melt-in-your-mouth beef and savory potatoes, ideal for a cozy family dinner or a hassle-free weeknight meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Beef Bites

1.5 to 2 pounds tender stew beef or sirloin, cut into bite-sized pieces

Potatoes

1.5 pounds baby red potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes, washed and halved if large

Garlic Butter Sauce

4 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons real butter, cut into small pats
1 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley), chopped
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Prep Your Ingredients: Cut the beef into even bite-sized pieces and thoroughly wash the potatoes. Mince the garlic finely and chop your fresh herbs if using. Proper preparation ensures even cooking and maximum flavor absorption.
Brown the Beef (Optional but Recommended): Heat a skillet with a bit of butter and quickly sear the beef bites until browned on all sides. This step adds deeper flavor but can be skipped if short on time.
Combine Everything in the Slow Cooker: Place the beef (browned or raw) and potatoes into the slow cooker. Add the minced garlic, pats of butter, beef broth, and fresh herbs. Season generously with salt and pepper. Gently toss to combine all ingredients evenly.
Slow Cook Until Tender: Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. The beef should become fork-tender and the potatoes soft but not mushy, fully infused with the garlic butter sauce.
Final Touches and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. For a shiny, rich finish, stir in a little extra butter. Garnish with additional fresh herbs before serving.

Notes

Use quality beef cuts like chuck or sirloin for tender results after long cooking.
Browning the beef enhances flavor and improves texture.
Cut potatoes evenly to ensure consistent cooking with the beef.
Add fresh herbs at the end of cooking to keep their flavors vibrant.
If the sauce reduces too much, add a splash of beef broth during cooking to keep it moist.
For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil or dairy-free margarine and skip cheese garnishes.
To thicken a thin sauce, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to let it reduce naturally.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high)
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 550 mg
Fat: 22 g
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 28 g
Cholesterol: 85 mg

Keywords: slow cooker beef bites, garlic butter beef, slow cooked potatoes, comfort food, one-pot meal, family dinner, easy slow cooker recipe