Description
This Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes recipe is the ultimate comfort meal! The beef is tender and juicy, cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with soft, flavorful potatoes. Perfect for busy days when you want a hearty and savory meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs beef stew meat or sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 cup beef broth
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Beef and Potatoes:
- Place the beef cubes and potato chunks into the bottom of your slow cooker.
2️⃣ Season the Mixture:
- Sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper over the beef and potatoes.
- Stir gently to combine and evenly coat the ingredients with the seasoning.
3️⃣ Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the butter and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
4️⃣ Add the Liquid:
- Pour the garlic butter mixture and beef broth over the beef and potatoes in the slow cooker.
- Stir to combine.
5️⃣ Cook:
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
6️⃣ Serve and Garnish:
- Stir the ingredients before serving.
- Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley for added color and freshness.
Notes
- For extra richness, you can add a splash of heavy cream to the garlic butter sauce for a creamier texture.
- You can also add some carrots or green beans to the slow cooker for added veggies.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hrs (Low) or 3-4 hrs (High)