Description
This Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes recipe features tender beef stew meat and baby potatoes cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with flavorful seasonings, making it a comforting and hearty meal perfect for any day.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Potatoes
- 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the garlic butter mixture: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika, mixing thoroughly to create a flavorful sauce.
- Coat beef and potatoes: Add the beef stew meat cubes and halved baby potatoes to the bowl with the garlic butter mixture. Toss well to ensure all pieces are evenly coated with the seasonings and butter.
- Transfer to slow cooker: Place the coated beef and potatoes into the slow cooker, spreading them out in an even layer for uniform cooking.
- Cook the mixture: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6 to 7 hours or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours until the beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
- Finish and serve: Before serving, gently stir the beef and potatoes to mix any settled sauce, then garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a splash of beef broth or a tablespoon of heavy cream toward the end of cooking.
- You can add carrots or mushrooms to the slow cooker along with the beef and potatoes for a heartier, more colorful meal.
