Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes Recipe
Tender slow cooker garlic butter beef bites and potatoes make a perfect one-pot meal! Juicy beef bites, buttery potatoes, and a garlic herb sauce are slow-cooked to perfection for a flavorful and hearty dish the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (on low)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef stew meat (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 lb baby potatoes (halved)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: In a large bowl, toss beef bites with olive oil, paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Brown the Beef: In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the beef bites until browned on all sides. (Optional but adds flavor!)
- Add to Slow Cooker: Place seared beef and halved baby potatoes in the slow cooker.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and beef broth. Pour over the beef and potatoes.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours, until beef is tender and potatoes are fork-tender.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the dish before serving.
- Use Yukon Gold or red potatoes for a creamier texture.
- Adjust seasoning to your preference for more or less spice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg