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Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes

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This brilliant slow cooker beef and potatoes creates incredible flavor through the perfect combination of tender beef bites and golden potatoes, all enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce. As everything simmers together, the meat becomes wonderfully tender while soaking up all the carefully chosen herbs and spices. The potatoes turn perfectly soft while absorbing the flavorful sauce, and the garlic butter creates an incredibly rich base that ties everything together. It's the kind of easy weeknight dinner that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen!
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Updated on Tue, 14 Jan 2025 23:08:18 GMT
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My Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes recipe came from those days when I needed dinner to cook itself. The magic happens while you're away tender beef and potatoes soaking up all that garlic butter goodness. It's become our favorite comfort food especially on busy days.

Simple But Special

What makes this dish shine is how little work gives such amazing results. Your slow cooker transforms everyday ingredients into something truly special. The meat gets so tender the potatoes turn creamy and that garlic butter sauce ties everything together perfectly.

Grab These Ingredients

  • Beef: One pound chunk or stew meat cut into bites.
  • Potatoes: One pound baby potatoes halved or quartered.
  • Garlic: 4 or 5 cloves minced up fine.
  • Butter: 4 tablespoons melted.
  • Fresh Herbs: Parsley or thyme makes everything pretty.

Let's Get Cooking

Season Your Beef
Salt pepper herbs whatever you love. Brown it first if you've got time adds extra flavor.
Layer It Up
Potatoes go in first then beef on top.
Add The Good Stuff
Mix garlic with melted butter pour it all over.
Walk Away
Let it cook low 6 to 8 hours or high 3 to 4 hours.
Time To Eat
Sprinkle with fresh herbs serve it up hot.
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Make It Perfect

Take time to brown that beef if you can. Cut those potatoes nice and even they'll cook better. Keep that lid on while it cooks. Love garlic? Toss in some whole cloves too.

Mix It Up

Try pork or chicken instead of beef. Add carrots or green beans makes it a whole meal. Play with different herbs rosemary works beautifully here.

Perfect Partners

Serve with a fresh green salad keeps things balanced. Some crusty bread for that sauce you won't want to waste a drop. Rice or noodles work great too.

Save Some For Later

Keeps nice in the fridge 4 days. Freezes well up to 3 months. Add a splash of broth when reheating keeps everything moist and delicious.

Quick Answers

Frozen beef works just thaw it first. Baby potatoes or Yukons hold up best. Got an Instant Pot? 35 minutes high pressure natural release. Want it spicy? Red pepper flakes do the trick.

Pure Comfort

This recipe never fails to make everyone happy. Simple ingredients a little patience and you've got the coziest meal. Perfect for those days when you want something special without the fuss.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I skip searing the beef?
While you can skip it, searing adds rich flavor and better texture. The extra few minutes make a big difference.
→ What cut of beef works best?
Stew meat works great, or you can use chuck roast cut into bite-sized pieces. Both become tender in slow cooking.
→ Can I add other vegetables?
Yes, carrots, sweet potatoes, or other root vegetables work well. Add them at the start with the potatoes.
→ How do I make it richer?
Add a splash of heavy cream in the last 30 minutes of cooking for extra richness.
→ Can I prep this ahead?
You can brown the meat and mix the sauce a day ahead. Store separately and combine in slow cooker when ready to cook.

Conclusion

This slow cooker dish provides a hearty and comforting meal with minimal effort.

By combining tender beef bites and baby potatoes in a rich garlic butter sauce, home cooks can create a delicious dinner that's both satisfying and simple to prepare.

Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes

Savory beef pieces and baby potatoes slow-cooked in garlic butter sauce. Easy comfort food that's gluten-free.

Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
360 Minutes
Total Time
375 Minutes


Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: American

Yield: 4 Servings (6 cups)

Dietary: Gluten-Free

Ingredients

01 Beef stew meat, bite-sized - 1 1/2 pounds.
02 Baby potatoes, halved - 1 pound.
03 Unsalted butter, melted - 4 tablespoons.
04 Garlic cloves, minced - 3.
05 Onion powder - 1 teaspoon.
06 Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon.
07 Dried thyme - 1/2 teaspoon.
08 Dried rosemary - 1/2 teaspoon.
09 Salt - 1/2 teaspoon.
10 Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon.
11 Beef broth - 1/4 cup.
12 Olive oil - 1 tablespoon.

Instructions

Step 01

Heat oil in skillet over medium-high. Brown beef pieces 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to slow cooker.

Step 02

Place halved baby potatoes in slow cooker with beef.

Step 03

Mix melted butter, garlic, and all seasonings. Pour over beef and potatoes.

Step 04

Pour beef broth into slow cooker.

Step 05

Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours until beef is tender.

Notes

  1. Add cream at end for extra richness.
  2. Can use sweet potatoes instead.
  3. Root vegetables work well as additions.

Tools You'll Need

  • Slow cooker.
  • Skillet.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Dairy.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 430
  • Total Fat: 22 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 24 g
  • Protein: 34 g