Description
Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes is a hearty, flavorful one-pot meal featuring tender beef and baby potatoes infused with a rich garlic butter sauce. This easy slow cooker recipe is perfect for busy days, offering melt-in-your-mouth beef with minimal prep.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Add the beef bites and baby potatoes to the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes. Pour over the beef and potatoes.
- In another bowl, combine the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce, then pour over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
- Stir gently before serving and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Thicker Sauce: Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with cold water and add in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Alternative Proteins: Substitute beef with boneless chicken thighs for a different variation.
Extra Flavor: Try rosemary or oregano instead of thyme for a unique twist.
Serving Suggestions: Pair with crusty bread, a side salad, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 380 kcal
