Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes: Easy Slow Cooker Recipe
This recipe for Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes is a hearty, comforting meal perfect for busy nights or family dinners. Juicy, tender beef chunks are paired with buttery, seasoned potatoes and cooked low and slow to perfection. It's easy to make and bursting with garlicky, herby flavor that everyone will adore!
Ingredients
- Beef Chuck or Stew Meat: 2 lbs cut into bite-sized chunks
- Baby Potatoes: 1.5 lbs halved or quartered if large
- Garlic: 4 cloves minced (plus 4 whole cloves, optional)
- Unsalted Butter: 1/3 cup melted
- Fresh Parsley or Thyme: 2 tbsp chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- Salt: 1 tsp
- Black Pepper: 1/2 tsp
- Smoked Paprika: 1/2 tsp optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef and Potatoes:Season the beef chunks with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Wash and halve the baby potatoes, ensuring uniform sizes for even cooking.
- Make the Garlic Butter Mixture:In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, and fresh herbs. Stir well.
Layer the Slow Cooker:
- Place the baby potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the seasoned beef chunks on top.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the beef and potatoes. Add whole garlic cloves if desired.
Cook Low and Slow:
- Cover and cook on Low for 6-8 hours or on High for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and the potatoes are fully cooked.
- Finish and Serve:Gently stir the dish to coat everything in the sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme before serving. Enjoy warm!
Notes
- For extra flavor, sear the beef in a hot skillet before adding it to the slow cooker.
- Use Yukon Gold or red potatoes if baby potatoes aren’t available.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.