Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Comfort Food
This Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes recipe is a melt-in-your-mouth comfort food that’s perfect for busy weeknights! It’s easy to make, packed with flavor, and requires minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Sear the Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef bites until browned on all sides (about 2-3 minutes per side). Transfer the seared beef to the slow cooker.
- Add Potatoes: Add the halved baby potatoes to the slow cooker.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the beef and potatoes in the slow cooker.
- Add Broth and Cook: Add the beef broth to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
- Serve: Serve the Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes warm, garnished with fresh parsley, if desired.