Description
This Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes recipe is a hearty and flavorful one-pot meal perfect for a comforting dinner. Tender beef stew meat and baby potatoes are slow-cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce infused with Worcestershire sauce and Italian seasonings, resulting in an irresistible dish that’s both easy to prepare and packed with savory goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Potatoes
- 2 pounds beef stew meat (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes (halved or quartered if large)
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Place the beef stew meat and baby potatoes into the slow cooker, ensuring they are distributed evenly.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Combine and Coat: Pour the garlic butter sauce mixture over the beef and potatoes, then toss gently to coat everything evenly with the sauce.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 7–8 hours or on high for 3 1/2–4 hours, until the beef is tender and the potatoes are fully cooked through.
- Final Stir and Garnish: Before serving, gently stir the contents of the slow cooker to combine flavors. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sear the beef in a hot skillet before adding to the slow cooker to develop a rich crust.
- You can add chopped carrots or onions for extra vegetables and enhanced flavor.
