Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes
A simple and flavorful slow cooker recipe with tender beef bites and baby potatoes cooked in a garlic butter sauce.
Equipment
- slow cooker
- small bowl
- skillet (optional)
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs stew beef (chuck or round)
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes scrubbed clean; halve larger ones
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup beef broth low-sodium if preferred
- 0.5 cup salted butter melted
- 6 garlic cloves minced, or 1.5 teaspoon garlic powder in a pinch
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce adds depth and umami
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika for a subtle smoky flavor
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary for a fresh twist
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
- fresh parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Place the stew beef and baby potatoes in the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, mix the beef broth, melted butter, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the beef and potatoes in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until the beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can brown the beef in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker.