Description
Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes is a hearty, comforting meal featuring tender beef cubes and baby potatoes simmered in a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this set-it-and-forget-it crockpot recipe delivers deep, savory flavor with minimal prep and maximum comfort.
Ingredients
- 2–3 lbs beef stew meat or beef chuck, cut into 1– to 2-inch cubes
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved or quartered
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
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Prep: Season beef cubes with salt and pepper. Halve or quarter baby potatoes as needed.
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Layer: Place beef and potatoes in the slow cooker. Add garlic, rosemary, and thyme.
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Sauce: In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
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Combine: Pour garlic butter sauce evenly over beef and potatoes.
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Cook: Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours, until beef is tender and potatoes are soft.
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Serve: Gently stir before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Mix in carrots, celery, or green beans for added veggies.
- Swap herbs like basil or oregano to change the flavor profile.
- Naturally gluten-free and low-carb.
- Sauce too thick? Add more broth. Too thin? Cook uncovered at the end to reduce.
