Description
Craving a cozy, hearty dinner that practically makes itself? This Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes recipe delivers fall-apart tender beef and buttery, flavorful potatoes in a rich garlic herb sauce. It’s a no-fuss, all-in-one meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights, chilly evenings, or anytime you need a comforting dinner with minimal cleanup.
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Ingredients
For the Beef & Potatoes:
2 lbs beef stew meat or chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 ½ lbs baby potatoes, halved or quartered
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional for depth)
1 tablespoon olive oil (for browning, optional)
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ cup low-sodium beef broth
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Optional Add-ins:
1 cup carrots, sliced
1 small onion, sliced
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (if you like a little heat)
Instructions
Step 1: Optional – Sear the Beef
For extra flavor, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat
Brown the beef on all sides, 2–3 minutes total, working in batches
Transfer browned beef to the slow cooker
Step 2: Load the Slow Cooker
Add potatoes, beef, and optional carrots or onions to the slow cooker
Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika
Step 3: Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt butter
Stir in minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, and beef broth
Pour the garlic butter mixture evenly over the meat and potatoes
Step 4: Cook Low and Slow
Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours
Beef should be fork-tender and potatoes soft
Give it a gentle stir before serving to coat everything in the buttery sauce
Step 5: Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving
Serve warm, straight from the slow cooker
Notes
Use marbled stew meat or chuck roast – it becomes super tender
Browning the beef is optional, but adds rich flavor
Cut potatoes evenly for consistent doneness
Don’t overfill the slow cooker – aim for ¾ full
Avoid lifting the lid during cooking – this keeps the heat and moisture inside