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Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes

A comforting, family-friendly dinner featuring tender beef bites and flavorful potatoes, all cooked together in a slow cooker for the ultimate low-stress meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 500 kcal

Ingredients
  

Beef and Vegetables

  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast or sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1.5 lbs baby potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes, halved or quartered if large

Seasoning

  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

Cooking Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil (optional, for searing) Use if searing beef
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic gives the best flavor
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary or 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1/2 cup beef broth Use decent quality broth for better flavor
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce Adds depth of flavor
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional) For garnish
  • Grated to taste Parmesan cheese (optional) To sprinkle on top

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Pat beef bites dry with paper towels and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear beef bites in batches for 1-2 minutes per side.
  • In a large bowl, toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce.

Cooking

  • Place seasoned potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker and layer beef bites over them.
  • Pour the garlic butter sauce evenly over everything, trying to cover as much as possible.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until beef and potatoes are fork-tender.

Serving

  • Sprinkle with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan, if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 3-4 days. Store in airtight containers. For freezing, use freezer-safe containers and freeze within two hours of cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 650mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g
Keyword beef, Family-Friendly, Garlic Butter, Potatoes, slow cooker
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