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Savory Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites with Potatoes

This savory slow cooker recipe features tender beef bites and creamy potatoes in a garlic butter sauce, perfect for a comforting dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 2 pounds Beef Stew Meat or chuck roast for a richer flavor
For the Potatoes
  • 1.5 pounds Baby Potatoes or regular/sweet potatoes
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter can substitute with ghee or olive oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic fresh minced is best
  • 1 cup Beef Broth can substitute with vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce or soy sauce for a vegetarian option
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Herbs like thyme or rosemary
  • 1 cup Vegetables carrots or green beans can be added

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Sear the beef: Heat a large skillet, season beef with salt and pepper, and sear cubes until browned, then transfer to slow cooker.
  2. Sauté garlic: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
  3. Deglaze: Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping browned bits from skillet, then pour over beef.
  4. Combine ingredients: Add baby potatoes to slow cooker, toss to coat with sauce, and top with remaining butter.
  5. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until beef is fork-tender.
  6. Final adjustments: Taste and adjust seasoning, then garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

For best results, sear beef before slow cooking and adjust seasonings as needed for flavor balance.