Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes
A hearty and flavorful slow cooker dish featuring tender beef bites and baby potatoes in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Meat and Potatoes
- 2 lbs beef stew meat cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes halved
Dairy & Liquids
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional, for heat
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water for thickening
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Season beef with salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
- Add beef, potatoes, melted butter, garlic, broth, and Worcestershire to slow cooker; stir to combine.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until beef is tender and potatoes are soft.
- If desired, stir in cornstarch slurry and cook for 15 minutes to thicken sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of red wine or a dash of hot sauce.