Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes Recipe
Slow Cooker Garlic Butter Beef Bites & Potatoes is a flavorful, tender, and hearty dish made with juicy beef bites, buttery potatoes, and a savory garlic sauce. This easy crockpot recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner, Slow Cooker, One-Pot Meal
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Place the beef bites and potatoes into the slow cooker.
- Mix Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, garlic, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook: Pour the sauce over the beef and potatoes, cover, and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the beef is tender.
- Thicken Sauce (Optional): Mix cornstarch with 2 tbsp water, stir into the slow cooker, and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use baby potatoes for best texture; they hold their shape well.
- You can substitute beef chuck with stew meat or sirloin.
- For extra richness, add a splash of heavy cream before serving.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg